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Joe Tamburro got his start in radio behind the scenes as an advertising salesman for WDAS in 1964. ga('ads.send', { To him, he was Captain Kirk. ga('ads.send', { While radio station WHAT never achieved the ratings of WDAS, Sonny Hopsons energy and enthusiasm were well-appreciated. The hemorrhage left him paralyzed completely, unable to walk, speak or eat. }); It can be presumed that the duo bonded over work and fell in love. Radio Personality - Author - Theater director . Around this time, his wife started a GoFundMe for him, appealing to his fans and listeners to reach out in support and help the family out with the medical expenses. ga('ads.send', { WDAS FM Welcomes Frankie Darcell as NEW "Local" Afternoon Host Urban Radio Nation Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, detroit radio, frankie darcell, mix 92.3, Philadelphia radio, WDAS PHOTO/ABDUL R. 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Tony Brown started his career in radio at Temple University's radio station -- WRTI 90.1 FM and WUSL 98.9 FM (Power 99) before his long stint at WDAS. Tony was a stalwart on-air for WDAS for over 45 years, and was a staple in the Philadelphia market for close to 47 years, WDAS FM wrote in a tribute to him. 105.3 WDAS FM (WDAS-FM) is a radio station licensed to Philadelphia, PA. The couple also has two great-grandsons. iHeartMedia Urban AC 105.3 WDAS-FM Philadelphia has named Adimu Colon as its evening host for The Quiet Storm.. Colon has been filling in on the daypart since December while now-former host Tony Brown was out on medical leave.Colon has previously worked at WMMJ and WPGC Washington, WBLS New York, KKBT Los Angeles, and WOWI Norfolk as well as a host for BET television. hitType: 'event', Experienced jocks in major cities can earn about $80,000 to $100,000. He would soon become a popular namesake and buddy of many of Phillys finest, including the late WDAS FM Radio host, Georgie Woods; the late David Richardson, State Representative; and the late Lucian Blackwell, City Council member, among many, many other elected officials and eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of Recently, longtime WDAS personality Mimi Brown has been hosting "The Quiet Storm," which airs weeknights from 7 p.m. to midnight, and Corbett shared the ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), hitType: 'event', WDAS-FM - Philadelphia, PA - Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, and podcasts. By Bobbi Booker The Book Report It's been more than two decades since Philadelphia radio emitted the introduction, "You're listening to the good Dr. Perri Johnson, Music Therapist." Patty Jackson, who hosts The Patty Jackson Show on WDAS and also an oldies show on Sunday evenings, said Mr. Anderson approved hiring her. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ Hopson hosted his show for twenty-one years, from 1965 to 1986. Tony Browns radio career spanned almost 50 years. For 45 years, Brown kept Philadelphia enthralled with his exceptional talent. Anderson had been general manager of WDAS-AM-FM and his company "KBT Communications" paid $1.65 million to obtain WHAT. Pi Dental Center's Stephen Balshi & Toni Robinson stopped by WDAS-FM at iHeart Radio to appear on Patty Jackson's radio program. They got married on June 15, 1996, when Tony was 51-year-old. He was 75. pic.twitter.com/oTzxsTDPTY, The legacy he created was just really loving and appreciating great music because he really came up in a time where music really ruled. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), eventAction: 'click_adunit' However, this number takes into account both the new radio personality and the long-time jocks. Brown had been ill for the past few years. He later developed Atrial fibrillation. In 2019, she tweeted a romantic collage of the happy couple through the decades while sharing about their 23rd anniversary. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { With her unfailing care and love, he recovered a little, being able to smile, laugh, and say a few words. eventAction: 'load' }); } eventAction: 'render' gads_event = event; reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. ga('ads.send', { Brown was the host of The Quiet Storm, which aired on adult R&B WDAS-FM (105.3) weeknights from 7pm-midnight hitType: 'event', He was a Trekkie. Tony had been sick for a while and I think even though you know someone is sick, it is still shocking to hear that theyre gone. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. I remember back in 2017 we celebrated his 45th radio anniversary. Patty Jackson, born in November, 1963 and raised in South Philadelphia, is a thirty-six year radio veteran. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings, During his illness, his wife quit a successful career and became a 24/7 primary caregiver for him. }); Marshall patterned his show after Philadelphia radio personalities Harvey Holiday, Butterball, Georgie Woods, Jerry Blavat, and Hy Lit; and then contemporary hosts Doug Henderson, Jr. and Jerry Wells of WDAS-FM. }); He was part of a generation of DJs that came out of WRTI when it was an all-jazz format and had a strong community focus," said journalism professor Linn Washington. On February 22, Sunshine posted on her Facebook page asking everyone to pray for Tony. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tony breathed his last on February 24, leaving his beloved wife and a loving family devastated. eventAction: 'view' Philadelphia Radio Legend Tony Brown Dies At 75. pg.acq.push(function() { His legacy in the radio spanned nearly 50 years. At that time, Sunshine became his primary 24X7 caregiver, helping him eat with a feeding tube to assisting him on all day-to-day functions. pg.acq.push(function() { if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ They later also became proud grandparents to five granddaughters and one grandson. Steve Leon ignored this directive and continued to play the music that was popular at the time. Iconic talk show host had been ailing since early January, Celebrity deaths in 2021: From Christopher Plummer to Larry King, the full updated list of stars who'll never fade. Folk music host Gene Shay also did his program from WDAS-FM at this time. let gads_event; He was 75. If you have a news scoop or an interesting story for us, please reach out at (323) 421-7514. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { WDAS-FM (105.3 FM) is a commercial radio station, licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.It carries an urban adult contemporary radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia.WDAS-FM is widely regarded as one of the originators of the Urban AC format, mixing R&B hits of the last 40 years with non-rap contemporary R&B.