A few other notes about Gordy from people who knew him:
So sorry to hear of the recent passing of Gordy Price who died on Sunday at his home in Celina. He was 60.
From friends who knew him:
Gordy’s classic delivery and unique style made him one of the most unique radio personalities in the area. His highlights include working at WING in the early 70’s, then made his mark by hosting a Top 40 program on WMVR in Sidney in the early 80’s. His show was unique in that he was the only DJ playing Top 40 music between the end of WDJX and the start of WGTZ. A front page article from the early 80’s in Sidney proclaimed Gordy, “King of the teens” as every teenager from Troy to Celina listened to Gordy. WMVR even showed up with ratings in the Dayton Arbitron during the evening shift, a amazing feat for the time considering WMVR’s signal barely reached Troy. A popular feature called “Love lines” mirrored the boogie check bit (of WLS fame) where he would air dozens of quick calls in a 3 minute block. After Sidney, Gordy worked at WTOO in Bellefontaine where WTOO also shifted from a Country/AC hybrid to Top 40 has Hit Radio 98. In 1998, Gordy took the afternoon position at WIMT T-102 in Lima where he continued for 18 years.
Yes, it's true...Gordy battled various demons in his personal life. However, his impact on radio, especially in the Northern Miami Valley is undeniable. He loved what he did, it came through the speakers, and he will be missed.
So sorry to hear of the recent passing of Gordy Price who died on Sunday at his home in Celina. He was 60.
From friends who knew him:
Gordy’s classic delivery and unique style made him one of the most unique radio personalities in the area. His highlights include working at WING in the early 70’s, then made his mark by hosting a Top 40 program on WMVR in Sidney in the early 80’s. His show was unique in that he was the only DJ playing Top 40 music between the end of WDJX and the start of WGTZ. A front page article from the early 80’s in Sidney proclaimed Gordy, “King of the teens” as every teenager from Troy to Celina listened to Gordy. WMVR even showed up with ratings in the Dayton Arbitron during the evening shift, a amazing feat for the time considering WMVR’s signal barely reached Troy. A popular feature called “Love lines” mirrored the boogie check bit (of WLS fame) where he would air dozens of quick calls in a 3 minute block. After Sidney, Gordy worked at WTOO in Bellefontaine where WTOO also shifted from a Country/AC hybrid to Top 40 has Hit Radio 98. In 1998, Gordy took the afternoon position at WIMT T-102 in Lima where he continued for 18 years.
Yes, it's true...Gordy battled various demons in his personal life. However, his impact on radio, especially in the Northern Miami Valley is undeniable. He loved what he did, it came through the speakers, and he will be missed.