Here we were, a big radio station, and we couldn't combat FM. Rufus Talks With Raymond Lambert On His Documentary Punch 9, Egonmwan And Buchanan Talk With Andre Smith And Mother Of 11 Year Old Sexual Assault Victim. Malcolm X and the Rev. Either way, Quivers has become one of the most recognized female radio personalities in the country. WVON was one of the greatest (and some will argue THE greatest) big-city black radio stations of the 60's/70's era. WVON's origins date back to 1963, when the radio station's owner Chess Records began programming soul, and rhythm and blues music. WATCH NOW FREE VON TV features original live programs and video on demand films, TV series, entertainment specials, and more. Russ Parr | Source: The Washington Post / Getty. Verneda Scott. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. I honestly never thought about a career in fashion, but can always be found putting together clothes to wear. Female firefighters in Richton Park lead by example: You dont have to be a man to do this job, Kam Buckner: The next mayor of Chicago has a reform mandate, One shot, hopefully the last shot. My dad had two children, my sister and me.". I waited two years to attend, but the wait was just what I needed. And it went right to Marmions Collin Wainscott. It has been incredibly difficult. Asking questions like: Is "the zone" a real place? Almost twenty years after his death, WHUR jock Marvin Lindseys Quiet Storm playlist remains an inspiration for imitators at radio stations across the country. [10] WHFC's programming was simulcast on 97.9 WEHS after WEHS's storecasting contract expired in the 1950s. From the archives of the Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad, this short documentary . Youre responsible for you, so I keep that in mind daily. [48] This happened when Midway Broadcasting took over management of the station using an LMA (like a lease agreement) on the frequency licensed to Berwyn, Illinois and owned by Clear Channel Communications (now known as iHeartMedia). [50][51] In Summer 2020, Stroger left WVON, along with his co-host Maze Jackson, after being told by station management that they could no longer discuss Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and to disconnect any callers who were critical of her, immediately joining 1570 WBGX in the same time slot.[52][53]. You want to learn about what matters, what impacts us directly or indirectly? 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Heartbreaking losses. When firefighters arrived, the officers directed them to the room, police said. During her career as a TV news producer, Samantha received an Emmy Award and shortly afterwards created her own media lane. The Cliff Kelley Show, Weekdays 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Terri Hemmert,Weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lin Brehmer,Weekdays 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. I would practice with an audience of my dolls, and I would strike up conversations with people when I got the chance. Greene got an unusual start to his broadcasting career when he began DJing for the Virginia prison in which he was serving a five-year sentence for armed robbery. Id have a pretend radio station using my stepfathers records as my music (I named my station WSMT the SMT are my initials). Part of that comes from working in TV news, especially during breaking news times. Like our content? With the introduction of social media, how has it enhanced your job? Leonard caught the radio bug in college as program director of the University of Illinois station WPGU. Deep Cover drops on Mondays. It was meaningful because it gave to the listener the kind of (broadcast) that was inspirational as well as informational. I always tell people Chicago is such fertile ground for our people, great movements. When I arrived at Lincoln University of Missouri in Fall of 2000, I majored in computer information systems. [34][35][36] Jan Under the agreement, WCEV would operate from 1PM to 10PM Monday through Friday, with WXOL taking the rest of the hours. In 1994, The Fly Jock became one of the first nationally syndicated Black DJs when was hired to host his own program, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, which spread to 29 stations. Cordell had a long career in Chicago radio. "We had a monthlong debate over the word 'Negro,'" says Melody Spann-Cooper, daughter of Pervis Spann and chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corp., which owns WVON. Cliff Kelley, WVON radio personality, has an insightful interview with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. I can wear a T-shirt and jeans, and some stilettos and a dress, and love both outfits because Im always adding my personality to the mix. The Talk of Chicago. Cordell, 86, died Tuesday night at the University of Chicago medical center, where he had been in the intensive care unit since June 28. Melody Spann Cooper, chairman of Midway Broadcasting and general manager of WVON, confirmed that Jackson and. Had they not shared whatever this special thing we have here? Mr. Magic brought the first rap show to commercial radio on New Yorks WBLS. Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. She said Lucky Cordell headed upstairs after the fire started and the two became trapped, she said. What celebrity would you love to interview? Has your work ethic ever been tested? After college, Williams started her career in radio as an intern for Kiss 108 in Boston, and made the move to New York Citys Kiss-FM, where she eventually landed her own air shift; and then on to New Yorks Hot 97. Moses "Lucky" Cordell, known as the "Baron of Bounce" on WVON radio, has died less than two weeks after he and his daughter were rescued from a fire in their South Shore home. His decision to. [4] WHFC's frequency was changed to 1450 in 1941, as a result of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement. He was pronounced dead at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. If you listen to 'VON, as I have over the years, it's a unique voice to a unique people in America. Get in touch Location 800 S. Wells St., Suite 170 Chicago, IL 60607 Contact Us Phone : (773) 247-6200 Our Hours MON - FRI 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAT - SUN CLOSED Follow Us Good Sport dives into worlds like F1 racing, table tennis, NBA shooting, and beyond. "Quite frankly, as 'VON continues to evolve, we get away from the psychological segmentation of who we are. During his eight years at WVON, Kent established a huge following in the citys growing African-American community. But we've had wonderful partners who have weathered the (economic) storm with us, who have been very patient, very understanding, very cooperative our banking partners. Not everyone is pleasant to deal with all of the time. Real Times Media. Us having a voice, although it's a different voice, but feeling it doesn't need to be clarified down to the nth degree. Samantha eventually created her own media lane, and in 2014 started the initial concept of her Web-Series, SmallTALK With Samantha. Clothes are just an outward expression of my classy, comfy and cool personality. The Patty Vasquez Show, WGN-AM, weeknights, 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. A few of my proudest achievements? Williams was Billboards Best On-Air Radio Personality in 1993 and became the second African American woman inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2009. Officers also tried to rescue the Cordells but could not make it into the room where they were trapped because ofthe heat, authorities said. His unbridled and unusual music selection inspired legions of fans in Detroit, and Mojo is recognized for having introduced listeners to a number of artists that include Prince, The B-52s, and Kraftwerk. Jack was friends with the late Abe Pollin and Irene Pollin, and worked closely with them in their philanthropic work. WBBM 780 AM/105.9 FM Newsradio CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Pat Cassidy, Felicia Middlebrooks, Keith Johnson, Kris Kridel TOP ROW, FROM LEFT: Josh Liss, Nancy Harty, Jeff Joniak BOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT: Len. The shooting was one of the deadliest for law enforcement officers in Kentucky's history. 199 talking about this. The rise of FM radio in the 1970s, however, reduced WVON's audience and clout, precipitating several changes of ownership and shifts of position on the dial. The WintrustBusiness Lunch with Steve Bertrand, Weekdays noon-1 p.m. Jack cohosted Broadcast House, Live for WUSA, TV, channel 9, and he was the featured host on FOX TVs. Jack Diamond Show. Jack Diamond hosted the Jack Diamond Morning Show in Washington, DC for ABC radio for 30 years! We needed a black talk-radio station, because they got into all kinds of things. When brothers Leonard and Phil Chess bought WHFC-AM 1450 in 1963, their goal was to promote Chess Records, renaming the outlet WVON for Voice of the Negro. American Idol Chatter for 16 years. Christening the show Quiet Storm after a hit single from Smokey Robinson, Lindseys smooth soulful playlist was an instant success, and may well have influenced the growth of the smooth Jazz sector of the music and radio business. Firefighters made a hole in the roof before rescuing the two from the bedroom. It's this place that they can come to and feel like they're in a living room having a conversation with their family. If you've ever wondered what your favorite radio personalities look like, scroll down or check out the slideshow. And they were saying how we should stop the riots. If it was when President Barack Obama was elected the first time. Licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, WVON has studios in the South Loop,[3] and its transmitter is located at 87th and Kedzie in Chicago's Ashburn community. Contacts; WVON 1690 AM reviews. Mack gave the first airplay to now-legendary acts like the LA Dream Team, Egyptian Lover, World Class Wreckin Cru, Dr. Dre, Eazy E, Ice T, Ice Cube, NWA, Tone Loc and dozens more. Samantha Thomas: Samantha Thomas is a Chicago native who loves culture, creativity, gathering knowledge, and great laughs on occasion. During the 1980s, Daniels worked Chicago morning shows on WVON, WGCI and eventually on "Smooth Jazz WNUA." During her 30-year career, Daniels is credited with paving the way for future generations of female radio personalities. We go from one extreme to another, and we always meet up in the middle. What do you do in your spare time? What is your favorite book? Moses "Lucky" Cordell, also known as the"Baron of Bounce," was WVON radio station's program and music director in 1965 and went on to become WVON's general manager in 1970. We are able to survive because it is here. Favorite quote or affirmation? Again, I never thought that I could actually do radio, but I was given a chance. Dyana Williams is one of the earliest and most influential female air personalities in Black radio. [13] In 2002, then State Senator Barack Obama filled in for vacationing Cliff Kelley. The music was an inspiration. Though music dominated thanks to blues records from Pervis Spann and R&B tracks from Herb Kent and others Wesley South's legendary "Hot Line" talk show crackled with political discussion. There's no better way to understand our world than through sports. But the elections have been criticized over logistical failings and violence that suppressed the vote. [12] WVON debuted on April 1, 1963 and quickly became a success playing R&B music, becoming the second most listened to Chicago station during evening hours by early 1964. Thats what he lives for., Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Q&A Anita Wilson Gospel Musics Soul Sister, Q&A with Kiley Russell, Founder of Kemit Academy, Q&A With Briahna Gatlin, Head Of Swank PR, EYE ON CHI: Kendria K Love Harris aka K Love The Poet, EYE ON CHI: Ana Sierra of Ana Sierra of ASWBL Ana Sierra Womens Basketball League, EYE ON CHI: Rick Stone Stone and Robert. Awesome! For more neighborhood news, listen to DNAinfo Radio here: Next in Downtown, South Loop & River North. Critics say the move looks like retaliation. The Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder Show, Weekdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. The Wake Up Show eventually became internationally syndicated, reaching more than 20 different markets in five countries. I would watch my mother, grandmother and aunts get dressed all the time when they would go out, or just on a regular basis. Jack cherishes his long-standing relationships with many Hall of Fame athletes, including Joe Theismann, Darrell Green, Charles Mann, Art, Monk, and many others from the Washington football team. Where were you born? Jack Diamond is a radio personality who has hosted mornings at WRQX in Washington, D.C. for nearly 24 years. This station is more than a radio station to our legions of listeners. I knew that I had more experience in television, so I operated in that vision. Jack has appeared on national television many times, including a speaking role on the George Lopez Show. Race riots, racism, food stamps, poverty, civil rights from a black point of view, which we never had before. I think listening is key when it comes to communication. Embodying the fast-talking style for which he was named, Gibson also went on to create one of the first Black radio trades, Jack The Rapper and the infamous Black music convention of the same name. If you only hear someone, but youre not listening to them, its like null and void communication. "We are part of this nation, so we are the voice of a nation.". Williams currently hosts her own daytime TV talk show. Widely considered to be the first African-American radio announcer, Jack L. Coopers All Negro radio show aired in the 1930s on Chicagos WSBC. The Matt McGilf Show will air weekdays from 1pm until 3 right before . WVON ("The Voice of A Nation") is a radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, serving the Chicago market, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. And we were staying: "Stop rioting. Spann began his radio career in the 1950s. WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. And we all went through it. By continuing to push myself beyond comfort zones. Tom Joyner | Source: Getty Images / Getty. When brothers Leonard and Phil Chess bought WHFC-AM 1450 in 1963, their goal was to promote Chess Records, renaming the outlet WVON for Voice of the Negro. Seven years later, their stories collided when a small town detective got a tip and became convinced that if he could solve one mystery, he'd solve the other. I love all types of music. [32], The FCC process of assigning a license for the vacant 1450 AM frequency resulted in a shared-time arrangement, as applicants Midway Broadcasting Corporation and Migala Communications reached an agreement to split the broadcast day. But one decidedly undercelebrated aspect of radio broadcasting history is the contributions Black people made to the medium; namely as radio jockeys, the voices behind the music selection and news reported on the airwaves. We mixed that in there. THE LOOP You know their voices, but how about their faces? [24][25] The sale was consummated in 1970. But the dynamics of black culture embodied in the music of jazz and blues and gospel continue to be very, very much embraced by even younger generations. R&B is a top favorite. As the long-running Black female sidekick of white shock-jock Howard Stern, Quivers has held her own in a predominately male atmosphere for thirty years. It allows me to expand and grow as a person and a personality. What have you been able to bring to the late night talk format that will set you apart from others? E. Rodney Jones, air personality in Chicago in the 1960s on WVON-AM. 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[33] Two former WVON personalities, Pervis Spann and Wesley South, were the principals of Midway Broadcasting. I'm sure this will go down as one of the great black talk stations of all time, just as it was one of the great music stations. "Don Cornelius also started his career at WVON," added Spann-Cooper, referencing the late creator and. WVON's origins lie in WHFC, which began in 1926, broadcasting from the Hotel Flanders in Chicago. I would often love to put on my moms high-heel shoes, and prance around the house. [4] In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, WHFC aired ethnic and African-American programming. We could put a record on and play it a couple of days, it would start selling like crazy, if it was a good record. In fact, the first time Joe Theismann was back on the field at RFK stadium after suffering his career ending injury, was when he and Jack played catch, one morning on the Jack Diamond Morning Show. They finally caught up with us. Im one of the first of my family to graduate from a university, and getting an Emmy Award before I turned 30 years old. But even more so in the African-American community, because so many of the earlier listeners are now older people. ABC7 was there for WVON's star-studded gala in 2013, celebrating 50 years of elevating Black culture. And I tell my sales staff, "We're not counting the people we reach, we're reaching the people that really count. They know where they're going to come to get the real deal. Star (Troi Torain) and his stepbrother Buc Wild (Timothy Joseph) started their radio journey in March of 2000 hosting the morning show on Hot 97 in New York City. Sometimes I don't like your changes. You've got to remember something: I experienced our largest growth right before the world collapsed (economically). For eight years Joyner would do a weekly morning show at K-104 in Dallas, and fly to Chicago every weekday afternoon for a show at WGCI. Just absolutely phenomenal. [42], In 1986, WVON adopted its current black-oriented talk radio format. WVON never quite recaptured the enormous audience of its past, but in 1986 it switched to a talk format that reclaimed Chicago's imagination. For fifty years WVON Radio has built a reputation for being the social conscious of Black Chicago. Listen online or download the iHeart App. Ive had many disappointments, but I learn everyday, so I wont say that Ive failed, only learned lessons. Pervis Spann (August 16, 1932 - March 14, 2022) was an American broadcaster, music promoter, and radio personality. I may not get you at 20, but I'm going to get you by the time you turn 45, 50. After starting as a DJat WGES in Chicago in 1952, Cordell moved to WGRY in Gary before working at WVON in Chicago. All Rights Reserved. The Steve Cochran Show,Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. And we were 1,000 watts in the daytime, 250 watts at night, that's all! Without it, we wouldn't have hardly any voice at all. 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