Then: Chicago radio DJ. Now: assoc. director, @GVSchoolofCOM. Adviser, GVSU's @WLSXradio and @Whaleradio. @MSUJschool PhD. Radio/TV historian. On bsky more.
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Chris Rea has passed. From my interview with him in 2005 with @LenOKelly, we were impressed with his commitment to record the music he loved all along: the blues. Rest in peace, Chris. We shall miss your music. @chrisreamusic @BBCBreaking @BBCNews
The slowest move in social media history continues... I have the same login over at Bluesky. If you are also moving there, check in. (I set it up over a year ago, but there was no one to see it.)
We would love to hear from you as we put this important textbook together! #radio #mediastudies
Do you work in any aspect of radio? We are asking the *important* questions about the future of the medium. Hit us up - we are writing the 11th edition of The Radio Station and creating a companion podcast! Coming soon! @LenOKelly @routledgebooks
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Our @gvsujbm alum @AlburtusWZZM did a great job on this piece. I was happy to help.
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It's very rare for me to get all 9 on one of these, but today's the day.
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Authors meet with the brilliant @vgeller, @LCoxRoutledge and @LenOKelly at the @routledgebooks table at @nabtweets and @BEAWebTweets!
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Representing at the 3-Minute Thesis Competition. So proud of my students who competed, worked the event, and covered it for the socials. Oh and the emcee Len O'Kelly. @GVSchoolofCOM @LenOKelly
Students from #GVSUCMJ290 last year may remember this book very well.
Excellent appreciation of Tom Smothers' impact on comedy, with plenty of links for proof. Written by my friend @LenOKelly, who teaches media history and broadcasting at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. 45ruminationspermegabyte.com…
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Our building, Lake Superior Hall, will be closing for winter break as of 5pm today. We will be shutting down the AM transmitter during break, but will still be streaming on our website.
We will return to the air in early January - and look for a whole new air staff in 2024!
Very sad #radio news today.
The Doors family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of beloved rock DJ, Jim Ladd, who died of a sudden heart attack peacefully at home with his wife Helene at his side. Jim, with his electric persona and cool voice, was an essential part of the culture of rock & roll.
Jim’s legendary interviews with Ray, John and Robby on The Doors and Morrison were later released as NO ONE HERE GETS OUT ALIVE, which still stands as the most definitive interview in the history of the group.
Rest easy, Mr. Ladd.
#RememberingJimLadd #TheLastDJ
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Now do journalists.
Revenge threats against prosecutors and judges are serious offenses and my office will diligently prosecute these crimes to protect the public servants in our justice system.
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Municipal Reporter
The Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa; beat includes coverage of city issues on the Illinois side of the Quad-Cities — Moline, East Moline and Rock Island — along with general assignment stories
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Our students are sounding great! Feel free to hire them. #GVSU #radioschool
Delighted to update our Broadcasters Audio Showcase with airchecks of two more fine students from .@WLSXRadio: Listen to Elizabeth Schanz, Sophie, great JAM jingles, 80s music and @LenOKelly on campus radio station WLSX 900 AM #CollegeRadio #Part15Radio hobbybroadcaster.net/profile…
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Final from Allendale: GVSU 21, Ferris 14. #AnchorUp
We are now back to music on WLSX as you head home.
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85 years ago today a young Orson Welles adapted “The War of the Worlds” for radio. Quite a few people thought they were listening to an actual invasion from Mars. It was broadcast in Chicago on @WBBMNewsradio
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The History Department is Hiring!!! Learn more and apply here: gvsu.edu/history/hiring-new-…
