WVON's origins date back to 1963, when the radio station's owner Chess Records began programming soul, and rhythm and blues music. "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. The Roe Conn Show With Anna Davlantes, Weekdays 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. All Rights Reserved. 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. I remember when Harold Washington ran for mayor. [4][5][9] Ernie Banks hosted a program on the station in the late 1950s. They were, for African-American listeners across the country, the important and influential voices and leaders of their communities. It's owners were Leonard and Phil Chess, the founders of Chess Records. We asked for cooler heads. [4][5] Like many stations of the time, WHFC shared time with other stations on its frequency. In 2014, she started the initial concept of her web series, SmallTALK With Samantha. Politics. A triple-threat performer of song, dance and comedy, Thomas nighttime show, Hoot and Holler, was an influential source of blues and R&B for a generation of white and Black listeners alike. Favorite quote or affirmation? [35][36][38][39] The 317-foot tower was located at the old WVON site at 3350 South Kedzie Avenue. I was born and raised in Chicago. 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. Its just the opposite in my mind, though. She was given medication for the next several months, but on June 20,. A few years later, Magic took his Rap Attack to commercial station WBLS and fostered the careers of producer Marley Marl, and artists like Biz Markie and Big Daddy Kane. Using the name Ebony Moonbeams, Williams started her career in broadcasting in 1973 when she was hired at Howard Universitys WHUR. Say. FROM LEFT:Producer Gabe (Gabe Ramirez),ShowbizShelley (Michelle Menaker) andJ-Niice(Jamar McNeil). 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. Why did you attend college away from Chicago? In 1985, Tom Joyner earned his stripes as The Hardest Working Man In Radio, juggling two top-rated shows in separate cities over a thousand miles apart. Jack Diamond Show. I'm very clear that while 'VON is a radio station, quote unquote, (that's) not what keeps us in business. Telephones for the first time were portable, and we rode around in the neighborhoods and talked to people (on the air). Jack Diamond Morning Show, was a radio show that aired for 24 years on WRQX Mix 107.3 weekdays from 5 am to 10 am and Saturdays 6 am to 10 am in Washington, DC. It was during her career as a TV News producer that Samantha received an EMMY Award. I think listening is key when it comes to communication. Were you influenced by anyone? For more on Samantha Thomas check out her website www.TalkToSamantha.com or follow her on social media @Talk2Samantha. Sometimes I don't like your hosts' opinions. Broadcasting first on WGPR in Detroit, Mojo challenged ideas about the role of a radio jockey. It's been playing a critical role since the '60s. Sunday: 12:00 AM - 03:00 AM & 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM. During his eight years at WVON, Kent established a huge following in the citys growing African-American community. Douglas Wendell Jocko Henderson | Source: Getty Images / Getty. But we've had wonderful partners who have weathered the (economic) storm with us, who have been very patient, very understanding, very cooperative our banking partners. 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. 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? Sports reveal the strange and fascinating psychology that competition brings out in all of us. Saturday: 08:00 PM - 12:00 AM What was your greatest failure and what did you learn from that? I tell people 'VON today is an acquired listenership. You want to know the pulse of what's happening in our community, what we're thinking on particular issues? Heartbreaking losses. Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. @dnainfo_breen @trafficjamjen @jmd34john @C1McKnight pic.twitter.com/KTAke3a1it. 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. The final broadcast of the show was on Friday, April 26, 2013. My grandmother is a major force in keeping our family together. WVON 1690AM/ iHeartRadio is a staple in the Chicago media community. What has been your proudest achievement? in Cicero. Widely considered to be the first African-American radio announcer, Jack L. Coopers All Negro radio show aired in the 1930s on Chicagos WSBC. Martin Luther King Jr.), we were instrumental in quelling those riots. What kind of music do you like? And he marketed us. 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.. Samantha Thomas is an Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Entertainment/Lifestyle Correspondent, and currently a Radio/Social Media Personality on WVON 1690 AM. Just absolutely phenomenal. What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Williams currently hosts her own daytime TV talk show. So I would watch and learn about being put together and neat. Williams was Billboards Best On-Air Radio Personality in 1993 and became the second African American woman inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2009. Who did you inherit your style from? R&B is a top favorite. Sway now hosts the morning show on Sirius satellite radios Shade 45. WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. You'll get some good old-fashioned common-sense intelligence, and you better know what you're talking about, because they'll put a corrective measure in there as soon as possible. Afternoon Drive,Weekdays 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Herb Kent, "The Cool Gent," who died last fall at age 88 after more than 50 years at the station. Home; About Us; Line-Up; Events; Special Features; Partner with us; listen In a major market, it was the first 24-hour R&B station, and it had tons and tons and tons of listeners. Ive always loved watching TV, and would impersonate Oprah and other talk show hosts with my baby dolls as an audience. "Don Cornelius also started his career at WVON," added Spann-Cooper, referencing the late creator and. Nat'l Advertisers Hypo. New York rival 98.7 Kiss-FM answered Frankie Crockers hiring of Mr. Magic when they asked Kool DJ Red Alert to craft his own rap show on weekends. From the archives of the Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad, this short documentary . Part of that comes from working in TV news, especially during breaking news times. Mainstream media takes a mainstream approach on most subject matters, meaning a predominantly Eurocentric mindset, which is OK. We are able to survive because it is here. Conrad WorrillProfessor at Northeastern Illinois University and former host on WVON. (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.. 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. Following is an edited, brief oral history from five Chicagoans long in tune with an irreplaceable Chicago radio station. Here we were, a big radio station, and we couldn't combat FM. Oprah! WVON created a legendary group of radio personalities known as . Has your work ethic ever been tested? NDIGO recently caught up with Samantha to chat about her Chicago roots, why she chose to attend an HBCU, how she got into journalism, her go to fashion choices, and, of course, her new job at WVON 1690AM. Cook eventually landed a radio show on Berkeleys KALX. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor. Cliff's interview covers critical issues that impact the African American community. Now its become second nature. We were out in the midst of that. Shes also had a long-standing career, and I think its partly because shes so real. Samantha Thomas is an Emmy winning journalist, entertainment/lifestyle correspondent and radio/social personality. And I tell my sales staff, "We're not counting the people we reach, we're reaching the people that really count. It turned out to be perfect timing. They were taken to the U. of C. medical center in serious-to-critical condition, fire officials said Sunday. Youre responsible for you, so I keep that in mind daily. 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. Jack cohosted Broadcast House, Live for WUSA, TV, channel 9, and he was the featured host on FOX TVs. I was never really shy. During the 1980s, Daniels worked Chicago morning shows on WVON, WGCI and eventually on "Smooth Jazz WNUA." During her 30-year career, Daniels is credited with paving the way for future generations of female radio personalities. I waited two years to attend, but the wait was just what I needed. We took the market by storm. Russ Parr | Source: The Washington Post / Getty. How do you want to improve yourself in the next year? Martin Luther King Jr. spoke into its microphones. I'm sure this will go down as one of the great black talk stations of all time, just as it was one of the great music stations. I have a never-ending creative mind, but Ive found that Im most creative in the evening. A radio station is people." 1. There are very few stations that can say they have chronicled the progress of black people in this country from the '60s to now. I also like to write. Although he had Chess Records, he was smart enough to know we had to play more than Chess records; we played Atlantic records. It allows me to expand and grow as a person and a personality. 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Cliff Kelley, WVON radio personality, has an insightful interview with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. FM had this great sound: stereo. [48] The WRLL call letters were assigned to Midway's half of the time-share on 1450 at Cicero, Illinois. 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. At Roosevelt 'L' Station, Obama Closes Inaugural Summit As Inspirer-In-Chief, Common, Lin-Manuel Miranda Close Obama Summit With Epic Freestyle [VIDEO], 62-Foot Norway Spruce To Become City Christmas Tree At Millennium Park, Wild Costume Art Returns To Beverly Arts Center Stage With 'Wandering Bird', 82 Percent Jump In Police Accountability Budget Not Enough, Alds. 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. Why journalism? How did you get involved with WVON 1690AM? Everybody fought to get on the air at WVON because we had so many listeners. Really an educational outlet for black people, and also an educational outlet for white people, to let them know what black people are like. Popular syndicated personalities Tom Joyner and Steve Harvey also started in this market. On February 19, 2002, The HistoryMakers played host to a free public event entitled WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. [10] WHFC's programming was simulcast on 97.9 WEHS after WEHS's storecasting contract expired in the 1950s. And it went right to Marmions Collin Wainscott. Spann began his radio career in the 1950s. The Laurence Holmes Show, Weekdays 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Kap & Co. Show, Weekdays 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Leonard (Chess) was a genius. (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 Steve Cochran Show,Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. No evidence has been shared. Its currently still being broadcast. The next episode of Talent airs December 10, 2020. Copyright 2023. Thats what he lives for., Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. The Mully and Hanley Show, Weekdays 5 a.m.-9 a.m. WVON is operated by Midway Broadcasting Corporation via a local marketing agreement with frequency owner iHeartMedia. Real Times Media. Jesse Jackson called into the station to report the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.[13], After Leonard Chess died in 1969, the Chess family decided to sell WVON to Globetrotter Communications, owned by George N. Gillett Jr. and Potter Palmer for $9 million. 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. Youre such a fashionista! It's the tool that we use to deliver our special brand of enrichment and empowerment to this community. I, however, never thought about going into radio. 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. All Rights Reserved. I hope you enjoy experiencing NDIGO. Jesse Jackson called the station to report King's assassination. Friday marks National Radio Day, the annual celebration of all things radio. Russ Parr began his career as a stand-up comedian in California and got his start in radio on Los Angeless famed KDAY. There's not many places that an urban talk station can survive. Deep Cover is a show about people who lead double lives. We were just the hottest thing in Chicago. WVON came into play during the days of the continuing struggle for civil rights. Schlikerman, Becky. Actually, yes. It launched officially in 2015 with a series of episodes highlighting Chicago influencers and Chicago dining. 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. If it was the O.J. [24][25] The sale was consummated in 1970. According to WVON disc jockey Lucky Cordell, "You know a radio station is not the wires and the tubes and a transmitter. Sometimes I don't like your changes. National Radio Day: Black Stations And The Pioneers Who Helped Shape Their Programming, Your email will be shared with newsone.com and subject to its. View hosts, shows, show schedules and more. Jack has appeared on national television many times, including a speaking role on the George Lopez Show. Part cohost and part cosigner, Quivers has maintained a precarious and controversial role as a foil for Sterns arguably racist rants: Does her presence give Stern a pass, or does she keep him in check? Malcolm X and the Rev. The WintrustBusiness Lunch with Steve Bertrand, Weekdays noon-1 p.m. Our innovative concepts and approach to delivering intimate and scaled events tailored to fit client needs are unparalleled in today's broadcasting landscape. [1] Early life [ edit] Spann was born in Itta Bena, Mississippi, on August 16, 1932. 30.11.2021. 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. I would often love to put on my moms high-heel shoes, and prance around the house. My Apple Music playlist is filled with all types though, like gospel (because Ive gotta be inspired), R&B (because I like to chill), and even some trap music (because I like to turn-upin a classy way, of course). Red Alert fostered the careers of acts such as KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah and A Tribe Called Quest. [42], In 1986, WVON adopted its current black-oriented talk radio format. What celebrity would you love to interview? 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. They were the first to assemble a radio station in Chicago specifically designed to serve the city's growing Black community. And WVON remained a sociopolitical powerhouse. Officers also tried to rescue the Cordells but could not make it into the room where they were trapped because ofthe heat, authorities said. Firefighters made a hole in the roof before rescuing the two from the bedroom. WVON became well known outside the Chicago area as well. [11][12] 97.9 WEHS was included in the sale. What will the next 50 years of black America look like? Here are NewsOnes top 20 Black radio jockeys of all time, picked for their pioneering spirit and influence. So it was listened to by almost everyone in Chicago who was African and American, and I'm sure whites and others listened, too, because of the music. Cooper was succeeded in Black Chicago radio by very important air personalities like Al Benson who brought the blues and jazz to Chicago on WGES and his colleague Herb Kent, who made his mark after his move to WVON, where he was a strong voice for progress during the tumultuous Civil Rights movement. Who is your favorite artist and why? It's this place that they can come to and feel like they're in a living room having a conversation with their family. Beale, Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well, Three Dots And A Dash Debuts New Drinks For Fall, Including Pumpkin Spice, Ald. Of course, with new areas of communication, and with all the new gadgets that I don't know very much about, it doesn't have quite the support that it did. WVON was one of the greatest (and some will argue THE greatest) big-city black radio stations of the 60's/70's era. 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'm not so arrogant as to believe that 'VON is a larger portion of it, but I'll tell you this: We are better because we are here. Sign up for NewsOne's email newsletter! Sunday: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM, Mon - Fri: 12:00 AM - 06:00 AM This city loves its institutions, those that it grows up with. Doesn't have to be overassimilated. WVON ("The Voice of A Nation") is a radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, serving the Chicago market, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. 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. When John Mr. 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. Awesome! I think Ive progressed well in my career. Chuck Leonard, air personality in New York City in 1960-1970s on WWRL, WABC, WXLO, WRKS, WBLS and others. [28] WVON reduced its news and community programming beginning in 1974, but continued to air a weekly broadcast by Jesse Jackson. 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