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Sad News: Local Radio Personality "Oldtimer" Kent McConkey Dies |
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by via AM580
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12 Oct 2005
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from the noon AM580 newscast |
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Longtime country music enthusiast and radio personality Kent McConkey dies last night. Known as the "Oldtimer," McConkey was a regular DJ on both WEFT and WWHP and was know for his down home style, as well as a wide circle of listerners who called in requests to him. He will be missed. |
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IN MEMORY OF THE OLD TIMER |
by from WWHP
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12 Oct 2005
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Kent McConkey passed away late
10/11/05. We will be taking your phone
calls & comments tonight 6-9pm during
the Country Jamboree's time slot.
http://www.wwhp.com/ |
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Re: Sad News: Local Radio Personality "Oldtimer" Kent McConkey Dies |
by Local Yocal
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12 Oct 2005
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A true legend of local radio, Kent McConkey will be missed. He was one of the greats at keeping radio local and what it was meant to be: fun.
We should let him know we were listenin' out there.... |
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WEFT's Tribute |
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13 Oct 2005
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WEFT will hold a tribute to the Oldtimer in his regular slot this Saturday, October 15, 5-8pm.
No word on the future of Kent's timeslot, but it just won't be the same without him. However, there is certainly a community of listeners out there who will need a dose of country on Sat. nights. |
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Re: Sad News: Local Radio Personality "Oldtimer" Kent McConkey Dies |
by Heard via a Friend
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13 Oct 2005
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I listened to "Oldtimer" on many, many occasions. Once I got a ride from him (and his daughter). I told him how much I enjoyed his shows. He was incredibly happy. I liked how he conveyed greetings to others on his show. I love blue-grass and songs that one never hears here on radio. On his show, I could listen to some great songs. I was lucky that once he played a song that I called in. I will miss his approach to reach out to the communities - not matter where. He will be sadly missed.
Many years away, when K.Haas passed away, I missed him too. Adventures in Good Music was another great show.
Here is looking up to you, Kent McConkey. |
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Re: Sad News: Local Radio Personality "Oldtimer" Kent McConkey Dies |
by Cousin Nut
whalentoy (nospam) aol.com (unverified) |
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15 Oct 2005
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I have know "The Old Timer" for many years. I was with Kent when he first discussed starting a radio show. When he puts his mind to something, he really does a great job! I have sung many songs with him. He is a wonderful person and I will miss him very much! |
