Weve visited each others houses and hanging out and going to concerts. Brown's legacy in radio spanned nearly 50 years. Jolly Rogers (air nameof John Colon, a/k/aJackson King). WebTony Brown, who hosted the show "The Quiet Storm" for many year on WDAS FM 105.3, died Wednesday, Feb. 24 according to reports. WDAS radio personality Patty Jackson was very impressed with his talent and longevity in the radio business. WOKB 1600 Urban Radio - Orlando, FL. Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks floor seat tickets, Tony Brown was known for his nightly radio show The Quiet Storm on WDAS. In 1989, Anderson purchased WHAT 1340-AM, known as the Voice of the African American Community. At WHAT, he elevated the talk show format with popular hosts, such as Reggie Bryant, Mary Mason, and Elmer Smith. 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. ** Producer. WBSK aircheck, Telemarketing Broadcast:KITS Live 105, November 5, 1990*. Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: "Eyes Open with Tony Brown", Alexandria, KAYT 88.1 FM, Kingdom Radio, KTTP 1110 AM, Louisiana, Tony Brown |. Before Welcome America, before any of those big celebrations that you currently see, Black folks organized by Cody Anderson were able to execute a major event It was wonderful.. I resently retired from the V.A. All Rights Reserved. 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 actually introduced me to my wife. He was 75 years old. Photograph: Chris Has Loved Radio Since an Early Age! She remembers going to neighborhood events with my little bag of giveaways, and running into Anderson, WDASs highly respected general manager. Noted WDAS radio personality Tony Brown dies at 75. * Included inKYA: The Sixties Collection. Broadcast: KFOG 104.5 FM, September 17, 1982, Broadcast: S.F. Rapides Parish 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. Please feel free to suggest / Promotion Director It should be corrected as my dad was a black man that was a sniper during that time stationed in France, Italy and North Africa. He was 75. Drink! * Included inKYA: The 1970sCollection. Philly's 105.3 FM - the Best R&B & Throwbacks, iHeartRadio Ultimate Contest, Sweatfest Punta Cana with Keith Sweat. Brown was 75. WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. Every night at 7, he invited listeners to spend a Brown night with Tony, where he would spin slow jams with a touch of jazz that evoked romance. Old-time radio * Included inKYA: The Seventies Collection. * Included in TheKSAN & KSOL Collection. 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. Age: 58. Therefore, Brown said, Eyes Open With Tony Brown will be at home. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Smoke! Mr. Brown: Thank you so much for having me on your program. They may be accessed by the "Bibliography" tab at He regularly guest hosted wherever and whenever we needed him. Tony Brown would talk and it was time to cool out, he said. Andersons faith in Thompson jumpstarted his career. / Pledge Representative 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. (GoFundMe). Broadcast: KGO News/Talk 81, February 6, 1976*, Jazzbeauxs Purple Grotto: A Tribute To Al Jazzbo Collins. Broadcast: KFRC/61 (October 1964; newscast only), Broadcast:KIOI/KNEW Simulcast, August 25, 1998*, Broadcast:KIOI/KIQI Simulcast, March 10, 1974 Beachin), Broadcast: 610/KFRC, December 6, 1968 (K.O. R.I.P. Local News PRIDE OF PHILLY: February 28th, 2023 - Quinta Brunson Feb 28, 2023. So I just think its interesting that he said that and he knew that because I think its true.. His smooth voice and style provided his radio listeners with classic R\u0026B and latest sounds of music. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Tony Brown, the longtime host of "Quiet Storm" on WDAS-FM, has died. Do you know something we don't? of Michael Guerra, Jr., a/k/a Bobby Mitchell), Photograph: The Breakfast Gang, c. 1940s. 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. 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 **. Named for the hit song A Quiet Storm by Motown legend Smokey Robinson, the shows format originated in 1975 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., but Brown made it his own in Philly. 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. His unmistakable baritone anchored his highly-rated Quiet Storm program on WDAS for more than 40 years. KSFO: The Golden West Collection. broadcast journalist,executive producer , marketing and political consultant, owner Peabody radio network. WebLegendary radio host Tony Brown of 105.3 WDAS, has died at the age of 75, his family announced Wednesday. Give somebody a voice: Philly lost two Black radio icons. The Bay Area has been trulyblessed by the radio talent that weve enjoyed over the years. Exhibit includes audio. Broadcast: Big 610 Becomes Magic 61, August 11, 1986*, Tell It Goodbye: ATribute To Lon Simmons, Broadcast: Giants vs. Cubs, June 5, 1970, Print Ad: KSFO Giant Among Giants, 1971, The Slim One (air name ofLeslie Nelson), Carter B. Smith (a/k/a Carter Blakemore Smith), The CompleteCarter B. Smith Collection, Broadcast: KYASports Page Of The Air, April 15, 1942, Broadcast: KPENWar Of The Worlds, April 17, 1964*. WOWI-FM 103 / WBSK 1350 - US Radio Norfolk, VA He has also done work on * Included in The KGO News/Talk 810 Collection. Latest Stories. 3. Ballard Morrill said radio has extended its reach to adapt to technology which she says is a good thing. They become more like the general market stations in the pursuit of ratings and profits, he said. Very often, youd find people lounging in Codys office or hanging out with him and having great conversations, Wells said. Longtime WDAS radio personality Tony Brown dies at 75 February 24, 2021, 8:32 PM Longtime Philadelphia radio personality Tony Brown has died. WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor. Broadcast: S.F. He credits his success and longevity in radio to God and his loyal listeners, without whom the past 40+ years would not have been possible Id love to be on the radio for many more.. Bosses did nothing to curtail it, she says. We look forward to working with Tony and doing whatever we can to help make his transition a success, she said. By then, Anderson had started WURD, the only African American-owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, and one of a handful in the country. Loraine Ballard Morrill was a radio novice when she came on the scene in the early 1980s as a public affairs coordinator for Power 99-FM, the upstart hip-hop station. We created history together with the Jena Six. Mark Adams Newscast: KYA Radio, April 14, 1961 * * Included in KYA: The Sixties Tony is more like a brother to me than anything else. 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*. He saw things in people that they didnt see in themselves, Thompson said. On the other hand.maybe pastis prologue! Beginning Monday, July 7, in three hours from 6 to 9 a.m., Brown will present local, state and national news, weather and issues live from the shows new home at 3419 Hynson St. I want to thank KAYT for working with me through the years. Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. Broadcast:1260/KYA, October 13, 1974*. Old-time radio personality. Some callers make donations, others order pizzas to be delivered to local spots. worked closely with the "Delfonics", Mid-Day Air Talent Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Its a part of their routine. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. He left in 1969 to host an NYC show at WABC, then Jerry Wells sits third from the right. Listen To The Most Popular Podcasts On iHeartRadio! But times have changed. He, along with the director of marketing E. Steven Collins, who died of a heart attack in 2013, was the creative force behind Unity Day, WDASs signature event. Seals vs. Seattle Totems (WHL Hockey), 1963, Broadcast: Warriors vs. 76ers, November 25, 1977, Broadcast: KSOL Soul Radio, July 12, 1966 (Newscast), Broadcast: S.F. Tony Brown was a longtime Philadelphia radio personality. KAYT was good to me, but I now have an opportunity to create a new history towards taking my show to a larger audience through syndication, Brown said. * Included in The Complete KGO Radio 810 Collection. Broadcast: As Al Knight, KOBY 1550, 1959*, Winkly &Nutly Report To The Nation, 1960**, Broadcast: KMPX Big Band 99, July 25, 1982. He also hosts the Midwest syndicated Tony Katz Today radio program. Director / On-Air Tony Brown, who hosted the show "The Quiet Storm" for many years on WDAS FM 105.3, died Wednesday, Feb. 24 according to reports. ** Included in KYA: The 1970s Collection. He flowed in and out of the WURD headquarters, offering gentle but firm guidance to our hosts, producers, sales team all of us. Beachin), Broadcast: 610/KFRC, December 6, 1968 (K.O. He was the host of The Quiet Storm, which aired on 105.3 WDAS FM weeknights from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., \"He was my best friend,\" Wells said. How You Can Be Serenaded By Keith Sweat At 2023 SweatFest In Punta Cana, Celebrating Women Who Make Music & Culture. Brown was 75. Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile. \"We go all the way to right out of high school. He means a whole lot to me., According to WDAS website: For more than 40 years, Browns voice has been synonymous with the sounds of the night in the Delaware Valley. Tony Brown, 75, of Collegeville, a longtime popular nighttime radio personality, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, of congestive * Included in TheComplete KMEL Collection. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. 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. Russ SyracuseRemembered: A Tribute To Russ The Moose, Steve Taylor (see CitizenBill Carpenter), Interview:Bay Area Radio Digest, February 1993. They embraced many who were just breaking into the business even the ones who were their competitors. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. Watson said Browns voice reminded you it was time to wind down. 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. Beginning Monday, July 7, in three hours from 6 to 9 a.m., Brown will present local, state and national news, weather and issues live from the shows new home at 3419 Hynson St. I want to thank KAYT for working with me through the years. WFTV-TV 9 (ABC) Orlando, FL, Mid-Day Air Talent Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. I always wanted to give somebody a voice, he said, because no voice is special until its been heard.. Multimedia journalist and author Solomon Jones, host of WURDs morning show, Wake up with WURD, said Anderson reminded the staff of its power to influence during a December tribute the station held in Andersons honor. So much love!-COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976 - Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for \"fair use\" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. WebHe achieved popularity as the producer of Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais' radio program on Xfm. Broadcast: KPENWar Of The Worlds, April 17, 1964*. HELLO,IM TRYIN TO CONTACT YOU IN REGARDS TO THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF AVOYELLES PARISH.THERE WAS AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURED AT A NIGHT CLUB AND ME AND MY FIANCE HAS BEEN VIOLATED PRETTY MUCH.I HAVE BEEN ARRESTED AND STILL BEING HARASSED HES BEEN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH A SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGE AND WE REALLY ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF HELP. The KABC team covers the Los Angeles and Southern California area like no one else. THE BAY AREA RADIO MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME ARE PROGRAMS OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL RADIO SOCIETY, DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND HONORING THE HISTORY OF RADIO BROADCASTING IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. #46 of 164. Hell, this is why the nickname of Mad Dog stuck. Bayley, Broadcast: KMPX FM 107, October 11, 1967, Broadcast: KSOL Soul Radio, July 12, 1966, Photograph: Ben Schwarzmann at KTIM, c. 1957, Broadcast: KMPX Big Band 99,August 18, 1982 *, Broadcast: KQAK FM 99 The Quake, August 23, 1982. NEED LEGAL HELP; BEING FOLLOWED AND HARRASSED BY LOCAL AND STATE POLICE. ), Broadcast: KDIA Burgie Show, December 28, 1962*, Broadcast: KDIA Lucky 13 (Excerpt), 1964*. In the 1980s, Williams worked with both Anderson and Brown as a disc jockey at WDAS. MAIL, E-MAIL AND PHONE COMPROMISED. medical center here in Pineville after getting hurt attempting to save a fellow veteran and was injured in my neck, left shoulder and left hip so I had to step down after doctor first claimed I had no lasting damage but the pictures later told the story after over 30 years combined service in the Air Force and V.A. Brown was 75. I talk to you last year about putting me on the show because I have been violated my rights concerning Katrina where we had raising funds that the people of Plaquemine Parish did not receive anything, Road Home & FEMA was suppose to help us and they didnt, I am still homeless living in my van, I am disabled and I cant go back home. Anderson hired and mentored countless Black media professionals, at a time when advancing the cause of diversity, equity, and inclusion wasnt a buzzy acronym. Former Councilmember Bobby Henon sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for taking bribes, Mayor Kenneys final budget plan designed to make the city more equitable for all its residents. Through the years, Andersons mission never changed. Dr. Don Rose (air name of Donald Duane Rosenberg), Broadcast:KKIS/Concord, January 5, 1987*. His office was in the same building, on the same floor and just a few doors down from WURDs offices, president and CEO Sara Lomax-Reese said in a statement. ** Included in The K-101 EraCollection. * Included inKYA: The Sixties Collection. I'd love to be on the radio for many more.\"-This video is purely fan-made, if you (owners) have seen your content and want to remove this video, please message us privately or e-mail us :(romeoshkurti@gmail.com) Before doing anything. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. |A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M| * Actually Steve Jordan; not the KFRC program director (a/k/a Hal Martin). In his time at Radio Jamaica, Brown rubbed shoulders with many of the entertainment greats, including Ben E. King, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, and Its how we live. Please continue to push education. He was a Philadelphia institution and a legend in this town.. He was We bonded over our mutual love of jazz and science fiction. Among those featured on Becic's top 10 list are Kiotti Brown from 97.9 The Box, Dana Tyson from Sunny 99.1 and Victoria and Joel Osteen from Sirius XM. 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. Brown was 75. Dear Mr. Tony ** Included in KYA: The Seventies Collection. Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile. Win Tickets for Mike Tyson at The Pool After Dark @ Harrah's AC! Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? Scope and Content: The radio photos are part of the Media Archives Collection that was created in 1987. Every summer for more than 30 years, Unity Day would draw hundreds of thousands of people along the Ben Franklin Parkway to listen to free live entertainment, take in multicultural literary workshops, art exhibitions, and activities for children. Mid-Day Air Talent. 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. system. Exhibit includes text. During this period, KCBQ AM 1170 was one of the best known and imitated radio stations in the broadcast industry. * Included in TheBig 610 Collection. We need to bring the true history to light as in the Spanish wars, This is the second black President on this continent as Mexico had the first in Gen. Vicente Guerrero First Black-Indian President of Mexico 1829. Thanking you in advance, Hello Mr. Brown I have been listening to your show for sometime now and have never been able to get you on the phone line. Longtime Philadelphia radio personality Tony Brown has died. During Black History Month and beyond, WHYY presents Real Black History, a series looking at the struggle for equality. He said, You guys are stars, you just dont know it yet, Jones recalled. Mid-Day Air Talent Benny By TheBay: Jack Bennys San Francisco Broadcasts, Air name of Richard Quinn, a/k/a Tony Pigg, Broadcast:1260/KYA, c. November 1967*. We hope you enjoy these classic broadcasts from voices both famous and forgotten. WRBD / Urban R&B Radio - Ft He was a Philadelphia institution and a legend in this town.\" Former WDAS radio personality Jerry Wells said he had a close relationship with him even before the two of them worked together for several years at WDAS FM. Radio stations on the AM frequency generally broadcasts talk shows such as Browns. Advertisers didnt take Black radio seriously. He had quite a legacy in BookExcerpt: Don Sherwoods Raid On Stockton, Broadcast: KFRC/61, October 1964 (Traffic Report Only), Craig Harrison (air name of Harrison Wooley), Broadcast:Starlight Salute Excerpt (July 16, 1966) *, Broadcast: KCBS Newsradio 25th Anniversary, May 20, 1993, Promotional Biography: KCBS Newsradio 74, c. 1978, Broadcast: Magic 61 Era Ends, August 12, 1993, Broadcast: KNEW Channel 91, June 30, 1974, Broadcast: KEWB,1959-1960 (Composite)*, Doc Herroldoperating his Arc Fone station, Circa 1912, The History of KQW,San Jose, from Voices Out Of The Fog, Broadcast:KQW 30th Anniversary, November 10, 1945, Broadcast: KOIT93.3 FM (August 29, 1971), Broadcast: 1260/KYA, September 7, 1972**. (LogOut/ What is Philly without the Geator? A city mourns the loss of an icon. He was treated at the very same V.A. * Included inKMPX: The Big Band Years Collection. AGA Associates, Ltf. Broadcast: KEWB Channel 91, July 1965 (K.O. 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