ge.M T,g,1 7g*- M W %gg g70./LAW Aw./Ao7,wr,.A7,- 4.;; Radio ik COUNTRY LYRICS CONTROVERSY CONTINUES PAGE 20 Records CONVENTION '76 REGISTRA N FORM THE INDUSTRY'S NEWSPAPER h FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1975 VOL. 3, NUMBER 47 CONVENTION '76 UPDATE The R&R Convention '76 is shaping up to be the largest industry gathering ever. Early registrations can now be pro- jected to an attendance of between 1500 and 2000. We suggest that if you have not yet reserved your room at the Peachtree, Plaza, you do so as soon as possible. The special discount room rates are only available to R&R registrants that reserve their rooms before January 31, 1976 You reserve your room direct to the hotel, separately from registering for the Convention. Response to our question- flair form last week was excel- lent. If you have not yet submitted your suggested questions or topics you still have time, as we will continue to update our meetings. WILSON BUYS WADO A group headed by George Wilson, president of the radio division of Bartell-Downe Com- munications, is negotiating to buy W ADO/New York from Bartell-Downe for approx- imately $5 million, with Wilson acquiring control. WADO is full time on 1280 khz with 5kw. We spoke with George Wilson who declined to make a statment other than the above facts. He also declined to comment on how this would affect his presidency at Bar- The WHO kicked off their current American tour in "Whouston" last week. tell. WADO is currently Span- They performed to a sold out crowd of 18,000 and celebrated after the show ish formatted. with a "party thrown by MCA. The party attracted a number of talented ELTON TO START THESPIAN locals, as you can see, including one autograph seeker who had her wish CAREER granted by Keith Moon. Top is Keith, Peter Townshend and John Entwistle. Elton John has been signed to do seven on-stage perform- ances of "The Roar Of The Greasepaint, The Smell Of The Crowd," at an as yet undis- closed theater. Bill Sargent signed Elton for the perform- ances, with the last show to be taped for closed circuit distribution. The Hollywood Bowl may be the showcase for the play. QUICKIES: Jerry Clifton needs a pro- gram director for one of the Bartell stations. Contact Jerry at (305) 538-5321 or (212) 983-8850. Dan Crewe has been named "Co-President" of Tom Cat Records. Ron Wood, PD at KRIG/ Odessa broke his leg playing football and will be hospitaliz- ed for about a week. Alan Boyd exited WDAK/ Columbus, Ga. Bill Brannigan resigned as music director of WRFC/Athens. Steve Norris exits PD at WTOB/Winston- Salem. J- 0- 14- N. 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Page 3 9911/Friday November 28, 1975 R A DIO & RECOR DS RADIO FLOOD OF CALLS FOR ELTON CAR PRIZE FOR THANKSGIVING KORL/Honolulu logged over 43,200 WGRD/Grand Rapids had a super calls during the Friday through Sun- prize for the winner of their "Ply- day night Elton John all request mouth Rock" contest. Listeners were weekend. Average incoming calls invited to visit a local Plymouth deal- RADIO NEWS were 30 per minute on each line. ership to guess the weight of a new MYSTERY VOICES CRACK A SAFE Plymouth Votare, plus the combined WAER/Winston-Salem's Tim Byrd weights of all the WGRP jocks and SESAC ON McCALL'S "CONVOY" We run this story to inform all to operate the facilities of KROQ reported a twist on the current safe the WGRD "Plymouth Rock." also SESAC has officially stated that stations that are currently running (FM), the Commission said it must cracking radio contest, billed as displayed at the dealer. Grand prize they will OK the play of C.W. Mc- or plan in the future to run the determine which of the proposals "The Great North Carolina Safe winner drove off with the car, in- Call's "Convoy" single on MGM Re- "vault" promotion, to take the need- would, on a comparative basis, best Crack." Seven mystery superstar correct guessers won turkeys for cords on any FM's that are not cur- ed precautions to protect against a serve the public interest, conven- voices are heard on the air, an- Thanksgiving tables. Clues were rently licensed by SESAC. SESAC safe that won't open. ience and necessity, and which nouncing that they are opening the given out on the air to help the said that even though some stations KTSA'S RANDALL INJURED should be granted. The Commission safe. Listeners get a chance to call listeners guess the exact weight. don't hold their license yet, SESAC Lee Randall, PD of KTSA/San also waived the cut-off date for filing in and guess who all the mystery PD OFFERS HAIR FOR CHARITY would not want to stand in the way Antonio was seriously injured in a of applications that are mutually voices are, winning the super prize WNAM/Neenah's jocks and news- of the artist's hit record. This state- hunting accident recently. According exclusive, with the renewal applica- package enclosed in the safe. The people will ring the bell for the Sal- ment only applies to C.W.'s record. to station personnel Lee underwent tions, and Is conMdering the applica- trick is that all seven voices are vation Army this holiday season. This agreement obviously clears up surgery and is still in serious con- tion of Royce International Broad- heard simultaneously on the air. Marumg kettles in the city to take any possible questions some stations dition. casting Company for a new AM sta- FULL TIME QUADRAPHONIC donations of money and non-perish- have had about airplay on this. KROQ-AM-FM RENEWAL SET FOR tion at Burbank on KROQ's fre- WZUU/Milwaukee announced able food for needy families this year. VISIBLE VAULT MISHAP HEARING quency. If the Royce application is last week that they have gone full The charity drive will begin when Kill/Los Angeles took the correct The FCC has set for consolidated accepted for filing, the FCC said it time quadraphonic. 24 hours a day. program director Ron Ross offers his precautions, which may have saved hearing the renewal applications for would consolidate its application JORDAN OFF THE AIR IN BOSTON full beard for the first $100 donation. the day for their "see thru safe" KROQ Burbank, and KROQ (FM) in this hearing. It said it would con- WRKO/Boston, PD J.J. Jordan JOCK TAKES LONGEST TRICYCLE promotion. The KHJ safe was loaded Pasadena, Calif. and the application sider additional requests for waiver will vacate his 12 noon to 3pm air RIDE with $10,000 awaiting the first per- of San Marco Broadcasting Company of the cut-off date, filed within 30 shift at the station effective Dec9m- Phil Beckman, WNOR/Norfolk son giving the correct combination for a new station on 106.7 MHz days, and if the applicant could make ber 1, in order to devote more time morning drive whiz, apparently has to open the safe. at Pasadena. KROQ is licensed to a persuasive showing that the public to his programming duties. Dave broken the record for continuous The safe was taken on locations George E. Cameron Jr. Communi- interest would be served, waiver Michaels moves from all nites to tricycle riding. Beckman pedalled around the area and listeners tried cations and KROQ (FM) is licensed would be granted. J.J.'s slot. and Melody McShane 11.6 miles to help raise toys for their luck at various combinations, to Burbank Broadcasting Co. Bur- (formerly Bambi Lee Salzberg) moves needy children in the annual Toys as well as guesses on the air. What bank Broadcasting acquired capital THANKS BACK IN THANKSGIVING from KSLQ/St. Louis to the 2-6am for Tots drive. happened was the safe did not open stock of Cameron on July 12, 1972. One of the most unique turkey day slot at WRKO. Continued on page 4 on location when the correct combin- The Commission also granted the two promotions is now in its third year ation was tried, and no one knew it stations authority to remain silent at KFRC/San Francisco. The "Fdasts until they had a winner on the air .10„0,tp,GIC IS IN THE for the duration of the hearing.