Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Along with the Step Dad of one of my High Shool Classmates. LAV who? Depending on the selected settings, some functions may become unavailable! "UNCLE BUCK" joined WLAV in 1974 and was the founding father of its current Classic Rock brand. WE ARE GETTING AN AVERAGE OF 1500 VISITORS PER DAY TO THIS WEBSITE. Today, Kevheads are listening in Europe and among the U.S. armed forces stationed in the Middle East. His radio career then took him to stations in Austin, Philadelphia, Dallas and Pittsburgh. Love Listening in Market Harborough, Leicestershire UK, on the Grand Union canal. 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. Stand with Ukraine. 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. by Jeff Cunningham Sun May 01, 2022 11:26 pm, Post And his tales of that milestone era and beyond have regaled many of us over the years. It is the dominant classic rock-formatted radio station in the market and is generally a top ten performer in the Grand Rapids ratings. June 28, 2018. (Photo/Brad Miller). Citadel Broadcasting acquired the station from Bloomington Broadcasting (doing business as Michigan Media) in 2000. 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. WLAV will air a special audio tribute to ED BUCHANAN this weekend. Citadel Broadcasting has owned the station since acquiring it from Bloomington Broadcasting (doing business as Michigan Media) in 2000. 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. Im the only person with all of this stuff and Im determined to get all of it out there before I drop. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Jacobs Media to Present Techsurvey 2023 Results on May 10, WJJK/Indianapolis Appoints Laura Steele to Afternoons, KRMG Adds More Local Coverage, Expands Afternoon News, DJ Thump Named Celebrity Ambassador by the NFL Alumni, WYFM/Youngstown Celebrates ''Alice Cooper Day'' on April 29, Cumulus Media Q1 Net Revs Fall 11.4% to $205.7 Million, RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, December 7, 2022. There are no details regarding servicesat this time. Hailing from Troy, MI, Henson started his career at Classic Rock WCSX-FM in Detroit, and six years later, he headed to crosstown Sports/Talk WDFN-AM as Director of Programming and morning host. I worked middays at LAV-AM late 70s early 80s. 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. Tony and I were friends and he used to bring me on air to bullshit before my shift. I confirm all my information through a high, white whore's souse! 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 than 22 years. 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. Click on stories below: Entertainment writer, music critic and Local Spins Live host John Sinkevics comments on the West Michigan and national music scene. What an insult to the listeners. Cookie files from analytics systems, social networks and other services help us to customise our website to better match your interests. 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 can do a show on an iPhone, anywhere in the world.. Classic Rock WLAV-FM Grand Rapids appoints former Detroit radio personality Gregg Henson as morning co-host. She is the former co-host of Mouth 2 Mouth on WOOD (AM) with Scott Winters . 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. 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. We're beyond happy with our next adventure. I found the Tony and Michelle show unlistenable. Hailing from Troy, MI, Henson started his career at Classic Rock WCSX-FM in Detroit, and six years later, he headed to Detroits Sports Talk WDFN-AM as Director of Programming and Morning Show Host. With the election year ahead, listeners also can expect visits from Bill Clinton and the ghost of Ron Reagan on Matthews' show. KMHQ 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Tony Gates left in 1984, and in 1986 popular morning personality Kevin Matthews left to work in St . by Ben Zonia Sun May 01, 2022 10:53 pm, Post And Patty Haze at 101 who was the opposite calm cool collected. New numbers out this past Friday seem to point to the (overdue) fact that people are just plain. 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. . 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. Last year, BUCHANAN celebrated his 50th year in WEST MICHIGAN broadcasting. Henson joins renowned West Michigan personality Michelle McKormick and audience favorite, Travis Gibbs, on WLAV weekdays from 5:30am-10:00am . GRAND RAPIDS Kevin Matthews couldn't be happier. 1. WLAV-FM (96.9 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock music format in Grand Rapids, Michigan. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 97 LAV - WLAV-FM is a broadcast radio station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, providing Classic Rock music. As a listener of LAV since the late 70's and early 80's, it's certainly time for a significant change there. McKormick is a 1985 graduate of Central Michigan University. in November 1979 to promote the station and its personalities. Wasn't Tony Gates on WLAV-FM before, with Laurie DeYoung, circa 1980? A longtime broadcaster for 97 LAV-FM, Matthews was ousted in Cumulus Media's takeover of Citadel Broadcasting. "Ed Buchanan was the . During this time Regis McKenna was working Mornings, Joel Schecter Mid Days and Jim did the afternoon shift. Several of WLAV's DJs appear in. by OldHippie Mon May 02, 2022 5:46 pm, Post The move reunites Henson and McCormick, who previously co-hosted together at 97.1 FM Talk WKRK Detroit from 2002 to 2006. Those Tony Gates Laurie DeYoung and raft race years of the 1970s and early 1980s were very chaotic. His air work kind of rough at that time, but obviously he became a major talent. Get articles like this right in your News Feed. WLAV-FM began broadcasting by 1948. 33 years in the radio business and she has great advice for bonding with talent and facing industry challenges. 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. Cumulus Media Classic Rock 97 LAV WLAV Grand Rapids MI has announced the addition of Gregg Henson to its morning show alongside Michelle McKormick and Travis Gibbs for what its being branded as Michelle and Gregg With Travis. In WEST MICHIGAN, this is the equivalent of one of the BEATLES passing, asED celebrated his 50th anniversary of broadcasting last year and has been a monumental presence in ourcommunity, where he lived his entire life. Hailing from Troy, MI, Henson started his career at Classic Rock WCSX-FM in Detroit, and six years later, he headed to crosstown Sports/Talk WDFN-AM as Director of Programming and morning host. 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. . 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. Henson returns to Michigan from Richmond, VA, after a successful run at heritage News/Talk station, WRVA. Can someone work with her? His radio career then took him to stations in Austin, Philadelphia, Dallas and Pittsburgh. And it goes without saying that not being able to speak was not how I envisioned spending the winter of my life, but after finishing five weeks of daily preventive radiation treatments last week, and even though only time will really tell, as of now, I am cancer-free. 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 . At this time, WLAV was tanking in the ratings, and had a decimated air staff that was made up of rookies. Required fields are marked *. Kevin Matthews, Grand Rapids radio icon, is broadcasting once again, thanks to the world wide web. Perhaps, this is a temporary station problem. Though fans throughout the world are listening, Matthews said he has no plans to actually leave Grand Rapids. He was a true giant of radio and will be profoundly missed. by Realist Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:58 pm, Post Preferred radio stations and music genres, user's Favorites, stations reviews and many other services need your personal data processing. This article about a radio station in Michigan is a stub. 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. ", Henson remarked, "Returning home to Michigan to work with Michelle McKormick and Cumulus is very exciting for me and my family. ", McKormick added, "This idiot. by unreel Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:23 pm, Discussion pertaining to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Battle Creek, Big Rapids, and Michiana. Grand Vally and historic now gone Dome where a lot of legenary concerts were performed. Of course, WLAV isn't the only station with ratings issues. Questions for MW / Board Announcements, New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD), Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord! "Kevheads" sounded off over the abrupt departure of one of West Michigan's best-known radio personalities. One break was all that was needed. Are you still smoking? 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). After the seven-hour surgery, the conclusion was the tumor and all remnants were successfully removed. On the down side, the tumor had already severely damaged my voicebox/larynx to the point that it could not be saved. 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. You couldn't FORCE me at gunpoint to work for those morons. WLAV-FM (96.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock music format in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their ratings recession coincides with her issues advocacy. A West Michigan radio personality has passed away. The station was a simulcast of WLAV 1340 in its early days, but began to break the simulcast in the early 1970s to play AOR music at night. Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. In 1949, WLAV-TV 7 signed on, later becoming WOOD-TV 8. Holding Court: Aris Hampers and some of his historical artifacts. I don't have to play the same songs over and over, he said. In the spring 1991 Arbitron report, WLAV, which had been a top five station just a year before and had been the #1 station 12+ as recently as fall 1987, fell completely out of the top ten stations 12+, its role as Grand Rapids' top album-rocker having been usurped by WKLQ. Along with his many mornings on the radio waves of WLAV, he was also well known for "The Ed Buchanan Comedy Hour" and more recently "Breakfast in the Basement" where he spent Sunday mornings highlighting Michigan artists and sharing his music knowledge with listeners. We find them interesting and hope you will, too. This week, Hampers finally revealed via Facebook why this iconic voice has, sadly and ironically, disappeared. Long live the LAV Airforce Wings members who still have their Cards from back in the Hayday. Kidding! The success lasted for a while, but in the mid 1980s, WLAV began to fall apart. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. The radio voice of Kevin Matthews has been heard over airways across the country for nearly 25 years. Matthews said the first two months has been fun as well as liberating. Again. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) A longtime Grand Rapids radio personality has died. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WLAV-FM&oldid=1151769244, Classic rock radio stations in the United States, Articles with unsourced statements from July 2011, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 April 2023, at 03:27. by MWmetalhead Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:19 pm, Post After much thought, I had to decline that offer because I felt my voice was eventually going to get worse. ), https://www.mibuzzboard.com/phpBB3/view 16&t=48619, https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1806 ht-months/. (Photo/John Sinkevics) I don't recall who did the evening shift and we had Larry King overnights. We're beyond happy with our next adventure. I love it here, he said. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Radio news and headlines delivered right to your e-mail box -- and it's free. He was replaced shortly thereafter by the aforementioned Jim Corcoran. UP NEXT: 6am Michelle McKormick 10am Lori Bennett 3pm Travis Gibbs TOMORROW: See More Shows Afternoons with Rob Brandt Afternoons with Rob Brandt Flashback Steve Aldrich joins the show to talk about this long-time friend and the legacy he left behind. 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. Attention! He started at WLAV in 1970. by MisterGoodrich2U Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:32 pm, Post New weekday line-up on the Legendary LAV! 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. Also for a time in the early 1970s WLAV-FM played oldies under the tag line "Grand Rapids' Goldmine." 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. Starting in 1979, Ed teamed up with former WZZM TV-13 "Eyewitness at Noon" host Dick Richards to do middays (10 am to 2 pm) on WCUZ. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A Grand Rapids radio legend has died. 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. 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. This is a television show made by WLAV-FM in Grand Rapids, MI. It wasnt easy for any of these folks to keep all of this under wraps, so I cant thank them enough for doing so. Michelle McKormick (born November 28, 1964) is a Grand Rapids, Michigan based talk radio personality. Cancer took my mom 30 years ago. Install the free Online Radio Box app for your smartphone and listen to your favorite radio stations online - wherever you are! 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. This is An Interactive Archival Database for West Michigan Music History. I too had the pleasure? The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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! If I recall one/some individual(s) went into the Federal Witness program. Add your comment below. 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. 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. Listeners last heard Tony Gates live on WLAV on his morning show on Tuesday April 19th along with his co-host Michelle McKormi. 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. WLAV-AM went on the air in 1940. by RandJob Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:12 pm, Post radio stations have been draconian for a long, long while. WLAV-FM (96.9 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock music format in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It serms like the ???? 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. WLAV-FM began broadcasting by 1948. After prerecorded shows have been running for weeks, Tony Gates has been pulled off the website. We dont have the time to write long articles about all these stories, but hope that you enjoy the tidbits as much as we do. I really do, My ties are here., E-mail Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk: jkaczmarczyk@mlive.com. 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. [citation needed]. In 1974, it became western Michigans first full-time AOR station and was an instant success. In 1949, WLAV-TV 7 signed on, later becoming WOOD-TV 8. There are a handful of people that must be thanked. Staying close to home more than in the past, Ill have the time to do more archiving and posting of the many things that I still need to do regarding Rock Search videos and archived radio shows that hopefully many of you will find entertaining especially the participating local musicians. 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 . Wait until the next big company swoops in, they will reorganize again. As a true Grand Rapids radio pioneer who changed the West Michigan on-air landscape at WLAV and WCUZ more than four decades ago, Buchanan was regarded as a giant in the industry who helped steer the vibrant and progressive scene in its heyday. Marketing cookies help us and our partners to fit the adverts and content you see during and after visiting our site to your interests. Ill try to keep it short and avoid becoming maudlin since thats not my style and it really benefits no one. 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", Vice President/Market Manager Derek J. Classic Rock WLAV-FM Grand Rapids appoints former Detroit radio personality Gregg Henson as morning co-host. drop the mic, btw think you could play Tommy Shaw's girls with guns? My old age I failed to also mention Kevin Matthews who was absolutely hilarious. sometimes jockeys just go on their own and try out satellite, perhaps he moved there! that did a lot of custom painting at a now gone business at 28th st & Ivanrest was busted also. Putting in someone who is not seasoned and screams into the mic is not going to solve the issues that WLAV faces. I apologize if I mis-spelled any names. 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. 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. Ironically, those were Ric Ocaseks final words to his family before he passed. Visit our, Christen Limon Rises To KYSR Music Coordinator, WKHX Launches Amanda & Garrett In Middays, FCC Report 4/30: Another Attempt At Inland Empire Upgrade, VP/Rock Programming & WKQX PD Troy Hanson Exits Cumulus Media. The station was sued for the death of two people and the injury of two people at its popular raft race event. Do I really need to say this? Thank You, HERE'S AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!!! I felt the need to come clean now since word was spreading that I only had a short time to live. Install the free Online Radio Box application for your smartphone and listen to your favorite radio stations online - wherever you are! He joins West Michigan personality Michelle McKormick and audience favorite Travis Gibbs on WLAV, weekdays from 5:30-10am on the newly-named "Michelle and Gregg With Travis Show.". I chalked it up to getting older and a natural change for a person who spent most of his life talking for a living on the radio, not to mention a smoker since my freshman year in high school. However, there was a considerable backlash and numerous complaints were received to the radio station because they eradicated a heritage format. All rights reserved (About Us). Seems like some nationwide budget cuts could be imminent for the Cloud company. [1], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}430202N 853116W / 43.034N 85.521W / 43.034; -85.521. in February 2016, I started to notice a very subtle change to the bottom end of my voice and decided, when I went to get my ears flushed, to have an ear, nose and throat physician take a quick look at it.
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