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Radio Legends

Kid Leo

The Voice That Made Cleveland Rock "Cleveland, it’s time to rock and roll!" If you grew up in Cleveland during the 1970s and 1980s and had WMMS on your radio dial, chances are you remember Kid Leo. More than just a DJ, he was the gatekeeper of rock ‘n’ roll in the Midwest—the guy who made sure the next big band got its shot, the guy who had the pulse of the streets, the clubs, and the records that would […]

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Radio Legends

Lynn Tolliver Jr.: Cleveland’s Legendary Broadcaster

  Lynn Tolliver Jr.: Cleveland’s Legendary Broadcaster Early Career and Entry into Radio Orrin “Lynn” Tolliver Jr. grew up in Cleveland and developed an early passion for radio. He got his start on the air in the 1970s, gaining experience at local stations in both R&B and Top 40 formats. In particular, Tolliver worked at Cleveland’s R&B outlet WJMO and at the Top 40 station WGCL, immersing himself in both sides of the musical spectrum (Cleveland Radio Legend Lynn Tolliver […]

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