"The frequency has been sold to another company. Brown." This was going to be a long shift, I’d think. He was my media lifeline when I joined the Star-Telegram in 1995. The station was acquired by Service Broadcasting Corporation on December 22, 1976. [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. [2] Months later, the station tweaked its branding to Soul 730 (Soul Seven-Thirty), while keeping its Urban Oldies format. The stereo was always blasting, and it was there that I discovered KKDA – 730 AM, “Soul 73”. About Us, 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. this is the group for you and your friends. The games were the only English language programming remaining on the station. A pioneer in the "mood music" format, the station showed up in the top five in Dallas market ratings consistently through 1968, but by the beginning of the 1970s KIXL was facing tough competition from KOAX, which had come to dominate as the top-rated easy listening station. 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. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: California Privacy Policy | California Collection Notice | Do Not Sell My Info. 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. Circulation, The Dallas Observer may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. [4], KKDA, also had a sports show that served the African-American community. Interestingly, his reach was dominant without being heavy-handed or demanding. if you are old school in North Texas. ©2021 Dallas Observer, LP. Sure, he sounded sad, but there was a sense of relief in his voice in being let go from Soul 73 KKDA-AM today. KKDA Not to mention donut FROM SOUL shops, nail shops and 73 to SEOUL cleaners!! Staff, and Trish Hodge with news; and later debuted Katie London with traffic. So, after 42 years as a voice for southern Dallas, that's how it ends. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. powered in 0.00s by baseportal.com Get your own … 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. The writing's been on the wall, one supposes, since KKDA-AM, a.k.a. Roger B: The Home Boy Sports Network. He was a huge figure in DFW sports for the last 30 years. In 1962, KRZY became KPCN with a country format. National Endorser First Fitness Nutrition, Carrollton, TX National Endorser First Fitness Nutrition, Carrollton, TX National Endorser First Fitness Nutrition, Carrollton, TX. In 1973, the year Dallas and Fort Worth were combin… AM 730 in Dallas began operations on August 1, 1957, as Top 40 music station KBCS. 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. You can help by participating in our "I Support" membership program, allowing us to keep covering Dallas with no paywalls. [5], As of April 22, 2013; Willis Johnson's morning show returned on the 411 Reality Radio network online.[6]. 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. I have known Roger B since college. 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. ", 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.". Brown and replaced them with an automated service. Some North Texans Upset COVID-19 Vaccines Going to Homeless,... Dallas Police Officer Arrested in Connection With Two Murders. Dean Washington The deanofdallas deanofdallas@yahoo.com: New entry: Name: Subject: Text: Let's talk sports on this blog and KKDA . The station was acquired by Service Broadcasting Corporation on December 22, 1976. Talkin’ Sports?It’s Roger B. I always listen to Talkin Sports with Roger B Brown! "This is stripping the voice," he said. In addition, it carried UTA Mavericks men's basketball games beginning with the 2012–13 season.[1]. Offering our readers free access to incisive coverage of local news, food and culture. Soul 73 KKDA was all about the Black community. The hour ID was also good: "Another hour of Soul Power!" Brown. 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. Roger B. Terms, Rufus D. was the entertainment and sports editor on Sundays and also served as co-host. 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). was heard Mondays through Fridays from 6-7PM, and on Sundays from 6-8PM. The show had a host of characters like Rufus D. (real name: Rudy Jones), Flipp Da Burd, Eric B. Long time on air personalities Bobby Patterson, Cindy B. and Roger B. Deep Ellum wasn’t far away. KKDA-AM Soul 73 laid off virtually the entire staff according to various reports. 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. 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. Without it around anymore, it feels like a crucial part in preserving the history of soul, R&B and blues has been silenced. I was 22 years old and fresh out of the Dallas police academy. Brown?Soul 73 KKDA’s Talk Show Host and Sports Director for KRNB 105.7 (Old School Rhythm & Blues). DFW Radio Archives puts the price at $1.9 million. 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. To support Progressive talk in North Texas - get involved with Dallas Air America Group - the 3 year old progressive talk fan group in Dallas. Deep Ellum wasn’t far away. 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. Contact Us, No Soul 73 KKDA old-school R&B music? 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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. The writing's been on the wall, one supposes, since KKDA-AM, a.k.a. Privacy, Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and … 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. Shelley says: October 31, 2017 at 10:20 am. 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. 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 … To find out more, visit our cookies policy and our privacy policy. Soul 73 KKDA was all about the Black community. 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. 730 AM is a Canadian and Mexican clear-channel frequency. Interestingly, his reach was dominant without being heavy-handed or demanding. I listened to that station all day, sometimes. Her last show was on January 6, 2012. AM 730 in Dallas began operations on August 1, 1957, as Top 40 music station KBCS. 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. It was a lost art; he was the last master of it. Dallas City Councilman Dwaine Caraway, who regularly listened to Willis Johnson's morning show on KKDA-AM, said: “This is stripping the voice. 104.5 FM began operation on June 8, 1947, as KIXL. We thank you for listening and for all of your support. Support Us Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox, Dallas Restaurant Directory: Takeout/Delivery/Dine-in, Willis Johnson and KKDA Were Booted Off the Air Yesterday to Make Way for a Korean Radio Station, laid off Bobby Patterson and most of the rest of its on-air staff. Support the independent voice of Dallas and help keep the future of Dallas Observer free. Featured segments included "The N-News" at 5:30. Service Broadcasting kept its profitable FM Hip-Hop counterpart, KKDA-FM (K104), but that failed to appease the AM station's listeners. Right in KOREA our communities!!! “He will be missed. He was in rehab today, was showing improvement, went to his room and never woke up. Reply. It was my 'debut' at the AAC. Brown had been talking sports in Dallas, Texas for over 18 years prior to being laid off from the station. By the 90’s I treasured the R&B oldies station KKDA am (Soul 73–KKDA–Jazz, Blues, Gospel and news!) [3] While the sale is pending, SKR Partners began operating the station with a new Korean language radio format under a local marketing agreement on January 1, 2013. The stereo was always blasting, and it was there that I discovered KKDA – 730 AM, “Soul 73”. And the new occupant of KKDA's spot on the radio dial is Dallas Korean Radio. Soul 73 logo used until mid-2012. By clicking 'X' or continuing to use the site, you agree to allow cookies to be placed. This is a list of radio stations in the Dallas/Ft Worth area. On January 1, 2013, SKR Partners began operating the station under a local marketing agreement while the sale awaits FCC approval. Martin’s Instagram post continued: “Roger suffered a stroke last week. "Talking Sports with Roger B. KIXL (pronounced "Kicksil") aired a successful beautiful music format, simulcast on both 104.5 FM and 1040 AM ("104 on both dials"). 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. … Grand Prairie, Texas. SOUL 73 KKDA Fitness Tip of the Week. 2 talking about this. 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. 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 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.