Frankie Crocker was a famous New York radio DJ
Frankie 'Hollywood' Crocker was a legendary New York radio DJ who programmed WBLS-FM to top ratings in the late 1970s and coined the term 'black...
Radio Announcers: Caught Between a Rock and Hard Place
Radio expert discusses how urban radio DJs became powerless due to corporate consolidation, tracing the issue back to Frankie Crocker's creation of the 'Urban' DJ...
Radio Facts Needs Frankie Crocker Industry Pics
Radio Facts seeks vintage industry photos and stories about legendary radio DJ Frankie Crocker for upcoming project. Contact kevin@radiofacts.com to contribute....
Skip Dillard Reflects on Career Growth and Industry Insights
Skip Dillard, WBLS OM/PD, reflects on his 20+ year career in urban radio programming, sharing insights about working across different markets and his memories of...
Frankie Crocker: 12 Years Since Legend Passed
Remembering radio legend Frankie Crocker, 12 years after his passing. The WBLS Chief Rocker revolutionized black radio and broke all the rules in the 70s....
Skip Dillard on Programming Excellence and Leadership
Skip Dillard, Top 10 Urban Programmer and WBLS legend, discusses creativity gaps in black radio today and the advantages of working for independent stations....
Top Urban Programmers of All Time to Be Revealed January 17
Radio Facts reveals the Top 10 Urban Programmers of All Time on January 17. Industry voters praise legends like Frankie Crocker and modern innovators shaping...
ARN VOTE: Best DJs and Radio Announcers So Far Are…
RadioFacts readers vote on the greatest urban radio DJs and announcers of all time, featuring legends like Frankie Crocker, Donnie Simpson, and regional favorites from...
Top DJs and Radio DJs of All Time
Exploring the greatest radio DJs and mix DJs of all time, featuring legends like Frankie Crocker from WBLS NY and other iconic voices who shaped...
Buffalo Radio Legend Thelka McCall Passes
Buffalo radio legend Thelka McCall, longtime WUFO-AM gospel and community show host, passed away at 81. She worked alongside future national stars like Frankie Crocker....
The “IT” Factor: Who Really Has It in Radio
Exploring which radio personalities possess that rare 'it' factor that changes the room's energy. A tribute to legendary urban radio hosts who defined greatness....