Thanks for another visit with Herb Kent, the Cool Gent, Ellis, and I really like that pic of him with the ladies in the backseat of that big convertible, sort of like the Chess artists all driving Cadillacs. And this newscast, wow, talk about comprehensive, seems a little intense for a music station but I can't really say, I was a five-year-old in a trailer park in California In January '65, lol. And I love your intros, Ellis, you sound like my all-time favorite, the late Dr. Don Rose of KFRC.
WVON was a station where public service wasn't lip service. Being the main radio station for Chicago's Black audience meant that they believed in keeping their audience informed, particularly on the civil rights movement. You should hear some of the station's editorials from that time, read by news director Roy Wood Sr. (yes, his son was on "The Daily Show" and now hosts CNN's panel game "Have I Got News for You"). Wood did not hold his opinions back with his forceful, emphatic delivery.
Oh I love this one! Thank you for this! Listening to any WVON 1960s aircheck is an almost surreal experience to me. There is a sort of middle-of-the-night, 3 am vibe to some of the airchecks - probably because there aren't the usual whizzers, bells, whistles and firecrackers heard on many Top 40 stations. Herb Kent really had such a unique style: very urbane, ice cool and going at the pace HE wishes. He makes you believe he is having an intimate conversation with only you - and maybe just a handful of the coolest cats in Chicago. If I had no knowledge of Mr. Kent, you could place his between-songs patter between Jazz records and I would have no problem buying into the belief that he was a DJ at a Jazz station.
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What a legend - Herb Kent. Thanks for bringing us this air check.
Thanks for another visit with Herb Kent, the Cool Gent, Ellis, and I really like that pic of him with the ladies in the backseat of that big convertible, sort of like the Chess artists all driving Cadillacs. And this newscast, wow, talk about comprehensive, seems a little intense for a music station but I can't really say, I was a five-year-old in a trailer park in California In January '65, lol. And I love your intros, Ellis, you sound like my all-time favorite, the late Dr. Don Rose of KFRC.
@@robbchastain3036 Glad you enjoyed it!
WVON was a station where public service wasn't lip service. Being the main radio station for Chicago's Black audience meant that they believed in keeping their audience informed, particularly on the civil rights movement. You should hear some of the station's editorials from that time, read by news director Roy Wood Sr. (yes, his son was on "The Daily Show" and now hosts CNN's panel game "Have I Got News for You"). Wood did not hold his opinions back with his forceful, emphatic delivery.
You are awesome sir! Please keep up the great work you are doing. I subscribed a while ago and you more than deserve all of your followers.
Sir this is awesome as always. Keep it coming, please
Seconded. We are fortunate to have you share these legendary radio personalities with us Ellis.
Oh I love this one! Thank you for this! Listening to any WVON 1960s aircheck is an almost surreal experience to me. There is a sort of middle-of-the-night, 3 am vibe to some of the airchecks - probably because there aren't the usual whizzers, bells, whistles and firecrackers heard on many Top 40 stations. Herb Kent really had such a unique style: very urbane, ice cool and going at the pace HE wishes. He makes you believe he is having an intimate conversation with only you - and maybe just a handful of the coolest cats in Chicago. If I had no knowledge of Mr. Kent, you could place his between-songs patter between Jazz records and I would have no problem buying into the belief that he was a DJ at a Jazz station.
@@Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles I have always enjoyed Herb on the air. I was lucky enough to be listening to him the day he passed away at age 88!
Herb Kent also went by the handle herb Kent the immaculate gent