KIIS FM (102.7) Los Angeles - Big Ron O'Brien - 1984

[allthehitsradio]

Whats the last song played in the video, just after the weather?

[10TVMan]

Damn, this guy was HOT! Where is radio talent like this these days?

[oldguitardude]

Does anyone remember Francesca Campucci?

[TL250Rider]

Now KIISFM Plays way too much Disco Music

[msk7046]

RIP

[frederickonair]

The below comments are GREAT! In fact, I'll have to 'dig up' Ron's last show with jock transition from Howard Stern - 66 WNBC New York

[ElectroMechApparatus]

While stationed in southern California in the late '70s, K F I boomed in late at night, and Big Ron was an absolute blast of energy to listen to. Charlie Fox had previously been in the 6 - 10 PM if I vaguely recall. The whole station was a complete joy to listen to at any time of the day with all the personality.

What a huge shock one night having moved back to the Midwest after leaving the service to discover Big Ron O'Brien on SIXTY SIX... W Nnnnnnn B C New York.

I couldn't believe it!!!! RIP

[SouthOCmixdown]

Great days. Gotta admit I was more of a Big Ron fan at KFI in the 70s. 1980s were a little more daring days in radio, when jocks/producers werent as corporately pansy and pushed the envelope a little more without being so cookie cutter. Funny to hear songs from like 6 different genres in one 10 min span. Now that stuff would be targeted for separate stations/markets, and would never intersect. Probably why ppl from that era had a more complete taste in pop music. Miss u Ron. Damn those cigs. :(

[coffycup75]

Wow! I remember when Big Ron was giving away Prince tickets. One time, he was looking for caller 20, and I was caller 19. He was so nice to me. I was 9 and thrilled that I had even gotten to speak with "the guy on the radio"; the tickets became an afterthought.

[hotmale451]

weirdos!

[DullardGuy]

His fat ass smoked? Thisis what possibly killed him!

[SiriusXAim]

@DullardGuy He died of pneumonia. It has nothing to do with weight. And everybody was smoking in the 80's !

Anyway, what a Great DJ! We don't have a lot of like him these days... Big Lol at 5:35 !!

[19ccj65]

I miss L.A.

[sfel10]

Excellent Video from the best in the business. KIIS FM did not start simulcasting or shadow casting (when they used a separate staff of Announcers) until Jan 1985.

However the call letters were changed back in November 1984 to KIIS AM, so this is a common mistake.

[kjbleu]

Did he also do a gorilla character he would talk to?

[wannawatchu66]

@kjbleu No, I think that's Jackson Armstrong you're tinkin' of...

[EZ103FM]

Here's an awesome aircheck of Big Ron O' Brien on KIIS-FM in 1984.

Note: it was simulcasting KIIS-AM at the time.

[QuintinBarry]

Woah! Commander Chuck still does KIIS FM! Thats crazy!

[azdawg115]

RIP/ What a great talent that got me into the broadcasting field.......

[Merge98FM]

Are you sure this isn't 1985? I just heard "Private Dancer" and "Easy Lover" on this aircheck.

[frederickonair]

Private Dancer was released May, 29, 1984, and Easy Lover was released on Sept 5, 1984 (wikpedia)

[Rain11November]

a big and warm "thank you" for the memories........

[DENNISPUPPY]

why did some djs simulcast on both kiis fam and am while others didnt

[frederickonair]

KIIS (102.7 FM) begin simulating with KPRZ (1150AM) in late November 1984 returning to their original AM calls of KIIS-AM) through the eighties. Rick Dess (6-10 AM) and Big Ron (2-6 PM) both drive time jocks were simulated. Other times: 10 AM 2 PM, 6 10 PM, 10 2 AM, and 2 6 AM shifts were split between the FM (102.7) and AM (1150) although playing the same songs and jingles..

[DENNISPUPPY]

KFI was one of my favorite stations back when they were a top 40 station

[frederickonair]

The "Amazing AM 64 KFI" When Phil Hendre had his local show (1998) he would play the old """" 64 KFI """"" jingles.

[DENNISPUPPY]

never knew he passed away until i read postings on this clip

[coffeehigh420]

his crazy shaking makes me like him even more !!!!

[KDM7000]

Flashback to 102.7 KIIS FM today, in 2024 and see how funny the hip hop generation sounds! Actually no, flash back to 2004-2008. Right now we're in another transition since the hip hop phase is currently coming to a close. This transition we're in now is leading to the sound that will be dominating in 2024, on whatever technology we are using for music at that time. Will rapping on everything still be as popular then? Not sure, but I bet pop will still be around, and dance will be back in the US

[rdub520]

AWESOME!!!

[q959fm]

The principles of good broadcast never change. Anyone who says this type of jock work is "out of date" is mistaken, even if all 5 major owners refuse to do it.

[watermanandyg]

Did you notice he was smoking a cig during his show? That seems extremely foreign today doesn't it. Especially if you are a non-smoker. But I guess smoking was allowed everywhere in the 80's

[DENNISPUPPY]

from back when KIIS FM was a tolerable to listen to. Should be known as 102.7 GHETTO FM

[DENNISPUPPY]

ghetto 102. 7 is KIIS FM LOSANGELES

[epgrove1961]

Big Ron loved what he did. And he was good at it.

[Siggigunn]

what is the name of the last song again? Great song!

[DENNISPUPPY]

THIS IS MY NIGHT- CHAKA KAHN

[Music4mix]

Everybody is gone except the Commander lol, I started to listen KIIS in the early 90's, now is not the same.

[epgrove1961]

Who was the Commander? Not familiar with LA radio.

[Music4mix]

The Commander Chuck is the guy who does the traffic from the KIIS FM Helicopter, after many years he's still in the morning show with Ryan Seacrest

[DENNISPUPPY]

COMMANDER CHUCK STREET

[frederickonair]

Commander Chuck ALSO does morning drive (via Yellow Thunder) on KTLA Channel 5. He's been at KIIS since fall of 1983, and my uncle!

[epgrove1961]

How many parts are there to this?

[epgrove1961]

He had a passion for what he did. Ashame he had to go so young.

[GeorgeVreelandHill]

I love it.

Thanks for sharing KIIS FM with us.

George Vreeland Hill

[modphotog1]

THE RADIO GOD of ALL Radio Gods doing what he loved to do best. God bless Big Ron at that great radio station in the sky! Ron, you will always be my #1 jock of all time! You are MY IDOL. You are sorely missed... jb

[ClearSolutionsResear]

Thanks for posting this. I was an intern back in 83 and worked with Big Ron, super nice guy!

[coffeehigh420]

I remember listening to "big ron" when I was 6 years old. wow its amazing to finally see what the guy looks like !

[epgrove1961]

Was Big Ron cool to work with?

[ClearSolutionsResear]

Yeah Ron was super cool to work with, very easy going!

For me it was extra special, because when I met him he had been an idol of mine for years. I grew up in a suburb of Chicago and would listen to him on WCFL. I went to High School in Utah and would listen to him doing nights at 64 KFI.

So when I finally met him it was like I had known him for years.

[Timvr]

WOW, I LOVE TO SEE THAT GUY DOING RADIO

[twowayrad]

Big Ron Will Always Be the BEST EVER!!! No matter which station he was at, He Rocked!

Rest in Peace Brother! You earned it! Sadley missed by all.

[DanzTheMann]

Cool stuff. Let's get some classic KPWR too!