The dial of destiny
As a teenager, Backstreet Boys fan Shannon Burns won tickets to their concert for her and her sister on Virgin Radio. Today, she hosts Virgin Radio’s nationally syndicated midday show, and relived her excitement when she gave away tickets to a Backstreet Boys concert.
Cabin Radio, Vista Radio each seek new FM licence at CRTC hearing in Yellowknife
A two-day hearing before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) began Tuesday in Yellowknife, focused on applications to operate a new commercial FM radio station in the city.
Radio Mans fave with Terence Trent D’arby
Terence Trent D'Arby, is an American singer and songwriter who came to fame with his debut studio album, Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby (1987).
Wednesday in Broadcast History .. February 12th
It’s the date that Calvin Coolidge made the first US presidential political speech on radio.
When Winnipeg’s CKY moved up the dial from 910 KHz to 780.
When Vancouver’s CKWX was authorized to increase power from 100 watts to a whopping 1,000 watts.
When the comic strip superhero ‘Superman’ made his first appearance on radio via New York’s WOR.
And when actor Nicholas Colasanto (pictured), who played Coach on NBC-TV’s Cheers, died of a heart ailment at age 61 partway through the the third season of the sitcom. Details and ALL the milestones for Feb.12th INSIDE.
PSR’s 6pm Tuesday Night News with the News You Should Know…
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Larry MacInnis: Radio’s Creative Director – The Sound Off Podcast with Matt Cundill
Larry MacInnis has had an incredible career in radio, working largely for the legendary CHUM Radio in Toronto.
Radio Mans fave with The Bee Gees
Robin Gibb sang lead vocals on this song and it would become one of his staple songs to perform during both Bee Gees concerts and his solo appearances.