Wjr detroit history book

On this episode of startupnation radio, jeff sits down with r. Album came with a 45 page book about the history and onair personalities of wjr. The book was published on september 20th, 20 and immediately started its climb up the amazon charts, reaching bestseller status in four amazon categories. Outside the world of news, chris was also a sports talk show host at espn detroit. Owner of wjr 760am files for bankruptcy detroit news. To listen again to the live stream, please click on the listen button below. Company officially bought wjr, moving the station to the bookcadillac hotel, and. Detroit, mi advertisers whose ads were heard running during. It shared this frequency with wwj, another station owned by the detroit news newspaper. Combining commentary, comedy, and indepth interviews with wjr s rich news and information heritage, the mitch albom. Detroit, mi advertisers whose ads were heard running. Wall street journals stephen moore on the rich paul show.

The engine of america, which tells the story of the birthplace of the automotive industry. Aug 27, 2012 whats not well known is that for a brief period during the 1950s, detroit was also a hotbed of bluegrass activity. It provides me with a layer of knowledge and respect for our founding fathers. What are some good books about the history of detroit. Wjr begins using the new air slogan the goodwill station. In addition to his radio show, albom is an awardwinning sports columnist with the detroit free press, an emmyaward winning television commentator, and a professional musician. The engine of america, which tells the story of the birthplace of the automotive industry to kick off the show, r. Apr 14, 2017 the 10 best books about the motor city. Wjr, known as newstalk 760, is a detroitbased am radio station broadcast throughout metro detroit, southeast michigan, and parts of northern ohio. Whats not well known is that for a brief period during the 1950s, detroit was also a hotbed of bluegrass activity. I couldnt put it down and read it in a matter of days, whic. Wjr began as wcx on may 4, 1922, owned by the detroit free press newspaper, operating at 580 khz. This online written and oral history project is part of detroit 1967, a community engagement project of the detroit historical society, developed in collaboration with metro detroit residents, museums and cultural institutions, nonprofit and community organizations, public and private schools, colleges and universities, and businesses.

The book is a cleareyed look at the sources of his hometowns woes, an assessment of its. George richards bought wjr in 1929 and five years later headed a group that bought the portsmouth spartans in. Founded as a new france fur trading post, it began to expand during the 19th century with british and american settlement around the great lakes. Gordon has been in tv news in detroit for over 30 years.

Mccarthy gone but not forgotten may continue to be the benchmark by which detroits morningradio scene is measured. Novelist and detroit free press sports writer mitch albom. The name itself would come to be one of the most popular and recognized names ever in 60s detroit radio history. Wjr, known as newstalk 760, is a detroitbased am radio station. Mccarthy gone but not forgotten may continue to be the benchmark by which detroit s morningradio scene is measured. In 1963, as maraniss captures it with power and affection, detroit summed up americas path to prosperity and jazz that was already past history.

Detroit, the largest city in the state of michigan, was settled in 1701 by french colonists. Although no longer broadcasting from the bookcadillac, today located at detroits fisher building, wjr 760 am is. Station becomes known as wcxwjr after jewett radio and phonographic company of pontiac, mi takes control of the station. Picture the regular crowd from cheers, add a band, current newsmakers, politicians, nationally known celebrities, and film, television and stage stars and you are listening to the mitch albom show. M o r e t o p 4 0 y e a r s t h e 6 0 s but by latesummer of 1964, wjbk was out of the top 40 business. Mccarthys unexpected death last august propelled wjr am 760 into a. On december 8, 1924, wcx opened studios atop the new bookcadillac hotel in downtown detroit, with transmitter facilities on the roof. Stream live events, live playbyplay nfl, mlb, nba, nhl. Wjr replaces jim brandstatter on lions radio broadcasts with. Engine of america is a must read for a person like me born in detroit and one who has spent most of my life living in metro detroit.

It is the first european settlement above tidewater in north america. Wjr was the flagship station when the mitch albom show formerly albom in the afternoon was nationally syndicated. Historians make connections between seemingly disparate pieces of information, and then communicate the importance of their work to others, making them valuable resources to the intelligence community and other career areas that value data collection and analysis. Stream live events, live playbyplay nfl, mlb, nba, nhl, college football, ncaa basketball, and premier league matches. Historic postcards from the motor city offers a glimpse into the past through more than two hundred historic postcards of detroit from the early 1900s to the 1950s, compiled and presented in full color by dan austin of. Your retirement survival guide, airing on wjr newstalk 760am the voice of the great lakes. Wjr began as wcx on may 4, 1922, owned by the detroit free press newspaper, operating at 580 khz from the free press building. Mccarthy, an icon of detroit broadcasting who ruled the radio waves. A history a great book with loads of facts about bluegrass music. Longtime golden tower voice loses weekend morning slots, opts to buy airtime at wdfn as joe gagnon returns to wjr in his place. Mccarthy, an icon of detroit broadcasting who ruled the radio waves in the motor city for thirty years. Album came with a 45 page book about the history and onair personalities of wjr 760 am between 1922 1972. From familiar sights to longlost landmarks, this book pairs vintage views with rich stories from the motor citys yesteryear. Assistant news director and news anchor lloyd jackson sr.

The consolidated radio call book from may 1922 indicates on page 229. Wjr is a radio station in detroit, michigan, united states. Some ballots could be late in absentee mixup caused by. An american autopsy by charlie leduff is a personal favorite of mine. Wjr detroit 50 years of unique radio book 1922 1972 jp. French settlement along the detroit river became, in 1900, the birthplace of the automotive industry. Her new novel, takes one to know one, is a mystery thriller. Detroit history books i have more than my share of books on specific topics founding of detroit, architecture, auto industry, motown sound, famous detroiters, etc. Moundbuilders lived in the area and mounds were noted at. Metro detroit book and author society posts facebook.

Wjr760 detroit a capital cities station a production of goodwill station, inc. Executive producer, the frank beckmann show wjram detroit, mi. It can even be heard throughout most of the midwest, the eastern united states, and eastern canada at night, making it one of the most powerful radio stations in the united states. Warren pierce is out at wjr, and the appliance doctor is in. Additionally, albom has founded eight charities, many in the metropolitan detroit. Wjr is a class a clear channel station whose broadcasts can be heard throughout much of the eastern half of north america at night, operating with 50,000 watts, the maximum power for commercial am stations. It is rich in local history and highlights important advancements, breakthroughs, and inventions. When i challenged myself to read a book a week in november of 20, this was one of the first books i read. Preorder our new photo book on detroits early history detroit free press published 3. From familiar sights to longlost landmarks, this book pairs vintage. These local businesses and organizations were advertising in detroit, mi during rushs program on wjr 760 am on 03. Wjr, known as newstalk 760, is a detroit based am radio station broadcast throughout metro detroit, southeast michigan, and parts of northern ohio. An encyclopedic account of detroit in the early sixties, a kind of hymn.

M o r e t o p 4 0 y e a r s t h e 6 0 s but by late. The detroit free press is proud to present a beautiful, hardcover historic retrospective of detroit this collectors book features memories of detroit from the late 1800s. Detroiters speak their mind to democratic party chairman tom perez. The westin book cadillac 1885, detroit historic hotels of the. Bob hynes, september 21st, 2016 detroit historical. Guy gordon will host a new afternoon talk show from 35 p. Tells the history of the radio station from the beginning to the era where jp. On december 8, 1924, wcx opened studios atop the new book cadillac hotel in downtown detroit, with transmitter facilities on the roof. Jul 10, 2018 the lions and wjr have a long history. Here is the record of the people and programs that played vital roles in making wjr one of the great radio stations in the nation. King, editor of dbusiness magazine, to discuss his new book, detroit. Mccarthy ruled the morning radio airwaves at wjr for 30 years.

The book is an extremely readable story of one of the greatest cities of the us and one of its greatest failures as well. And you know this is a serious book because theres a colon in the title. About wjr audio community contests news programming wjr specials advertisers advertising opportunities awards contact history jobs at abc radio detroit news team bios phone numbers renaissance center studio audio archives listen live paul w. Eighteen years ago this morning brought the sad news of the death of beloved detroit radio personality j. It shared this frequency with wwj, another station owned by the detroit news. Wjr trying to stay atop with smith crains detroit business. Detroiters conflicted over candidates in 2020 michigan primary. Sumner of ferndale is chairman of american history at the university of detroit mercy, where he has taught since 1993. Susan isaacs is the bestselling author of 14 novels, including compromising positions, shining through, after all these years, and as husbands go. Detroit auto show fate could be affected by coronavirus outbreak. Greetings from detroit wayne state university press.

The book cadillac hotel, now called the westin book cadillac hotel, is a historic building located on washington boulevard in downtown detroit. Find chris renwick of wjram detroit, mis articles, email address, contact. Its studios are located in the fisher building in the new center neighborhood of detroit, while its transmitter is located in the downriver community of riverview. Yes, we get plenty on the mc5, stooges and the white stripes, but there are plenty of great bands in between that made detroit rock throughout the years. If you lived in detroit from 1965 to 1995, that was the greeting you woke up to every morning on the radio. Nationally, hes a detroit correspondent for primetime justice with ashley banfield on hln. The detroit news paid mike to supervise and assist in the installation of 8mk in the second floor of their building, located at the corner of lafayette and 2nd avenue in detroit. Wjr 760 am is a radio station in detroit, michigan, united states. Chris renwick wjram detroit, mi journalist muck rack.

News talk wjr 760 am, 760 am, detroit, mi free internet. Operations move from the free press to the book cadillac hotel. The stream was stopped connection time out occurred. Its studios are located in the fisher building in the new center neighborhood of detroit, while its transmitter is located in the downriver community of riverview contents. It is owned by cumulus media and broadcasts a newstalk format. News talk wjr 760 am detroit, mi listen to free internet radio, sports, music, news, talk and podcasts. Maraniss has written a book about the fall of detroit, and done it, ingeniously, by writing about detroit at its height. Articles by chris renwick wjram detroit, mi journalist muck.

Details about wjr detroit 50 years of unique radio book 1922 1972 jp mccarthy. Oct 23, 2017 preorder our new photo book on detroits early history detroit free press published 3. This book feels like it is created by people with a real passion. Smith interviews frank beckmann interviews mitch albom interviews internet advisor podcast community. Tells the history of the radio station from the beginning to the era where jp mccarthy entered the picture. Albom is a bestselling author of several books including tuesdays with morrie and the five people you meet in heaven. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

Find chris renwick of wjram detroit, mis articles, email address, contact information, twitter and more. Before his arrival at wjr, chris was a reporter at wwj newsradio 950, and news director at 103. Wjr interviewed history students about their thoughts on the 2016 election. Details about wjr detroit 50 years of unique radio book 1922 1972 jp mccarthy anniversary. Preorder our new photo book on detroits early history. His next book for the history press, on michigan pow camps. The 95th metro detroit book and author society luncheon is this monday, oct. Wjr replaces jim brandstatter on lions radio broadcasts. Those who have lived through these golden years of 1922 1972 with wjr will find this booklet a cherished souvenir and.

Hearths and geological features from the holcombe beach site near lake saint clair show that paleoindian people settled in the area of detroit as early as 11,000 years ago. Historic pictures of detroit telling a story of a town on the mend. In the 20 years to follow, the nation would come to understand the impact of radio through the broadcasts of this astonishingly powerfand controversial figure. But i am really wondering if someone knows of a comprehensive, well written book about the city, from indian times through the relatively modern era at least the 70s. The owner of detroit news radio station wjr am 760 and two other radio stations in the metro area has filed for bankruptcy. This site features nielsens proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research.