We bonded over our mutual love of jazz and science fiction. Win Tickets to New Edition's Legacy Tour! Ballard Morrill said radio has extended its reach to adapt to technology which she says is a good thing. He saw things in people that they didnt see in themselves, Thompson said. 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. Want more TK? Arrangement: Brown was 75. Broadcast: 1260/KYA, February 22, 1969*, KYA PeaceTalk with John Lennon, May 29, 1969. 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. 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. * Included inKSFO: The SoundOf The City Collection. Philly's 105.3 FM - the Best R&B & Throwbacks, iHeartRadio Ultimate Contest, Sweatfest Punta Cana with Keith Sweat. Brown was 75. At WDAS, Anderson, along with program director Joe Butterball Tamburro, created a family environment that allowed personalities space for creativity, said Jerry Wells, the former morning show host. Acquisitions for the St. Louis Radio Photograph Collection are still ongoing. * Included inKYA: The 1970sCollection. He left in 1969 to host an NYC show at WABC, then AGA Associates, Ltf. Relax, find someone you care about, and spend some time with them.. I am a fourth generation U.S. He means a whole lot to me.\" According to WDAS' website: \"For more than 40 years, Brown's voice has been synonymous with the sounds of the night in the Delaware Valley. WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. Brown was 75. Brown died Wednesday morning. Thompson last saw Anderson a few months ago at Woodys Barber Shop in Wynnefield a place steeped in Black history. Seals vs.Quebec Aces (WHL Hockey), February 16, 1966*. * Included in At WURD, Anderson hosted shows with the citys movers and shakers former U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, Philadelphia Schools Superintendent William Hite, and City Council President Darrell Clarke. PLEASE NOTE: Exhibits listed below as Audio Only do not currently include text or images with the presentation. 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. Brown had been ill Broadcast: S.F. Dr. Don Rose (air name of Donald Duane Rosenberg), Broadcast:KKIS/Concord, January 5, 1987*. \"He had a career that lasted almost 50 years,\" Jackson 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. * Included in theComplete KYUU Collection. This morning as usual I was near Montgomery Louisiana and working my paper route for the stores and heard the comments on the Black experience during the World Wars. Photograph: Chris Has Loved Radio Since an Early Age! * Included in theDr. Don Rose Collection. 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. WOWI-FM 103 / WBSK 1350 - US Radio Norfolk, VA 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 We bonded over our mutual love of jazz and science fiction. WDAS radio personality Patty Jackson was very impressed with his talent and longevity in the radio business. He was instrumental on-air and off, serving as president and longtime general manager for WDAS, and at different points in his illustrious career owned WHAT-1340 AM and WURD-900 AM. Beachin, Air name of Bob Elliott, a/k/a K.O. If you met this guy sitting in the barbershop, you wouldnt know that this is the guy that has people in his cellphone that are powerful people, said Thompson, who thinks at the very least, Anderson is deserving of a photo in the barbershop. Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. 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. The station eventually switched to a Spanish language format. In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver. Please feel free to suggest "Tony Brown was an exceptional talent and an example for us all.". 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. 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*. Tony Brown, 75, of Collegeville, a longtime popular nighttime radio personality, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, of congestive Because in an establishment that celebrates Black history 365 days a year, there sat Anderson, quiet and unassuming, the embodiment of Black history itself. His unmistakable baritone anchored his highly-rated Quiet Storm program on WDAS for more than 40 years. Former Colts Player and Radio Host Arrested in Hendricks County, Man Killed After Being Accidentally Ran Over on East Side, Indiana Rep Jim Lucas calls in to defend his bill HB 1177, NWS: Possible Tornado Damage from Monday's Storms, Creepy Biden Remembers His Favorite Nurse: "She'd Whisper In My EarAnd Actually Breathe On Me. Broadcast: KFRC/61 (October 1964; newscast only), Broadcast:KIOI/KNEW Simulcast, August 25, 1998*, Broadcast:KIOI/KIQI Simulcast, March 10, 1974 Jerry Wells sits third from the right. Generations of Philadelphians fell under the infectious spell of their indefatigable champion of oldies, Jerry Blavat. WebHe achieved popularity as the producer of Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais' radio program on Xfm. He was the host of The Quiet Storm, which aired on 105.3 WDAS FM weeknights from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver. Click here for Broadcast: As Al Knight, KOBY 1550, 1959*, Winkly &Nutly Report To The Nation, 1960**, Broadcast: KMPX Big Band 99, July 25, 1982. Mid-Day Air Talent 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. ** Included in The K-101 EraCollection. Please give today. Tony Brown #quietstormhost . Eyes Open with Tony Brown talk show changing radiostations, Leave messages and prayers for JaniceJoseph-Richard, Cenla Red Cross prepares for possible hurricane; trainsvolunteers, Von Jennings: Alexandria needs effective leadership to moveforward, March 15: The Light honors 2010 Women ofDistinction, March 1: Two nationally known personalities visit Alexandria in oneweek, The Light celebrates three years ofpublishing, Debutante Ball gone bad in Alexandria,Louisiana. Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. *. the top of most pages, or via the "Related Topics" box in the sidebar. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. He was 75 years old. At the time of his death, Anderson co-hosted Electric Magazine on Saturday mornings on WURD. Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: "Eyes Open with Tony Brown", Alexandria, KAYT 88.1 FM, Kingdom Radio, KTTP 1110 AM, Louisiana, Tony Brown |. * Included inKYA: The Sixties Collection. Longtime WDAS radio personality Tony Brown dies at 75 February 24, 2021, 8:32 PM Longtime Philadelphia radio personality Tony Brown has died. But times have changed. 3. * Included inThe Complete KEWB Collection. He had 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. Radio stations on the AM frequency generally broadcasts talk shows such as Browns. ** Included in KYA:The Seventies 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. Subscribe to his weekly email. more than 50,000 books and 120,000 other kinds of references. Nearly every Black person who worked in Black radio in Philadelphia over the past 40 years couldnt help but benefit from Andersons vision and guidance. 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, He was 75. 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. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ), Broadcast: KDIA Burgie Show, December 28, 1962*, Broadcast: KDIA Lucky 13 (Excerpt), 1964*. * Included inThe KSOL Soul 145 Collection. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. He has also done work on CNN and MSNBC, and his articles have appeared on TownHall, The Christian Post, and The Daily Caller. Do you know of any. African Americans fight to correct history and preserve voting rights. He was 75 years old. 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. Amys Pizzeria in Hatboro overwhelmed with local, global support after viral video of racist attack. All rights reserved. God bless you. He obtained WURD as a lease- purchase and didnt want the burden of owning another station. 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. Its a part of their routine. 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. * Included inKYA: The SeventiesCollection. Brown, who hosts a locally based radio show called Eyes Open With Tony Brown, was arrested and charged with disturbing the peace by fighting. Advertisers didnt take Black radio seriously. Rapides Parish Tony Brown, who hosted the show The Quiet Storm for many years on WDAS FM 105.3, died Wednesday, Feb. 24 according to reports. Disc jockeys were revered and looked upon as community leaders. Brown's legacy in radio spanned nearly 50 years. 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. WebAdam Carolla. Seals vs.L.A. Blades (WHL Hockey), April 17, 1964, Russ SyracuseRemembered: A Tribute To Russ The Moose, Broadcast:KITS Live 105, November 5, 1990. The Best Talk Show Hosts Of Daytime, Late Night, and All Time. 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. WNOR Urban Radio - Norfolk, VA, Night Talent Give somebody a voice: Philly lost two Black radio icons. books that might be critical omissions. \"We've visited each other's houses and hanging out and going to concerts. Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile. Broadcast:KKIQ Livermore-Pleasanton, c. 1991, Interviewed: KGO/Art Finley Show, May 9, 1978, Pictured:KDIA Lucky 13 Survey, May 20, 1966, Broadcast: KDIA Lucky 13, July12, 1966*. He also hosts the Midwest syndicated Tony Katz Today radio program. He was a Philadelphia institution and a legend in this town.. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. Smoke! 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. Vincent Thompson, now communications director for Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, was first hired by Anderson to do freelance news reporting for WDAS while Thompson was still a college student. (Courtesy of Dyana Williams). Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. In addition to his two highly-rated radio programs and tv appearances, Tony also hosts the Eat! Even though we dont have the same emphasis, say, on news that we did back then when theres a crisis, our radio stations, particularly WDAS and Power 99, go on the air and we talk to the people, and we allow the people to talk about how they feel, she said. Thank you for your help it will be greatly appreciated. * Included in The Complete KGO Radio 810 Collection. 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. Broadcast: S.F. Through the years, Andersons mission never changed. The free WHYY News Daily newsletter delivers the most important local stories to your inbox. The school will soon have a mural depicting them. Director / On-Air Tony Wons. * Included inKYA: The 1970sCollection. WebVirginia Beach, VA. Entertainment Management. * Included inKYA: The Seventies Collection. Silver Spur Records - Philadelphia, PA "The stories, the laughs, the food, good times, bad times, always family. Bobby Tripp (air name secured artist representation. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile. I am looking for a bus that will be going to the Bayou Classic that I can take (turn-around-trip). Born: 11-Apr-1933Birthplace: Charleston, WV, Gender: MaleRace or Ethnicity: BlackOccupation: Talk Show Host, Radio Personality, Author, Nationality: United StatesExecutive summary: Host of Tony Brown's Journal, High School: Garnet High School, Charleston, WV University: BA Sociology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (1959) University: MA Psychiatric Social Work, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (1961) Professor: Central Washington University Professor: Federal City College Administrator: Dean, School of Communications, Howard University (1971-72) Administrator: Dean, Hampton University (2004-), Do you know something we don't? Celebrated WDAS radio personality Tony Brown dies at 75. FB.init("6f4ae1a58a0bd44a528332c7abd7cb10"); Is the VA Hospital in Pineville negligent in itscare? But she also believes Black radio still has the ability to intimately serve and connect with its listeners. It was a pleasure. * Included in KFRC: The Big 610 Collection. Tony is more like a brother to me than anything else. Please give today. BBC "Newshour" covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh, clear perspective from across the globe. 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. A personality that showcased both knowledge and extreme passion. Broadcast: 1260/KYA, May 29, 1970 (Newscast only), Franklins Vault: A Tribute To Franklin Mieuli, Press Photo: KDIA Mobile Unit, September 1961, Advertising Sheet: Walt Miller Reporting, Circa 1961, Bobby Mitchell The collection aims to serve researchers of St. Louis media with photographs of St. Louis area radio personalities, announcers, and staff. \"He was my best friend,\" Wells said. * Included inKITS: The Complete Airchecks Collection. He had a career that lasted almost 50 years, Jackson said. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Its folks like Cody who showed why its important to reach the African American community.. So I just think its interesting that he said that and he knew that because I think its true.. So when you sit in there, youre literally immersed in local African American history and national African American history, Thompson said. He also hosts the Midwest syndicated Tony Katz Today radio program. 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. EXCEPTION: In cases where a radio personality used only a nickname on the air, look under the first letter of that name. WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. 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. I met him before either of us started our radio careers. Though syndication is on the horizon, Brown said the move to KTTP on an AM frequency will limit his audience reach temporarily, but it will allow him to aggressively go after the pieces of the pie that I wasnt able to consume before. KAYT is a noncommercial radio station unlike KTTP, which is a commercial station that will allow a broader advertising base, Brown said. Thats why he said he couldnt help but smile upon seeing Anderson, exchanging pleasantries and patiently waiting his turn. KSFO: The Golden West Collection. * Included in theComplete KDIA Lucky 13 Collection. * Included in TheBig 610 Collection. Broadcast: KFOG 104.5 FM, September 17, 1982, Broadcast: S.F. 2. 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. Their deep community impact lives on. What is Philly without the Geator? A city mourns the loss of an icon. My name is Norman Taylor, I am from Plaquemine Parish, I am a victim of Katrina and now the oil spill in Venice La. He had quite a legacy in the radio, which spanned nearly 50 years. You know how old guys like to talk about the past. 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. worked closely with the "Delfonics", Mid-Day Air Talent He actually introduced me to my wife. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. He was "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. All Rights Reserved. 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. * Included inThe KSOL Soul 145 Collection. It might be overstating it to say that the recent deaths of William Cody Anderson and Tony Brown represent the end of an era in Philadelphia Black radio, but it certainly feels like it. Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. Brown joined WDAS in 1972 with his show "The Extrasensory Connection," which became known as "The Quiet Storm" in 1976. Russ SyracuseRemembered: A Tribute To Russ The Moose, Steve Taylor (see CitizenBill Carpenter), Interview:Bay Area Radio Digest, February 1993. We take a look at his life and legacy. * Included inKSAN: The Jive 95 Collection. Host - "The Change). NNDB has added thousands of bibliographies for people, organizations, schools, and general topics, listing He was 75 years old. * Included in The KGO News/Talk 810 Collection. KNOW ANYONE THAT CAN HELP. WRBD / Urban R&B Radio - Ft Lauderdale, FL, Program / Music 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. He was treated at the very same V.A. Exhibits listed alphabetically by last name. He always took extra care to make sure that I was included, even at a time when people were a little bit suspicious of Power because we were coming in and competing against a very beloved radio station., African Americans fight to correct history and preserve voting rights. WHYY thanks our sponsors become a WHYY sponsor. WebDiscover Monday's shows for WDAS in Philadelphia, PA. Philly's 105.3 FM - the Best R&B & Throwbacks |N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|XYZ|, Exhibit includes text. Virginia Beach, VA Tony Katz is the award-winning host of Tony Katz and the Morning News on 93.1FM WIBC in Indianapolis, IN. Broadcast: 1260/KYA, November 30, 1968*, Photograph: At 560KSFO/93.3 KYA-FM, Summer 1991. * Included inThe Don Sherwood Collection. Veteran radio personality Tony Scott makes a move from weekends to daily afternoon drive at 95.5 The Lou; hes filling in the spot recently vacated by DJ Kut. That was a line you didnt want to cross.. WebTony Wons. Mr. Brown: Thank you so much for having me on your program.