In addition, it carried UTA Mavericks men's basketball games beginning with the 2012–13 season.[1]. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: California Privacy Policy | California Collection Notice | Do Not Sell My Info. There were just a few beer joints open back then. Terms, The individual he's referring to would be Soul 73 owner Hyman Childs, who completed the sale with nary a peep while holding onto his less esteemed but decidedly more profitable FM station, K104. So, after 42 years as a voice for southern Dallas, that's how it ends. I guess I was 15 or 16 years old. Do Not Disturb" before moving into studio production, record promotion, and ultimately radio, serving a long stint as a jive-talkin' jock on Soul 73 KKDA in Dallas. Offering our readers free access to incisive coverage of local news, food and culture. Producing stories on everything from political scandals to the hottest new bands, with gutsy reporting, stylish writing, and staffers who've won everything from the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi feature-writing award to the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism. From 1995 to 2007 he interviewed personalities in the NFL, NBA, MLB, amateur sports, media executives and has been very active in the community. All rights reserved. The station was acquired by Service Broadcasting Corporation on December 22, 1976. To find out more, visit our cookies policy and our privacy policy. On January 1, 2013, SKR Partners began operating the station under a local marketing agreement while the sale awaits FCC approval. No Soul 73 KKDA old-school R&B music? KKDA (730 AM) is an American radio station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Staff, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy. and Trish Hodge with news; and later debuted Katie London with traffic. By the 90’s I treasured the R&B oldies station KKDA am (Soul 73–KKDA–Jazz, Blues, Gospel and news!) Interestingly, his reach was dominant without being heavy-handed or demanding. In late May 2012, KKDA laid off much of its staff, including Bobby Patterson, Cindy B. and Roger B. [2] Months later, the station tweaked its branding to Soul 730 (Soul Seven-Thirty), while keeping its Urban Oldies format. I built this table to see how ownership consolidation has changed the landscape, and to give us potential targets to bring Progressive Talk Radio to Dallas. KKDA also then finally got its own website, following the slight re-branding and logo overhaul, including live broadcast. Contributing Writer Epitome Magazine National Endorser First Fitness Nutrition, Carrollton, TX Contributing Writer Epitome Magazine. She was born in August 1966. ", The post directs listeners to a phone number which instructs listeners to an anodyne recording repeating the news, plus the added tidbit that veteran morning host and political watcher Willis Johnson "is currently considering all of his options and has yet to make a decision regarding his future on the air.". National Endorser First Fitness Nutrition, Carrollton, TX National Endorser First Fitness Nutrition, Carrollton, TX National Endorser First Fitness Nutrition, Carrollton, TX. Join the Observer community and help support independent local journalism in Dallas. The stereo was always blasting, and it was there that I discovered KKDA – 730 AM, “Soul 73”. Roger B. KKDA Radio. I am looking for my best friends father. And the new occupant of KKDA's spot on the radio dial is Dallas Korean Radio. Brown. I was 22 years old and fresh out of the Dallas police academy. I always listen to Talkin Sports with Roger B Brown! [3] The FCC accepted the application to transfer the broadcast license on December 28, 2012, but as of January 1, 2013[update], the Commission has taken no further action on the transaction. Eric B. also served as co-host. You can help by participating in our "I Support" membership program, allowing us to keep covering Dallas with no paywalls. Brown?Soul 73 KKDA’s Talk Show Host and Sports Director for KRNB 105.7 (Old School Rhythm & Blues). KKDA has aired programming targeted toward the African-American community of Dallas/Fort Worth ever since. Brown and replaced them with an automated service. After a few years of competing with 1190 KLIF and 1480 KBOX for the Top 40 audience with limited success, the station changed calls to KKSN ("Kissin'") in 1959, evolving into an R&B format over the coming months and taking the new calls KRZY ("Crazy") in 1960. powered in 0.00s by baseportal.com Get your own … Contact Us, "I have no problems with Koreans at all" -- undoubtedly, some of Caraway's best friends are Korean -- "but as it relates to African Americans, this man made millions and to say nothing to us at all?". Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. This was going to be a long shift, I’d think. But with local journalism's existence under siege and advertising revenue setbacks having a larger impact, it is important now more than ever for us to rally support behind funding our local journalism. KKDA-AM Soul 73 laid off virtually the entire staff according to various reports. Talkin’ Sports?It’s Roger B. The station is licensed to serve the community of Grand Prairie, Texas, and is owned by Scott Kim and Kimberly Roberts, through licensee SKR Partners LLC. Deep Ellum wasn’t far away. Jan 15, 2019 #10 wildthangjim said: West Houston, as over in Orange County TX, it's KTRH splatter during the day and XEX at night. The games were the only English language programming remaining on the station. “He will be missed. In 1962, KRZY became KPCN with a country format. Without it around anymore, it feels like a crucial part in preserving the history of soul, R&B and blues has been silenced. Previously, KKDA was operated for many years by Service Broadcasting as a long-time urban oldies format. Dean Washington The deanofdallas deanofdallas@yahoo.com: New entry: Name: Subject: Text: Let's talk sports on this blog and KKDA . 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It was my 'debut' at the AAC. All of this has Dwaine Caraway rather pissed, as he told WFAA last night. There were just a few beer joints open back then. Shelley says: October 31, 2017 at 10:20 am. Careers, “Prayers to the family of the legendary Roger B. was heard Mondays through Fridays from 6-7PM, and on Sundays from 6-8PM. He was my media lifeline when I joined the Star-Telegram in 1995. KKDA Soul 73 over the AM airwaves provided R&B music and was THE talk radio home for African American news fans with hosts Willis B. Johnson on politics and faith and Roger B on sports. W. WCJ Well-known member. Legendary rock, landmark soul, pop and even country, all of which made 1971 a magical musical year Soul Classics 1966-72 The age of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye They were also Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers. On February 22, 2013, Hymen Childs' Service Broadcasting Group closed on the sale of Korean KKDA-AM/Grand Prairie-Dallas to SKR Partners LLC for $1,900,000, Soul legend Millie Jackson hosted an afternoon drive show from 3-6 PM weekdays for many years, mixing music with commentary and comedy.Show personalities regularly included S.B. Soul 73 KKDA was all about the Black community. "The frequency has been sold to another company. Roger B: The Home Boy Sports Network. Brown." About Us, Grand Prairie, Texas. Sure, he sounded sad, but there was a sense of relief in his voice in being let go from Soul 73 KKDA-AM today. This is a list of radio stations in the Dallas/Ft Worth area. And I didn’t mind the patter of Cousin Lennie. On December 21, 2012, license holder Service Broadcasting Group LLC contracted to sell KKDA to Scott Kim and Kimberly Roberts, through their licensee SKR Partners LLC, for a reported sale price of $1.9 million. ¹ = Clear-channel stations with extended nighttime coverage. Martin’s Instagram post continued: “Roger suffered a stroke last week. For years, it used the station ident./logo of 'Soul 73', with a mix of soul, R&B, and some gospel, jazz and blues. "Talking Sports with Roger B. "This is stripping the voice," he said. … "To turn around and ignore us like we have not been fiercely loyal to him -- he's really disturbed our community, and we just may start boycotting K-104," Caraway told WFAA. Rufus D. was the entertainment and sports editor on Sundays and also served as co-host. The writing's been on the wall, one supposes, since KKDA-AM, a.k.a. He began his career at KKDA Soul 73 (Service Broadcasting Co.) as the producer of "The Carmen Pagano Show" and after one year became the co-host of "Talking Sports" w/Roger B. I have no problems with Koreans at all, but as it relates to African Americans, this man made millions and to say nothing to us at all? After getting her start in the entertainment world under the direction of Louie White ‘Da Wolfman’ from Soul 73 KKDA at Dallas Lincoln Humanities and Communications Magnet High School, Natalie went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Journalism from Texas A&M University. Service Broadcasting kept its profitable FM Hip-Hop counterpart, KKDA-FM (K104), but that failed to appease the AM station's listeners. (real name: Eric Sattler) among others. Soul 73, abruptly laid off Bobby Patterson and most of the rest of its on-air staff, but the terse announcement posted to the station's website yesterday still comes as a shock: "Soul 730 KKDA is no longer broadcasting on the radio," the statement reads. if you are old school in North Texas. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and … The rest was used tire stores, pawnshops, warehouses and vacant storefronts. In 1973, the year Dallas and Fort Worth were combin… KIXL (pronounced "Kicksil") aired a successful beautiful music format, simulcast on both 104.5 FM and 1040 AM ("104 on both dials"). KKDA has aired programming targeted toward the African-American community of Dallas/Fort Worth ever since. Deep Ellum wasn’t far away. Since we started the Dallas Observer, it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Dallas, and we would like to keep it that way. Soul 73 logo used until mid-2012. I have known Roger B since college. Automation continued during offpeak hours. [citation needed], The sale and format change of KKDA-AM stirred negative criticism from the station's loyal listeners in the African American community. Despite the switch to Korean language format, the station continued to air UTA Mavericks basketball throughout the remainder of the 2012–13 season. Her last show was on January 6, 2012. New DJs were then hired, with veteran broadcaster Willis Johnson continuing with his morning show (5AM to 9AM), Lynne Haze running midday drive (9AM-2PM), and Warren Brooks taking the afternoon and early evening hours (2PM-7PM). I listened to that station all day, sometimes. The writing's been on the wall, one supposes, since KKDA-AM, a.k.a. The stereo was always blasting, and it was there that I discovered KKDA – 730 AM, “Soul 73”. Right in KOREA our communities!!! AM 730 in Dallas began operations on August 1, 1957, as Top 40 music station KBCS. Jan 1995 – Dec 2007 13 years. Thought-provoking, informative, inspiring commentary and news brought to you by BG of Dallas, Bailey's Furniture, Golden Gate Funeral Home and Cheryl's World. KKDA was a daytime-only station until 1990. KKDA Not to mention donut FROM SOUL shops, nail shops and 73 to SEOUL cleaners!! When he's not serving as the jive-bantering morning man on Grand Prairie's Soul 73 KKDA-AM, Patterson continues to perform today, keeping Southern soul alive for … Long time on air personalities Bobby Patterson, Cindy B. and Roger B. ©2021 Dallas Observer, LP. He was in rehab today, was showing improvement, went to his room and never woke up. Circulation, The station was acquired by Service Broadcasting Corporation on December 22, 1976. I guess I was 15 or 16 years old. Patterson has seen plenty in his time in the music industry, cutting singles in the '60s, working for Jack Ruby, producing artists, being a "record man" for major record labels, as well as being a DJ and a regular performer around Dallas. Back in the 70's in Tulsa, if I got far enough away from KRMG-740's tower, I could hear KKDA, the excellent "Soul 73". Support Us In those days, XEX was strong enough that I could hear it adjacent to local KRMG. Brown is gone,” Hill’s post read. Soul 73 KKDA was all about the Black community. TM Soul '73 Demo (KKDA) TM Sound America Demo (KENR) TM Sounds Like Demo (WBAL) TM Spirit Of America (Music) '74 Demo: TM Spirit Of Ohio Demo (WSYX) TM Star Spangled Country Demo (KSCS) TM Station Image Presentation: TM Stereo Rock Music Service Demo: TM Stereo Rock Series 8 Demo (WIXX) After a few years of competing with 1190 KLIF and 1480 KBOX for the Top 40 audience with limited success, the station changed calls to KKSN ("Kissin'") in 1959, evolving into an R&B format over the coming months and taking the new calls KRZY ("Crazy") in 1960. By clicking 'X' or continuing to use the site, you agree to allow cookies to be placed. KPCN did well until 1480 KBOX changed from Top 40 to country at the start of 1967, as daytimer KPCN was unable to compete against 24-hour KBOX. It was a lost art; he was the last master of it. 104.5 FM began operation on June 8, 1947, as KIXL. KKDA-AM filled a hole in the listener's hearts and minds. Some North Texans Upset COVID-19 Vaccines Going to Homeless,... Dallas Police Officer Arrested in Connection With Two Murders. The show was one of the few sports talk shows hosted by black broadcasters. RadioInsight.com reported that the station's purchaser is SKR Partners SKR Partners. AM 730 took the KKDA calls in January 1969 and initially aired an easy listening format for a little over a year until returning to an R&B format in April 1970. Willis marshaled forces for everything from a weekly “Thunder Thighs” competition at a local nightclub, to a mass gathering to protest injustice. Thanks Roger B Brown at Soul 73 KKDA for the Saturday Night Mavs tickets on the Plaza Level. To support Progressive talk in North Texas - get involved with Dallas Air America Group - the 3 year old progressive talk fan group in Dallas. The hour ID was also good: "Another hour of Soul Power!" Brown, former Star-Telegram columnist-NBA writer, former longtime talk show host on Soul 73 KKDA. The show had a host of characters like Rufus D. (real name: Rudy Jones), Flipp Da Burd, Eric B. Best memory of KKDA 730 is from the early 70's, when they ran the impressive "Lift Every Voice And Sing"/"I Am Somebody" signoff. At the end of 2012, the owner of Soul 73 KKDA, Service Broadcasting, completed the sale of the station to a private company and as this month the new owners switched formats to … AM 730 in Dallas began operations on August 1, 1957, as Top 40 music station KBCS.