ANNOUNCING THE 2023 LEGENDS

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of 12 new Legends inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2023, recognizing the talents and efforts of on-air personalities, programmers and operators who contributed with greatness to the radio industry and have since passed away.

The following 12 radio legends take their place in the Radio Hall of Fame immediately.

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Bob Grant - On-Air Personality

Dave Robbins - Programming Executive

Ed Christian - Executive

Eduardo Caballero - Executive

Jack “The Rapper” Gibson - On-Air Personality / Writer

Joe “Butterball” Tamburro - Programming Executive

Long John Nebel - On-Air Personality

Marty Glickman - Play-by-Play Host / Executive

Mary Turner - On-Air Personality

Steve Rivers - Programming Executive

Terry Dorsey - On-Air Personality

Tom Rounds - Executive

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Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: “It’s heartfelt recognition to see these individuals and their career contributions to the radio industry recognized with this induction. They’ve made a forever impact on the audiences and businesses they interacted with and for that, we’re grateful.”

Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, remarked: “Gone but never forgotten, these Legends of the radio industry deserve to be recognized as Hall of Famers and it is an honor to induct them to the Radio Hall of Fame. From programmers to talent to executives, these individuals are the best of the best.”

The Radio Hall of Fame will recognize its 2023 class of inductees at the 2023 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, November 2nd, at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel in New York City.

2022 Radio Hall of Fame Inductee, Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Tickets are on sale now.

A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

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 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.