I arrived in Detroit to Program WMXD just several months after Bledsoe's death and unfortunately never got to meet him.  A true original, he brought an atmosphere to the radio few could match...

Gerry Bledsoe on WMXD Detroit Summer 1994

Boston legend Sunny Joe White was among the first African Americans to find success outside of Urban Radio (Hal Jackson, Quincy McCoy, Frankie Crocker, Walt Baby Love, Bill Bailey, Carol Ford and Batt Johnson also come to mind).  Both PD & Air Talent; Sunny Joe was natural, inviting and creative.  He once said his goal as a PD was to "create something special on the radio the person after me would find very hard to duplicate".  A true original! 

Sunny Joe White

Pierre Sutton once told me he "fired Frankie 5 times and re-hired him 5 times".  A "James Bond" of radio, Frankie could grab your ear like few others in the history of the medium.  He transcended race, musical preference and always brought "style" to all he did!  This is one of his legendary "returns" to 107.5 WBLS. 

Frankie Crocker Returns....(Again)

The "Queen" makes it look so easy!  Actually she works so hard everyone around her "steps up" to "keep up"!  Here she is in the Mid 1990's on Hot 97!

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From "Turntable Sista" to the "Talk of the Town", I always looked forward to listening to Frankie in Afternoons on WJLB Detroit! Personality, Single Mom, Published Author, Activist, Talk Host.. I'm out of breath!  Hey, she can do anything!  

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He could fit ANY format and often did.  The Buffalo NY Native was well known and loved.  He had a friendly, thoughtful, informative and community-oriented approach to mornings over the years in several markets that listeners loved. Here he is in 1979 on WWRL NYC. 

Don "Early Bird" Allen

Fred Buggs is an institution between New York, Jersey and Philadelphia.  He's versatile, had worked almost every day-part and  brings a wealth of knowledge to the microphone.  His stories will hold your attention and he's a gifted teacher for young talent!  Here he is doing Midday on Hot 97 in 1994. 

Fred Buggs

If there was ever a "posted-child" for local radio, Mason could easily in hands-down.  The voice of the Detroit Pistons has rained as one of Detroit's most recognized morning talents since the 1980's. Heck, Martin Lawrence went to Detroit to observe him before launching what would become the hit TV sitcom "Martin".  Here he is from his days ruling morning on FM98 WJLB!

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