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2022 LEGENDS OF RADIO INDUCTEES
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of 10 new Legends inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2022, recognizing the talents and efforts of air personalities, programmers and operators who contributed with greatness to the radio industry and have since passed away.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of 10 new Legends inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2022, recognizing the talents and efforts of air personalities, programmers and operators who contributed with greatness to the radio industry and have since passed away.
The following 10 radio legends take their place in the Radio Hall of Fame immediately:
Mr. Doug Banks
Nationally syndicated on-air personality.
Mr. James Brown
Legendary singer, to be inducted as a radio station owner of WJBE Knoxville, TN.
Mr. Bob Coburn
Host of the syndicated Rockline show.
Mr. Chick Hearn
Play-by-play announcer/voice of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ms. Bernice Judis
Owner and General Manager, WNEW-AM, 1930’s–1950’s.
Mr. Sid Mark
Host of syndicated program, Sounds of Sinatra show for 60+ years.
Mr. Bobby O’Jay
On-air personality, WDIA-AM/Memphis.
Mr. Pervis Spann
On-air personality, WVON-AM/Chicago.
Mr. James Thompson
Group W Broadcasting President and President of the Broadcasters Foundation.
Ms. Rosalie Trombley
Music Director of CKLW-AM/Detroit in the 1960’s–1970’s.
Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, said: “The Radio Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing the individuals who have made the greatest impact on our 100+ year old industry. I’m thrilled to see the Nominating Committee confirm the induction of these 10 individuals who each made such an impact on our industry in their time.”
Dennis Green, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, noted: “We are proud to honor these legendary figures who made an indelible impact on the radio industry. Their legacy lives on as Radio Hall of Fame inductees of this year’s Legends class.”
The Radio Hall of Fame will recognize its 2022 class of inductees at the in-person 2022 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 1st, at Chicago’s Radisson Blu Acqua Hotel. Tickets are on sale now. A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
ANNOUNCING THE 2022 INDUCTEES
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of nine new inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2022. The inductees will be honored at the in-person induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Chicago’s Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of nine new inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2022. The inductees will be honored at the in-person induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Chicago’s Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel.
Tickets are on sale now. Pricing and information can be found on our Tickets page. A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
2022 RADIO HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Marv Dyson
(Radio Executive)
Lon Helton
(Country Countdown USA)
Ellen K
(KOST-FM Los Angeles)
Broadway Bill Lee
(WCBS-FM New York)
Walt “Baby” Love
(Gospel Traxx)
Carol Miller
(WAXQ-FM New York)
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo
(Sirius XM)
Jeff Smulyan
(Emmis Communications President & CEO)
Suzyn Waldman
(New York Yankees Radio Network, WFAN-A/F New York)
Six inductees were determined by a voting participant panel comprised of more than 800 industry professionals and three inductees were voted on by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The confidential ballot was conducted by Votem.com and overseen by Miller Kaplan’s Andrew Rosen.
Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “Congratulations to each member of the 2022 Class of Inductees. Our forthcoming inductees have made a wonderful impact on the lives of their listeners and our industry. We’re thrilled to be able to celebrate their respective careers and honor them with an induction to the Radio Hall of Fame”.
Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, remarked: “It is an honor to induct nine worthy individuals to the Radio Hall of Fame. This year was our highest voter participation ever and the radio industry picked an amazing, diverse class of broadcasters and executives that we are proud to call Hall of Famers. These individuals have made a lasting impact on this amazing industry, cementing their place as part of the legacy that makes radio special.”
Fans and industry professionals can find more information, including photos of the inductees on the 2022 Inductees page.
2022 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of the Radio Hall of Fame 2022 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners. Voting for inductees begins Tuesday, June 22nd and runs through July 8th.
Radio Industry Voting Begins Tuesday, June 22nd
In-Person Induction Ceremony Will Be Held in Chicago on Tuesday, November 1st
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of the Radio Hall of Fame 2022 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners.
Voting for inductees begins Tuesday, June 22nd and runs through July 8th. The top six vote recipients will gain induction as part of the 2022 Radio Hall of Fame Induction class. The two additional inductees that will make up the eight-person induction class will be selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.
More than 600 industry members will receive a confidential ballot on Tuesday, June 22nd, to cast votes for up to six nominated individuals. The confidential ballot will be conducted by Votem.com, and overseen by Miller Kaplan‘s Andrew Rosen.
2022 Radio Hall of Fame inductees will be announced Monday, July 25th, and honored in-person at the 2022 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Chicago.
THE 2022 RADIO HALL OF FAME NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY INDUSTRY VOTING PANEL ARE (ALPHABETICAL BY FIRST NAME):
Bob Stroud - WDRV-FM / Chicago
Bobby O’Jay - WDIA-AM / Memphis (posthumous)
Broadway Bill Lee - WCBS-FM / New York
Carol Miller - WAXQ–FM / New York
Charles Laquidera - Boston
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo - SiriusXM
Dave Ross - KIRO–FM / Seattle
Diane Rehm - WAMU–FM / Washington DC
Dyana Williams - Philadelphia
Ellen K - KOST-FM / Los Angeles
John & Ken - KFI–AM / Los Angeles
Johnny Magic - WXXL-FM / Orlando
Kevin Matthews - Chicago
Larry Elder - Los Angeles
Laurie DeYoung - WPOC-FM / Baltimore
Lon Helton - Country Countdown USA
Matt Siegel - Boston
Mojo in the Morning - WKQI-FM / Detroit
Pat St. John - Sirius XM
Pierre Robert - WMMR–FM / Philadelphia
Raul Brindis - KLTN-FM / Houston
Steven Van Zandt - SiriusXM
Suzyn Waldman - New York Yankees Radio Network (WFAN – A/F New York)
Walt “Baby” Love - Gospel Traxx
Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “We’ve made changes in 2022, to allow voting participants to vote for up to six nominees for induction, and limit the voting process to knowledgeable industry members. Listeners and industry members alike contributed more than 2500 suggestions for the Nominating Committee to consider in addition to their own considerations”.
Dennis Green, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, added: “The 2022 list of nominees for induction to the Radio Hall of Fame this year represents some of the most talented individuals in the history of our medium. This year’s nominees made their mark in a variety of formats from coast-to-coast and town-to-town up and down the dial. All 24 nominees are deserving of Hall of Fame recognition. These amazing radio stars help make radio special to millions of listeners and pave the way for future Hall of Fame talent.”