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Billy Evans, Oral History

Billy Cliff Evans (b. Dec 12, 1924, d. Apr 5, 2004), announcer at WJLD in the mid 1940’s. Billy shares recollections of early broadcasting from Bessemer radio stations. Became treasurer of the Bessemer History Center.

Tags: 1940s, Alvin Davis, Bessemer, Bob Umbach, Boogie Woogie Hour, Gary Hotel, John Broadnax, Leland Childs, Music, Noontime Club, Sadie Mae Patterson, Truman Puckett, Walter Anglin, WAPI, WBRC, WEDR, WENN, WERC, Willie McKinstry, WJLD, WYAM

Jesse Champion, Oral History

Jesse Champion (b. Aug 27, 1927, d.Nov 2, 2007), announcer and jazz broadcaster, teacher and singer at WJLD, 1954-63. Later, newsman at WERC Birmingham, 1970-90. Jesse shares reflections of his early career in the 1960's

Tags: 1960s, A. G. Gaston Lounge, Bishop Roby, Foots Shelton, Grand Terrace, Jesse Champion, KKK, Madison Night Spot, Remote Broadcasting, WEDR, WENN, WERC, WJLD

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