Louisiana Radio Flashcards
Where did KWKH get it’s name
William K. Henderson
In what year did Dorr Simmons put a radio station on the air from New Orleans
1921
Who was the first Louisiana politician to use radio to increase his popularity?
Huey P. Long
Who do some people consider to be the first “shock jock”, a person with a loose mouth ?
W.K. Henderson
What was the first publicly lisenced radio station in Louisiana ?
WWL
During what year did WWL go on air
1922
For which radio station did Ralph Simms work?
WJBO
What was one of the most popular radio shows to originate in New Orleans
The dawn busters
Which station did James noe put on the air
Knoe
What was the location of the station James Noe put on air
Monroe
In which other city did James noe put on the air
New Orleans
What was the cal letters of James noes other station
Wnoe
On which station did the Louisiana hayride program most popular
KWKH
During which period of time was the Louisiana hayride program most popular
1958-1960
Who was the first black DJ in New Orleans
Dr.daddyo
When did Alan freed begin to play rock n roll music?
1951
Who became a star by performing rock n roll music
Elvis Presley
What common denominator kept blacks and whites from annihilating each other in the 50s and 60s
The music
What is the location of radio station koka
Shreveport
Why was New Orleans radio station WTIX more successful than WNOE
Played music based on what the community wanted to hear
What is the location of KRVS
Lafayette
When did underground radio begin
1966
What is the location of WWOZ
New Orleans
On which Baton Rouge radio station do the Zion Travelers perform ?
WIBR
