John landecker wls march 22, 1974 internet archive. She is the daughter of john records landecker, a chicago radio personality. Paul lepek talks with john records landecker wrlr round. Best known for his run in evenings at 890 wls chicago during its top 40 heyday from 1972 through 1981 and again from 198689, landecker has also worked at 94. Mar 25, 20 records truly is my middle name by john landecker and rick kaempfer published by eckhartz press is so sizzling hot you will need oven mitts to handle this book. Landecker was born september 30, 1969 in chicago, illinois. Watch a web extra video from 1978 about landecker, and the job of a disc jockey. Chicago radio legend john records landecker releases autobiography. Chicago radio legend john records landecker joins us to talk about writing his memoir, records truly is my middle name. Johnny b talks to legendary radio personality john records landecker about his new book, records truly is my middle name.
His contributions to music radio were so widely respected, the rock and roll hall of fame in cleveland saw fit to feature him in their radio exhibit. Landecker looks back on legendary career choose your. John records landecker to release cd soundtrack companion to. John records landecker to be inducted into nab hall of fame. John records landecker is best known for his many years at chicagos legendary 50,000watt monster wls am 890, where his nighttime show blasted out the hits over nearly 40 states, and made him a. The book is his remarkably candid new memoir, records truly is my middle name, and its official publication date comes thursday, the same day landecker turns 66. College dropout surprised with degree national radio. John records landecker was another star at wlsam with 6 million listeners. Bernard was a london journalist and prodigious drinker he died in 1997 who wrote a column for the spectator called low life.
Mar 28, 20 chicago radio legend john records landecker releases autobiography. The images in chicagos wls radio scan the entire history of the station, featuring engaging hosts, the biggest stars, and lots of fun. John records landecker born march 28, 1947 is an american top40oldies disc jockey best known for his trademark saying records truly is my middle name and creating boogie check, americana panorama, and satirical songs and bits based on current events such as make a date with the watergate, and press my conference. Nov 03, 2017 john landecker has released an updated edition of his excellent 20 autobiography, records truly is my middle name. John talks about why he wrote this book, what attracted him to radio when he was young, how he came to use his middle name on the air, his thoughts on the various cities hes worked in through the years, what he knew about chicago before he started working here, the. Bob sirott, john records landecker, marianne murciano, sirott and murciano, tony lossano, wls newly announced national radio hall of famer john records landecker stops by to chat with sirott and murciano, a look at dennis rodmans visit to north korea, purging books, plus more. Radio legend landecker, mount prospect writer team up for.
After his legendary stints at wibg in philadelphia in the 60s, wls in chicago in the 70s and 80s, cftr in toronto in 80s, and wjmk in the 90s, he was honored by the radio wing of the rock and roll hall of fame in cleveland for his contributions to the. While reading the book, i was struck by how john s life is the quintessential baby boomers life. Father knows nothing by rick kaempfer nook book ebook. John records landecker the legendary john records landecker will be inducted into the national association of broadcasters nab broadcasting hall of fame at the 2020 nab show. Local personalities such as dick biondi, larry lujack, and john records landecker became household names thanks to chicagos 50,000watt blowtorch. Nov 25, 20 in march of this year, chicago radio legend john records landecker released his autobiography, records truly is my middle name. The revised hall of fame limited edition features 70 additional photos and four. His contributions to music radio were so widely respected, the rock and roll hall of fame in cleveland saw fit. His last show as evening host on cumulus media classic hits wls fm 94. The following is an excerpt from the book, about johns most famous. John records landecker born march 28, 1947 is an american top40oldies disc jockey best known for creating boogie check, americana panorama, and. Records truly is my middle name is the memoir of legendary radio personality john records landecker. Cumulus media announced july 28, 2015 that legendary chicago radio personality and wls 94.
His induction into the broadcasting hall of fame symbolizes the personal connection between djs and their audiences and how innovative personalities can influence. The book is packed with the stories behind landeckers most famous bits and songs, timeless photographs, johns personal memories of important baby boomer milestones, and additional stories from over thirty guest stars like fellow radio legends bob sirott, jonathon brandmeier, eric ferguson, don wade, fred winston, joey reynolds and more. John records landecker author of records truly is my middle. Apr 02, 20 john records landecker is a legend in chicago media and he stops by the show to talk to jeanne and melissa about his new book, and to talk about the good old days of chicago radio. Landecker s 66th birthday, but it is also the day that his new autobiography, records truly is my middle name is released. She attended university of wisconsin at madison for college, studying theater. John landecker, left, and rick kaempfer, who have collaborated on a new book, records truly is my middle name, about landeckers career as a disc jockey. Were putting the finishing touches on john landecker s memoir records truly is my middle name. John records landecker has had a profound impact on radio and has inspired generations of new talent, steve newberry, nab executive vice president, said in a statement. Landecker succeeded by making connections radio world.
Jul 27, 2015 john records landecker, one of chicago radios most celebrated disc jockeys, is calling it quits. On this day in 20, rick kogan interviewed john landecker about his great eckhartz press book records truly is my middle name one of the best interviews of our long book tour chicago tribunes rick kogan interviews the legendary radio disc jockey about his new autobiography, records. John records landecker has had a profound impact on radio and has inspired generations of new talent, said nab executive vice president of industry affairs steve newberry. John records landecker to release cd soundtrack companion to his autobiography. The following is an excerpt from the book, about john. The book is packed with the stories behind landecker s most famous bits and songs, timeless photographs, john s personal memories of important baby boomer milestones, and additional stories from over thirty guest stars like fellow radio legends bob sirott, jonathon brandmeier, eric ferguson, don wade, fred winston, joey reynolds and more. Four floors up off michigan avenue, in a small studio lit by the white shine of a single lamp, john landecker prepares for his show by reading the names of records he will be playing that night. When youre born with the middle name records, your destiny has been chosen for you. John records landecker to be inducted into nab hall of. In the early 1970s, a music set that consisted of abc by the jackson 5, fox on the run by sweet and handyman by james taylor may not have been uncommon on any top 40 radio station in the country, but in chicago, those songs were followed by john records landecker s boogie check and americana panorama. John records landecker author of records truly is my. John records landecker to release cd soundtrack companion.
Cumulus classic hits wlsfchicago night host john records landecker will release a memoir, records is truly my middle name, on march 28th via eckhartz press. One of her maternal greatgrandfathers was lawyer joseph n. Apr 29, 20 acclaimed chicago radio personality john records landecker has released a new memoir, records truly is my middle name, cowritten by his former producer, rick kaempfer of mount prospect. His former longtime producer, author rick kaempfer, has managed to pull those stories out of. Chicago radio personality john records landecker youtube. His father is a german jew who was the last jew to get a law degree in berlin and makes it to america to raise a family in americas postwar.
John records landecker is the currently the afternoon host at 94. Landecker will sign copies of his new book from noon to 3 p. Apr 05, 20 landecker will sign copies of his new book from noon to 3 p. Chicago radio legend john records landecker releases. John records landecker interviews rick kaempfer blogger. On this day in 20, rick kogan interviewed john landecker about his great eckhartz press book records truly is my middle name one of the best interviews of our long book tour chicago tribunes rick kogan interviews the legendary radio disc jockey about his new autobiography, records truly is my middle name. In landecker s incredible 40plus year major market radio career, he lived an amazing life. The induction will occur during the achievement in broadcasting dinner on monday, april 20 at the encore in las vegas. Acclaimed chicago radio personality john records landecker has released a new memoir, records truly is my middle name, cowritten by. Mar 27, 20 johnny b talks to legendary radio personality john records landecker about his new book, records truly is my middle name. John records landecker, one of chicago radios most celebrated disc jockeys, is calling it quits. Apr 08, 20 i am going to tell you about john records landecker who has a new book out, and whose name will be familiar to many wisconsin radio listeners but first i want to mention jeffrey bernard. John records landecker is the author of records truly is my middle name 4.
Aug 02, 2016 the single most successful franchise created by landecker was the wls boogie check, a two minute stint where listeners would call in, say something either smart or stupid, and john would. John records landecker to be inducted into nab broadcasting. Records truly is my middle name the book eckhartz press. Records truly is my middle name kindle edition by landecker. Records truly is my middle name by john records landecker. You may remember him from his stints at wlsam 890, wlup fm97. At the start of next month, landecker will release the soundtrack to that autobiography, to add to the enjoyment of the book. Records truly is my middle name is like john records landecker himself. Mar 22, 20 john landecker, left, and rick kaempfer, who have collaborated on a new book, records truly is my middle name, about landecker s career as a disc jockey. Take a walk on radios wild side and revel in the scintillating, spicy, juicy stories of radios heyday, told as only a living legend, and his intrepid trailblazing producer can tell it.
Oct 20, 2008 local personalities such as dick biondi, larry lujack, and john records landecker became household names thanks to chicagos 50,000watt blowtorch. Per his tagline, records is actually his middle name. John records landecker was inducted into the national radio hall of fame in 2017 after a legendary 50year radio career. The great john records landecker joins justin to chat about his career and new book, records truly is my middle name. Radio legend john records landecker reflects on his life and career with remarkable candor in his fascinating new memoir. John records landecker on his new memoir wgn radio 720. John records landecker to be inducted into nab broadcasting hall of fame business wire washington february 10, 2020 legendary top 40 disc jockey john records landecker will be inducted into the. John records landecker is one of the most recognizable names in chicago radio history, and a member of the rock and roll hall of fame. I am going to tell you about john records landecker who has a new book out, and whose name will be familiar to many wisconsin radio listeners but first i want to mention jeffrey bernard. John landecker prepares for his show by reading the names of records he will be playing that night from a. During the summer of 2017, landecker visited grand valley to interview nine students about the future of radio, and those interviews were all included in a new. Landecker looks back on legendary career by robert feder wed mar 20 no radio star in america burned more brightly in the 1970s than john records landecker. At the start of next month, landecker will release the soundtrack to that autobiography, to add to the enjoyment of the book and give fans the audio to some of the many stories contained within his book. John records landecker fulfilled his destiny by becoming one of the most respected disc jockeys in radio history.
Radio legend landecker, mount prospect writer team up for memoir. Records truly is my middle name by john landecker and rick kaempfer published by eckhartz press is so sizzling hot you will need oven mitts to handle this book. John records landecker seated, a michigan city resident, signs copies of his new book for a group of fans at the lubeznik center for the arts friday afternoon. Mar 22, 20 john landecker, left, and rick kaempfer, who have collaborated on a new book, records truly is my middle name, about landeckers career as a disc jockey. National hall of fame radios john landecker and transparent. Top music hits 70s music music songs battle of new orleans music charts rock n roll music song list tv on the radio kinds of music.
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