God all these years I thought John R was black, with so much Black christen music that I listened to as I grew up, weird. I remeber right on up AM radio until I went to Nam and my ass is mighty white. Dang but I enjoyed those radio shows, alone at night away from my folks
I discovered John R. and Hoss Allen on my old Motorola AM radio in my bedroom in Richmond, VA, around 1960. The signal from WLAC would fade in and out through the static but I was there every weekday night to listen in.
before john r. died, he had his tapes for sale plus the autographed photo. as soon as they came out, i wrote him and got a personal letter back. i treasure these so much. i grew up in south alabama and wlac was a staple on am radio. i'd go out of my way to make sure i tuned in every night. i copied the tapes to cd and and listen to them on occasion, remembering a time i can't go back to. what great memories from a true legend of radio.
wow, this brings back so many memories growing up in the 60s. when my family and i would be driving from ocala, florida from the church convention. we would be on our way back to gainesville very late at night listenin to John R on WLAC Nashville Tennessee. listenin to that good ole gospel music. i thought he was black all that time.
From 1965-1970, I played guitar in a white-boy soul band, riding around the southeast on weekends, playing for fraternity parties and such. I have great memories of riding home for hours late at night, listening to WLAC. We also listened to WWL and the Mull Singing Convention, featuring "the world famous Chuck Wagon Gang". Black soul and white gospel on the radio all night long, broken up by gas stations, peanut butter crackers, and Cokes in glass bottles to keep us going. Those were good times.
I grew up in Covington, Ga in the 60's. We couldn't pick up the only Atlanta Rock station WQXI (Quixie in dixie) after 6pm. I would switch over to WLAC & listen to John R. I was learned to play the guitar listening to his show. Been playing the blues ever since.
WOW! THIS BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF WHEN I WAS GROWING UP IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA DURING 1961. "THE HOSS MAN WAS GREAT." I WOULD STAY AWAKE AT NIGHT TO LISTEN TO HIM.
John R's show could be heard several states away at night. I stayed up late many school nights listening to him play blues and soul. I'm so thankful for WLAC for introducing me to that music.
@tubeamp I can still hear it in my mind THIS IS OLD JOHN R WAY DOWN SOUTH IN DIXIE ON W.L.A.C. THE VOICE OF THE LIFE & CASUALITY INSURANCE COMPANY IN NASHVILLE,TENN.
@THEMOJOMANsince1959 you got it exactly right. Remember him advertising baby chicks, Ernies Record Mart, Randy's Record Shop, Royal Crown? What a great show.
Omg --so cool thanks for posting this ! Listened to him soo much back then. There was a commercial on there for "Queen Bergamont -Hair Conditioner" that I remember to this day !
OMG, the memories of John R and WLAC are engraved in my mind. Back in the 50's and 60's my friends would drive miles with the radio blasting. The tracks he played couldn't be found where I lived and Yes I did order records for Randy's and Ernie's..LOL - Later I discovered Myrtle Beach, SC and Beach Music!! Thank you so much for the post!!!
Wow, I use to listen to WLAC when I was a child, my mom would have the radio on late at night, I would awake and hear John R. voice and all of the good music, something I will never forget. Thank you..
I lived in a small Ohio town and could only get WLAC at 2am on a clear night. I had never heard anybody like John R. I am still amazed. What great memories.
John R was the man back in the day. Listened to him every night.
MAG315 2 months ago
@MAG315 But how about Randy?
universityofwtmp 1 month ago
Memories. This seems like yesterday. Thanks .
paniamgrl 3 months ago
God all these years I thought John R was black, with so much Black christen music that I listened to as I grew up, weird. I remeber right on up AM radio until I went to Nam and my ass is mighty white. Dang but I enjoyed those radio shows, alone at night away from my folks
ParrishJosephUSNENC 7 months ago
I discovered John R. and Hoss Allen on my old Motorola AM radio in my bedroom in Richmond, VA, around 1960. The signal from WLAC would fade in and out through the static but I was there every weekday night to listen in.
pearlsupro 11 months ago
before john r. died, he had his tapes for sale plus the autographed photo. as soon as they came out, i wrote him and got a personal letter back. i treasure these so much. i grew up in south alabama and wlac was a staple on am radio. i'd go out of my way to make sure i tuned in every night. i copied the tapes to cd and and listen to them on occasion, remembering a time i can't go back to. what great memories from a true legend of radio.
tpmetp 1 year ago
I listened to John R every night in the early 60's.I still love the BLUES.
I want a 55 gallon drum of Royal Crown Hair Dressing.
MrJLHooker 1 year ago
I listened to John R every night in the early 60's.I still love the BLUES
MrJLHooker 1 year ago
I used to pick up John R in Toronto Canada. in the 60's.
Nucc3 1 year ago
wow, this brings back so many memories growing up in the 60s. when my family and i would be driving from ocala, florida from the church convention. we would be on our way back to gainesville very late at night listenin to John R on WLAC Nashville Tennessee. listenin to that good ole gospel music. i thought he was black all that time.
aalbert2020 1 year ago
From 1965-1970, I played guitar in a white-boy soul band, riding around the southeast on weekends, playing for fraternity parties and such. I have great memories of riding home for hours late at night, listening to WLAC. We also listened to WWL and the Mull Singing Convention, featuring "the world famous Chuck Wagon Gang". Black soul and white gospel on the radio all night long, broken up by gas stations, peanut butter crackers, and Cokes in glass bottles to keep us going. Those were good times.
georgethedj 1 year ago
I grew up in Covington, Ga in the 60's. We couldn't pick up the only Atlanta Rock station WQXI (Quixie in dixie) after 6pm. I would switch over to WLAC & listen to John R. I was learned to play the guitar listening to his show. Been playing the blues ever since.
Bluesman9830 1 year ago
WOW! THIS BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF WHEN I WAS GROWING UP IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA DURING 1961. "THE HOSS MAN WAS GREAT." I WOULD STAY AWAKE AT NIGHT TO LISTEN TO HIM.
TheJwmcwh76 1 year ago
John R's show could be heard several states away at night. I stayed up late many school nights listening to him play blues and soul. I'm so thankful for WLAC for introducing me to that music.
tubeamp 1 year ago
@tubeamp I can still hear it in my mind THIS IS OLD JOHN R WAY DOWN SOUTH IN DIXIE ON W.L.A.C. THE VOICE OF THE LIFE & CASUALITY INSURANCE COMPANY IN NASHVILLE,TENN.
THEMOJOMANsince1959 1 year ago 2
@THEMOJOMANsince1959 you got it exactly right. Remember him advertising baby chicks, Ernies Record Mart, Randy's Record Shop, Royal Crown? What a great show.
tubeamp 1 year ago 3
Omg --so cool thanks for posting this ! Listened to him soo much back then. There was a commercial on there for "Queen Bergamont -Hair Conditioner" that I remember to this day !
jb92034 2 years ago 2
OMG, the memories of John R and WLAC are engraved in my mind. Back in the 50's and 60's my friends would drive miles with the radio blasting. The tracks he played couldn't be found where I lived and Yes I did order records for Randy's and Ernie's..LOL - Later I discovered Myrtle Beach, SC and Beach Music!! Thank you so much for the post!!!
BeachMusicDJ 2 years ago 2
Thanks. WLAC did more to spread R&B and the rise of Rock and Roll than any other source.
landsliderecords 2 years ago 3
landsliderecords RIGHT ON,,,YOU GOT THAT RIGHT. UNSUNG HEROES.
DICK CLARK is such a PHONEY as is SISSY SOUNDING 'COUSIN BRUCIE". BILL ALLEN(the ole jivin hossman) and JOHN R "MADE ROCK&ROLL"
THEMOJOMANsince1959 2 years ago
Many Many thanks. I listened to WLAC everynight when I was a teen. John R was the greatest.
drdoowop 2 years ago
Wow, I use to listen to WLAC when I was a child, my mom would have the radio on late at night, I would awake and hear John R. voice and all of the good music, something I will never forget. Thank you..
bev750 2 years ago
HE'S THE MAN,,,This man and GENE NOBLES and THE "HOSSMAN" BILL ALLEN along with HERMAN GRIZZARD "REALLY CREATED ROCK & ROLL on the radio.
THEMOJOMANsince1959 2 years ago
I lived in a small Ohio town and could only get WLAC at 2am on a clear night. I had never heard anybody like John R. I am still amazed. What great memories.
chanteuse123 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this. This station brings back a lot of GREAT memories. And some great music!
ritajosue 3 years ago