A WJLB FLASHBACK MOMENT: “Frantic” Ernie Durham, legendary Detroit R&B disk jockey was on Detroit’s WJLB-AM every evening until 9:00 p.m. Durham was one of the first “rappers,” in a literal sense, who did most of his shows in rhyme. Here, he was photographed at the famous Madison Ballroom in 1958, a block down from the Graystone in Detroit.
5 thoughts on “ERNIE DURHAM’S WJLB RHYTHM AND BLUES: JULY 1962”
Ernie Durham, my FABULOUS uncle! Somebody should do a movie about him!
Would like to be contacted by a member of Ernie Durham family have possession of a detroit city council testimonial resolution. Must be able to prove family ties
Ernie Durham, my FABULOUS uncle! Somebody should do a movie about him!
I AGREE
Would like to be contacted by a member of Ernie Durham family have possession of a detroit city council testimonial resolution. Must be able to prove family ties
Ernie D Campus ballroom in Detroit off of Fenkell & Livernois…
I moved away in 1976, but always feel strong bonds to Detroit. Thanks for the memories