In 1963, Woods helped organize 23 buses to travel from Philadelphia to the March on Washington in D.C. This article originally appeared on The Philadelphia Tribune. Latest Stories. 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*. WebHost of Tony Brown's Journal: Tammy Bruce: Radio Personality: 19-Aug-1962 : Right-wing radio pundit, columnist: David Brudnoy: Radio Personality: 5-Jun-1940: 8-Dec * Included in KFRC: The Big 610 Collection. * Included inKMPX: The Big Band Era. 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. \"We knew the transition. 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. He actually introduced me to my wife. Drink! WebTony Brown, who hosted the show "The Quiet Storm" for many year on WDAS FM 105.3, died Wednesday, Feb. 24 according to reports. WebLearn more about each member of the ABC7 news team with exclusive bios. WebAdam Carolla. So many people grew up with Tony Brown and listened to Tony Brown. Its how we live. 2. Nettleton had started out in radio in Pottstown in 1958 and moved into the Philadelphia radio scene in 1966. Broadcast: KSAN 94.9 FM, September 30, 1980, Biography Sheet: KCBS Newsradio 74, c. 1978, Man On TheStreet Promos with Don Sherwood*, Pictured:Dee Jay Top 40 Survey, January 26, 1963. 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. Not TV and newspapers, which tended to cast Black people in a negative light or ignored them altogether but radio. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. (Courtesy ofTemple University Libraries, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection). Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? broadcast journalist,executive producer , marketing and political consultant, owner Peabody radio network. secured artist representation. 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. 209 views Nov 15, 2015 Like Dislike Share Save quick-look 118 subscribers "Tony's Scrap Book". He also hosts the Midwest syndicated Tony Katz Today radio program. He had Broadcast: KSFRSigns On (Undated; Circa 1959), Pictured: Raider Radio Network Stations, 1967, Broadcast: 610/KFRC,October 28, 1982*. Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. WP Designer. ** Producer. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Longtime Philadelphia radio personality Tony Brown has died. Broadcast: KFOG 104.5 FM, September 17, 1982, Broadcast: S.F. And we serve as a place where people can share their thoughts and that still exists. WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. Click here for * Included inThe Complete KEWB Collection. * Included in The Complete KGO Radio 810 Collection. He is survived by his wife Sunshine Brown, three children and their families. Broadcast:KITS Live 105, November 5, 1990*. * Included in TheComplete KMEL Collection. * Included inThe Don Sherwood Collection. 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. * Included inKYA: The Sixties 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. He was 75. Seals vs. Seattle Totems (WHL Hockey), May 6, 1963, Broadcast: S.F. (LogOut/ We hope you enjoy these classic broadcasts from voices both famous and forgotten. 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. The school will soon have a mural depicting them. 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. In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. EXAMPLE: Look under R for Dr. Don Rose; look under B for Bwana Johnny or F for Father Harry. Anderson did the same outside of the station. Broadcast: 1260/KYA, February 22, 1969*, KYA PeaceTalk with John Lennon, May 29, 1969. He was 75 years old. * Included inKYA: The Seventies Collection. Brown joined WDAS in 1972 with his show "The Extrasensory Connection," which became known as "The Quiet Storm" in 1976. I think one year we had 1 million people, and not one arrest, no issues, Williams said. So many people grew up with Tony Brown and listened to Tony Brown. We created history together with the Jena Six. ", 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. WebLegendary radio host Tony Brown of 105.3 WDAS, has died at the age of 75, his family announced Wednesday. So I just think its interesting that he said that and he knew that because I think its true.. We take a look at his life and legacy. 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 1934-35. Broadcast: 1260/KYA, November 30, 1968*, Photograph: At 560KSFO/93.3 KYA-FM, Summer 1991. * Included in The Bay Area Radio Museum Sports Page. God bless you. WebTony Brown, the WDAS FM host famous for his show 'The Quiet Storm' died on February 24, 2021, at the age of 75. I am a fourth generation U.S. Photographs: AtKJBS Radio, 1931 and 1953, Narrator: The Sounds ofSan Francisco from the KGO Music Tower, 1962*, Broadcast: KSOLSoul 145, March 29, 1967. Noted WDAS radio personality Tony Brown dies at 75. In addition to his two highly-rated radio programs and tv appearances, Tony also hosts the Eat! WNOR Urban Radio - Norfolk, VA, Night Talent 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*. Jerry Wells sits third from the right. Tony Brown #quietstormhost . Interviewwith The Beatles (August 1965)*, Rosko (air name of William(Bill) Roscoe Mercer, q.v. Arrangement: / Promotion Director ** Included in The Complete KMEL Collection. Broadcast: S.F. I am looking for a bus that will be going to the Bayou Classic that I can take (turn-around-trip). Philly's 105.3 FM - the Best R&B & Throwbacks, iHeartRadio Ultimate Contest, Sweatfest Punta Cana with Keith Sweat. Cody Anderson opened up doors for Black radio in Philadelphia that before him, werent open. Brown was 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**. Mark Adams Newscast: KYA Radio, April 14, 1961 * * Included in KYA: The Sixties 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. * Included inKFRC: The Big 610 Collection. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. WebHe achieved popularity as the producer of Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais' radio program on Xfm. 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. Carolyn Frazier, KTTPs station manager, said she welcomes Brown and co-producer Octavia Jackson to the KTTP family. During Black History Month and beyond, WHYY presents Real Black History, a series looking at the struggle for equality. He is a regular presence on FOX News, appearing on FOX and Friends, The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino, and Tucker Carlson Tonight. Photograph: Chris Has Loved Radio Since an Early Age! His smooth voice and style provided his radio listeners with classic R\u0026B and latest sounds of music. Ballard Morrill said radio has extended its reach to adapt to technology which she says is a good thing. Our people need to understand our history. Also known for his charity work, Pilkington designed and signed a card to benefit the Thomas Coram Foundation for Children. that I worked at along with his father, brothers, uncles, and a host of nephews and my brother and me. Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile. 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. 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, Celebrated WDAS radio personality Tony Brown dies at 75. Weve visited each others houses and hanging out and going to concerts. Broadcast: KEWBChannel 91, October 1961*, Broadcast:1260/KYA, December 23, 1969*, EdwardW. Meece: A Tribute by Eric Meece, William Roscoe (Bill) Mercer(a/k/a The Burner and Rosko), Broadcast: KSAN1450 AM, December 15, 1960*, Broadcast: KDIA 1310 AM, December 28, 1962. 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? 12 Tyrone Power (Actor) 19 5 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 Top 40 Years Collection. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. 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. Thank you for your help it will be greatly appreciated. He offered me wise counsel cultivated from a long career as a radio manager, entrepreneur and community servant., Teenagers who desegregated Girard College to be honored with a mural. I met him before either of us started our radio careers. (LogOut/ * Included in 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. Radio personalities like Anderson and Brown continued Woods legacy of community connection. KAYT was good to me, but I now have an opportunity to create a new history towards taking my show to a larger audience through syndication, Brown said. The Bay Area has been trulyblessed by the radio talent that weve enjoyed over the years. Prayers to his wife Sunshine Brown," Jackson wrote on social media. 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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. Longtime radio host John DeBella sued for sexual harassment. Broadcast: KNEWSinatra Special, May 1970*. 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. 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. Theater of the mind is a great way to describe what he did with the R&B songs that were coming out at the time, and then as time progressed, the classic R&B songs that were timeless, Williams said. (Courtesy of Dyana Williams). "The stories, the laughs, the food, good times, bad times, always family. 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Teenagers were the muscle behind Cecil B. Moores historic protest outside Girard College in 1965. I resently retired from the V.A. They become more like the general market stations in the pursuit of ratings and profits, he said. Mr. Brown: Thank you so much for having me on your program. Old-time radio personality. All Rights Reserved. Some callers make donations, others order pizzas to be delivered to local spots. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Like a lot of businesses, radio stations have let go a lot of talent in recent months, and veteran radio personality Tony Reno is one of them. His smooth voice and style provided his radio listeners with classic R&B and latest sounds of music. Tony Brown would talk and it was time to cool out, he said. * Included in TheBay Area Radio Museum Sports Page. * Included in theComplete KDIA Lucky 13 Collection. He had a career that lasted almost 50 years, Jackson said. He also galvanized listeners to march in the demonstrations that eventually ended segregation at Girard College. Broadcast:1260/KYA, October 13, 1974*. We knew the transition. Veteran with more relatives still in harms way in the military. He was my best friend, Wells said. Give somebody a voice: Philly lost two Black radio icons. Created strategic planning with staff and Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Tony Brown, who hosted the show The Quiet Storm for many years on WDAS FM 105.3, died Wednesday, Feb. 24 according to reports. Martin Luther King Jr. considered Woods a friend and once gave him a shout-out while making a speech in Philadelphia. 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. Evening Generations of Philadelphians fell under the infectious spell of their indefatigable champion of oldies, Jerry Blavat. 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