Radio HOF Announces 2021 Inductees, Legends
• Brother Wease, WAIO (Radio 95.1)/Rochester, NY — Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more)
• Elliot Segal, WWDC (DC101)/Washington, DC — Active Local/Regional (10 years or more)
• Dan Patrick, The Dan Patrick Show — Longstanding Networks/Syndication (20 years or more)
• Kim Komando, The Kim Komando Show — Active Network/Syndication (10 Years or more)
• Javier Romero, WAMR (Amor 107.5)/Miami — Music Format On-Air Personality
• Preston & Steve, 93.3 WMMR/Philadelphia — Spoken Word On-Air Personality
• Erica Farber, President & CEO, Radio Advertising Bureau
• Bill Siemering, Founding Director of Programming, & Founding Member of the Board of Directors, NPR
These inductees will be honored at the in-person 2021 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, October 28, at Chicago’s Wintrust Grand Banking Hall. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, September 1st at: www.radiohalloffame.com. A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
In addition, to honor the 100th year of radio, the Radio Hall of Fame has established a “Legends” induction, recognizing the talents and efforts of air personalities, programmers and operators who although they have died, spent their lives contributing their talents to the industry. While the industry celebrates 100 years of existence, the industry’s Hall of Fame is only 33 years into existence. The centennial milestone provides an opportunity to recognize the talents and efforts of 33 individuals in 2021, as well.
The following 33 radio legends take their place in the Radio Hall of Fame immediately, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of radio:
Dennis Green, Radio Hall of Fame’s Nominating Committee chair, remarked,”We are excited to not only announce a fantastic group of inductees for the Class of 2021, but on the 100th anniversary of radio, we honor legends of our industry for their contributions. The best part is having an in-person induction to honor this year’s inductees as well as members of the 2020 Radio Hall of Fame class. It’s an honor to recognize the new class of inductees, as well as legends of our industry this year.”
David Plier, Chairman of the Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC), noted, “I’m proud to see the list of ‘Legends’ in this inaugural year and the Class of 2021 Radio Hall of Fame inductees, chosen by this year’s Nominating Committee. The combined list is the most diverse group of nominees in the hall of fame’s history, which is reflective of the audiences that are and have been listening to radio stations across America all these years.”
The Mix Group is the presenting sponsor of the Radio Hall of Fame 2021 induction ceremony. Fans and industry pros can find more information, including photos of the inductees, at radiohalloffame.com.