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Mar 9, 2002 · Mr. Roberts, 70, a longtime radio disc jockey on WLS-AM 890, died Wednesday, March 6, in Reno, after a stroke. He was one of seven young, star disc jockeys hired by WLS to bring...
Nov 17, 2020 · Here's a groovy aircheck of Art Roberts on WLS Radio in Chicago from the summer of 1967.
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- Tight and Bright
Art Roberts was known as Chicago's "hip uncle" for his work on AM radio in the 1960s and '70s. And to teenagers of that time he was a godsend for bringing them the rock 'n' roll stars they craved. Art's radio career began in Atlanta, Texas in 1953.
Art Roberts is known for American Soldier, Crowne Royale Street King (2010) and Love of Mass Destruction (2015).
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Art Roberts was one of the great DJs in the 1960s. This collection of 3 parts is from WLS radio, Chicago. It's a warm (40+ deg. F.) New Years Day, as Art spins the top hits of 1965. Includes news and commercials.
A TRIBUTE TO ART ROBERTS. Art's love for music and dedication to creating a great and entertaining show was only surpassed by his affection for his listeners, co-workers and colleagues. He treated them all with respect, never talking down to them, always interested in what they had to say.
Learn about Art Roberts, a radio broadcaster who worked in various stations across the US, from New York to San Francisco. Find out his background, family, achievements, and career highlights.
