End Of The Roadie For Skid
• Legendary Kansas City radio personality Skid Roadie announced his impending retirement after a brilliant 42-year radio career — 41 of those years spent in KC, the last 23 years on Cumulus Classic Rock KCFX (101 The Fox). Roadie, who will hang up the cans at the end of this month, made the on-air announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Roadie cut his radio teeth, as it were, in Albuquerque in 1979 at KRKE-AM, followed by a stint at KWXL (97 Rock) from 1980-81. He made his Kansas City debut in 1982 at former Classic Rock KYYS (KY102) and joined The Fox in 1998.
“For nearly four decades, Kansas City has been a great place to work, live, and raise a family,” Roadie remarked. “Who would’ve thought hiding here in a middle-sized market in the middle of America in the middle of the afternoon would be the key to my longevity and stability in the radio industry? Rock and Roll has kept me young at heart, and matching company 401k money has made it possible for a 61-year-old to perform this final and early ‘mic drop.’ Thanks to all those people in and out of the business who made it possible — especially my high school sweetheart and wife of 38 years, Terri.” In closing, Roadie said, “I will now take the advice of every program director I have ever worked for: ‘STFU and let the music play!'”
KCFX PD Dave Hill said, “What an exceptional talent and a fantastic career. You will be missed Skid — good luck, enjoy life… as I know you will.” Fox morning personality Slacker called Roadie “A true example of a radio legend.” He said, “I’ve been proud to know Skid for 30 years as more than a co-worker, but a friend… one I owe a lot of my own radio success to. And the only person I know to retire from radio… quitter!”
• Now that the end of the “Roadie Era” is upon us, the unenviable task of procuring his successor begins, as 101 The Fox begins the interplanetary search for its next superstar PM drive personality.
This is THE gig! But first, please mentally answer these important questions: 1) Can you respect the history of great music but not live in the past? 2) Do you create FOMO breaks that creates an army of loyal listeners? 3) Do you throw away those show prep services and create your own compelling show prep?; 4) Are you a social Ninja? Needless to say, 101 The Fox is looking for the absolute best for this extremely rare opening. Killer candidates should stop reading and send your strongest materials — NOW — to Dave.Hill@cumulus.com or visit cumulusmedia.com/careers. Cumulus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
