Robert W. Morgan, KHJ HORR Hr.42, February 23, 1969 10-11AM (0:53:12)

… There are five people in the United States who probably understand all the records we have made – and I’m three of them …
[Description by Uncle Ricky]
KHJ presented the 42nd hour of the original History Of Rock And Roll between 10 and 11AM on Sunday morning, February 23, 1969. Words And Music was the theme of Hour 41 and Hour 42.
Our host is Robert W. Morgan, who speaks of the “Los Angeles Sound”, the “San Francisco Sound”, and the upcoming six-hour segment focusing on Rock Groups. Comments from Frank Zappa and Jimmy Webb are featured, along with a broad variety of lyrical music.The recording was contributed by Norm Garr. Norm’s recordings are one generation from the masters, mixed for contestants who won a complete copy of the program.

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We want to thank the board of ReelRadio, Inc. for their stewardship since the passing of the founder Richard Irwin in 2018.  It has not been easy and they have maintained the exhibits for future generations to enjoy.

I met Richard Irwin, aka Uncle Ricky, when we were freshmen at East Carolina University.  We both had worked at local stations in our hometowns.  No one was more passionate about radio, especially Top 40 radio, than my friend Richard. 

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Carl Davis
Trustee
North Carolina Broadcast History Museum