A renowned radio personality, prominent in the airwaves of New York City throughout the late 1960s and into the early 1980s, left an indelible mark on the industry.
This trailblazing individual is credited with conceptualizing the "Urban Contemporary" format while serving as Program Director for the iconic WBLS-FM in New York City. This pioneering format has since become the foundation of most urban radio stations today, a testament to the visionary's innovative spirit.
Prior to his rise to prominence in the Big Apple, this broadcasting giant cut his teeth in the radio scene of Buffalo, New York. It was there that he secured his first major break with WMCA-AM, followed by a stint at WWRL-AM in New York.
Throughout the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, he held dual roles as both DJ and Program Director for the esteemed WBLS-FM and WRKS-FM in New York City.
