WRKO Hits The Big 5-0!
The legendary WRKO/Boston will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a big reunion weekend, June 2-4. Since peer pressure is a very effective tool for getting people off their butts, former WRKO PD Mel Phillips graciously shared some of the notable names who have already RSVP’d — Erica Farber, Charlie Van Dyke, Al Gates, Joel Cash, Arnie “Woo Woo” Ginsburg, Chuck Knapp, JJ Jeffrey, JJ Jordan, Arthur Katz, Chip Hobart, Perry Ury, Jack Hobbs, Joan Greenberg, Art Vuolo, Jordan Rich, Ron Hurst, Dave Thomson, Buzz Brindle, Jim Elliott, Steve Feldman, Phil Zachary and current WRKO staff members.
The fun begins on Friday night, June 2 with dinner and drinks in the Charles Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza in Newton. The following evening from 7-11pm, a very special event will take place — a tribute the glory days of WRKO, featuring five members of the original “Now Crowd” playing hits from the Top 100 of 1967, using the original WRKO jingles! A live broadcast will air on WRKO and stream live via Backbone Networks. And what major radio industry event would be complete unless it was lovingly documented on video by “Radio’s Best Friend” himself, the tireless Art Vuolo!
The deadline to RSVP and send in your $75 check is May 18. Sorry, but no walk-ups will be allowed to the Charles Ballroom. For more info, contact Mel Phillips at mel@melphillips.org.
