Aircheck: ‘Shotgun’ Tom Kelly K-Earth 101 Los Angeles
In 1998, Shotgun Tom Kelly was spinning the oldies at KRTH, K-Earth 101, Los Angeles.
Aircheck: Chuck Geiger, 610 KFRC San Francisco 1983
Geiger is obviously hamming it up for the California Airchecks camera.
Aircheck: Broadway Bill Lee, Hot 97 WQHT New York
Broadway Bill Lee's energetic rhyming style was something many tried to duplicate, but few, if any, succeeded.
Aircheck: Jeff Christy (Rush Limbaugh) 1971 and 1974 In Pittsburgh
Listening to the aircheck, you can hear the familiar cadence and phrasing that would become a Limbaugh trademark.
Aircheck: Chio The Hitman 1993 Z100 WHTZ New York
If you watch carefully, you will see a flashback to the days of grease pencils, razor blades, and reel-to-reel tape.
Aircheck: Scott Shannon 1989 Morning Drive At ‘Pirate Radio’ KQLZ Los Angeles
A good takeaway is how he tied station giveaways to the station's music and pop culture, which allowed those who did not want to call in to win to play along vicariously and be entertained.
Aircheck: Bruce Vidal 1984 Top 40 KIIS Los Angeles
In the mid-80s, Bruce Vidal ruled Los Angeles evenings at KIIS. His main competitor was Laurie Allen at KMGG FM 105 whose job he took at KIIS and who also happened to be his wife.
Aircheck: JoJo Kincaid 1987 PM Drive At Top 40 KKLQ San Diego
Today, Barrett Media launches a new feature, “Aircheck.” It will look back on some of the biggest talents in all formats and what we can learn from them.
What’s Next After You’ve Been Let Go in Radio?
When it’s not fun anymore, and you don’t get as much out of it as you’re putting into it, is it really worth staying?
Kwame Dankwa Is Making His Mark at ’95 Triple X’ In Vermont
Kwame has the ability to take risks, he says, and has what he calls an “unfair advantage” because he works at VOX AM FM DIGITAL. He sings their praises.
