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Blasts From the Past” Spin Your Way This SUNDAY!

David Leonard writes: “This will be a premier event for the year as the Press Club honors radio professionals. Mark Larson and Cliff Albert had other commitments and the Masters of Ceremonies will now be Cookie ‘Chainsaw’ Randolph and Jeff Prescott. ‘Shotgun Tom’ Kelly will be introducing Jack Vincent among the honorees. Others that will be attending the event will include Art Way, Gary Allyn, Neil Ross, and Sharon Howard who will accept an award for Don Howard. I will be on hand to present and sign my book Aircheck, The Story of Top 40 Radio in San Diego, which can also be signed by the numerous radio people in attendance who are covered in the book.
CDs of KCBQ and KGB air checks will be available,as will Shotgun Tom’s “Great Radio Stations of the Past” CD, plus the finest food and award winning wines. That is May 6 from 2 to 5 PM. Hope to see you there.

David Leonard

The ratings are sure to be huge when the greats of San Diego radio history get together for one big show on Sunday, May 6, at 2 p.m. at San Diego State University for the next edition of San Diego Press Club “Salutes.”

Confirmed as honorees are “Happy Hare” Harry Martin, Jack Woods and Paul Menard (aka “Charlie & Harrigan”), Jerry G. Bishop, Reid Carroll, and Ernie Meyers. Others are expected to join the roster. Bill Gordon, San Diego’s first talk show host, will join the celebration from Cleveland.

One of the honorees falls into the posthumous category. The legendary Perry Allen died at his home in Carlsbad on January 31. Friends of Allen will be on hand to reminisce about his wild and wacky contributions to the airwaves for several generations of delighted listeners.

Cliff Albert and Mark Larson of KOGO-AM Radio have agreed to act as masters of ceremonies - a job not for the faint of heart when these radio veterans take the mike on stage!

Dozens of current radio personalities who’ve followed in the footsteps of the honorees are also expected to be on hand. Better bring your autograph book and camera with you.

World class chef Bernard Guillas of the Marine Room is calling upon his colleagues from San Diego’s finest restaurants to put on a gastronomic show of their own with dozens of culinary “hot hits” to go along with the radio theme

If we’ve missed seeking out your favorite San Diego radio star from the past, let us know! Email your thoughts to sdpressclub@cox.net