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The Smooth Jazz Sounds of ‘JJZ Returns to the Airwaves in Philadelphia

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Smooth Jazz Will Air on 1480 AM and 106.1 HD2 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Philadelphia announced today the return of Smooth Jazz sounds on ‘JJZ. Beginning Monday, June 10 at 12:00 p.m. EST, the Smooth Jazz format returns to the airwaves on 1480-AM and 106.1 HD2. The station will feature long-time WJJZ personality, Michael Tozzi, who was the midday host and Program Director of WJJZ-FM from 1995 to 2008.  The format will include a variety genres and artists, such as Dave Koz, Peter White and Norman Brown. “It’s a proud moment for the music that so many love and … Continue reading The Smooth Jazz Sounds of ‘JJZ Returns to the Airwaves in Philadelphia

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A tribute to Joe "Butterball" Tamburro and a legendary Black Radio Station WDAS

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For a generation of radio listeners in Philadelphia, Joe Tamburro was known as “Butterball” on Radio 148 WDAS as part of a radio station that made a commitment to be a full service radio station for the Black community. A station with an award winning full functioning news staff that at one time featured the late Ed Bradley of CBS’ 60 Minutes fame, Joe Rainey, and many others. A station that touted legendary Black radio DJ’s “Jocko” (Douglas Henderson, Sr.) and Georgie Woods. A station that gave a platform to Malcolm X and Martin Luther King during the civil rights movement … Continue reading A tribute to Joe "Butterball" Tamburro and a legendary Black Radio Station WDAS

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WDAS and Philadelphia Radio Legend Joe "Butterball" Tamburro Has Died

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Joseph “Butterball” Tamburro, the long time and legendary Philadelphia radio DJ and program director at 1480 WDAS AM and 105.3 WDAS FM has died. He was 70 years old. He was in the hospital and had just had surgery for a diabetes-related illness. The South Philly native with the infectious laugh, also referred to himself on the air as “Butter,” worked briefly in Miami before returning to Philadelphia and joined 1480 WDAS AM in 1964. He worked along side two giants in the industry and of Black Radio,”Jocko” Henderson and Georgie Woods. Butter eventually moved over to WDAS FM as midday … Continue reading WDAS and Philadelphia Radio Legend Joe "Butterball" Tamburro Has Died

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Bobby Holiday the New Morning Host at WDAS AM Philadelphia

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A true radio veteran, Bobby Holiday returns to Philadelphia as the new morning host on 1480 WDAS AM “The Soul of Philadelphia.” Holiday was the afternoon personality in the late 90’s on Radio One’s first urban station in the market WPHI “Philly 103.9.” During his previous tenure in Philly in 1999, Holiday generated buzz from local TV news stations who covered him as the crazy DJ who did his broadcast atop a T.G.I.Friday’s restaurant until his beloved (pre-Donovan McNabb and Coach Andy Reid era) Philadelphia Eagles won a football game. Yes he slept there as well. In all he spent … Continue reading Bobby Holiday the New Morning Host at WDAS AM Philadelphia

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1480 WDAS AM Launches its Rebirth as the "Soul of Philadelphia"

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1480 WDAS AM “The Soul of Philadelphia” has dropped the sounds of the season and has launched the Soul music format of the ’60’s and early ’70’s as of today. The station is offering up the music of James Brown, the Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Delphonics, Jerry Butler, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls, Aretha Franklin, and more. The format represents a return to the music that was programmed on WDAS AM for many years. Joe ‘Butterball’ Tamburro, (pictured in the promotional flyer from the 1960’s below) will have a hand in the programming on 1480 WDAS … Continue reading 1480 WDAS AM Launches its Rebirth as the "Soul of Philadelphia"