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Andyman/CD101
- Thread starter RedGreen
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Wow, sad news.
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jimbleikamp
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As one who worked at CD-101 from 92-94...I can assure one and all that the glowing tributes you will hear today about Andy are very real. Andy was that rare person who everyone agreed on. I remember envying the magnetism that he carried with him wherever he went. Andy had an amazing gift--the gift of being able to effortlessly make those around him feel better about themselves just for being in his presence. He was a magnet--everyone wanted to be around Andy. I'm better for having known him and we're all poorer for his absence.
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del_griffith
Guest
I wasn't a CD101 listener, but was very aware of Andyman.
I was in conversation with another owner recently who owns small and rim shot stations and we were talking about how to carve success with them. Andyman was part of that discussion.
Despite being on a smaller signal and with a small audience in comparison to some of the full signal stations, Andyman had still managed to make himself a top of mind person if someone asked who are among Columbus' better known radio personalities.
I was in conversation with another owner recently who owns small and rim shot stations and we were talking about how to carve success with them. Andyman was part of that discussion.
Despite being on a smaller signal and with a small audience in comparison to some of the full signal stations, Andyman had still managed to make himself a top of mind person if someone asked who are among Columbus' better known radio personalities.
News of AndyMan's death provided a nasty shock to the system. IMO, his loss leaves a huge hole at CD101 and in the greater Columbus radio community. I guess he'll be taking calls upstairs from now on.
My condolences to his family and friends.
My condolences to his family and friends.
I am horrified at hearing this news.
Now that I've thought about it for a little bit, I do remember having met Andyman at a benefit back in Columbus when I was at Star 107.9. As I recall, he was a very amiable and friendly person. There's no argument that he became CD's "Heart and Soul" over the years...if you mentioned CD-101 in conversation, most likely the person you would be speaking with would ask "Do you know Andyman?" His will be big shoes to fill.
And I hope his family and friends and co-workers will take some comfort in the fact that his Christmas Marathons brought smiles to many faces over the years...not only from the listeners, but the beneficiaries of the charitable money that was raised. I know I speak for a lot of people in the broadcast community who would say with meaning that Andyman will be missed.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to his family, his friends, his co-workers...and yes, his listeners. It's true radio people are, by nature, competitive to all get out...but we all know the good people in the business from the bad. And, I don't think anyone would dispute the fact that Andyman was one of the good ones. R.I.P.
Now that I've thought about it for a little bit, I do remember having met Andyman at a benefit back in Columbus when I was at Star 107.9. As I recall, he was a very amiable and friendly person. There's no argument that he became CD's "Heart and Soul" over the years...if you mentioned CD-101 in conversation, most likely the person you would be speaking with would ask "Do you know Andyman?" His will be big shoes to fill.
And I hope his family and friends and co-workers will take some comfort in the fact that his Christmas Marathons brought smiles to many faces over the years...not only from the listeners, but the beneficiaries of the charitable money that was raised. I know I speak for a lot of people in the broadcast community who would say with meaning that Andyman will be missed.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to his family, his friends, his co-workers...and yes, his listeners. It's true radio people are, by nature, competitive to all get out...but we all know the good people in the business from the bad. And, I don't think anyone would dispute the fact that Andyman was one of the good ones. R.I.P.
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SeanMGilbow
Guest
I also have never been a CD101 listener, but Andyman's philanthropic efforts are very well known in the Columbus area. He was a rare breed not only in Columbus but in this industry, and he will be greatly missed. 
Andy Davis was hired at CD101 right before I was. Career counselors advise people to find something they love and pursue it; that way, your job never feels like work. Andy was lucky enough to channel his enormous passion for music and for people into a wonderful career. He loved his kids, he loved the Cubs, he loved the Beatles.
"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." I often thought of Andy when I heard that line. It was just a song lyric. It certainly wasn't a cliche. Andy believed it and he lived it.
You know what the test of a real, genuine friend is? A real friend helps you move. When I needed to move back to Chicago, Andy didn't just help me, he drove the damn Ryder truck from Columbus to Chicago and back.
A few years ago, when Andy called me to tell me that Wendy Steele had died, we cried together on the phone. I know there are tears this week. Let's all try to make them tears of joy because we are blessed to have had him in our lives.
RIP, Andyman.
--Tom Teuber
Madison, WI
"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." I often thought of Andy when I heard that line. It was just a song lyric. It certainly wasn't a cliche. Andy believed it and he lived it.
You know what the test of a real, genuine friend is? A real friend helps you move. When I needed to move back to Chicago, Andy didn't just help me, he drove the damn Ryder truck from Columbus to Chicago and back.
A few years ago, when Andy called me to tell me that Wendy Steele had died, we cried together on the phone. I know there are tears this week. Let's all try to make them tears of joy because we are blessed to have had him in our lives.
RIP, Andyman.
--Tom Teuber
Madison, WI
Very well said.
Deepest of condolences from Texas.
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