Who is your favorite artist and why? It's a very learned audience. Mary J. Blige. The hosts are not afraid to give an actual opinion on a hard subject matter such as guns, and what we need to do with these knuckleheaded kids who are adding to these atrocities out here. Saturday: 12:00 AM - 06:00 AM Sway himself became the morning personality on KMEL-FM, and then was hired by MTV as an on-air host and journalist. It doesn't have to be PC. 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. How did you handle it? The WintrustBusiness Lunch with Steve Bertrand, Weekdays noon-1 p.m. Take Me As I Am is a favorite song of mine. Jack has been career long friends with Mike Love of the Beach Boys, and has performed with a Beach Boys on many occasions, including at Wolf Trap. So how did you come up with the concept of reviewing restaurants while interviewing interesting people? He was pronounced dead at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. [37] Both stations were on the air by October 1979 and shared a transmitting tower. [4], In 1963, WHFC became WVON when it was purchased by Leonard and Phil Chess, the owners of Chess Records, for $1 million. All Rights Reserved. WVON 1690 AM is a News/Talk radio station serving Chicago. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Currently, Samantha is an on-air personality at WVON 1690AM/i HeartRadio, Chicago's oldest African Amercan-owned news talk radio station. Required fields are marked *. We were out in the midst of that. We asked for cooler heads. Frankie Crocker at WBLS Studio. King, Ike Turner, and Bobby Blue Bland. We took the market by storm. Don't tear up your own home. Copyright 2023. Stayed on the air, didn't play music but took telephone calls from people all over Chicago, the suburbs. Home; About Us; Line-Up; Events; Special Features; Partner with us; listen However, the gift of speaking was always within me, and it was noticed by Melody Spann-Cooper, the owner of WVON 1690AM, in 2019. The Eric & Kathy Morning Show,Weekdays 5:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. I dont do well being complacent, so hopefully this will be a great goal to push toward. Sway now hosts the morning show on Sirius satellite radios Shade 45. Epic wins. Condon, David. But there were some of us missed! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We deliver stories that have been mistold, gone untold, and need to be retold. Leonard, another pioneer of Black jocks move into the mainstream, was the first African-American disc jockey on landmark pop station WABC-AM, where he stayed for 14 years doing late-night shifts before moving through a string of New York stations like WRKS, WBLS, and WJUX. 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. My dad had two children, my sister and me.". I think listening is key when it comes to communication. So this whole idea of black talk radio was really an extension of Mr. South's influence. But after becoming one of the first Black jocks to cross over into more mainstream radio (as one of WMCAs Good Guys), Crocker crossed back when a Black-owned consortium hired him for a new FM station in New York called WBLS. WVON's origins date back to 1963, when the radio station's owner Chess Records began programming soul, and rhythm and blues music. WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. What Ive done is always remember who I am and where I plan to go. Thanks for listening to 94.7 The Drive! We were just the hottest thing in Chicago. Leonard (Chess) was a genius. [42][43] Midway Broadcasting immediately filed a request with the FCC to change WXOL's call sign to WVON, and on March 28, 1984 the WVON call letters returned to their former home at 1450. Heartbreaking losses. Their aggressive and culturally mixed personas quickly surpassed Howard Stern for the number one spot among young listeners. That feeling was one that I knew an HBCU would give me. I keep a notepad and pen near me at all times because Im always thinking of ideas, and if I dont write them down, Ill forget. Season three, Never Seen Again, tells the story of two women, living on opposite sides of the country, who went missing in the summer of 1999. I have a never-ending creative mind, but Ive found that Im most creative in the evening. [4] In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, WHFC aired ethnic and African-American programming. [3], In May 2019, former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger joined the station as morning co-host. I would sometimes get in trouble in grammar school for talking. It has been incredibly difficult. There's no better way to understand our world than through sports. This is the undercurrent. 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. If I had a superpower it would probably be telepathy. Dyana Williams is one of the earliest and most influential female air personalities in Black radio. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Say. It was meaningful because it gave to the listener the kind of (broadcast) that was inspirational as well as informational. And it went right to Marmions Collin Wainscott. ", Herb KentLegendary Chicago broadcaster; was one of WVON's original disc jockeys. Telephones for the first time were portable, and we rode around in the neighborhoods and talked to people (on the air). [10] WHFC's programming was simulcast on 97.9 WEHS after WEHS's storecasting contract expired in the 1950s. 4. But when we hit, we hit like a ton of bricks. [4][6] Hoffman bought out the other two stations, and by 1936 it operated on 1420 full-time. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor. (WVON ). Spann began his radio career in the 1950s. On February 19, 2002, The HistoryMakers played host to a free public event entitled WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. So in the confusion and everything, I think the talk radio thing was born here at WVON. So I've been to hell and back financially. And WVON remained a sociopolitical powerhouse. Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Star & Buc Wild previously hosted the morning show on Philadelphias 100.3 The Beat. How does this position fit into your career plans? View hosts, shows, show schedules and more. Pervis Spann (August 16, 1932 - March 14, 2022) was an American broadcaster, music promoter, and radio personality. Listen, where else can a Barack Obama, an Oprah Winfrey and a Michael Jordan, three of America's biggest phenomena of our generation (where else) could they have been had they not touched this soil? There are very few stations that can say they have chronicled the progress of black people in this country from the '60s to now. [4][5] Like many stations of the time, WHFC shared time with other stations on its frequency. In the volatile world of radio, almost nothing lasts half a century. We mixed that in there. Petey Greene | Source: Joseph Klipple / Getty. There's something about this place. It was owned and operated by Clear Channel Communications. It's OK to have a strong black radio station in our country. Throughout the 1960s, many listeners on the south and west sides of Chicago wholeheartedly agreed with Cordell's sentiments towards the local radio station WVON 1450AM, "The Voice of the I still LOVE to wear dresses by the way! Chicago Morning Takeover, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. FROM LEFT: Leon Rogers,Kendra GandKyle Santillian, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Pat Cassidy,FeliciaMiddlebrooks,Keith Johnson,Kris Kridel, TOP ROW, FROM LEFT: Josh Liss, Nancy Harty, Jeff JoniakBOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:Len Walter, Steve Miller,Rob Hart, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: RegineSchlessinger, Craig Dellimore,Bernie Tafoya,Bob Roberts. [38], WXOL aired a blues oriented format, and its appearance on the dial sparked an immediate increase in the sales of blues records in the Chicago area. One of the big things we did, we gave away Christmas baskets. And it was very inspiring in this short period of time, an hour format, that Mr. South was able to interview two of our giants in the black movement in this country. Scientists have strong evidence of animal spillover at a market.. Make sure that the stream settings are properly selected in "Module General Options -> Content -> Stream Settings". That an organic, independently owned operation could exist and be able to play in this wonderful world of multiple radio stations and television stations and media companies in the city of Chicago is amazing. Helped different black politicians get elected. I also like to write. Wendy Williams | Source: Getty Images / Getty. Its present African-American-oriented talk format began in 1986. Samantha Thomas is an Emmy winning journalist, entertainment/lifestyle correspondent and radio/social personality. Being able to get the factual information quickly and distribute it just as fast is important in this day and age. VON-TV is WVONs new digital streaming platform. It's the station they get their information from. In 2007, the station's studios were moved from their longtime home at 3350 S. Kedzie to the former Soft Sheen Products Building on 87th Street in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. Our hosts cover all that matters to you. "In the Wake of the News.". Melvin Lindsey, the originator of the "Quiet Storm" late-night music programming format and Washington D.C air personality the 1970-1980s. Sunday: 12:00 AM - 03:00 AM & 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM. We are the Voice of the Nation! 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. She also kept us involved in extracurricular activities like summer camps, after-school programs, and church. What have you been able to bring to the late night talk format that will set you apart from others? Everybody fought to get on the air at WVON because we had so many listeners. From the archives of the Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad, this short documentary . English; Website; Like 4 Listen live 0. Tags: BBChicago, black media, Dsanders, Samantha Thomas, talent, VonTV, WVON. Copyright 2009-2018, New York Public Radio. If it was the O.J. 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. Needless to say, Im creative all day! 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. What has been your proudest achievement? 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? Shes also had a long-standing career, and I think its partly because shes so real. Because the white radio stations never gave us that much time. Using the name Ebony Moonbeams, Williams started her career in broadcasting in 1973 when she was hired at Howard Universitys WHUR. Yes, my work ethic has been tested. Thank you! A nationally renowned pioneer blending hip-hop, radio and community activism, David Cook moved from the Bronx to the Bay Area shortly after the dawn of the hip-hop era. 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 Gibson got his start on the very first Black-owned radio station, Atlantas WERD, in 1949. Sway Calloway, along with his partner King Tech, became the first to host a hip-hop radio show on a pop station when his Wake Up Show debuted on San Franciscos KMEL-FM in 1990. And we were staying: "Stop rioting. With the introduction of social media, how has it enhanced your job? When local pop station KMEL started playing hip-hop aggressively, Cook pioneered a new kind of prime-time community affairs program, blending music with activism. You want to know the pulse of what's happening in our community, what we're thinking on particular issues? This city loves its institutions, those that it grows up with. Copyright 2009-2018, DNAinfo. Asking questions like: Is "the zone" a real place? WVON came into play during the days of the continuing struggle for civil rights. Although WVON has not been without controversy. The Download,Weeknights 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. The idea was that, The People are as interesting as the Plates.. Social media is the wave. They were, for African-American listeners across the country, the important and influential voices and leaders of their communities. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries. The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.Read the press release here. Without it, we wouldn't have hardly any voice at all. If it's going on in black politics, if it's going on in Chicago and it's impacting the African-American community, or you want to know what's going on, this is the station that you go to. "Don Cornelius also started his career at WVON," added Spann-Cooper, referencing the late creator and. Upon his release when he was hired to host his own show, Rapping With Petey Greene, at WOL in Washington D.C. His success led him to television where he hosted his own Emmy Award-winning show, Petey Greenes Washington, on local WDCA-TV and BET. Berry Gordy, the president of Motown Records, sent every song he produced immediately to WVON before any other station. Copyright 2021 Midway Broadcasting All Rights Reserved, Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president, A man charged with killing 3 officers was found dead in his jail cell, Wray publicly comments on the FBI's position on COVID's origins, adding political fire. A Chicago native and Cultural Enthusiast at heart, Samantha started her Media career as a Director and Television News Producer for several local news markets across the U.S., including Missouri (CBS), Las Vegas (ABC, FOX, and CBS), and Chicago (CBS) & (WGN). The fire began in Pat Cordell's bedroom, according to her sister, Pamela Brown. Why not a career in fashion? He always had guests who represented different aspects of what was going on in the black community at that time. Check your inbox now to confirm your subscription. 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. The mayor, the governor, preachers, players, from A to Z, people would not have a real sense of what's going on, or a pulse of what's going on in our city (without WVON). And is it still baseball if you're wearing a giant banana suit? The music was an inspiration. The Chicago native and cultural enthusiast started her media career as a director, and television news producer for several local news markets across the U.S., including Missouri (CBS), Las Vegas (ABC, FOX and CBS), and Chicago (CBS and WGN). "The only thing I can do is pray," Brown said a day after the fire. You've got to remember something: I experienced our largest growth right before the world collapsed (economically). When John Mr. The Rev. No evidence has been shared. [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. On September 18, 2006, the station got another signal upgrade when WVON's call letters and programming moved to 1690 AM broadcasting with 10,000 watts during the day. [28] WVON reduced its news and community programming beginning in 1974, but continued to air a weekly broadcast by Jesse Jackson. To this day, we still believe in gathering for family dinners. 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. Think about it: three U.S. senators (Barack Obama, Carol Moseley Braun and Roland Burris) and a president. Russ Parr | Source: The Washington Post / Getty. Actually, yes. We played the hit R&B songs 24 hours a day. Early life . Stream the best podcasts from your favorite stations. Perhaps there's no better way to understand the value and history of WVON than to hear from the voices that know it best. I think it is still (important). It's the movement. Good Sport dives into worlds like F1 racing, table tennis, NBA shooting, and beyond. [49] In late 2018, its studios were moved to the South Loop. It needs to continue that. A Chicago native and Cultural Enthusiast at heart, Samantha started her Media career as a Director and Television News Producer for several local news markets across the U.S., including Missouri. Mon - Fri: 07:00 PM - 12:00 AM WVON is operated by Midway Broadcasting Corporation via a local marketing agreement with frequency owner iHeartMedia . Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Whatever (the station) is, it needs to do one thing: to tell the story, the authentic story. Just making sure that I keep myself safe. Though often contentious, the show continues to capture new supporters while proving to be at the forefront of todays changing media landscape. Herb Kent and that whole entourage of personalities were very impactful in getting the word out through music and through our culture on WVON. My family is pretty close. Mancow Morning Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Youre such a fashionista! The Wake Up Show eventually became internationally syndicated, reaching more than 20 different markets in five countries. In 2014, she started the initial concept of her web series, SmallTALK With Samantha. If you can never get enough true crime Congratulations, youve found your people. Lindsey started out interning at Howard Universitys WHUR and got his first break filling in for a DJ who couldnt make it in. And I keep a cute and safe standard face mask handy. Jack has appeared on national television many times, including a speaking role on the George Lopez Show. She said Lucky Cordell headed upstairs after the fire started and the two became trapped, she said. From when I came out of the army, in 1964, I was introduced to WVON. Stroger, the former Cook County Board president, joined him as co-host in 2019. But Macks aggressive programming of rap music made KDAY the first station to embrace rap as a core part of its programming and helped launch the L.A. rap scene. [33] Two former WVON personalities, Pervis Spann and Wesley South, were the principals of Midway Broadcasting. What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? I always tell people Chicago is such fertile ground for our people, great movements. WVON (1690 AM "The Voice of the Nation", originally "Voice of the Negro") is a radio station serving the Chicago market, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. Sign up for NewsOne's email newsletter! It's got to have a vibrant community, a vibrant audience. [11][15][16] WVON ran 1,000 watts during the day and 250 watts at night. And dominated. Broadcasting first on WGPR in Detroit, Mojo challenged ideas about the role of a radio jockey. Jack Diamond hosted the Jack Diamond Morning Show in Washington, DC for ABC radio for 30 years! [4], In the early 1950s, WHFC's studios and transmitter were moved to 3350 S. Kedzie, in Chicago's South Lawndale community. It's been playing a critical role since the '60s. 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. Im also a daughter, sister, and friend with a kind heart. In a major market, it was the first 24-hour R&B station, and it had tons and tons and tons of listeners. 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. "A youthful 'free' alternative to the AM vacuum at 1450", North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, 50 years of Chicago's WVON: A Chicago voice that echoes nationwide, Iconic WVON radio station moving from Chatham. WVON Radio 1690 - The Talk of Chicago ADVERTISEMENT Our Partners Florida Gov. What do you do in your spare time? A legendary disc jockey on the airwaves of Philadelphia and New York in the 1950s and 1960s, Douglas Wendell Jocko Henderson was a pioneer of the slick-talking, rapid-fire radio patter that influenced Black and White jockeys nationwide and laid a cultural foundation for rap music. The Roe Conn Show With Anna Davlantes, Weekdays 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. I hope you enjoy experiencing NDIGO. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals webs of deception and dark underworlds, through interviews with federal agents and convicted criminals. Jack and his partners, Jimmy Alexander and Lisa Anne are proud to host mornings on regional stand out 106.9 The Eagle. And so when you wrapped your brain around that and the fact that we survived it with less resources, less capital, with all these things against us, (it) means that we're here for the long haul. If you had a superpower, what would it be and why? I was born and raised in Chicago. [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). All Rights Reserved. Has your work ethic ever been tested? @dnainfo_breen @trafficjamjen @jmd34john @C1McKnight pic.twitter.com/KTAke3a1it. How did you get involved with WVON 1690AM? A lot of the Motown records broke here in Chicago. Main Menu. Ron DeSantis cements control of Disney World's special district DeSantis dealt another blow to Walt Disney World's ability to operate with autonomy by signing a bill on Monday to end the park's special tax status. [13] In 2002, then State Senator Barack Obama filled in for vacationing Cliff Kelley. WVON never quite recaptured the enormous audience of its past, but in 1986 it switched to a talk format that reclaimed Chicago's imagination. Jack was also friends with Ambassador, Sergeant Shriver and his family, and he and the Band did work on behalf of Special Olympics, and continues to do so. In this crazy yet serious world of COVID-19, how do you stay sane and grounded? Dyana Williams is one of the earliest and most influential female air personalities in Black radio. Jack cohosted Broadcast House, Live for WUSA, TV, channel 9, and he was the featured host on FOX TVs. Just absolutely phenomenal. Artists like Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu are a few of my favorites. 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