(LogOut/ He said he was just getting into rap music in the 1980s while his parents listened to Browns show. He always took extra care to make sure that I was included, even at a time when people were a little bit suspicious of Power because we were coming in and competing against a very beloved radio station., African Americans fight to correct history and preserve voting rights. ** Included in KNEW: The 910Collection. Click here for Interview: Magic In The Air, March-April 1992, Broadcast: TheFinal KMEL Morning Zoo, March 29, 1991 *. I always remember how gracious and kind he was, said Ballard Morrill, now director of news and public affairs for the six iHeart stations in the Philadelphia market, which include Power 99 and WDAS. Interview: Terry McGovern, K-101 Morning Star. 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My name is Norman Taylor, I am from Plaquemine Parish, I am a victim of Katrina and now the oil spill in Venice La. Longtime WDAS radio personality Tony Brown dies at 75 February 24, 2021, 8:32 PM Longtime Philadelphia radio personality Tony Brown has died. I am looking for a bus that will be going to the Bayou Classic that I can take (turn-around-trip). Broadcast: KNEWSinatra Special, May 1970*. * Included in TheKSAN & KSOL Collection. We hope you enjoy these classic broadcasts from voices both famous and forgotten. The Bay Area has been trulyblessed by the radio talent that weve enjoyed over the years. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? Broadcast: KQW 30th Anniversary, November 10, 1945, (Air name of Ivan Ivanovich Nicholai Nikolaivich Putily Vasily Kuropatkin du la Chappelle), Broadcast: KABL960, September 8, 1960 (Newscast only), Broadcast: KMPXBig Band 107, c. 1975*. Tony Brown and Cody Anderson, legends in the pantheon of Philly Black radio, recently died within one week of each other. WHLY 106.7 CHR Orlando, FL, Production Assistant The emergence of the internet and its far-reaching streaming platforms, combined with national conglomerates takeover of local radio stations have forced changes in the way stations operate, said Wells, the former morning show host. Tony is more like a brother to me than anything else. * Actually Steve Jordan; not the KFRC program director (a/k/a Hal Martin). WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. He was 75. Before Welcome America, before any of those big celebrations that you currently see, Black folks organized by Cody Anderson were able to execute a major event It was wonderful.. Brown's legacy in radio spanned nearly 50 years. WDAS Georgie Woods, The Man With the Goods, was not only a radio personality but an advocate for civil rights. More from WIBC 93.1 FM Indy's Mobile News. Host - "The I resently retired from the V.A. By then, Anderson had started WURD, the only African American-owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, and one of a handful in the country. Veteran with more relatives still in harms way in the military. He is a regular presence on FOX News, appearing on FOX and Friends, The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino, and Tucker Carlson Tonight. He was instrumental on-air and off, serving as president and longtime general manager for WDAS, and at different points in his illustrious career owned WHAT-1340 AM and WURD-900 AM. Former WDAS radio personality Jerry Wells said he had a close relationship with him even before the two of them worked together for several years at WDAS FM. We knew the transition. Please feel free to suggest All rights reserved. Brown was 75. Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. It should be corrected as my dad was a black man that was a sniper during that time stationed in France, Italy and North Africa. that I worked at along with his father, brothers, uncles, and a host of nephews and my brother and me. African Americans fight to correct history and preserve voting rights. He was 75 years old. \"He had a career that lasted almost 50 years,\" Jackson said. Broadcast: Raiders vs. Chargers, September 10, 1978, Broadcast: K-101(KIOI), January 25, 1974*, Sly Stone (air name of Sylvester Stewart), Broadcast: KSOLSoul 145, March 29, 1967. WOWI-FM 103 / WBSK 1350 - US Radio Norfolk, VA KAYT was good to me, but I now have an opportunity to create a new history towards taking my show to a larger audience through syndication, Brown said. 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News Article: Meet Frank Dill, July 14, 1978, Broadcast:KSAN 1450 (as Jumpin George), Summer 1963, Photograph: as Captain Dobbsie, Circa 1930, PrintAd: Dobbsie Now On Columbia System, 1932, Broadcast: KSOL Soul Radio 1450, Circa 1966, Broadcast: KYA Radio 1260, December 15, 1961, Broadcast: KYA Radio 1260, December 1962*, Broadcast:KGO Morning News, May 3, 1982*. the top of most pages, or via the "Related Topics" box in the sidebar. WebA Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. Whetheryour tastes run to Frank Dill, Don Sherwood, Al Hart, Sly Stone, M. Dung, Tall Tom Campbell, Jim Dunbar, Merv Griffin, Dr. Don Rose, Jim Lange, Bobby Ocean, Red Blanchard, Tom Donahue, Dave Diamond, Alex Bennett, Gene Nelson, Renel, Art Linkletter, Don Bleu, Super Snake, Bill King, Les Malloy, Bwana Johnny, Buddy Baron, Ronn Owens, Jumpin George Oxford, Tommy Saunders, Mel Venter or any of the thousands of voice that have graced our local airwaves, the Bay Area Radio Museum is continually creating new exhibits that feature the men and women that you loved to listen to, and some that you may never have had the opportunity to experience before. Because in an establishment that celebrates Black history 365 days a year, there sat Anderson, quiet and unassuming, the embodiment of Black history itself. Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. Brown was 75. And that was his philosophy, to foster that family-oriented atmosphere at the station.. We bonded over our mutual love of jazz and science fiction. In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver. Philly school is taking action after recent fight in hallway, Meet Maddy Siegrist, Villanova's most-decorated player in team history, How to fight rising energy costs amid PGW rate hikes. Tony is more like a brother to me than anything else. George Oxford (a/k/a Jumpin George Oxford), Article: KSAN/KDIAJumpin George Lawsuit, 1960, Johnny Patrick (air name of John Patrick Goggan), Pictured: Survey KKIS Top 33 On 99, January 3, 1967, Photograph: In the KKIS Studio, March 1967, Broadcast: Bob Dylan Special #176 on KSAN, April 26, 1969*. * Included inKITS: The Complete Airchecks Collection. Its folks like Cody who showed why its important to reach the African American community.. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Tony Brown, the longtime host of "Quiet Storm" on WDAS-FM, has died. Tony Brown, who hosted the show The Quiet Storm for many years on WDAS FM 105.3, died Wednesday, Feb. 24 according to reports. He was 75 years old. * Included in theK-101 Era Collection. Exhibit includes text. My music could never be louder than the Quiet Storm, he remembers. Broadcast: KEWBChannel 91, October 1961*, Broadcast:1260/KYA, December 23, 1969*, EdwardW. Meece: A Tribute by Eric Meece, William Roscoe (Bill) Mercer(a/k/a The Burner and Rosko), Broadcast: KSAN1450 AM, December 15, 1960*, Broadcast: KDIA 1310 AM, December 28, 1962. According to WDAS, Brown is survived by his wife and producer Sunshine Brown, daughter Kelli, sons Jason and Julian. (318) 880-8494. Chrissy Teigen & John Legend Kiss Baby Esti On The Cheeks In Adorable Video, Tory Lanez's Gag Order In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case Has Been Lifted, Drake Explains Why Lil Wayne Rapped His Name Wrong On Their First Song, Here's Everything Leaving Netflix In March 2023, Here's Everything Coming To Netflix In March 2023, J. Cole, Drake, Usher & More To Perform At Dreamville Fest 2023, PRIDE OF PHILLY: February 28th, 2023 - Quinta Brunson, 2023 Black Effect Podcast Festival Coming To Atlanta, Entertainment News: DeSantis + Disney and Award Season Is Here, Did Michael B Jordan have to apologize to his Mom for his underwear ad, Nephew Tommy Reflects on 100 Episodes of Ready To Love, The Strawberry Letter: Talking In His Sleep, What's the 4-1-1 Queen Latifah is hosting the NAACP Image Awards, Ladies Night Out @ Tropicana Atlantic City, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He was the host of The Quiet Storm, which aired on 105.3 WDAS FM weeknights from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., (Courtesy ofTemple University Libraries, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection). * Included inKSFO: The Golden West Collection. Their deep community impact lives on. Nettleton had started out in radio in Pottstown in 1958 and moved into the Philadelphia radio scene in 1966. Old-time radio So many people grew up with Tony Brown and listened to Tony Brown. He flowed in and out of the WURD headquarters, offering gentle but firm guidance to our hosts, producers, sales team all of us. Nearly every Black person who worked in Black radio in Philadelphia over the past 40 years couldnt help but benefit from Andersons vision and guidance. Mike Shepherd (air name of Michael C. Gwynne,a/k/a Mike Sheppard), Photograph:KDIA Lucky 13 Survey, November 18, 1966, Broadcast: KDIA Boss SoulRadio, Summer 1967 *, Don Sherwood (air name of Daniel Sherwood Cohelan), BookExcerpt: Sherwoods Raid On Stockton, Broadcast:560/KSFO, November 22, 1960*, Print Ad: Sherwood Family Portrait, Circa 1962, Man On TheStreet Bloopers with Jack Carney. Beachin), Broadcast: 610/KFRC, December 6, 1968 (K.O. Longtime radio host John DeBella sued for sexual harassment. WE ARE REALLY CRYIN OUT FOR HELP.YES WE HAVE SPOKE TO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS BUT AT THE RATES THEY HAVE GIVEN US WE WOULD NEED TO HIT THE LOTTERY TONIGHT!!! Tony Brown would talk and it was time to cool out, he said. Its a part of their routine. He actually introduced me to my wife. Ballard Morrill said radio has extended its reach to adapt to technology which she says is a good thing. He also galvanized listeners to march in the demonstrations that eventually ended segregation at Girard College. He is dead now since 1991 and received two purple hearts yet could not get a loan from a bank with the approval of some white persons signature. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Longtime Philadelphia radio personality Tony Brown has died. Though syndication is on the horizon, Brown said the move to KTTP on an AM frequency will limit his audience reach temporarily, but it will allow him to aggressively go after the pieces of the pie that I wasnt able to consume before. KAYT is a noncommercial radio station unlike KTTP, which is a commercial station that will allow a broader advertising base, Brown said. A personality that showcased both knowledge and extreme passion. Created strategic planning with staff and secured artist representation. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyones stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. * Included in theComplete KDIA Lucky 13 Collection. AGA Associates, Ltf. Jerry Wells sits third from the right. Virginia Beach, VA * Included in The KGO News/Talk 810 Collection. Amys Pizzeria in Hatboro overwhelmed with local, global support after viral video of racist attack. Brown died Wednesday morning. Broadcast: KFOG 104.5 FM, September 17, 1982, Broadcast: S.F. 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