Play this exhibit without the music. (16:42)
I was 18 years old in March 1969, just about to graduate from Concord High School, and Wonderful WIXE was the coolest thing imaginable – less than a year old, with almost new gear, and “Brother” Dave Hedrick, the extra-cool GM and PD who first exposed me to airchecks, jingles, and the radio I can’t forget.
You’ll hear Gwinsound jingles, “accent” reverb, the WIXE time-tone and a great mix of 1969 southeastern Top40. Brother Dave appears on many of the spots, and you’ll also hear me being a total jerk, talking over the spots. You’ll hear Ray Cook on a spot, Hayne Davis on promos, and J. Frank Coley with news. A jingle or ID before, after and between EVERY program element – that was the format (somewhat like Hot Hits years later.) I was lucky to be there, a high-school kid with big dreams. Many talented people worked at WIXE, including Doug Limerick (ABC News) and Larry Dixon (WAPE, KVIL).
I just wonder if I said my name often enough…
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