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Former WQXI jock writes book

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This guy Gary Granger sent me this press release. Anybody here who can flesh out who he is for us young'uns?

Gary Granger Signs Book Deal With Reality Entertainment

Radio veteran Gary Granger, voted Atlanta’s #1 disc jockey on WQXI in the 60’s, set to release his book Doc and the Judge. Gary said, “It’s all about the 70’s; the book is an homage to the mood and time, the era of bell bottom jeans, gravity defying afros, and wicked mutton chops, while honoring the spirit of the day.
These boys barely out of their teens forged an indivisible friendship for life. They were corporate dudes who made tons of money and had a lifetime of fun during those sky high times while leaving a legacy of mayhem, music and money. For the duo it wasn’t about money, just Rock N Roll.”
“I started my career on-air at WQXI, Atlanta, at age 15. From day one I knew this would be my lifelong career.” Gary left Atlanta for Detroit in 1969 then on to Ft Lauderdale, Fl in 1971.
Doc built the legendary Miami rock station WSHE, ‘She’s only Rock N Roll, bitch’, with partner and friend Tommy Judge. They had a pact to one day tell their story together, but one died young, the other now tells this unforgettable story. The fullness of life brings with it breathtaking highs and heart wrenching lows and lots of good time in between. Doc and the Judge captures and weaves the reader through every raw emotion in this emotional roller coaster ride.
Warren Croyle, CEO of Reality Entertainment speaking about Gary’s first book says, "Somewhere between Thompson's Hell and Angels and the Coen Brothers
The Big Lebowski, you'll find Doc and the Judge. This book is an unbridled journey though the 70's like no other, if you want to know the real low down on the 70's and the true groove of that era read Doc and the Judge. It’s an instant cult classic".
Gary can be reached at [email protected]
 
I'm certain the book will be as forgettable as his tenure on the air.

His claim to the the title as #1 dj in Atlanta in the 60's -- anybody remember Paul Drew, Red Jones, "Big Hugh Baby" Jarret? Or were they from some other decade? Or maybe Granger was talking about Atlanta, Kansas? If I were you, I'd carefully fold the press release into quarters and use it to level a plant in your office window.
 
I'm not sure who did the voting. My recollection is that Granger inherited the overnight shift at Quixie from the Collins twins and never got promoted to another day part, which probably accounts for his departure from the station.
 
Gary started out at Quixie answering phones for Rod Roddy in the early 60s. He went on to do a few weekend shifts before taking on overnights after the Tiger Twins left.
Around 1968, after Paul Drew left, Gary was given a shot at the 7-midnight shift and he was very HOT with the highschool audience for his brief tenure (about four months). Quixie was number one at the time and I'm sure Gary was voted the number one DJ by his teeny-bopper audience.
He was on top of his game when he was hired away by a Detroit station (WKNR?). His success with WSHE is legendary. Nice guy, too.
 
T.G. said:
Gary started out at Quixie answering phones for Rod Roddy in the early 60s. He went on to do a few weekend shifts before taking on overnights after the Tiger Twins left.
Around 1968, after Paul Drew left, Gary was given a shot at the 7-midnight shift and he was very HOT with the highschool audience for his brief tenure (about four months). Quixie was number one at the time and I'm sure Gary was voted the number one DJ by his teeny-bopper audience.
He was on top of his game when he was hired away by a Detroit station (WKNR?). His success with WSHE is legendary. Nice guy, too.
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I have already read the book. It is a good read. Specifically Chapter 3 discusses his Atlanta years. It was during that short 4 month tenure that he earned his reputation with a little nightly phone-in segment called, Hot Mom Check-in" Chapter 3 titled "Is Anything Original Anymore??? dicusses that topic how he was the originator of Hot Mom Check-in but admits he was at least 35 years a head of the curve on that one. All in all an interesting read.
 
Wow! A former DJ wrote a book!

I haven't met many DJ's who've even read a book!
 
Looking back, his stint answering phones for Rod Roddie might've been his most memorable in Atlanta, but his tenure at WSHE is legendary. Way to go, Gary.

Sam the Mighty Meat Man
 
I remember this guy. The one thing I remember is he stole my 13 yr old girlfriend when I was a freshman in HS. Turns out she was calling the request line behind my back the whole time we were an item. Next thing I know...POOF! Yes, it still hurts.
 
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I remember this guy. The one thing I remember is he stole my 13 yr old girlfriend when I was a freshman in HS.
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...and you were only 23 at the time ... very impressionable years ... ;D





(sorry...couldn't help it)
 
Stu Dio said:
I'm certain the book will be as forgettable as his tenure on the air.

His claim to the the title as #1 dj in Atlanta in the 60's -- anybody remember Paul Drew, Red Jones, "Big Hugh Baby" Jarret?.........
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.......And, Don Rose, Mike Renairi, Pat Hughes, Rod Roddy, Sam Hale and a few dozen others....
 
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