For those who remember Jack Armstrong/John Larsh on Charlotte's Big WAYS in the sixties, sadly he passed away at his home in NC this past Saturday. Comments are welcome for post at www.thatwasradio.com in tribute.
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Big Ways' JACK ARMSTRONG gone but not forgotten
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Also, growing up as he perfected his trade in Greensboro at WCOG. Class act! We all love you John Jack's death is the saddest news I have received in a long time. Jack was a great friend and one of the finest people I have ever known in this business. We had a conversation only a few weeks ago and he was in great spirit.
Jack had just finished a 500 page book about his adventures in radio and was hoping to have it published this year. I hope that we will all eventually be blessed by being able to read a living document about the halcyon days of contemporary radio.
This passing hopefully reminds us all that we have much greater things to which we should aspire. Jack was symbolic of the inventive, original dynamic and individuality that is missing in this business today.
He is one of the few who conveyed the magic through the speakers that inspired me to pursue radio.
Jack Armstrong was a big man with a big heart and he shared that heart with his audience, his family and the radio business. This truly marks the end of an era.
If there is a rock n' roll heaven..you got one hell of a jock.
Peace forever, Jack
Cleveland Wheeler
www.voxjox.com
Jack had just finished a 500 page book about his adventures in radio and was hoping to have it published this year. I hope that we will all eventually be blessed by being able to read a living document about the halcyon days of contemporary radio.
This passing hopefully reminds us all that we have much greater things to which we should aspire. Jack was symbolic of the inventive, original dynamic and individuality that is missing in this business today.
He is one of the few who conveyed the magic through the speakers that inspired me to pursue radio.
Jack Armstrong was a big man with a big heart and he shared that heart with his audience, his family and the radio business. This truly marks the end of an era.
If there is a rock n' roll heaven..you got one hell of a jock.
Peace forever, Jack
Cleveland Wheeler
www.voxjox.com
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uppendowndadial
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A real legend. Just look at how many posts across the entire board mentions him. Thanks for all the great radio, Jack
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scottwmro
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uppendowndadial said:
I just got the news about Jack Armstrong. This sucks! He is a mighty pro and a LEEEDER!
I know the people in Charlotte Market will miss him and all of the other markets he did VT's for will as well. A Heck of a voice!
To Devon and his family, I understand how this feels, I lost my dad last year, and he was only 70. 60-75 is too young to die. May God Bless your dad & your family.
Scott Bailey
Owner & Operator
WMRO-AM, Magic 1560
Gallatin, TN
There are a few songs about DJ's out there but the one that seems like it fits Jackson Armstrong the best would have been "Pilot Of The Airwaves" by Charlie Dore......but she probably had never heard of him seeing as how she was from London, England. Jackson had an amazing flight but, eventually, we all have to land.
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