Monday, July 6, 2026

Industry News

The Rifleman’s Johnny Crawford dies…

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Johnny Crawford of the Rifleman fame and singer passes at 75... Photo: Chuck Connors, Lucas McCain with tv son Mark (Johnny Crawford) McCain...

Radio Mans Fave with Billy Idol…

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William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who holds dual British and American citizenship.

Country 105 flips to Robyn 105 for a day…

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Country 105 announced today the station’s rebrand to Robyn 105 to coincide with legendary morning show personality Robyn Adair’s last day on-air.

Radio Mans Fave with Huey Lewis & The News

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Huey Lewis and the News is an American rock band based in San Francisco, California. They had a run of hit singles during the 1980s and early 1990s, eventually achieving 19 top ten singles across the Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary, and Mainstream Rock charts.

Radio Mans Fave with Aerosmith

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Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston in 1970.[2] The group consists of Steven Tyler (lead vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums) and Brad Whitford (guitar)

The Pandemic on Television, by Jon Rappoport

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Lester Holt (NBC) makes $10 million a year. Norah O’Donnell (CBS) makes $6 million a year. David Muir (ABC) makes $5 million a year. Wolf Blitzer (CNN) makes $5 million a year.

Why Advertisers Need Radio

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A big reason, according to Westwood One’s Pierre Bouvard, is the fragmentation and decline in Television viewership. According to Bouvard the TV landscape is undergoing massive change and that all works to radio’s advantage.

Duff Roman/Charlie Tuna and my “Moments to Remember” Part One, by...

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This story goes back to the spring of 1965. By this time Duff was well established and held down an on air slot at 1050CHUM in Toronto.  As for me, I was still driving a truck and selling shoes and still dreaming of somehow getting a radio DJ gig in any market.  

Radio Mans Fave with Roxette…

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https://youtu.be/VFNRh26TPmM Dangerous   Roxette was a Swedish pop rock duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson (vocals and keyboards) and Per Gessle (vocals and guitar). Formed in 1986, the duo became an international act in the...

Darryl Spring Talks To Bands – The ‘Sound Off’ Podcast with...

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Darryl Spring is passionate about rock radio. Although it started out with an attraction for what was coming out of the club shows of then CFNY-FM 102, Darryl knew radio was his future.