Clark Weber
Encyclopedia
Clark Weber has been an American
radio personality in Chicago, Illinois
. He runs his own radio advertising consultancy, Clark Weber Associates. In July 2008 he published a book, Clark Weber's Rock and Roll Radio: The Fun Years, 1955-1975. It is published by Chicago's Books Press (ISBN 0979789222; ISBN 978-0979789229).
Clark Weber, who has always referred to himself as "Mother Weber's Oldest Son", began his start in radio as an amateur (ham) radio operator in 1950
. After leaving the Navy in 1954
, Weber's first radio job was at WAUK
in Waukesha, Wisconsin
. He would also WBKV
in West Bend, Wisconsin
and WRIT
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
.
He moved to Chicago in 1961 where he joined the staff of WLS
, initially working as a graveyard shift DJ and climbing to program director. This is where Weber became well known spinning Top 40 records. Weber would work for in Chicago Radio for WCFL
, WMAQ, WIND
, WJJD
, and recently WAIT
where he did a Friday morning show.
Clark currently promotes A Senior Moment with Clark Weber, a pre-recorded program series for radio stations targeting senior health issues.
United States
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radio personality in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
. He runs his own radio advertising consultancy, Clark Weber Associates. In July 2008 he published a book, Clark Weber's Rock and Roll Radio: The Fun Years, 1955-1975. It is published by Chicago's Books Press (ISBN 0979789222; ISBN 978-0979789229).
Clark Weber, who has always referred to himself as "Mother Weber's Oldest Son", began his start in radio as an amateur (ham) radio operator in 1950
1950 in radio
The year 1950 saw a number of significant happenings in radio broadcasting history.-Events:* May 1 - Springbok Radio became the first commercial radio station in South Africa.Springbok Radio broadcasted for 35 years until the 31st of December 1985....
. After leaving the Navy in 1954
1954 in radio
The year 1954 in radio involved some significant events.-Events:*1 February: KECA and KECA-FM, both in Los Angeles, change call letters to KABC and KABC-FM, reflecting their owners, ABC-United Paramount Theaters....
, Weber's first radio job was at WAUK
WAUK
*See also WRRDWAUK is a radio station licensed to Jackson, Wisconsin, serving the Milwaukee area. It is known on-air as 540 ESPN...
in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. The population was 70,718 at the 2010 census, making it the largest community in the county and 7th largest in the state. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Waukesha...
. He would also WBKV
WBKV
WBKV is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Country format. Licensed to West Bend, Wisconsin, USA, the station's coverage area consists of Milwaukee's northern suburbs. The station is currently owned by West Bend Broadcasting Co. and features programing from CNN Radio, Jones Radio Network and...
in West Bend, Wisconsin
West Bend, Wisconsin
West Bend is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Wisconsin, United States in southeastern Wisconsin. The population was estimated to be 29,894 in 2008...
and WRIT
WJYI
WJYI is a radio station in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. It runs a Christian format with Contemporary Christian Music from Salem Radio Network's Today's Christian Music network. It also features brokered teaching and preaching programs from both local Churches and national ministries. It also airs...
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
.
He moved to Chicago in 1961 where he joined the staff of WLS
WLS (AM)
WLS is a Chicago clear-channel AM station on 890 kHz. It uses C-QUAM AM stereo and transmits with 50,000 watts from transmitter and towers on the south edge of Tinley Park, Illinois....
, initially working as a graveyard shift DJ and climbing to program director. This is where Weber became well known spinning Top 40 records. Weber would work for in Chicago Radio for WCFL
WCFL (AM)
WCFL was the callsign of a commercial radio station in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was owned by the Chicago Federation of Labor, hence its call letters. The station is now known as WMVP. Its transmitter is located in Downers Grove and is still in use by WMVP...
, WMAQ, WIND
WIND (AM)
WIND "AM 560" is a radio station based in Chicago, Illinois, broadcasting its talk radio format on 560 kHz.Its current owner is Salem Media, a company specializing primarily in Christian radio...
, WJJD
WYLL
WYLL 1160 is a "Christian Talk & Teaching" radio station located in Chicago and owned by Salem Communications. The station runs features, preaching, and other religious programs. Ministries may also buy time for programming. WYLL additionally produces a couple hours of local call-in shows every...
, and recently WAIT
WAIT (AM)
WAIT is a radio station located near Crystal Lake, Illinois. It was purchased by Newsweb Corporation in 2004. Original call letters were WIVS....
where he did a Friday morning show.
Clark currently promotes A Senior Moment with Clark Weber, a pre-recorded program series for radio stations targeting senior health issues.