But recently, we havent heard those stories, or seen Hampers, despite efforts to contact him. Not surprising: Were both from the same school and we both made some bad choices (he was a heavy smoker as well) and Im sure we both knew the risks. That's what's great about the world wide web. On that first day after surgery I was relieved with every nurse/doctor who mispronounced my name since I just wanted to get through this anonymously and get home to recover. I was hired in the spring of 1979 by Curt Kelly to work Sunday afternoons from Noon-6. by Jeff Cunningham Sun May 01, 2022 11:26 pm, Post His air work kind of rough at that time, but obviously he became a major talent. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Local Radio Broadcaster Ed 'Uncle Buck' Buchanan has Died - 98.7 WFGR New weekday line-up on the Legendary LAV! UP NEXT: 6am Michelle McKormick 10am Lori Bennett 3pm Travis Gibbs TOMORROW: See More Shows Afternoons with Rob Brandt Afternoons with Rob Brandt Flashback If so, just STOP! CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed well-known former Detroit radio personality Gregg Henson as On-Air Co-Host, Mornings, on heritage Classic Rock station 97 WLAV-FM (96.9) in Grand Rapids, MI. Im your latest poster child. Add your comment below. WLAV-FM (96.9 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock music format in Grand Rapids, Michigan. May he R.I.P. Going by memory these individuals were getting a lot if heat put on them to talk. Alot of them coming out of Grand Valley University. Aris Hampers: An iconic voice that's silenced but 'still here' - Local Just two weeks after he was sacked, Matthews joined his former colleague Steve Dahl on The Steve DahlCast. In 1949, WLAV-TV 7 signed on, later becoming WOOD-TV 8. In 1986 popular morning personality Kevin Matthews left to work in St. Louis. Grand Rapids did get a modern rock station a few years later when WGRD-FM tweaked its format from Top 40 to modern rock. Questions for MW / Board Announcements, New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD), Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord! Were beyond happy with our next adventure., Michelle McKormick, Co-Host, Michelle and Gregg With Travis, added: This idiot. Mike did the Sunday night shift using his real name. Today, Kevheads are listening in Europe and among the U.S. armed forces stationed in the Middle East. Their ratings recession coincides with her issues advocacy. I found the Tony and Michelle show unlistenable. None of that was even remotely truthful. Michelle McKormick - Wikipedia A longtime West Michigan radio personality has disappeared from the airwaves and listeners have been left in the cold wondering what exactly happened to Tony Gates at WLAV?. Grand Rapids, MI Joined March 2011. The success lasted for a while, but in the mid 1980s, WLAV began to fall apart. It seems like Tony Gates left for LA back then because there was a lot of heat going down with regards to a ???? Replies. 1976 Montrose-Natural Gas at the GV Dome I belive. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). In September 2006, Matthews returned to West Michigan to be the morning man on WLAV-FM (96.9) as well as director of development until he was dropped in November in the wake of Cumulus Media's buyout of Citadel Broadcasting stations across the country. Would love to hear anything by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band please x, LOVE THIS STATION,I'VE LISTENED SINCE YOU WERE AM, 60 Monroe Center, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The legendary Grand Rapids DJ and radio personality finally revealed this week the medical issue and surgery that's kept him out of the public eye in recent months. WLAV-FM Television Show - November 1979 - Grand Rapids, MI. Questions for MW / Board Announcements, New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD), Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord! In 1974, it became western Michigans first full-time AOR station and was an instant success. We're beyond happy with our next adventure. As a listener of LAV since the late 70's and early 80's, it's certainly time for a significant change there. . Again. We know the killer chemistry hes enjoyed best with Michelle McKormick, and paired with the comedic timing of Travis Gibbs, Mornings on WLAV will be transcendent and almost criminally funny., Derek J. Kevin Menear (born March 12, 1956), known professionally as Kevin Matthews, is a Midwest United States radio personality, best known for his 12-year association with WLUP 'The Loop' and its one-time sister-station, WMVP 'AM 1000.' Matthews became popular for his off-kilter take on various topics. I love it here, he said. I can do a show on an iPhone, anywhere in the world.. Im the only person with all of this stuff and Im determined to get all of it out there before I drop. John Sinkevics, Support our coverage ofWest Michigan's music scene. by MWmetalhead Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:19 pm, Post Please accept my apologies for that. These people spent a good chunk of their time to really help me get through this: Wendi & Bruce, Mitch, Stephanie (with daughters Sloan and Drew who made hand-drawn get well cards for my hospital room), Mark & Lori and Sam & Bob. He's known for doing voices, including that of his irascible sidekick, sportscaster Jim Shorts. Nearly four years ago. CUMULUS MEDIA has announced that longtime Classic Rock WLAV (97 LAV-FM)/GRAND RAPIDS, MI radio personality ED 'UNCLE BUCK' BUCHANAN died TODAY at the age of 69. by Realist Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:58 pm, Post June 28, 2018. Cumulus Media's WLAV-FM Grand Rapids has announced that former Detroit radio personality Gregg Henson is joining the station as morning co-host. The station was sued for the death of two people and the injury of two other at its popular annual raft race event. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. It was a 14-day stay in the hospital requiring two surgeries equal to the cost of a mid-sized home on the West Side. Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk | jkaczmarczyk@mlive.com, Matthews was ousted in Cumulus Media's takeover of Citadel Broadcasting, joined his former colleague Steve Dahl on The Steve DahlCast, "Kevheads" sounded off over the abrupt departure. To see the full size images, you need to enable javascript in your browser. 57 talking about this. Of course, WLAV isn't the only station with ratings issues. ", Vice President/Market Manager Derek J. Install the free Online Radio Box application for your smartphone and listen to your favorite radio stations online - wherever you are! Can someone work with her? And Patty Haze at 101 who was the opposite calm cool collected. Copyright 2023 All Access Music Group. WLAV (AM) went on the air in 1940. I'm in the entertainment business, and when you remove 'entertainment,' it's all business. We know the killer chemistry he's enjoyed best with Michelle McKormick, and paired with the comedic timing of Travis Gibbs, Mornings on WLAV will be transcendent and almost criminally funny. His radio career then took him to stations in Austin, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Dallas, TX, and Pittsburgh, PA, in roles including On-Air Personality, Operations Manager, and Program Director. WLAV/Grand Rapids Taps Gregg Henson as Morning Co-Host This is short of a travesty. by originalzzmfmjock Mon May 02, 2022 9:40 pm, Discussion pertaining to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Battle Creek, Big Rapids, and Michiana. He and I would smoke together often, but nothing outside of a few joints. GRAND RAPIDS Kevin Matthews couldn't be happier. Some stations had people fly into Chicago and write down everything and try to duplicate it, Matthews recalled. by RandJob Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:12 pm, Post <br>A second area was digital marketing at the time when it startet. of working on WLAV-AM in the late 70's during their last hurrah as a Top 40/AC music station. I don't have to play the same songs over and over, he said. by MrsWarmth Sun May 01, 2022 11:02 pm, Post Post We caught up with the former radio diva and all-around Chatty Cathy to find out why millions upon millions of people now know her as the Bell Ringer . Matthews, 55, a Detroit-area native who got his start at WLAV-FM in the early 1980s, later left for St. Louis but was recruited nine months later by Dahl to come to Chicago for a run lasting more. Also for a time in the early 1970s WLAV-FM played oldies under the tag line "Grand Rapids' Goldmine." This is a television show made by WLAV-FM in Grand Rapids, MI. By the fall of 1992, WLAV switched back to a more classic rock-driven format and continued refining the format during the 1990s, to success in the ratings. These are examples of short stories that we have collected from interviews and discussions with West Michigan musicians. CUMULUS MEDIA has announced that longtime Classic Rock WLAV (97 LAV-FM)/GRAND RAPIDS, MI radio personality ED 'UNCLE BUCK' BUCHANAN died TODAY at the age of 69. They fire and rehire jockeys, I do think it would be helpful if the it wasn't left to speculation. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Following backlash from listeners, by the fall of 1993, WLAV put the alternative format on 1340 WLAV-AM (then calling it "1340 Underground", where it ran for approximately 2 more years until a sports format replaced it). GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A Grand Rapids radio legend has died. Are you still smoking? I'm going to be 65 years old next month.Uncle fred of wyoming michigan.could you please play when i'm 64 by the beatles for me. Its Sign Can Be Heard As Far East As Ovid, Michigan, Far South As Schoolcraft, Michigan And As Far North As Reed City, Michigan. AGAIN. They continued refining the format during the 1990s, honing it towards classic rock music from the 1960s to the 1980s, to renewed success in the ratings. Kevin Matthews - Biography - IMDb Fans are curious as to what happened to him at WLAV and if he is leaving the Morning Show. Ed Buchanan, known as "Uncle Buck," died on Thursday, according to WLAV's website. I left LAV in the fall of 1979 to go to work for WGRD. Most recently, BUCHANAN hosted LAVs Uncle Bucks Basement SUNDAYS from 7a-9a, and was co-host of LAVs The TONYGATES Morning Show with MICHELLE MCKORMICK and UNCLE BUCK.". WLAV | West Mich Music Hysterical Society Think of all the friends youve lost over the years when you light up that next one and how absolutely s-y it really tastes. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The Cumulus Radio Group of West Michigan owns and operates 5 live and local over the air radio brands in the Grand Rapids radio market; 105.3 HOT FM, 97 LAV, Thunder 107.3, The Ticket, and The Q 94-5. Spending the rest of my life thinking regrets will change nothing, so I refuse to even acknowledge them. Grand Rapids Radio DJs were very talented during that era. If I recall one/some individual(s) went into the Federal Witness program. But by Day Two, as word spread and doctors/nurses helped me in and out of bed or to walk the halls for blood circulation, etc., there were more and more I grew up listening to you comments which made it much more difficult even though it felt pretty good to know that, if I dont get through this, its apparent I had made a positive difference in at least some peoples lives. Cumulus West Michigan Operations Manager Lori Bennett said, "With the 50th anniversary of WLAV next year, it's thrilling to have an innovator like Gregg join us in bringing the station to the next generation of Classic Rock fans. However, there was a considerable backlash and numerous complaints were received to the radio station because they eradicated a heritage format. 33 years in the radio business and she has great advice for bonding with talent and facing industry challenges. Henson returns to Michigan from Richmond, VA after a successful run at heritage News/Talk WRVA. Who handled mornings with Michelle today? His Jackie Stewart skit was a classic. Paying homage to Grand Rapids radio legend Ed Buchanan (Podcast He (the doctor) found a mass beneath my voicebox but was still initially stumped, since he said he hadnt seen that before and it wasnt common. Your email address will not be published. 97 LAVFM, WLAV-FM 96.9 FM, Grand Rapids, MI | Free Internet Radio - TuneIn by Honeyman Mon May 02, 2022 8:03 pm, Post Tony Gates, a long-time radio personality in West Michigan, has vanished off the airways, leaving listeners in the dark. Its pretty apparent that the Steve Gorman show (from Westwood One, a division of Cumulus) is being forced by Cumulus corporate onto every classic rock station they have. Do I really need to say this? Putting in someone who is not seasoned and screams into the mic is not going to solve the issues that WLAV faces. He loved finding new talent and helping them get noticed. On Memorial Day, 1991, the station changed to a modern rock-based format, since it felt that modern rock was the direction that progressive rock was heading in. Before the Surgery and Diagnosis: Hampers and Local Spins John Sinkevics. Kidding! by OldHippie Mon May 02, 2022 5:45 pm, Post In the early 2000's, Henson moved to Talk WKRK-FM in Detroit and created a hybrid FM 'Hot Talk' show "Motor City Middays" with McKormick. The trio started their show 10 . Matthews said the first two months has been fun as well as liberating. Henson joins WLAV from Richmond VA where he was serving as Program Director for Audacy News/Talk 1140/96.1 WRVA and Sports 910/105.1 The Fan WRNL. He joins Michelle McKormick and Travis Gibbs weekdays from 5:30 -10 a.m. on the newly-named "Michelle and Gregg With Travis Show.". McKormick is a 1985 graduate of Central Michigan University. You couldn't FORCE me at gunpoint to work for those morons. From then on, it was a succession of tests and exploratory surgery from doctor to doctor (including a CT scan showing early emphysema) until finally being diagnosed as to what I suspected all along: A 1-1/2-inch cancerous tumor on my windpipe: my reward for 55 years of heavy smoking. This website uses cookies. Gregg Henson Joins WLAV As Morning Host - RadioInsight Tony Gates left in 1984, and in 1986 popular morning personality Kevin Matthews left to work in St . Tony Gates Pulled From WLAV - Michigan Radio & TV Buzzboard She began her radio career at WGRD in 1984 and held a variety of positions there, including music director. They had no appreciative on-air chemistry in my book. Tweets. [citation needed]. Michelle & Gregg with Travis on Apple Podcasts WLAV-AM went on the air in 1940. Stream The Tony Gates Morning Show with Michelle McKormick free online. Kidding! GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - September 20, 2019 - Two high profile personalities make their debut on 96.9 WLAV. I figured it was time to finally speak out as to why Ive been absent here on Facebook and from life in general for the past six months. The station said, "Ed is the reason that all of us are here . Citadel merged with Cumulus Media on September 16, 2011. Dahl, of Chicago, inaugurated the Steve DahlCast in September 2009 after 30 years in traditional radio in the Windy City, where listeners grew up listening to his parodies and his characters, including Ben Gay, the sports reporter, and Tyrone, the traffic reporter. Radio legend Ed 'Uncle Buck' Buchanan dies - WXMI It serms like the ???? . Seems like some nationwide budget cuts could be imminent for the Cloud company. WLAV will air a special audio tribute to ED BUCHANAN this weekend. Alot of chaos on the radio, Lori holding the show down as some days Tone the Fun Guy would be a little late artiving to work the Morning show. Kevin Matthews, Grand Rapids radio icon, is broadcasting once again, thanks to the world wide web. This is An Interactive Archival Database for West Michigan Music History. To make matters worse, many of WLAVs top D.J.s began to leave. What Happened To Tony Gates Of WLAV Radio From Grand Rapids? Is The Ironically, as it got to a point where it was really noticeable, I suddenly got more offers than I had in years for voice work, guest podcast requests and even an offer to go back on the radio for a full-time afternoon air shift. The 49-year-old grew up in Troy and is an avid Detroit sports fan. WLAV-FM Taps Gregg Henson as Morning Co-Host December 9, 2022 Greg Henson Cumulus Media's WLAV-FM Grand Rapids has announced that former Detroit radio personality Gregg Henson is joining the station as morning co-host. I worked middays at LAV-AM late 70s early 80s. Lori Bennett, Operations Manager, Cumulus West Michigan, said: With the 50th anniversary of WLAV next year, its thrilling to have an innovator like Gregg join us in bringing the station to the next generation of Classic Rock fans. I have no FCC, no stupid program directors. WLAV-FM began broadcasting by 1948. He was replaced shortly thereafter by the aforementioned Jim Corcoran. They dropped the popular Alice Cooper show on Saginaws Wheelz 104.5 for this. Alternatively, you can select which cookies or technologies you want to allow in "Settings". It also took my sweet Asia a year ago (I still miss that pup every single hour) and even though it tried to take me, it failed. I am SO sorry for doing that, but I needed to focus on my recovery and rehab without the distractions of 24-hour continuous texts to everyone on my friend lists especially while in the hospital where it was impossible to get more than 20 minutes sleep at a time. West Michigan Radio Legend Ed ''Uncle Buck'' Buchanan Dies Several of WLAV's DJs appear in. Required fields are marked *. by MWmetalhead Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:37 pm, Post It is the dominant classic rock-formatted radio station in the market and is generally a top ten performer in the Grand Rapids ratings. Tony Gates also left, in 1984, after he ran into some trouble. Still Standing: Aris Hampers (Courtesy Photo). Henson returns to Michigan from Richmond, VA after a successful run at heritage News/Talk WRVA. Henson joins renowned West Michigan personality Michelle McKormick and audience favorite, Travis Gibbs, on WLAV weekdays from 5:30am-10:00am on the newly-named Michelle and Gregg With Travis show. Jackie Green will host middays on WLAV from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning 9/23 and West Michigan's own Steve Gorman is hosting nights from 7 p.m. to Midnight, and made his debut on 9/9. Hopefully, you will understand. CUMULUS MEDIA/GRAND RAPIDS VP/Market Manager JEFF CARTWRIGHT said, "EDs sudden passing is difficult news todayfor all who knew and loved him. That means 88 percent are not doing something stupid that you ARE doing. WLAV/Grand Rapids, MI Radio Legend Ed Buchanan Passes - All Access 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I am beyond excited to begin another epic chapter with Gregg at WLAV along with the best team in the business.". Nancy Yerkes, a brilliant artist and a longtime friend who designed the logo for my Disc Shop, lost her battle much too quickly a few months back. Matthews today is uploading two podcasts a week, Monday and Friday, which then are archived for subscribers. Description: Western Michigan's Home for Classic Rock Language: English Contact: 60 Monroe Center NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 US Website: http://www.wlav.com Stations 97 LAVFM Overnights with LAV! Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. The Richmond native began her career in her hometown, and for over a decade has been More HIS Radio Network Welcomes New Additions to Lineup GRAND RAPIDS -- WLAV-FM (96.9) has been named Medium Market Station of the Year and WLAV radio personality Tony Gates has been named Medium Market Personality of the Year at the 2008 National . On the down side, the tumor had already severely damaged my voicebox/larynx to the point that it could not be saved. His upcoming plans include hosting a jazz festival for St. Mary's Health Care, and he's working on a wine auction for Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. In 1949, WLAV-TV 7 signed on, later becoming WOOD-TV 8. Raft race concerts first held outside at Riverside( who could forget 1975 Bib Seger-Frank Marino Mohogeny Rush) andl like 250,000 people or so it sermed. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 96.9 MHz FM, Grand Rapids, United States - Online Radio Box A West Michigan radio personality has passed away. As founder of Gottmann GmbH she was involved in various business areas such as "360 degree management" of World Top celebrities, the production of live entertainment shows & TV productions. Last year, BUCHANAN celebrated his 50th year in WEST MICHIGAN broadcasting. Many of its top D.J.s began to leave: morning host Laurie DeYoung left for Baltimore, Tony Gates left in 1984, and in 1986 popular morning personality Kevin Matthews left to work in St. Louis. It's really sad, Matthews said, in his first interview since he was fired. My old age I failed to also mention Kevin Matthews who was absolutely hilarious. Online Radio Box uses cookies in order to provide the best service for our users. Kev, as he prefers to be called, began his radio career in 1978 at WSRX student radio at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Mich. After graduating from GVSU, Kevin worked his way up through the Grand Rapids radio market until he . An Interactive Archival Database for West Michigan Music History, Hysterical's Musician Pick of the week - Bob Reinhardt from Bob and the Rockbillies, the Oldest Rock Band from Grand Rapids. This is justifying her salary on Hot FM not because she's "just that good." by OldHippie Mon May 02, 2022 5:46 pm, Post by unreel Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:23 pm, Discussion pertaining to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Battle Creek, Big Rapids, and Michiana. The radio voice of Kevin Matthews has been heard over airways across the country for nearly 25 years. But now I must profusely apologize to the MANY of you who texted, emailed, called on my cell, etc., asking questions and were completely ignored by me. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Radio news and headlines delivered right to your e-mail box -- and it's free.
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