After WKMH became WKNR on October 31, 1963, the “New Radio 13” in Detroit premiered it’s first music guide, released for the week of November 7, 1963.
After 8 years, 19 weeks, and 435 official WKNR surveys having been published since it’s premiere, this was thelast official music guide (03/20/1972) the legendary Detroit radio station published before WKNR changed it’s call letters to WNIC on April 25, 1972.
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In MemoryofGeorge Griggs
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Above WKNR music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
BILLBOARD HOT 100 TABULATED BY RECORDS RETAIL SALES AND RADIO AIRPLAY
BILLBOARD HOT 100 MARCH 16-22, 1969
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU
In Memory of George Griggs
Above WHYT music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
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Thursday, January 28, 1965
A DETROIT RADIO BACK-PAGE AD
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DETROIT FREE PRESS: WKNR
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