If you grew up in the 60′s right through till about the late 70′s, you were witness to what was called Personality Radio. The announcer was part of the show and presented his air shift, like almost a stage show. There was singing along with the song, a little theater of the mind, different voices, phone calls with listeners and so on. He or she would really sell the music that the station played by talking over the intro til the artist started singing. I couldn’t have collected these with out the help of Lex Van Dyken “The Dutch Guy”. Thanks buddy!! There were a million guys that we all grew up with…Don Imus, John “Records” Landecker, Larry Lujack, Johnathon Brandmier, Cousin Brucie…but I’m sorry I don’t have air check of all those guys. These posts were meant to give you a few smiles and just bring back a few memories of the great Personality Days of Radio.
I have added a very funny bit about “The DJ”. This was done by a friend of mine and a talented Voice guy, Chadd Pierce and the crazy crew at KrashCreativeSolutions.com “The Modern DJ Song” is a great parody about days gone by…I hope you enjoy it.
Click on the Air Check and the click on it again when it comes up
Have a listen to ” Famous Amos”
Famous Amos – Jammin’ 105 – New York
Here’s Bobby Ocean On KFRC
Bobby Ocean – Last Show – KFRC – 1986
An Jeffrey T Mason for your listening pleasure..
Jeffrey T Mason
Now the TREAT…from the mind of Chad Pierce and Krash Creative Solutions….Tha Modern DJ Song…
TheModernDJSong
Thanks for the read and listen. I hope this brought back a few memories for you.
Bryan Cox
Cox Marketing…
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