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The Big 8 CKLW

Inside the Powerhouse That Rocked the Radio World   In the annals of radio history, few stations have left as indelible a mark as CKLW, “The Big 8.” Broadcasting from Windsor, Ontario, but capturing the hearts of listeners across the Detroit River and beyond, CKLW was a powerhouse that defined an era of radio excellence. As we reflect on this legendary station in 2025, its impact continues to resonate with broadcasters and music lovers alike. The Birth of a Radio […]

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Ted Richards CKLW

Radio Legends

Ted “The Bear” Richards

Ted "The Bear" Richards: A Legendary Radio Career Origins and Early Career (Carolinas and Florida) Ted "The Bear" Richards, born Robert Theodore Richards, began his radio journey in 1965 at WBLR in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. He further honed his skills at WDXY in Sumter, South Carolina, and with the Armed Forces Radio network. By the early 1970s, Richards had advanced to WAPE 690 AM in Jacksonville, Florida—a dynamic Top 40 station known as "The Big Ape." There, he adopted the […]

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