The above WKNR chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks
NOTE: During the course of WKNR’s nearly nine year charts run, there had been four appearance modifications in the chart’s designs. Last week, we featured the third (and final week) of that chart’s design run (December 13;see it here). The above December 20, 1971 chart debut’s the new look for the week’s survey. The “new look” ultimately would be the final template altogether for WKNR’s chart playlists. The Keener story bears noting the station would cease publication of their music charts by the end of March, 1972.
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Above WKNR music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity, dedication, and your continuous support.
Above WKNR music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
WKNR MUSIC GUIDE (Beatles in Detroit – 4th of 4 Series) [A] October 8, 1964
WKNR MUSIC GUIDE (Beatles in Detroit – 4th of 4 Series) [B] October 8, 1964
BEATLES IN DETROIT ’64 | WKNR EXCLUSIVE 4TH of 4 GUIDES
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— OCTOBER 8-14, 1964 —
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— THIS WEEK 57 YEARS AGO —
FOR THE 3RD KEENER ‘BEATLES IN DETROIT’ SPECIAL ISSUE GO HERE
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The above WKNR music chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks
— In MemoryofGeorge Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity, dedication, and your continuous support.
Above WKNR music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
WKNR MUSIC GUIDE (Beatles in Detroit – 3rd of 4 Series) [A] October 1, 1964
WKNR MUSIC GUIDE (Beatles in Detroit – 3rd of 4 Series) [B] October 1, 1964
BEATLES IN DETROIT ’64 | WKNR EXCLUSIVE 3RD of 4 GUIDES
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— OCTOBER 1-7, 1964 —
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— THIS WEEK 57 YEARS AGO —
FOR THE 2ND KEENER ‘BEATLES IN DETROIT’ SPECIAL ISSUE GO HERE
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The above WKNR music chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks
NEXT WEEK: WKNR — 4TH of 4 SERIES — OCTOBER 8, 1964
— In MemoryofGeorge Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity, dedication, and your continuous support.
Above WKNR music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
WKNR MUSIC GUIDE (2nd of 4 Series) [A] September 24, 1964
WKNR MUSIC GUIDE (2nd of 4 Series) [B] September 24, 1964
BEATLES IN DETROIT ’64 | WKNR EXCLUSIVE 2ND of 4 GUIDES
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— SEPTEMBER 24-30, 1964 —
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— THIS WEEK 57 YEARS AGO —
FOR THE 1ST KEENER ‘BEATLES IN DETROIT’ SPECIAL ISSUEGO HERE
The above WKNR music chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks
NEXT WEEK: WKNR — 3RD of 4 SERIES — OCTOBER 1, 1964
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Above WKNR music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
Today we are showcasing a selected WKNR Jim Jeffries audio file from the Motor City Radio Flashbacks airchecks library.
Having been long archived in the collection, this audio file was digitally renewed and enhanced in sound. We are delighted to feature this Jim Jeffries aircheck once again — REMASTERED — from what the audio previously sounded like HERE.
Also corrected was the recording’s speed pitch, having upped the speed slightly to a more ‘normal’ state than what the original recording archived sounded previously.
For more on Jim Jeffries we previously featured on Motor City Radio Flashbacks, goHERE.
Another classic Motor City radio flashback, indeed. Jim Jeffries on WKNR, fifty-five years ago, August 14, 1966.
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THE MOTOR CITY RADIO FLASHBACKS AIRCHECKS COLLECTION
WKNR MUSIC GUIDE (Beatles in Detroit – 1st of 4 Series) [A] September 17, 1964
WKNR MUSIC GUIDE (Beatles in Detroit – 1st of 4 Series) [B] September 17, 1964
BEATLES IN DETROIT ’64 | WKNR EXCLUSIVE 1ST of 4 GUIDES
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— SEPTEMBER 17-23, 1964 —
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— THIS WEEK 57 YEARS AGO —
The above WKNR music chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks
NEXT WEEK: WKNR — 2ND of 4 SERIES — SEPTEMBER 24, 1964
— In MemoryofGeorge Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity, dedication, and your continuous support.
Above WKNR music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
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— AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 2, 1964 —
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— THIS WEEK 57 YEARS AGO —
The above WKNR music chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks
— In MemoryofGeorge Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity, dedication, and your continuous support.
Above WKNR music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
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AUGUST 23-29, 1971
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Above WKNR music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
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AUGUST 21-27, 1967
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You betcha! Yes, WKNR was serious about their title for this Keener contest the station promoted back in August 1967.
Here’s a snapshot of WKNR music director Paul Cannon holding the little mascot cub in front of the WKNR studios on Michigan Avenue.
Now what school’s name was deemed the winner, that we do not know. (We’ll try to reach out to Paul Cannon for the rest of the story). But here’s picture proof we do have which shows THAT one Keener mascot contest was the real deal! 🙂
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— STORY UPDATE! —
PAUL CANNON
We reached out to Paul Cannon yesterday afternoon (Thurs., Aug 26) and, according to what he shared more into the story, after the name of the winning school was announced, WKNR immediately acquired the lion cub at a pre-selected exotic pet store outlet in the metro Detroit area for its delivery (yes, acquiring such pets in those days for private ownership was not illegal!).
The little cubby, still in the crate, was “not at all too friendly, growling and hissing at us” during its transport to the winning school. The following day, several of the school’s personnel and students returned to the station. With the cub tagging along on a leash. As overly cantankerous the cub was, Paul Cannon, exclaimed, “how did you manage to get a leash around its neck?” Someone replied, “With hockey mitts!” 🙂
Oh, the winning school’s name? It was a Catholic school, according to Paul, located either on 6 Mile or 7 Mile at the time, back in August of 1967. Any recollection as to the school’s precise name is yet to be determined.
A Kodak moment, indeed. Great story. Thank you, Paul Cannon, for sharing the memory!
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— THIS WEEK 54 YEARS AGO —
The above WKNR music chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks
— In MemoryofGeorge Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity, dedication, and your continuous support.
Above WKNR music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
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The above WKNR chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks
