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John Stone, KJR Seattle, 1960 (0:13:31)

The California Aircheck Collection
… starting right here on the Stone Stomper this afternoon …
[Description by Uncle Ricky] Name it and Claim it, The Pick to Click, The Big K in Seattle – what a treat to hear first-generation Top 40 from Seattle legend KJR! This aircheck of a very low-key John Stone from November 11, 1960 may be somewhat low-fi but the content meter is pegged for many hooks that defined formula radio at the beginning of the 60’s. KJR was low on gimmicks (no reverb), long on personality (the DJ was an important part of the show) and there was always “more music and fun”, not to mention liner cards. It was Radio One and Home of the Magic Medley. Pacesetter News was concise, comprehensive, accurate – news wherever and whenever it happens! Newsman Dave Clark is reporting from the KJR newsroom, complete with news “bugs” and a story about a jailed sheriff. And, check out the classic Chun King spot by master satirist Stan Freberg. From California Aircheck Classic Issue #C-87

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