Its how we live. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I believe that my audience will follow me to KTTP because listeners have become accustomed to the show. * Actually Steve Jordan; not the KFRC program director (a/k/a Hal Martin). WRBD / Urban R&B Radio - Ft Lauderdale, FL, Program / Music Tony is more like a brother to me than anything else. * Included inThe KSOL Soul 145 Collection. Interviewwith The Beatles (August 1965)*, Rosko (air name of William(Bill) Roscoe Mercer, q.v. We will respectfully remove it immediately. The free WHYY News Daily newsletter delivers the most important local stories to your inbox. Latest Stories. Andersons faith in Thompson jumpstarted his career. He offered me wise counsel cultivated from a long career as a radio manager, entrepreneur and community servant., Teenagers who desegregated Girard College to be honored with a mural. * Included inKYA: The Sixties Collection. Seals vs. Seattle Totems (WHL Hockey), 1963, Pictured: Raider Radio Network Stations, 1967, Broadcast: Warriors vs. 76ers, November 25, 1977, Broadcast: Raiders vs. Chargers, September 10, 1978, The BayArea Radio Digest Interview, March 1990, Jackson King (air nameof John Colon, a/k/aJolly Rogers), Broadcast: KSOL Soul Radio, July 12, 1966 (Newscast), Broadcast:KCBS Excerpt (September 18, 1963), Broadcast: K-101(KIOI), March 4, 1999*. Old-time radio personality. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? Eyes Open with Tony Brown talk show changing radiostations, Leave messages and prayers for JaniceJoseph-Richard, Cenla Red Cross prepares for possible hurricane; trainsvolunteers, Von Jennings: Alexandria needs effective leadership to moveforward, March 15: The Light honors 2010 Women ofDistinction, March 1: Two nationally known personalities visit Alexandria in oneweek, The Light celebrates three years ofpublishing, Debutante Ball gone bad in Alexandria,Louisiana. He actually introduced me to my wife. Beachin), Broadcast: 610/KFRC, December 6, 1968 (K.O. * Included in KFRC: The Big 610 Collection. * Included inKSFO: The SoundOf The City Collection. He had quite a legacy in the radio, which spanned nearly 50 years. Entertainment Management. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? Its folks like Cody who showed why its important to reach the African American community.. WDAS Georgie Woods, The Man With the Goods, was not only a radio personality but an advocate for civil rights. WebTony Brown, the WDAS FM host famous for his show 'The Quiet Storm' died on February 24, 2021, at the age of 75. Seals vs.L.A. Blades (WHL Hockey), April 17, 1964*. Bayley), Broadcast: KGO The Good Word, 1947 (As Announcer), Biography by KeithB. Farr (with photograph), Father Harry (air name of Father Harry Schlitt), Broadcast: KFRC Presents FatherHarry of The God Squad, 1978*, Broadcast: 610/KFRC, January 17,1977*, Broadcast: 610/KFRC, February 1,1978*, Broadcast:94.5 KWSS, February 12, 1988, Interview: When Bad Things Happen Summer 1992, Postcard:Foreman Bill at KYA, December 1945, Broadcast: Bears vs. 49ers, November 1, 1953, Broadcast: Browns vs. 49ers, November 15, 1953, Broadcast: Colts vs. 49ers, December 8, 1957, Photograph: KSFO/49ers Team Issued Biography, c. 1958, Broadcast: KEWB Channel 91,August 1965*, Broadcast:KEWB Channel 91, January 19, 1966, PDF:From KPEN to KOFY: James Gabberts Scrapbook, Broadcast:KPEN Excursions In Sound, 1959 and 1960, Broadcast: KPENMighty Wurlitzer Concert, May 30, 1964, Broadcast:KOFY/1050: Final Days Of Kool Gold, October 15, 1991, The Pop Chronicles Presents The Forties, Nov. 5, 1972. 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. We look forward to working with Tony and doing whatever we can to help make his transition a success, she said. * Included inKMPX: The Big Band Era. Longtime WDAS radio personality Tony Brown dies at 75 February 24, 2021, 8:32 PM Longtime Philadelphia radio personality Tony Brown has died. "The stories, the laughs, the food, good times, bad times, always family. Interview: Magic In The Air, March-April 1992, Broadcast: TheFinal KMEL Morning Zoo, March 29, 1991 *. Beachin, Air name of Bob Elliott, a/k/a K.O. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Longtime Philadelphia radio personality Tony Brown has died. No more work, no more arguing. WebTony Wons. A personality that showcased both knowledge and extreme passion. * Included inKYA: The SeventiesCollection. ** Included in KYA:The 1970s Collection. \"We've visited each other's houses and hanging out and going to concerts. \"We knew the transition. Brown, who died at 75 last month after a long illness, was one of them. stop his medicine claiming that his condition was improving after nearly forty years and he still had his back full of scrapmel when we look his body over at my cousins funeral home in Oakdale Lousiana. He was 75 years old. Its a part of their routine. Web Member, Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame A Ken Ackerman Broadcast: KQW 30th Anniversary (November 10, 1945) Broadcast: Music Till Dawn (February 20, 1962) * Interview with Tony Bennett (1972) * * Included in The Complete KCBS Collection. So when you sit in there, youre literally immersed in local African American history and national African American history, Thompson said. Want more TK? Broadcast:KKIQ Livermore-Pleasanton, c. 1991, Interviewed: KGO/Art Finley Show, May 9, 1978, Pictured:KDIA Lucky 13 Survey, May 20, 1966, Broadcast: KDIA Lucky 13, July12, 1966*. / Pledge Representative * Included inKSFO: The Golden West Collection. In 1963, Woods helped organize 23 buses to travel from Philadelphia to the March on Washington in D.C. WRBD / Urban R&B Radio - Ft Nettleton had started out in radio in Pottstown in 1958 and moved into the Philadelphia radio scene in 1966. Broadcast: KEWBChannel 91, December 19, 1964*, Johnny Raven (or Raven; seeLes Crane), Renel (a/k/a Renel Brooks-Moon, Rockin Renel Lewis), Broadcast: KMEL106 FM, April 25, 1987 **. Exhibits listed alphabetically by last name. my email is [emailprotected], Could you call me at 318-274-2311. * Included in theDr. Don Rose Collection. Alexandria, Louisiana. 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. Radio has historically been the lifeblood for African Americans. Broadcast: 1260/KYA, February 22, 1969*, KYA PeaceTalk with John Lennon, May 29, 1969. Broadcast: KNEWSinatra Special, May 1970*. He left in 1969 to host an NYC show at WABC, then He had quite a legacy in For quite some time, air personality Tony Brown has been absent from the helm of his popular WDAS evening radio show, The Quiet Storm, and recently, his wife, He was the host of The Quiet Storm, which aired on 105.3 WDAS FM weeknights from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., KCBQ "Top 40" Personalities Marker. And we serve as a place where people can share their thoughts and that still exists. What is Philly without the Geator? A city mourns the loss of an icon. R.I.P. NEED LEGAL HELP; BEING FOLLOWED AND HARRASSED BY LOCAL AND STATE POLICE. Meanwhile, Brown said he is in negotiations with three stations that want to purchase the show. * Included in TheBig 610 Collection. Brown was 75. Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile, BA Sociology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (1959), MA Psychiatric Social Work, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (1961), Dean, School of Communications, Howard University (1971-72), Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile. All Rights Reserved. Tony Brown, who hosted the show The Quiet Storm for many years on WDAS FM 105.3, died Wednesday, Feb. 24 according to reports. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Veteran radio personality Tony Scott makes a move from weekends to daily afternoon drive at 95.5 The Lou; hes filling in the spot recently vacated by DJ Kut. Tony Brown and Cody Anderson, legends in the pantheon of Philly Black radio, recently died within one week of each other. He also hosts the Midwest syndicated Tony Katz Today radio program. Amys Pizzeria in Hatboro overwhelmed with local, global support after viral video of racist attack. Tony Katz is the award-winning host of Tony Katz and the Morning News on 93.1FM WIBC in Indianapolis, IN. *. Martin Luther King Jr. considered Woods a friend and once gave him a shout-out while making a speech in Philadelphia. He is a regular presence on FOX News, appearing on FOX and Friends, The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino, and Tucker Carlson Tonight. more than 50,000 books and 120,000 other kinds of references. Tony Katz is the award-winning host of Tony Katz and the Morning News on 93.1FM WIBC in Indianapolis, IN. Ive always wanted to get the show to as many listeners as possible. He said he was just getting into rap music in the 1980s while his parents listened to Browns show. Radio stations on the AM frequency generally broadcasts talk shows such as Browns. WBSK aircheck, Telemarketing Tony is more like a brother to me than anything else. Give somebody a voice: Philly lost two Black radio icons. I am a french-creole speaking 54 year old man who loves to talk about us as a people as my roots are four fold cherokee, choctaw, black and white french and cant hate any people as the world is hurting enough. Carolyn Frazier, KTTPs station manager, said she welcomes Brown and co-producer Octavia Jackson to the KTTP family. When we consider the pantheon of Philadelphia radio, Tony Browns name belongs high up there with other great broadcasters, and certainly Cody Andersons, said Dyana Williams, president and CEO of Influence Entertainment. She remembers going to neighborhood events with my little bag of giveaways, and running into Anderson, WDASs highly respected general manager. The legendary Cleveland sports broadcaster was the radio voice of the Browns from 1952-1965 and had the distinction of calling every touchdown of Jim Brown's NFL career. It was interesting to hear him say that, because of all of the things that Ive done in media, the thing that people recognize me for in Philadelphia is being the morning host at WURD. Broadcast: S.F. Broadcast: KGO News/Talk 81, February 6, 1976*, Jazzbeauxs Purple Grotto: A Tribute To Al Jazzbo Collins. Brown was 75. Vincent Thompson, now communications director for Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, was first hired by Anderson to do freelance news reporting for WDAS while Thompson was still a college student. * Included in The Bay Area Radio Museum Sports Page. We bonded over our mutual love of jazz and science fiction. But she also believes Black radio still has the ability to intimately serve and connect with its listeners. More from WIBC 93.1 FM Indy's Mobile News. Broadcast: 1260/KYA, May 29, 1970 (Newscast only), Franklins Vault: A Tribute To Franklin Mieuli, Press Photo: KDIA Mobile Unit, September 1961, Advertising Sheet: Walt Miller Reporting, Circa 1961, Bobby Mitchell The Best Talk Show Hosts Of Daytime, Late Night, and All Time. He hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a talk show distributed as a podcast more. WebDiscover Monday's shows for WDAS in Philadelphia, PA. Philly's 105.3 FM - the Best R&B & Throwbacks 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. 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. Interview: Terry McGovern, K-101 Morning Star. \"He was my best friend,\" Wells said. Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: "Eyes Open with Tony Brown", Alexandria, KAYT 88.1 FM, Kingdom Radio, KTTP 1110 AM, Louisiana, 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. Brown's legacy in radio spanned nearly 50 years. (Courtesy ofTemple University Libraries, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection). 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. Tony Brown would talk and it was time to cool out, he said. books that might be critical omissions. Broadcast: As Al Knight, KOBY 1550, 1959*, Winkly &Nutly Report To The Nation, 1960**, Broadcast: KMPX Big Band 99, July 25, 1982. Tony Wons. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Win Tickets to New Edition's Legacy Tour! That was one of Codys gifts. EXCEPTION: In cases where a radio personality used only a nickname on the air, look under the first letter of that name. Please give today. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. He is survived by his wife Sunshine Brown, three children and * Included in theComplete KYUU Collection. This morning as usual I was near Montgomery Louisiana and working my paper route for the stores and heard the comments on the Black experience during the World Wars. In one of the last interviews he did with Ballard Morrill to commemorate WDAS 70th-anniversary last fall, the radio executive spoke of the legacy he hoped to leave behind. Brown had been ill Click here for If you met this guy sitting in the barbershop, you wouldnt know that this is the guy that has people in his cellphone that are powerful people, said Thompson, who thinks at the very least, Anderson is deserving of a photo in the barbershop. Tony Brown was an exceptional talent and an example for us all. Tony was such a wonderful man, said Patty Jackson, 105.3 WDAS FM midday air Veteran with more relatives still in harms way in the military. I met him before either of us started our radio careers. of Michael Guerra, Jr., a/k/a Bobby Mitchell), Photograph: The Breakfast Gang, c. 1940s. The collection aims to serve researchers of St. Louis media with photographs of St. Louis area radio personalities, announcers, and staff. Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks floor seat tickets, In this archival photo at WDAS, Tony Brown sits in the front row fourth from the left with Dyana Williams to his immediate left. ), Broadcast: KDIA Burgie Show, December 28, 1962*, Broadcast: KDIA Lucky 13 (Excerpt), 1964*. worked closely with the "Delfonics", Mid-Day Air Talent 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. 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Generations of Philadelphians fell under the infectious spell of their indefatigable champion of oldies, Jerry Blavat. Longtime Philadelphia radio personality Tony Brown has died. He hosted the show "The Quiet Storm" which aired on 105.3 WDAS weeknights from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. His smooth voice and style provided listeners with classic R&B and the latest sounds of music. 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