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history of milwaukee radio

You should look up Jack Lee, who has spent 50+ years in Milwaukee radio and served as president of MARS (Milwaukee Area Radio Stations). More than likely he has in written form, in his brain or knows where to find the answer to any question you might have about Milwaukee radio from it's beginning until today. Jack is listed by Linkedin as Dir. of Integrated Media Saga Milwaukee.
 
Big Tomm Rivers has a book called "Life was a radio but the rock & roll almost killed me". While not a history book I'm sure it has some interesting stories of classic Milwaukee radio. I have fond memories of listening to him on WEMP and WOKY in the 70s. I was probably his most frequent caller/contest winner when he was on WEMP during their Top 40 phase. It was so easy to get through, I felt like I was their only active listener..which is probably why they soon flipped to Country. Speaking of Jack Lee I am almost positive he was the WEMP GM at this time.

I think I'll order this book now as this is a connection to what seems like another lifetime ago.
 
Too bad Dick Golembiewski died, and at such a young age. His "Milwaukee Television History: The Analog Years" is a must-have for anyone interested in the broadcasting history of Milwaukee. Had he lived we might have encouraged him to do a similar book on radio!

For those of you interested in the New York City market, the book "The Airwaves of New York," about New York City's AM radio stations, is a model for these kind of books. The authors are reportedly planning to tackle New York's FM radio station history next.
 
I've heard he was already working on the radio book when he passed on. Huge loss, agreed fully...

There is some amount of radio history info in his TV book. (given that most early TV stations were closely tied with TV operations it would be inevitable)
 
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