… Shannon, lost in the Sixties, and lovin’ it …
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[By Paul Bicknell]
Jack J. Shannon started his career in one of the New England stations that launched a lot of well-known broadcasters, WFEA in Manchester, New Hampshire, as a young and dedicated rock jock, music director and air personality.
In 1960, he got his first major market shot with WORL in Boston. Being a native of the area, he was an instant hit with legions of local listeners. A short stint in Worcester, Massachusetts was followed by a return to beantown and WBOS, where he was, once again, a “Boss” jock. For over two years he was among the top-rated rockers in the city.
Management changes brought Jack back to Worcester and WORC before Providence, Rhode Island and WHIM. But Jack spent the better part of his career in the east coast resort towns of Rehoboth Beath, Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland.
Beginning in 2000, he produced syndicated oldies shows under the name of MusicLine. Jack relocated to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in June of 2007 and took the programming position at the Public Broadcasting Station. He became ill six months later and due to his illness had to resign.
Jack J. Shannon (Steve Oreto) passed away due to complications of cancer on March 23, 2009. He is survived by his wife and daughter. If you would like to communicate your sentiments, please contact Paul Bicknell.