One of her maternal greatgrandfathers was lawyer joseph n. Chicago radio legend john records landecker joins us to talk about writing his memoir, records truly is my middle name. Mar 22, 20 john landecker, left, and rick kaempfer, who have collaborated on a new book, records truly is my middle name, about landecker s career as a disc jockey. Chicago radio legend john records landecker releases autobiography. She is the daughter of john records landecker, a chicago radio personality. Records truly is my middle name kindle edition by landecker. Best known for his run in evenings at 890 wls chicago during its top 40 heyday from 1972 through 1981 and again from 198689, landecker has also worked at 94. Take a walk on radios wild side and revel in the scintillating, spicy, juicy stories of radios heyday, told as only a living legend, and his intrepid trailblazing producer can tell it. Apr 08, 20 i am going to tell you about john records landecker who has a new book out, and whose name will be familiar to many wisconsin radio listeners but first i want to mention jeffrey bernard. Bob sirott, john records landecker, marianne murciano, sirott and murciano, tony lossano, wls newly announced national radio hall of famer john records landecker stops by to chat with sirott and murciano, a look at dennis rodmans visit to north korea, purging books, plus more. At the start of next month, landecker will release the soundtrack to that autobiography, to add to the enjoyment of the book. Landecker was born september 30, 1969 in chicago, illinois.
Radio legend landecker, mount prospect writer team up for memoir. Bernard was a london journalist and prodigious drinker he died in 1997 who wrote a column for the spectator called low life. In the 1970s, he was named the best radio personality in the country by billboard magazine. College dropout surprised with degree national radio. The great john records landecker joins justin to chat about his career and new book, records truly is my middle name. Cumulus classic hits wlsfchicago night host john records landecker will release a memoir, records is truly my middle name, on march 28th via eckhartz press. The book is packed with the stories behind landecker s most famous bits and songs, timeless photographs, john s personal memories of important baby boomer milestones, and additional stories from over thirty guest stars like fellow radio legends bob sirott, jonathon brandmeier, eric ferguson, don wade, fred winston, joey reynolds and more. The revised hall of fame limited edition features 70 additional photos and four. After his legendary stints at wibg in philadelphia in the 60s, wls in chicago in the 70s and 80s, cftr in toronto in 80s, and wjmk in the 90s, he was honored by the radio wing of the rock and roll hall of fame in cleveland for his contributions to the. John records landecker has had a profound impact on radio and has inspired generations of new talent, said nab executive vice president of industry affairs steve newberry. John records landecker seated, a michigan city resident, signs copies of his new book for a group of fans at the lubeznik center for the arts friday afternoon.
On this day in 20, rick kogan interviewed john landecker about his great eckhartz press book records truly is my middle name one of the best interviews of our long book tour chicago tribunes rick kogan interviews the legendary radio disc jockey about his new autobiography, records. Records truly is my middle name by john landecker and rick kaempfer published by eckhartz press is so sizzling hot you will need oven mitts to handle this book. I am going to tell you about john records landecker who has a new book out, and whose name will be familiar to many wisconsin radio listeners but first i want to mention jeffrey bernard. Watch a web extra video from 1978 about landecker, and the job of a disc jockey. Aug 02, 2016 the single most successful franchise created by landecker was the wls boogie check, a two minute stint where listeners would call in, say something either smart or stupid, and john would. Cumulus media announced july 28, 2015 that legendary chicago radio personality and wls 94. Records truly is my middle name is the memoir of legendary radio personality john records landecker. His contributions to music radio were so widely respected, the rock and roll hall of fame in cleveland saw fit. You may remember him from his stints at wlsam 890, wlup fm97. The book is his remarkably candid new memoir, records truly is my middle name, and its official publication date comes thursday, the same day landecker turns 66. Records truly is my middle name is like john records landecker himself. John records landecker is best known for his many years at chicagos legendary 50,000watt monster wls am 890, where his nighttime show blasted out the hits over nearly 40 states, and made him a. His former longtime producer, author rick kaempfer, has managed to pull those stories out of.
Landecker will sign copies of his new book from noon to 3 p. John records landecker born march 28, 1947 is an american top40oldies disc jockey best known for creating boogie check, americana panorama, and. Acclaimed chicago radio personality john records landecker has released a new memoir, records truly is my middle name, cowritten by. Records truly is my middle name the book eckhartz press. John records landecker on his new memoir wgn radio 720. Chicago radio legend john records landecker releases.
The book is packed with the stories behind landeckers most famous bits and songs, timeless photographs, johns personal memories of important baby boomer milestones, and additional stories from over thirty guest stars like fellow radio legends bob sirott, jonathon brandmeier, eric ferguson, don wade, fred winston, joey reynolds and more. Per his tagline, records is actually his middle name. John records landecker, one of chicago radios most celebrated disc jockeys, is calling it quits. Radio legend landecker, mount prospect writer team up for. John landecker prepares for his show by reading the names of records he will be playing that night from a. His induction into the broadcasting hall of fame symbolizes the personal connection between djs and their audiences and how innovative personalities can influence. Apr 29, 20 acclaimed chicago radio personality john records landecker has released a new memoir, records truly is my middle name, cowritten by his former producer, rick kaempfer of mount prospect. Were putting the finishing touches on john landecker s memoir records truly is my middle name. Apr 02, 20 john records landecker is a legend in chicago media and he stops by the show to talk to jeanne and melissa about his new book, and to talk about the good old days of chicago radio. John records landecker born march 28, 1947 is an american top40oldies disc jockey best known for his trademark saying records truly is my middle name and creating boogie check, americana panorama, and satirical songs and bits based on current events such as make a date with the watergate, and press my conference.
While reading the book, i was struck by how john s life is the quintessential baby boomers life. At the start of next month, landecker will release the soundtrack to that autobiography, to add to the enjoyment of the book and give fans the audio to some of the many stories contained within his book. During the summer of 2017, landecker visited grand valley to interview nine students about the future of radio, and those interviews were all included in a new. John records landecker was another star at wlsam with 6 million listeners. Jul 27, 2015 john records landecker, one of chicago radios most celebrated disc jockeys, is calling it quits. Mar 28, 20 chicago radio legend john records landecker releases autobiography. Landecker s 66th birthday, but it is also the day that his new autobiography, records truly is my middle name is released. Four floors up off michigan avenue, in a small studio lit by the white shine of a single lamp, john landecker prepares for his show by reading the names of records he will be playing that night.
John records landecker is the author of records truly is my middle name 4. John records landecker to be inducted into nab broadcasting. John records landecker to be inducted into nab hall of. John landecker, left, and rick kaempfer, who have collaborated on a new book, records truly is my middle name, about landeckers career as a disc jockey. John records landecker to release cd soundtrack companion to his autobiography. His contributions to music radio were so widely respected, the rock and roll hall of fame in cleveland saw fit to feature him in their radio exhibit. John records landecker to release cd soundtrack companion to. Radio legend john records landecker reflects on his life and career with remarkable candor in his fascinating new memoir. John records landecker to release cd soundtrack companion. John talks about why he wrote this book, what attracted him to radio when he was young, how he came to use his middle name on the air, his thoughts on the various cities hes worked in through the years, what he knew about chicago before he started working here, the. John records landecker is one of the most recognizable names in chicago radio history, and a member of the rock and roll hall of fame. John records landecker author of records truly is my middle. John landecker wls march 22, 1974 internet archive.
Oct 20, 2008 local personalities such as dick biondi, larry lujack, and john records landecker became household names thanks to chicagos 50,000watt blowtorch. His last show as evening host on cumulus media classic hits wls fm 94. Records truly is my middle name was published in 20, but landecker updated the book in 2017 after his hall of fame nomination. Mar 27, 20 johnny b talks to legendary radio personality john records landecker about his new book, records truly is my middle name. John records landecker was inducted into the national radio hall of fame in 2017 after a legendary 50year radio career. His father is a german jew who was the last jew to get a law degree in berlin and makes it to america to raise a family in americas postwar. Paul lepek talks with john records landecker wrlr round. When youre born with the middle name records, your destiny has been chosen for you. Records truly is my middle name by john records landecker. Father knows nothing by rick kaempfer nook book ebook.
The images in chicagos wls radio scan the entire history of the station, featuring engaging hosts, the biggest stars, and lots of fun. Top music hits 70s music music songs battle of new orleans music charts rock n roll music song list tv on the radio kinds of music. John records landecker fulfilled his destiny by becoming one of the most respected disc jockeys in radio history. The induction will occur during the achievement in broadcasting dinner on monday, april 20 at the encore in las vegas. John records landecker the legendary john records landecker will be inducted into the national association of broadcasters nab broadcasting hall of fame at the 2020 nab show. Nov 03, 2017 john landecker has released an updated edition of his excellent 20 autobiography, records truly is my middle name. Mar 25, 20 records truly is my middle name by john landecker and rick kaempfer published by eckhartz press is so sizzling hot you will need oven mitts to handle this book. In landecker s incredible 40plus year major market radio career, he lived an amazing life. Chicago radio personality john records landecker youtube. The following is an excerpt from the book, about john. National hall of fame radios john landecker and transparent.
Landecker looks back on legendary career choose your. Landecker looks back on legendary career by robert feder wed mar 20 no radio star in america burned more brightly in the 1970s than john records landecker. John records landecker has had a profound impact on radio and has inspired generations of new talent, steve newberry, nab executive vice president, said in a statement. Apr 05, 20 landecker will sign copies of his new book from noon to 3 p. John records landecker to be inducted into nab hall of fame. She attended university of wisconsin at madison for college, studying theater. Johnny b talks to legendary radio personality john records landecker about his new book, records truly is my middle name. John records landecker to be inducted into nab broadcasting hall of fame business wire washington february 10, 2020 legendary top 40 disc jockey john records landecker will be inducted into the. Nov 25, 20 in march of this year, chicago radio legend john records landecker released his autobiography, records truly is my middle name. The following is an excerpt from the book, about johns most famous.
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