Veteran Rock Radio Voice Joe Kelly Passed Away
Joe Kelly, hailed as "the go-to" rock voiceover talent since the 1980s, passed away at the age of 82. At one time, Kelly was the voice of ABC-TV, Radio City Music Hall, United Airlines, and stations like KLOS/Los Angeles, WNEW-FM/New York, WLUP/Chicago, and others. Kelly was also the tour voice for the Rolling Stones, The Who, Bob Seger, Rush, ZZ Top, and many more. Kelly’s son Harley posted a message to Facebook: “I have truly become a better man because of everything that I have learned from Dad over the years, and his soon-to-be grandson will know how amazing his
Week of 06/10/24
Happy birthday wishes to Blaze James (Roc Nation) (June 10); Chris Roetter (Like Moths to Flames) (June 11); Alex Vilkas (ASCAP), Mike Orrigo (Ibanez Guitars), Lisa Worden (Alt 98.7 iHeartRadio) (June 13); Kyle Frey (MNRK), John Shearer (photographer), Will Stevenson (Iconic Ticketing), Steve Brown (War Of Ages) (June 14); Mackenzie Hall (Warner Records), John Davis (Davis Artist Management), Riki Rachtman (June 15); Brittanie Delava (Goldenvoice/AEG), Jason Hradil (BMG) (June 16).
Paul Marshall Named 98 Rock Morning Drive Host In Sacramento
Audacy welcomes Paul Marshall as the morning drive host of 98 Rock (KRXQ-FM) in Sacramento. “The Paul Marshall Show” will air on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT beginning June 24. “We are excited to welcome Paul Marshall back to 98 Rock,” said Stacey Kauffman, Regional Vice President, Audacy Sacramento, in a press release. “His deep connection to the Sacramento community and his previous success at our station will make him a welcomed addition to our weekday lineup. We look forward to seeing the energy and enthusiasm he will bring to our listeners once again.” “I am humbled
Beasley Detroit Makes Jade Springart Director of Rock Programming
Jade Springart, PD of Beasley Active Rock 101 WRIF/Detroit, has been promoted to Director of Rock Programming, adding Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX to her duties. Springart has been with WRIF for the past 17 years, starting as a promotions intern and working her way up to APD, MD, and midday host before being named Program Director in August 2021.
LESLIE TUCKER Named KQRA Q102 / KKLH 104.7 The Cave APD
#HAPPENS pal Leslie Tucker is now APD at KQRA Q102 / KKLH 104.7 The Cave, where she's been an on-air host since 2017. "Jumping into the deep end of the APD pool with no floaties yelling 'YOLO!'" she told us. "I'm super excited about my new role. I'm ready to learn more about the industry and ready to do more!" Leslie continues as on-air host in addition to her duties as APD. Springfield, Missouri's "only pure Classic Rock" station, The Cave, and the Active Rock formatted QRA Q102.1 are both owned by the Madison, Wisconsin-based Mid-West Family Broadcasting. Learn more
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Tops Active Rock Chart with ‘This Is The Way’
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH adds another Active Rock No. 1 to their resumé with “This Is The Way.” The Las Vegas, Nevada band’s collaboration with the late DMX moves up a single spot this week. The band is currently in Europe supporting METALLICA, whose "Screaming Suicide" is No. 5 on the chart. BRING ME THE HORIZON shoots way up the chart from No. 57 to No. 31 with “Top 10 staTues tHat …” PALAYE ROYALE, BLACK VEIL BRIDES, and SET IT OFF also make significant moves. This week’s Active Rock Top 10: FIVE FINGER DEATH
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Week of 06/03/24
Rock Birthday wishes to Kristin Torres (Nuclear Blast Records), Yuri Zane Ruley (MxPx), and Kate Truscott (Revolution Marketing); (June 03); Evan Tolonen (Dropkick Murphys TM), Ted Stryker (Compass Media), Charles Kallaghan Massabo (producer), and Marcus Hammer (Nuclear Blast) (June 04); Andrew Goodfriend (TKO), Kevin Chiaramonte (PFA), Rey Roldan (Another Reybee Productions), Munsey Ricci (Skateboard Marketing), Rachel Rosenberg (Atom Splitter PR), Tommy Jones (Nuclear Blast), Lee Dorian (Rise Above Records), Alan Wilson (The Sharks), and Scott Nagelberg (Crush Music) (June 05); Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour), Danny Kenny (Suicide Silence), Andrew Brightman (Brightman Music), Erick Palma (Golden Voice), Crystal Torres (10th Street
