Rick
Adkins
Native of Charleston, WV area (St. Albans),
started working in radio at 17. Had a great time at the following
stations:
WVAF-FM, Charleston, WV (V-100):
Where I "learned the ropes".
WCAW-AM, Charleston, WV (back when it was 50KW, Clear
Channel!): Awesome powerhouse station, covered three states at
night -- but it was Country Music. ;-)
WGUL-AM & FM,
New Port Richey, FL (Best place I ever worked!!): What can
I say? Thad Lowrey, Dave Harrell, Chuck Long, Dave Hunter,
Steve McClure and the rest -- all pros, had just the greatest
time working there with all of them, as Morning Drive announcer,
Music Director, and finally Programming Director. Did "Open
Line" talk show when the boss was off - great experience.
WKLC-AM & FM, St. Albans, WV: FM
side rocked, but we used to sit in the FM studio and look through
the glass at the parade of preachers on the AM side, which
taught me two things: Don't mess with snakes, and apparently
the proper way to heal someone is to smack 'em on the forehead
with your open palm (I've never tried either!).
WSCW-AM & FM, South Charleston,
WV: Eclectic station. Nuff said.
I now live in Pinellas County, enjoying the beaches, great weather, and the fairly regular trips to Disney World with the family. As many of my former colleagues have said, radio ain't what it used to be -- with the exception of Jack and Tedd every morning. Keep up the great work, guys! |