Disk Jockey Confidential
Disk Jockey Confidential
Jerry Grant
These are interviews with DJs at WVUD, the Voice of the University of Delaware, regarding their earliest exposure to music, radio and records and how that has led to their hosting a music program on 91.3FM. These interviews have taken place over the last few years; some of the dates referenced are not current. The opinions expressed herein are those of the host and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Delaware.
Jerry Grant FM show + bonus
R&B/Soul DJ Jerry Grant recalls mom's 45's, wiffle ball,  soul bands vs. psychedelic bands, Voice of the Theater speakers, the Brown Derby, buying the Rheem organ, letters from prisoners, Dave Gizara, Neal Payne, the Tink, Ron Whitehead, James Brown and more. Zalp6QOggX0acN0NdUL7
Feb 10, 2020
1 hr 35 min
Ron Smith FM show + bonus
Ron has hosted the Red Hot and Blue show for over forty years and still leads Road Block Ron's Traveling Blues Revue at regular appearances statewide. He reminisces about meeting Howling Wolf, George Thorogood, Ernie Lundgren and Bill O'Connor. He also recalls Grimslade, Comfort, Gene Shay, the Stooges, The Sulky, David Peel, Phillips Avenue, Chapel Street, Eric Burdon and The Ron Smith Group.
Feb 4, 2020
54 min
Mark Taylor FM show
Map Of The World host Mark Taylor speaks of world music, Hoven Droven, Dave Matthews Band, Bert Jansch, Bob Brozman, Dennis Kamakahi, Arden Gild Hall, John Cage's 60th birthday party, Grimslade, Martha Lidd, Monkees, Washington University in St. Louis, WXPN, Bill Naylor, Carol Nicholls and comparative literature.
Feb 1, 2020
26 min
Don Berry FM show + bonus
Don Berry, host of Friday Avenue C jazz, remembers Ed Hackendorn, Hank Williams, Sunset Park, banjo, William Penn High School, population explosion, the left side of the dial, WXPN, WRTI, WOEL, WPFW, geography, maps, blues, WXDR, George Stewart, Enuttahteman, Toby Celery, Walt Rykiel, Unshackled, Club Tahiti and The Bama.
Feb 1, 2020
42 min
Dave Mackenzie FM show + bonus
Chief Engineer works at WMPH, WJBR, WTUX, WDEL, and WAMS on his way to WXDR. He also recalls Ron Krauss, Pete Simon, John Black, gopher cable, Ziggy Gorson, Dick Holmes, Godspell and John Dossett,
Feb 1, 2020
36 min
Larry Carr FM show
Classical host Larry Carr recalls his childhood in Detroit and what led him to  WVUD and the Fighting Blue Hens.
Feb 1, 2020
21 min
Doug Barton FM show + bonus
Doug looks back on singing in the church choir, playing the tuba, doing radio at Case Western Reserve and WXDR/WVUD, and buying records at 3rd Street Jazz in Philadelphia. He also recalls working with comedians Proctor and Bergman, helping produce WXDR benefits starring George Thorogood, and spending time with station alum Ann Cates, currently anchoring news for Westwood One.
Feb 1, 2020
42 min
Pat Goodhope FM show + bonus
Pat reminisces about his long career in radio with stops at WDOV and WDSD in Dover and WTUX/WJBR -AM in Wilmington before landing at WVUD. He also sings the praises of his favorites: Sinatra, Mercer, Basie, Ellington and more. Plus Stash Records, WCAU, Richie Ashburn, UPS and Irving Berlin.
Feb 1, 2020
31 min
Steve Klinge FM show + bonus
All Tomorrow's Parties host Steve Klinge discusses the Monkees Fan Club, DuPont, Top 40 Countdown, Three Dog Night, Temptations Puzzle People, Tower Theater, WMMR, WAMS, Grandmaster Flash, the Clash, Plastic Fantastic, Jeremiah's Record Exchange, Dickinson College, University of East Anglia and the New Musical Express.
Feb 1, 2020
31 min
Ken Galvin FM show + bonus
Ken Galvin talks about music personalities he admires, such as Pierre Robert, the late Ed Sciaky, the Hooters, Cindy Lauper, Robert Hazard and how he copes with the challenges of deejaying while visually impaired. Plus Meals On Wheels and the jimbay drum.
Feb 1, 2020
29 min
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