Cable-Radio Pioneer Mike Horn Dies at 74
LOS ANGELES, California — Mike Horn, founder of CRN Digital Talk Radio, has died at 74 following a long illness, Radio Ink reported October 9.Horn launched
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John Bisset Dies at 73; His Workbench Helped Generations Keep Radio Running
John Bisset, the engineer and educator who turned practical broadcast problems into lessons for generations of radio professionals, has died after an illne
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Verne Allison of the Dells Dies at 90: Remembering a Chicago Soul Original
Verne Allison, founding tenor of the Dells, has died at 90. RNN traces his Chicago roots, enduring recordings and legacy—and invites personal recollections.
Read MoreHot Mix 5 at 45: From WBMX’s 1981 Launch to the Illinois Hall of Fame
Part One: Lee Michaels assembled the Hot Mix 5 at WBMX in 1981. Forty-five years later, the original Chicago radio pioneers have earned Illinois Hall of Fame recognition.
Read MoreAngela Stribling, WHUR ‘Quiet Storm’ Voice and BET Veteran, Dies
Longtime WHUR broadcaster, television host and jazz vocalist Angela Stribling died September 26 after a two-year battle with brain cancer, according to her family and WHUR.
Read MoreDavid Marsden, Architect of CFNY’s ‘Spirit of Radio’ Era, Dies at 85
David Marsden, the influential Canadian broadcaster and programmer who helped turn Toronto-area CFNY-FM into one of alternative radio’s most distinctive stations, has died at 85.Broadcast Dialogue reported that Marsden died...
Read MoreMighty Sparrow, Calypso’s Global Ambassador, Dies at 91
Slinger Francisco, the Grenada-born singer and songwriter celebrated worldwide as the Mighty Sparrow, died Sunday in New York after a brief illness. He was 91.
Read MoreNational Black Radio Hall of Fame Honors Six in Its 2026 Class
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — The National Black Radio Hall of Fame honored six members of its 2026 class this week, recognizing achievement across station ownership, programming, performance and cultural influence. Stevie Wonder...
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Lakers Voice Lawrence Tanter Dies at 76 After 43 Seasons
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Lawrence Tanter, whose courtside voice accompanied 43 seasons of Los...
Read MoreBill Bishop Retires After 42 Years at KHOU-TV
HOUSTON, Texas — KHOU-TV managing editor Bill Bishop is retiring after 42 years at the station and a 47-year career in Houston journalism. Bishop’s work spanned hurricanes, floods, investigations and major civic events, making...
Read MoreMedia-Research Pioneer Bill Harvey Dies at 84
NEW YORK, New York — Bill Harvey, a media-research pioneer whose work influenced decades of radio, television and advertising measurement, has died at age 84 following a short illness. Harvey helped create Arbitron’s Area of...
Read MoreRoss Guidotti Retires From KDKA-TV After 25 Years
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania — Reporter Ross Guidotti has retired from KDKA-TV after 25 years at the station and a 31-year television career. Guidotti’s final day was September 18. His work included breaking news, community...
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