Posted by Bud on May 29, 2010 at 09:32:53:
This Sunday, May 30th, two giants of Chicago radio are being inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame: Herb Kent and E Rodney Jones. V103's Herb Kent is of course, the record holder for the longest working man in radio (65 years & counting) and a living legend. Former WVON personality E Rodney Jones was a longtime radio DJ (one of the original "Good Guys"), who also cut his fair share of R&B records. Both of them will be honored this weekend. (Jones passed away in 2008, so his daughter with accept the award in his honor.) The event will take place at the Club Eagle Arena (4829 W. 77th St, Burbank), with the doors opening at 7:00pm. The Chi-Lites, the Dells, Jerry "Iceman" Butler, Gene Chandler, Otis Clay and others are expected to attend. It will hosted by comedian Uncle Rail, with speeches by WVAZ personalities and Chicago media celebrities. There is limited room still available. Those interested in attending can contact Margaret Dorris-Laye at 708-833-9245.