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WJAK 1460 AM
WJAK 438 East Main St.
Jackson, Tennessee 38301
Telephone: (731) 265-9800
FAX: (731) 265-9834
E-mail: wjak1460@hotmail.com
Air Personalities
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on name below for more info:
WJAK
hit the airwaves in December, 1954 with the first all
black format in West Tennessee under the ownership of
brothers William (Bill) Leech and Dr. Alex Leech, who
is currently Mayor of Madison County.
WJAK, with all African American announcers, provided
the platform for J. Butler,
Jim Dandy, Little Willie Poe, and even business woman
Nell Huntspon who worked at WJAK while she was in high
school and later became part owner of the station. Mark
Stansberry, a columnist for Ebony Magazine got his start
at WJAK as well as national game show host Wink Martindale,
a Jackson native, and son-in-law to Bill Leech, was
very much a part of the success of WJAK in its early
years.
WJAK
also launched the broadcasting career of James E Wolfe,
Jr. in Jackson-Madison County. Shortly after arriving
on campus at Lane College, he was hired by WJAK. It
was during this tenure at WJAK he launched his on-air
personality, "Super Wolfe".
The station kept the same format for nearly 15 years,
when, under new ownership, the format became rhythm
and blues. WJAK transformed to servicing the pop culture
in the early 1970's and continued until the mid 80's.
Gospel music was always a part of the listening fair,
but especially on Sunday when many quarters were heard.
In an acquisition by Quality Broadcasting, Gospel music
was started and continued until 1996.
Mr. James E. Wolfe, who had remained in broadcasting
organizing his own company, Wolfe Communications, Inc.,
purchased the WJAK radio station in 1996. The pioneering
station laid dormant until Mr. Wolfe could rejuvenate
the equipment and bring the "sleeping giant" back.
In 1999, Mr. Wolfe brought WJAK back to the airwaves
as a 24 hour broadcasting service to Jackson and West
Tennessee.
Hitman
in the Morning...
Jesse
"The Hitman" Sanders
E-mail:Hitman@blackwebportal.com
Has been in the music industry for over 24 years. He
has been on the air for over 2 years. He has been in
several singing groups, and is currently in the band
"Total Reaction" where he sings lead, plays keyboards
and background vocals. He does many of the background
vocals for the numerous jingles which are on WJAK1460.
The Hitman enjoys playing Blues because they express
the realness of life. No holds barred, saying it like
it is. The Hitman was born in Dayton, Ohio and is married
with 5 children.
The
Cowboy has been a part of Wolfe Communications for over
25 years. He has been the backbone of our on air talent
for 17 years. His distinctive voice is reminscent of
Wolfman Jack as requests come from Memphis and Nashville
for his talents on commercials, jingles and voice overs.
The Cowboy has a syndicated show..."Pillow Talk" which
features love songs from years gone by as well as those
of today. He enjoys the Blues because of the influence
of Ms. Denise LaSalle and her husband James E. Wolfe,
Jr. The Cowboy was born in Pittsburgh, PA and is married
with 3 children.
DJ
Cameo...
Ashley "DJ Cameo" Carruthers
E-mail: DJCameo@blackwebportal.com
DJ
Cameo is new to radio. He has is not however new to
the music industry, having been in it for over 25
years. Having recorded his own CD and performing live
for numerous years, DJ Cameo looks forward to the
new world of radio broadcasting. A prolific writer
and producer, DJ Cameo likes the Blues because they
reflect not only what is real about the world, but
say it with such honesty. DJ Cameo was born in Jackson,
TN and single.
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