WebMimi Brown's Podcast. Our people need to understand our history. Drink! He was definitely one of the strong voices and community leaders for decades.. Brown died Wednesday morning. Dr. Don Rose (air name of Donald Duane Rosenberg), Broadcast:KKIS/Concord, January 5, 1987*. African Americans fight to correct history and preserve voting rights. Tony was a warm, kind gentle spirit, Williams said. Mid-Day Air Talent * Included inKYA: The Sixties Collection. * Included in theComplete KDIA Lucky 13 Collection. Cody Anderson opened up doors for Black radio in Philadelphia that before him, werent open. 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. 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. Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile. WRBD / Urban R&B Radio - Ft We take a look at his life and legacy. My music could never be louder than the Quiet Storm, he remembers. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. All Rights Reserved. But she also believes Black radio still has the ability to intimately serve and connect with its listeners. Age: 58. She remembers going to neighborhood events with my little bag of giveaways, and running into Anderson, WDASs highly respected general manager. Broadcast:1260/KYA, October 13, 1974*. * Included inKSAN: The Jive 95 Collection. * Included inKYA: The 1970s Collection. Mark Adams Newscast: KYA Radio, April 14, 1961 * * Included in KYA: The Sixties Change). What is Philly without the Geator? A city mourns the loss of an icon. \"We've visited each other's houses and hanging out and going to concerts. Tony Brown is moving Eyes Open With Tony Brown to KTTP 1110 AM, Rejoice Musical Soul Food after six years of hosting the show on KAYT 88.1 FM. * Included inKYA: The SeventiesCollection. * Included in TheBay Area Radio Museum Sports Page. Tony's career in radio began on Temple University's WRTI in 1969, but his interest in radio actually began to develop around age 4.Tony performs on \"Quiet Storm,\" the theme song for his radio program, that he co-wrote with Bert Willis and Philadelphia musicians Rob Arthurs and Rudy Gay.Tony's well-ordered priorities are God; his wife Sunshine and their family; career; rest; leisure activities; more rest; and various hobbies and other interests. Created strategic planning with staff and secured artist representation. WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. Air name of Larry OBrien, a/k/a Charles W. Brown, Broadcast:KPEN 101.3 FM, January 23, 1967*. Brown, who died at 75 last month after a long illness, was one of them. 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. Pilkington is credited with co-founding a TV production company called RiSK Productions. "Tony Brown was an exceptional talent and an example for us all.". books that might be critical omissions. Beachin), Broadcast: 610/KFRC, December 6, 1968 (K.O. 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*. please call me at 318-405-0434, I need your help, my land is in jeopardy, FEMA is stealing black people land, I need publicity to get my property back and the raising funds that was never given to us. We bonded over our mutual love of jazz and science fiction. Anybody whos listened to Philadelphia Black radio over the past 50 years was probably influenced by Anderson, who died of COVID-19 complications last month at 78. ", Man, Woman Killed In Shooting; Person Of Interest Shoots Himself, Fish Frys 2023: Comprehensive list of Indianapolis fish frys for Lent, Arrest Made in Castleton Square Mall Shooting. Brown was 75. 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.. *. Quiet Storm" / Fill-in on AM Brown was 75. Tony Brown would talk and it was time to cool out, he said. Acquisitions for the St. Louis Radio Photograph Collection are still ongoing. He has also done work on * Included inThe Tom CampbellCollection. For quite some time, air personality Tony Brown has been absent from the helm of his popular WDAS evening radio show, The Quiet Storm, and recently, his wife, Old-time radio Through the years, Andersons mission never changed. It was a pleasure. Watson said Browns voice reminded you it was time to wind down. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. 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. Brown was 75. WHLY 106.7 CHR Orlando, FL, Production Assistant Johnny Holliday (air name of John HollidayBobbitt), Broadcast:1260/KYA, December 9, 1967*, Photograph: with The Four Seasons (undated), Broadcast: Family Radio 610/KFRC, April 29, 2005, Broadcast:1260/KYA as Michael Spears, October 13, 1974. 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. 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How You Can Be Serenaded By Keith Sweat At 2023 SweatFest In Punta Cana, Celebrating Women Who Make Music & Culture. And we serve as a place where people can share their thoughts and that still exists. The owner says Amys Pizzeria is getting calls from around the world. Ballard Morrill said radio has extended its reach to adapt to technology which she says is a good thing. He was 75 years old. Broadcast: 1260/KYA, November 30, 1968*, Photograph: At 560KSFO/93.3 KYA-FM, Summer 1991. WDAS Georgie Woods, The Man With the Goods, was not only a radio personality but an advocate for civil rights. Please continue to push education. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? Host - "The Broadcast:1260/KYA, October 21, 1967*, Promotional Biography Sheet, 560/KSFO, 1978, Broadcast: KOIT (Final Broadcast), April 17, 2005, Pictured on KYA Official 12-60 Survey, March 23,1968. He is dead now since 1991 and received two purple hearts yet could not get a loan from a bank with the approval of some white persons signature. He actually introduced me to my wife. Broadcast: 1260/KYA, November 11, 1970**. Natural Neil (air name of Neilson Neil Ross), Broadcast: The KYA Mix Tape, July 13, 1977*, One Million Lean Gene Greens (Promotional Money),Circa 1965, Broadcast: GeneNelsons 30th Anniversary, December 1, 1992, Broadcast:1260/KYA, November 5, 1967*, Bobby Ocean (air nameof Ernest Lenhart, a/k/a Radio Ray Farrell), ComicStrip: Mod Bods by Radio Ray (KKIS), January 1967, Broadcast: KGONews/Talk 81 Friday Night Rock Trivia, June 1978*. You knew the songs. NNDB has added thousands of bibliographies for people, organizations, schools, and general topics, listing He had a career that lasted almost 50 years, Jackson said. * Included inThe KSOL Soul 145 Collection. Brown and Anderson, iconic figures, who for a time worked together at WDAS-FM, died within a week of each other, causing many Philadelphians to reflect on their legacies. WRBD / Urban R&B Radio - Ft Lauderdale, FL, Program / Music He actually introduced me to my wife. I am a fourth generation U.S. EXAMPLE: Look under R for Dr. Don Rose; look under B for Bwana Johnny or F for Father Harry. Bosses did nothing to curtail it, she says. Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. KNOW ANYONE THAT CAN HELP. Tony Brown, who hosted the show The Quiet Storm for many years on WDAS FM 105.3, died Wednesday, Feb. 24 according to reports. WZAM / Gospel Radio - Virginia Beach, VA, East Coast Marketing * Included inKSFO: The SoundOf The City Collection. WebLegendary radio host Tony Brown of 105.3 WDAS, has died at the age of 75, his family announced Wednesday. Broadcast: Raiders vs. Chargers, September 10, 1978, Broadcast: K-101(KIOI), January 25, 1974*, Sly Stone (air name of Sylvester Stewart), Broadcast: KSOLSoul 145, March 29, 1967. And the bottom line became much more important than having a mission in the community.. Philly school is taking action after recent fight in hallway, Meet Maddy Siegrist, Villanova's most-decorated player in team history, How to fight rising energy costs amid PGW rate hikes. Broadcast: KEWB Channel 91, July 1965 (K.O. 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. I always remember how gracious and kind he was, said Ballard Morrill, now director of news and public affairs for the six iHeart stations in the Philadelphia market, which include Power 99 and WDAS. R.I.P. Mr. Brown: Thank you so much for having me on your program. Virginia Beach, VA 3. Brown was 75. We created history together with the Jena Six. Arrangement: He hosted the show "The Quiet Storm" which aired on 105.3 WDAS weeknights from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. His smooth voice and style provided listeners with classic R&B and the latest sounds of music. * Included inKYA: The Sixties Collection. So many people grew up with Tony Brown and listened to Tony Brown. WebTony Brown, the WDAS FM host famous for his show 'The Quiet Storm' died on February 24, 2021, at the age of 75. 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**. We will respectfully remove it immediately. Broadcast: KNEWSinatra Special, May 1970*. News Article: Meet Frank Dill, July 14, 1978, Broadcast:KSAN 1450 (as Jumpin George), Summer 1963, Photograph: as Captain Dobbsie, Circa 1930, PrintAd: Dobbsie Now On Columbia System, 1932, Broadcast: KSOL Soul Radio 1450, Circa 1966, Broadcast: KYA Radio 1260, December 15, 1961, Broadcast: KYA Radio 1260, December 1962*, Broadcast:KGO Morning News, May 3, 1982*. It was one of the few mediums that Black people could depend on to get information important to them, to hear their own music, to hear their own voices and issues discussed. Broadcast: KQAK FM 99 The Quake, August 23, 1982, Broadcast: KEWB Channel 91, August 1965*, Quoted intext: KEWB Johnny G, January 19, 1966, Broadcast: The Sinatra Specialon KNEW, May 1970**. He is a regular presence on FOX News, appearing on FOX and Friends, The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino, and Tucker Carlson Tonight. 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Broadcast: S.F. WE ARE REALLY CRYIN OUT FOR HELP.YES WE HAVE SPOKE TO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS BUT AT THE RATES THEY HAVE GIVEN US WE WOULD NEED TO HIT THE LOTTERY TONIGHT!!! 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. He is a regular presence on FOX News, appearing on FOX and Friends, The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino, and Tucker Carlson Tonight. "We have to speak to the greatness of this radio icon who walked through the doors of WDAS FM," said Derrick Corbett, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Philadelphia. 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