In WEST MICHIGAN, this is the equivalent of one of the BEATLES passing, asED celebrated his 50th anniversary of broadcasting last year and has been a monumental presence in ourcommunity, where he lived his entire life. Citadel Broadcasting has owned the station since acquiring it from Bloomington Broadcasting (doing business as Michigan Media) in 2000. He was replaced shortly thereafter by the aforementioned Jim Corcoran. ", Henson remarked, "Returning home to Michigan to work with Michelle McKormick and Cumulus is very exciting for me and my family. I remember my first thought when I awoke from the first surgery unable to speak It was simply, It is what it is the only way I could mentally and emotionally accept any of this. Description: Western Michigan's Home for Classic Rock Language: English Contact: 60 Monroe Center NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 US Website: http://www.wlav.com Stations 97 LAVFM Overnights with LAV! 97 LAV - WLAV-FM is a broadcast radio station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, providing Classic Rock music. by MWmetalhead Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:37 pm, Post Still Standing: Aris Hampers (Courtesy Photo). We're beyond happy with our next adventure. He was a true giant of radio and will be profoundly missed. There are a handful of people that must be thanked. June 28, 2018. He joins West Michigan personality Michelle McKormick and audience favorite Travis Gibbs on WLAV, weekdays from 5:30-10am on the newly-named "Michelle and Gregg With Travis Show." by Jeff Cunningham Sun May 01, 2022 10:46 pm, Post Think of all the friends youve lost over the years when you light up that next one and how absolutely s-y it really tastes. Wasn't Tony Gates on WLAV-FM before, with Laurie DeYoung, circa 1980? Would love to hear anything by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band please x, LOVE THIS STATION,I'VE LISTENED SINCE YOU WERE AM, 60 Monroe Center, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Nearly four years ago. Matthews, 55, a Detroit-area native who got his start at WLAV-FM in the early 1980s, later left for St. Louis but was recruited nine months later by Dahl to come to Chicago for a run lasting more. Alot of chaos on the radio, Lori holding the show down as some days Tone the Fun Guy would be a little late artiving to work the Morning show. Those Tony Gates Laurie DeYoung and raft race years of the 1970s and early 1980s were very chaotic. The entertainment/music business is filled with bad health choices and I dabbled in all of them over those 40 years before retiring. WLAV-AM went on the air in 1940. Henson Comes Home to Michigan in Time for the Holidays, Joining Co-Host Michelle McKormick and Travis Gibbs on WLAV's "Michelle and Gregg With Travis" GRAND RAPIDS, MI - DECEMBER 7, 2022 - CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed well-known former Detroit radio personality Gregg Henson as On-Air Co-Host, Mornings, on heritage Classic Rock station [] Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. Online Radio Box uses cookies in order to provide the best service for our users. Falter, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus West Michigan, commented: Behind Greggs hardcore Rock roots and razor-sharp wit is a dedicated community leader and passionate advocate of the audio industry. Also for a time in the early 1970s WLAV-FM played oldies under the tag line "Grand Rapids' Goldmine." Click on stories below: Entertainment writer, music critic and Local Spins Live host John Sinkevics comments on the West Michigan and national music scene. by yankeesprings Mon May 02, 2022 3:57 pm, Post My old age I failed to also mention Kevin Matthews who was absolutely hilarious. Raft race concerts first held outside at Riverside( who could forget 1975 Bib Seger-Frank Marino Mohogeny Rush) andl like 250,000 people or so it sermed. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. This week's " Woman To Watch . Who handled mornings with Michelle today? In the early 2000s, Henson moved to Detroits Talk WKRK-FM and created a ground-breaking hybrid FM Hot Talk show, Motor City Middays, with Michelle McKormick. She is the former co-host of Mouth 2 Mouth on WOOD (AM) with Scott Winters . Do I really need to say this? "UNCLE BUCK" joined WLAV in. It is the dominant classic rock-formatted radio station in the market and is generally a top ten performer in the Grand Rapids ratings. In life when I have decisions to make I always think to myself, What Would Scott Hall Do? Matthews, 55, a Detroit-area native who got his start at WLAV-FM in the early 1980s, later left for St. Louis but was recruited nine months later by Dahl to come to Chicago for a run lasting more than 22 years. by Realist Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:58 pm, Post Morning host Laurie DeYoung left for Baltimore, because she thought it was time to move on. Today, Kevheads are listening in Europe and among the U.S. armed forces stationed in the Middle East. McKormick is a 1985 graduate of Central Michigan University. Just two weeks after he was sacked, Matthews joined his former colleague Steve Dahl on The Steve DahlCast. Used to live in Grand Rapids, great music listening and choices Got a WLAV tee shirt when lived there and still got if from 1979 good quality cotton the Iran hostages drama was going on then, Remember driving down the Gerald R Ford Freeway and going to Great Lakes Steak Company on Burton great times then the Spinnaker restaurant at the Hilton had just been built thx for great music. Dahl, of Chicago, inaugurated the Steve DahlCast in September 2009 after 30 years in traditional radio in the Windy City, where listeners grew up listening to his parodies and his characters, including Ben Gay, the sports reporter, and Tyrone, the traffic reporter. Don't miss a beat. Spending the rest of my life thinking regrets will change nothing, so I refuse to even acknowledge them. An Interactive Archival Database for West Michigan Music History, Hysterical's Musician Pick of the week - Bob Reinhardt from Bob and the Rockbillies, the Oldest Rock Band from Grand Rapids. Mary Margaret McBride broke the mold that kept women from serious announcing work on the networks. WLAV-FM (96.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock music format in Grand Rapids, Michigan. UP NEXT: 6am Michelle McKormick 10am Lori Bennett 3pm Travis Gibbs TOMORROW: See More Shows Afternoons with Rob Brandt Afternoons with Rob Brandt Flashback <br>Today Gottmann GmbH is a shareholder in several companies, a marketer, founder . Jacobs Media to Present Techsurvey 2023 Results on May 10, WJJK/Indianapolis Appoints Laura Steele to Afternoons, KRMG Adds More Local Coverage, Expands Afternoon News, DJ Thump Named Celebrity Ambassador by the NFL Alumni, WYFM/Youngstown Celebrates ''Alice Cooper Day'' on April 29, Cumulus Media Q1 Net Revs Fall 11.4% to $205.7 Million, RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, December 7, 2022. I too had the pleasure? WLAV-FM began broadcasting by 1948. Questions for MW / Board Announcements, New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD), Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord! I was hired in the spring of 1979 by Curt Kelly to work Sunday afternoons from Noon-6. Henson joins WLAV from Richmond VA where he was serving as Program Director for Audacy News/Talk 1140/96.1 WRVA and Sports 910/105.1 The Fan WRNL. So when he passed away in late June at age 69, the tributes began to pour out. Authorization is only required to store your personal settings. He's known for doing voices, including that of his irascible sidekick, sportscaster Jim Shorts. The 49-year-old grew up in Troy and is an avid Detroit sports fan. As founder of Gottmann GmbH she was involved in various business areas such as "360 degree management" of World Top celebrities, the production of live entertainment shows & TV productions. 1976 Montrose-Natural Gas at the GV Dome I belive. by MWmetalhead Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:29 pm, Post Visit our, Christen Limon Rises To KYSR Music Coordinator, WKHX Launches Amanda & Garrett In Middays, FCC Report 4/30: Another Attempt At Inland Empire Upgrade, VP/Rock Programming & WKQX PD Troy Hanson Exits Cumulus Media. It wasnt easy for any of these folks to keep all of this under wraps, so I cant thank them enough for doing so. I love it here, he said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Before the Surgery and Diagnosis: Hampers and Local Spins John Sinkevics. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Cancer took my mom 30 years ago. I am beyond excited to begin another epic chapter with Gregg at WLAV along with the best team in the business.. All rights reserved (About Us). It seemed that Tony and Michelle were voicing EVERY commercial. I felt the need to come clean now since word was spreading that I only had a short time to live. 57 talking about this. I am SO sorry for doing that, but I needed to focus on my recovery and rehab without the distractions of 24-hour continuous texts to everyone on my friend lists especially while in the hospital where it was impossible to get more than 20 minutes sleep at a time. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. English Website 72 Listen live 5 Playlist Contacts On the air 97 LAV 97 LAV playlist TOP songs on 97 LAV 5 Vernisha McCracken 20.02.2023 https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WLAV-FM&oldid=1151769244, Classic rock radio stations in the United States, Articles with unsourced statements from July 2011, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 April 2023, at 03:27. Jackie is why WLAV's numbers have tanked. It is the dominant classic rock-formatted radio station in the market and is generally a top ten performer in the Grand Rapids ratings. (Photo/John Sinkevics) Can someone work with her? By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. He was able to do the radio show with Drew McCarthy and Jim Costa from western Pennsylvania. LAV who? Steve Aldrich joins the show to talk about this long-time friend and the legacy he left behind. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Hailing from Troy, MI, Henson started his career at Classic Rock WCSX-FM in Detroit, and six years later, he headed to crosstown Sports/Talk WDFN-AM as Director of Programming and morning host. WLAV posted on it's Facebook page that Ed Buchanan, or Uncle Buck died Thursday. Henson joins renowned West Michigan personality Michelle McKormick and audience favorite, Travis Gibbs, on WLAV weekdays from 5:30am-10:00am on the newly-named Michelle and Gregg With Travis show. It also took my sweet Asia a year ago (I still miss that pup every single hour) and even though it tried to take me, it failed. Holding Court: Aris Hampers and some of his historical artifacts. by MisterGoodrich2U Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:32 pm, Post Please click "I agree" to ensure that you'll have the best experience of using our website. He and I would smoke together often, but nothing outside of a few joints. Then slowly everyone either left for other pastures or were let go and LAV started their first path of going down. Radio One/Richmond taps veteran Urban One air personality Dominique Da Diva to take over middays on WCDX-FM (iPower 92.1-104.1), effective April 10 from 10am-3pm. CUMULUS MEDIA/GRAND RAPIDS VP/Market Manager JEFF CARTWRIGHT said, "EDs sudden passing is difficult news todayfor all who knew and loved him. Hopefully, you will understand. Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk | [email protected], Matthews was ousted in Cumulus Media's takeover of Citadel Broadcasting, joined his former colleague Steve Dahl on The Steve DahlCast, "Kevheads" sounded off over the abrupt departure. Post <br>A second area was digital marketing at the time when it startet. "Ed Buchanan was the . The move reunites Henson and McCormick, who previously co-hosted together at 97.1 FM Talk WKRK Detroit from 2002 to 2006. These are examples of short stories that we have collected from interviews and discussions with West Michigan musicians. by RandJob Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:12 pm, Post He joins West Michigan personality Michelle McKormick and audience favorite Travis Gibbs on WLAV, weekdays from 5:30-10am on the newly-named "Michelle and Gregg With Travis Show.". This is justifying her salary on Hot FM not because she's "just that good." sometimes jockeys just go on their own and try out satellite, perhaps he moved there! They continued refining the format during the 1990s, honing it towards classic rock music from the 1960s to the 1980s, to renewed success in the ratings. In 1949, WLAV-TV 7 signed on, later becoming WOOD-TV 8. When it got to a point last Winter that I could no longer converse in an even mildly noisy room, and since I now had insurance, I decided to get it checked again. WLAV radio legend Aris Hampers passed away over the weekend. On the plus side, it was non-invasive cancer, meaning not only was it not going to spread anywhere else in my body, but it also eliminated any need for chemotherapy. "Kevheads" sounded off over the abrupt departure of one of West Michigan's best-known radio personalities. that did a lot of custom painting at a now gone business at 28th st & Ivanrest was busted also. We might know each other, Yank. This is short of a travesty. He did a scope of my throat and found nothing. by unreel Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:22 pm, Post 97 LAV - WLAV-FM is a broadcast radio station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, providing Classic Rock music. Last year, BUCHANAN celebrated his 50th year in WEST MICHIGAN broadcasting. WLAV will air a special audio tribute to ED BUCHANAN this weekend. This week, Hampers finally revealed via Facebook why this iconic voice has, sadly and ironically, disappeared. Staying close to home more than in the past, Ill have the time to do more archiving and posting of the many things that I still need to do regarding Rock Search videos and archived radio shows that hopefully many of you will find entertaining especially the participating local musicians. Not surprising: Were both from the same school and we both made some bad choices (he was a heavy smoker as well) and Im sure we both knew the risks. Maria Ciuffo is a well-known radio host who works for Barstool Sports and is the co-host of the popular pop culture show Chicks in the . In 1949, WLAV-TV 7 signed on, later becoming WOOD-TV 8. Matthews said the first two months has been fun as well as liberating. There are no details regarding servicesat this time. The success lasted for a while, but in the mid 1980s, WLAV began to fall apart. Tony Gates also left, in 1984, after he ran into some trouble. It is the dominant classic rock-formatted radio station in the market and is generally a top ten performer in the Grand Rapids ratings. Michelle McKormick (born November 28, 1964) is a Grand Rapids, Michigan based talk radio personality. Holding Court: Aris Hampers and some of his historical artifacts. Marketing cookies help us and our partners to fit the adverts and content you see during and after visiting our site to your interests. His upcoming plans include hosting a jazz festival for St. Mary's Health Care, and he's working on a wine auction for Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. I don't have to play the same songs over and over, he said. As a listener of LAV since the late 70's and early 80's, it's certainly time for a significant change there. May he R.I.P. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. This is no disrespect to Mr.Gates as he is a West Michigan radio legend, but his show had grown unbearably stale. He has also hosted and programmed Sports 1130 WDFN and 1270 WXYT Detroit, 950 WPEN Philadelphia, 970 WBGG Pittsburgh 1300 KVET Austin and 105.3 KRLD-FM Dallas and News/Talk 1190 WOWO Fort Wayne during his career. by Michael Mackie. by OldHippie Mon May 02, 2022 5:45 pm, Post So, if you take some history with you, please leave some for the next to read. Grand Vally and historic now gone Dome where a lot of legenary concerts were performed. On that first day after surgery I was relieved with every nurse/doctor who mispronounced my name since I just wanted to get through this anonymously and get home to recover. by unreel Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:23 pm, Discussion pertaining to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Battle Creek, Big Rapids, and Michiana. Cookie files from analytics systems, social networks and other services help us to customise our website to better match your interests. His air work kind of rough at that time, but obviously he became a major talent. If so, just STOP! WLAV-FM (96.9 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock music format in Grand Rapids, Michigan. KMHQ "UNCLE BUCK" joined WLAV in 1974 and was the founding father of its current Classic Rock brand. WLAV-FM (96.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock music format in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There are too many of us fighting these fights Darla Jaye and Jay Allen Swieringa, both former radio partners of mine are currently dealing with cancer issues and supertalented local musician John Sanger recently won his fight. The Grand Rapids radio icon, fired in November from WLAV-FM, soon traded broadcasting for podcasting. bust at that residence on the Grand River out in Standale/Allandale back then. It is the dominant classic rock-formatted radio station in the market and is generally a top ten performer in the Grand Rapids ratings. by MWmetalhead Mon May 02, 2022 3:50 pm, Post Here she is seen interviewing General Omar N. Bradley on the first anniversary of D-Day. I worked middays at LAV-AM late 70s early 80s. If I recall one/some individual(s) went into the Federal Witness program. It was the only way I could get the rest to recover. The only way for me to survive was to have it removed. GRAND RAPIDS Kevin Matthews couldn't be happier. by OldHippie Mon May 02, 2022 5:46 pm, Post Falter commented, "Behind Gregg's hardcore Rock roots and razor-sharp wit is a dedicated community leader and passionate advocate of the audio industry. Nancy Yerkes, a brilliant artist and a longtime friend who designed the logo for my Disc Shop, lost her battle much too quickly a few months back. After decades of broadcasting on GRAND RAPIDS' airwaves, most notably at Classic Rocker WLAV a famed personality is surviving without his well known voice. WLAV is as always FREAKING AWESOME really not much more to say is there? Again. I am beyond excited to begin another epic chapter with Gregg at WLAV along with the best team in the business.". Stand with Ukraine. The station was sued for the death of two people and the injury of two people at its popular raft race event. Get articles like this right in your News Feed. 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Cumulus West Michigan Operations Manager Lori Bennett said, "With the 50th anniversary of WLAV next year, it's thrilling to have an innovator like Gregg join us in bringing the station to the next generation of Classic Rock fans. AGAIN. Today, Local Spins shares his story. After the seven-hour surgery, the conclusion was the tumor and all remnants were successfully removed. These people spent a good chunk of their time to really help me get through this: Wendi & Bruce, Mitch, Stephanie (with daughters Sloan and Drew who made hand-drawn get well cards for my hospital room), Mark & Lori and Sam & Bob. Jackie Green will host middays on WLAV from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning 9/23 and West Michigan's own Steve Gorman is hosting nights from 7 p.m. to Midnight, and made his debut on 9/9. The station was sued for the death of two people and the injury of two other at its popular annual raft race event. Elisabeth Gottmann started her business 35 years ago. Long live the LAV Airforce Wings members who still have their Cards from back in the Hayday. The station experienced difficulties in the 1980s. WLAV Morning Show Grand Rapids Radio DJs were very talented during that era. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. i have been listening to wlav since 1993 and i still love it ..the best classic rock is on wlav. I'm going to be 65 years old next month.Uncle fred of wyoming michigan.could you please play when i'm 64 by the beatles for me. . We know the killer chemistry he's enjoyed best with Michelle McKormick, and paired with the comedic timing of Travis Gibbs, Mornings on WLAV will be transcendent and almost criminally funny. As a true Grand Rapids radio pioneer who changed the West Michigan on-air landscape at WLAV and WCUZ more than four decades ago, Buchanan was regarded as a giant in the industry who helped steer the vibrant and progressive scene in its heyday. Ed Buchanan, known as "Uncle Buck," died on Thursday, according to WLAV's website. The station was a simulcast of WLAV 1340 in its early days, but began to break the simulcast in the early 1970s to first utilize the syndicated "Love" format with the likes of Brother John and then went live to play AOR music at night. We look forward to Greggs contributions to the next incredible chapter in the history of one of the countrys greatest Classic Rock stations., Henson remarked: Returning home to Michigan to work with Michelle McKormick and Cumulus is very exciting for me and my family. This website uses cookies. Alot of them coming out of Grand Valley University. Hailing from Troy, MI, Henson started his career at Classic Rock WCSX-FM in Detroit, and six years later, he headed to crosstown Sports/Talk WDFN-AM as Director of Programming and morning host. I found the Tony and Michelle show unlistenable. Its Sign Can Be Heard As Far East As Ovid, Michigan, Far South As Schoolcraft, Michigan And As Far North As Reed City, Michigan. The new numbers are in: Only 12 percent of the world population is still doing so. It really is world wide, he said. by MWmetalhead Sun May 01, 2022 11:10 pm, Post Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). One break was all that was needed. Cumulus West Michigan Operations Manager Lori Bennett said, "With the 50th anniversary of WLAV next year, it's thrilling to have an innovator like Gregg join us in bringing the station to the next generation of Classic Rock fans. Classic Rock WLAV-FM Grand Rapids appoints former Detroit radio personality Gregg Henson as morning co-host. Welcome to AllAccess.com, the web's largest radio and music industry community. WLAV posted Thursday that Ed Buchanan, "Uncle Buck", has died. Classic Rock WLAV-FM Grand Rapids appoints former Detroit radio personality Gregg Henson as morning co-host. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. To see the full size images, you need to enable javascript in your browser. by Ben Zonia Sun May 01, 2022 10:53 pm, Post Kevin Matthews, Grand Rapids radio icon, is broadcasting once again, thanks to the world wide web. Conversation with long-time radio personality Steve Aldrich. Replies. Tony Gates left in 1984, and in 1986 popular morning personality Kevin Matthews left to work in St . Kev, as he prefers to be called, began his radio career in 1978 at WSRX student radio at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Mich. After graduating from GVSU, Kevin worked his way up through the Grand Rapids radio market until he . We're beyond happy with our next adventure. ", Vice President/Market Manager Derek J. For those who may not be keeping score, WLAV is near all-time record low ratings, WHTS is at all-time record low ratings, and hardly anyone has listened to WTNR since its move to 107.3 (I think every WTNR book but one has been beneath a 2 share at 107.3 MHz).
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