Chuck Collier
Charles Collier (May 6, 1947—September 22, 2011) was a radio personality, best known for his many years at radio stations WGAR (AM) and WGAR-FM in Cleveland, Ohio.
Early life
[edit]Collier was born on May 6, 1947, in Greenfield, Ohio, and as a boy moved to New Vienna, Ohio. He is a graduate of New Kenton High School and the University of Cincinnati.[1]
Career
[edit]He began his broadcasting career shortly after college, bouncing between jobs in Cincinnati (WSAI), Dayton (WONE), and New York City (WCBS-FM). He came to Cleveland in 1970, where he worked for WGAR (1220 AM), and later its sister station, WGAR-FM (99.5 FM). He served the latter part of his tenure as music director/afternoon drive DJ. After 41 years in the Cleveland radio market, Collier died of a heart attack on September 22, 2011.[1]
In March 2009, Collier was inducted into the Country Radio Hall Of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee — one of only 60 personalities in the history of country radio to achieve this honor.[2][3]
Awards and honors
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- 2004 Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee[4]
- 2005 Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee[5]
- 2007 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award winner - Large Market Radio Personality of the Year[5]
- 2009 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee[6]
- Section of Oak Tree Boulevard in Independence, Ohio, renamed "Chuck Collier Boulevard" in 2012
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Chuck Collier, voice of WGAR, dies from massive heart attack - Story". Archived from the original on 2014-01-17. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ^ "WGAR's Chuck Collier leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth and a passion for country artists and music". 24 September 2011.
- ^ "Saying goodbye to beloved WGAR radio host Chuck Collier". Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
- ^ "Hall of fame".
- ^ a b "Cleveland radio legend Chuck Collier dies | wkyc.com". Archived from the original on 2014-01-16. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ^ "Hall of Fame | countryradioseminar.com". Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2014-01-19.
External links
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