Either way, Quivers has become one of the most recognized female radio personalities in the country. 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. But we were in the food markets, vegetable markets, community centers, just everywhere. Whatever (the station) is, it needs to do one thing: to tell the story, the authentic story. Asking questions like: Is "the zone" a real place? Though often contentious, the show continues to capture new supporters while proving to be at the forefront of todays changing media landscape. Russ Parr began his career as a stand-up comedian in California and got his start in radio on Los Angeless famed KDAY. Like our content? Shes also had a long-standing career, and I think its partly because shes so real. Female firefighters in Richton Park lead by example: You dont have to be a man to do this job, Kam Buckner: The next mayor of Chicago has a reform mandate, One shot, hopefully the last shot. Only sometimes, lol! Tags: BBChicago, black media, Dsanders, Samantha Thomas, talent, VonTV, WVON. 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. Sometimes I don't like your hosts' opinions. [11][12] 97.9 WEHS was included in the sale. WVON came into play during the days of the continuing struggle for civil rights. The Roe Conn Show With Anna Davlantes, Weekdays 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Shes the host of the evening show airing Monday-Thursday from 6 p.m. 9 p.m., where she invites listeners and viewers on social media to simply, TALK to Samantha.. We go from one extreme to another, and we always meet up in the middle. 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. Copyright 2009-2018, DNAinfo. It had monster ratings, ruled the soul music scene and became a radio legend -- all with only 1000 watts days and 250 watts at night on 1450. Its present African-American-oriented talk format began in 1986. A lot of the Motown records broke here in Chicago. 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. 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. Im one of the first of my family to graduate from a university, and getting an Emmy Award before I turned 30 years old. Thousands of baskets we gave to the poor and the needy. All Rights Reserved. "The only thing I can do is pray," Brown said a day after the fire. Im the oldest of three, with a younger brother and sister. To this day, we still believe in gathering for family dinners. We took the market by storm. I tell people 'VON today is an acquired listenership. 9:35 am. [33] Two former WVON personalities, Pervis Spann and Wesley South, were the principals of Midway Broadcasting. Frank Ski has been an integral part of our local Atlanta . 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. "We are part of this nation, so we are the voice of a nation.". On Fox News, the FBI director reiterated the agency's assessment that COVID was unleashed after a potential lab incident. But there were some of us missed! Sometimes I don't like your hosts. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing, 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago, Chance, Gloria Estefan, Aziz Ansari, Nas Close Out Obama Summit, Parking Meter Firm To Get Extra $20 Million From City In 2018, Parking Restrictions Near Soldier Field And New Wintrust Arena OK'd, Woman Gives Birth (To Twins!) What killed us was FM radio, and people are so fickle. When brothers Leonard and Phil Chess bought WHFC-AM 1450 in 1963, their goal was to promote Chess Records, renaming the outlet WVON for Voice of the Negro. Crocker first became a household name on New Yorks Black station, WWRL. It's the movement. Not in Motown, at WVON. Greene got an unusual start to his broadcasting career when he began DJing for the Virginia prison in which he was serving a five-year sentence for armed robbery. And we were 1,000 watts in the daytime, 250 watts at night, that's all! Mancow Morning Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. I want to know what people are thinking sometimes. I would practice with an audience of my dolls, and I would strike up conversations with people when I got the chance. They were the first to assemble a radio station in Chicago specifically designed to serve the city's growing Black community. What makes for a good urban talk station? From when I came out of the army, in 1964, I was introduced to WVON. Ken DunkinState representative in the 5th District, and frequent WVON guest. 30.11.2021. There was this feeling, there was this undercurrent that just ran throughout our community (that) the mainstream media kind of missed. DJ Red Alert | Source: Nicholas Rhodes / Getty. Not attending immediately after graduation increased my desire to go away. Melody Spann-Cooper. It was owned and operated by Clear Channel Communications. You want to learn about what matters, what impacts us directly or indirectly? If they continue to be the voice of the nation, we'll always respond. Home; About Us; Line-Up; Events; Special Features; Partner with us; listen Jack was friends with the late Abe Pollin and Irene Pollin, and worked closely with them in their philanthropic work. Dyana Williams is one of the earliest and most influential female air personalities in Black radio. I like coming back. We were just the hottest thing in Chicago. From the archives of the Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad, this short documentary . But I think, overall, it has given the black community an opportunity to have our own voice, our own analysis of issues, from our own unique perspective, given the dynamics of the American society. I remember when Harold Washington ran for mayor. It turned out to be perfect timing. Deep Cover drops on Mondays. If you look at history, from Lu Palmer to Herb Kent, even with Pervis Spann, with blues, Cliff Kelley today, I can look at a number of individuals the reasons I can communicate with the black community is because of 'VON. 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. 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. I also like to write. Officers also tried to rescue the Cordells but could not make it into the room where they were trapped because ofthe heat, authorities said. It can scare people sometimes because it may seem like youre waiting until the last minute. Here we were, a big radio station, and we couldn't combat FM. So in the confusion and everything, I think the talk radio thing was born here at WVON. I produced the show Chicagos Best on WGN-TV. What kind of music do you like? What are talent hotbeds, and how do we create them? Call sign: WVON Frequency: 1690 AM City of license: Berwyn, IL Format: News/Talk Owner: Pollack Broadcasting Area Served: Chicago Sister stations: V103 102.7 FM, 93.9 LITE FM, 103.5 KISS FM Chicago, Inspiration 1390, 107.5 WGCI, Rock 95.5 Contact (DJs who made their name before becoming radio personalities have been excluded, but honorable mentions must go to folks like Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley and Yolanda Adams.). The Eric & Kathy Morning Show,Weekdays 5:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. I really like to read, and just chill especially when I have the time. E. Rodney Jones, air personality in Chicago in the 1960s on WVON-AM. $19.99. The Wake Up Show eventually became internationally syndicated, reaching more than 20 different markets in five countries. The rise of FM radio in the 1970s, however, reduced WVON's audience and clout, precipitating several changes of ownership and shifts of position on the dial. In 1990 Williams launched the Association of African American Music Foundation to promote African American musicians, and currently hosts a weekly broadcast, Soulful Sunday, on Radio Ones 107.9 WRNB in Philadelphia. In 1998, Joyner became the first African-American inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Although WVON has not been without controversy. Pamela Brown said her father and sister both underwent several surgeries. You go to a 'VON to really ferret out your particular opinion or perspective on a subject matter, on an issue, and you get really straight talk on an issue. Star & Buc Wild (left) | Source: Getty Images / Getty. Known as one of the original shock-jocks, Greene was a trailblazer of talk radio; and his influence was such that he has been credited with quashing the riots in Washington, D.C. in the wake of Martin Luther King Jr.s assassination. WVON is operated by Midway Broadcasting Corporation via a local marketing agreement with frequency owner iHeartMedia. I think Ive progressed well in my career. She sings from her soul, and weve listened to her be very transparent in her lyrics. I still LOVE to wear dresses by the way! If you listen to 'VON, as I have over the years, it's a unique voice to a unique people in America. [35][36][38][39] The 317-foot tower was located at the old WVON site at 3350 South Kedzie Avenue. I love it here, and I love being from here! I always tell people Chicago is such fertile ground for our people, great movements. Using the name "Ebony Moonbeams," Williams started her career in broadcasting in 1973 when. ", Timuel BlackHistorian and author of Bridges of Memory. I knew that I had more experience in television, so I operated in that vision. Matt McGill has resigned as morning personality at WVON AM 1690, ending a 13-year run as one of the most prominent voices on the Midway Broadcasting urban news/talk station. "We had a monthlong debate over the word 'Negro,'" says Melody Spann-Cooper, daughter of Pervis Spann and chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corp., which owns WVON. But I like the 'back' part of that. Im smiling as I answer this. I loved the way college life looked, and knew I wanted to get that feeling. Awesome! [4][6] Hoffman bought out the other two stations, and by 1936 it operated on 1420 full-time. Mack was already a successful air personality in Houston when a small AM station in Los Angeles called KDAY hired him to be a disc jockey and music director. Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Afternoon Drive, Weekdays2 p.m. - 7 p.m. TOP ROW, FROM LEFT:Melba Lara, Tony Sarabia, Jennifer WhiteBOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:Lauren Chooljian, Marc Garber, Jerome McDonnell, TOP ROW, FROM LEFT:Chip Mitchell, Natalie Moore, Michael PuenteBOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:Becky Vevea, OdetteYousef and Sarah Karp. On March 15, 1996, Granum Communications sold WAOK and WVEE to Infinity Broadcasting, a division of CBS Radio. Melvin Lindsey, the originator of the "Quiet Storm" late-night music programming format and Washington D.C air personality the 1970-1980s. A few of my proudest achievements? I dont do well being complacent, so hopefully this will be a great goal to push toward. "Quite frankly, as 'VON continues to evolve, we get away from the psychological segmentation of who we are. It needs to continue that. What have you been able to bring to the late night talk format that will set you apart from others? We mixed that in there. [13][14] 97.9 WEHS's call sign was changed to WHFC, and simulcast WVON's programming until 1965, when 97.9 adopted a jazz format as WSDM. 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. No one escaped this. One of my favorite books is: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, My favorite quote/affirmation/scripture is: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV, If you can dream it, you can do it. Walt Disney, She must be a lesbianno mention of a man at all in her life, Your email address will not be published. And I keep a cute and safe standard face mask handy. [44][42] The station experienced a 50% increase in its audience after the call sign change. Its currently still being broadcast. 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. But I believe Im right where God wants me to be. Self-effacing where Magic was brash, Red Alert became a beloved figure of listeners and rappers alike. [4] In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, WHFC aired ethnic and African-American programming. During his eight years at WVON, Kent established a huge following in the citys growing African-American community. I was never really shy. 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. If it was the O.J. Two U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly support the lab leak theory with low-to-moderate confidence. From host Jody Avirgan (30 for 30, FiveThirtyEight, Radiotopia) and the TED Audio Collective, Good Sport is your guide through an array of stadiums, pitches, pools and slopes that shed a light on the ups and downs of being human. Jack has appeared on national television many times, including a speaking role on the George Lopez Show. Saturday: 08:00 PM - 12:00 AM She confronts the conflicting stories people have told themselves about the crime because of an unexpected development: the arrest of a former Laramie police officer accused in the murder. Do you work well under pressure? I think the black media in general, and WVON specifically, played a profound role in history and, in one case I can cite, the election of Chicago's first black mayor (Harold Washington). [24][25] The sale was consummated in 1970. Magic Rivas created Disco Showcase in 1979 on a small pay-for-time FM station in New York called WHBI, he didnt know he was starting what would become the very first rap radio show. I began filling in as needed as the traffic/weather and news anchor, and things took off from there. hreich@tribune.com | Twitter @howardreich, WVON 50: 50th Anniversary Grand GalaWhen: 7 p.m. SaturdayWhere: Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.Tickets: $100-$500 at wvon.com or ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000, Legendary Chicago broadcaster; was one of WVON's original disc jockeys, Professor at Northeastern Illinois University and former host on WVON, Historian and author of Bridges of Memory, State representative in the 5th District, and frequent WVON guest, Female firefighters in Richton Park lead by example: You dont have to be a man to do this job, Kam Buckner: The next mayor of Chicago has a reform mandate, One shot, hopefully the last shot. The Matt McGilf Show will air weekdays from 1pm until 3 right before . Embodying the fast-talking style for which he was named, Gibson also went on to create one of the first Black radio trades, Jack The Rapper and the infamous Black music convention of the same name. So if we were in an economic recession in the mainstream, I was in a tsunami. 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". WVON is owned by Midway Broadcasting Corporation and broadcast on the 1690 kHz frequency via a LMA local marketing agreement with frequency owner iHeartMedia, Inc. WVON has studios on . In a major market, it was the first 24-hour R&B station, and it had tons and tons and tons of listeners. When John Mr. Jack and his partners, Jimmy Alexander and Lisa Anne are proud to host mornings on regional stand out 106.9 The Eagle. Jack Diamond Show. English; Website; Like 4 Listen live 0. Contacts; WVON 1690 AM reviews. 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