OH NO. WE DIDN’T FORGET: HAPPY 60TH. ANNIVERSARY ON THE BIRTH OF . . . KEENER 13!

The above featured Detroit Free Press WKNR ad was digitally colorized, restored and re-imaged by Motor City Radio Flashbacks.

The above featured Detroit Free Press WKNR ad was digitally colorized, restored and re-imaged by Motor City Radio Flashbacks.

On October 31, 1963, Detroit gave birth to a brand new radio station with a brand new radio sound — New Radio 13 — and the station became legend.

Celebrate today the legacy and history of WKNR over at Scott Westerman’s splendid KEENER 13 website page over HERE, and, you can listen to the NEW KEENER streaming across the world wide web, go HERE.

For more WKNR at Motor City Radio Flashbacks archived (to date) in one place, go HERE.

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In retrospect, today, we pause. In honoring the memory of George L. Griggs, founder of Motor City Radio Flashbacks

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We Carry On

Our sincerest gratitude goes out to Mrs. Patti Griggs. This website would not be possible today without her generosity and contributions, her continuous love and her enduring support.

Motor City Radio Flashbacks will resume it’s website operations, Thursday, November 2, 2023

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60 YEARS AGO | NOVEMBER 1963: THE NATION’S TOP 30 RECORDS! WEEK-ENDING, NOVEMBER 2

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The Honor Roll of Hits comprises the nation’s top tunes according to record sales and sheet sales, disk jockey and jukebox performances as determined by The Billboard’s weekly nationwide sales.

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Audio digitally remastered by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

The above Honor Roll Of Hits music chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

ON YOUR PC? You can view this entire Billboard 11/2/1963 chart ENLARGED. For a larger detailed view click above chart image 2x and open to second window.

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60 YEARS AGO | OCTOBER 1963: THE NATION’S TOP 30 RECORDS! WEEK-ENDING, OCTOBER 26

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The Honor Roll of Hits comprises the nation’s top tunes according to record sales and sheet sales, disk jockey and jukebox performances as determined by The Billboard’s weekly nationwide sales.

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Audio digitally remastered by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

The above Honor Roll Of Hits music chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

ON YOUR PC? You can view this entire Billboard 10/26/1963 chart ENLARGED. For a larger detailed view click above chart image 2x and open to second window.

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60 YEARS AGO | OCTOBER 1963: THE NATION’S TOP 30 RECORDS! WEEK-ENDING, OCTOBER 19

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The Honor Roll of Hits comprises the nation’s top tunes according to record sales and sheet sales, disk jockey and jukebox performances as determined by The Billboard’s weekly nationwide sales.

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Audio digitally remastered by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

The above Honor Roll Of Hits music chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

ON YOUR PC? You can view this entire Billboard 10/19/1963 chart ENLARGED. For a larger detailed view click above chart image 2x and open to second window.

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60 YEARS AGO | OCTOBER 1963: THE NATION’S TOP 30 RECORDS! WEEK-ENDING, OCTOBER 12

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The Honor Roll of Hits comprises the nation’s top tunes according to record sales and sheet sales, disk jockey and jukebox performances as determined by The Billboard’s weekly nationwide sales.

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Audio digitally remastered by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

The above Honor Roll Of Hits music chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

ON YOUR PC? You can view this entire Billboard 10/12/1963 chart ENLARGED. For a larger detailed view click above chart image 2x and open to second window.

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60 YEARS AGO | OCTOBER 1963: THE NATION’S TOP 30 RECORDS! WEEK-ENDING, OCTOBER 5

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The Honor Roll of Hits comprises the nation’s top tunes according to record sales and sheet sales, disk jockey and jukebox performances as determined by The Billboard’s weekly nationwide sales.

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Audio digitally remastered by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

The above Honor Roll Of Hits music chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

ON YOUR PC? You can view this entire Billboard 10/05/1963 chart ENLARGED. For a larger detailed view click above chart image 2x and open to second window.

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WXYZ 1270 RECALLED! JOEY REYNOLDS BACK ON THE RADIO: APRIL 18, 1966

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NOTE: The featured aircheck is Joey Reynolds’ very first broadcast show at WXYZ Radio 1270, as dated.

NEW! A special THANK YOU to Brad Jankowski, of Wyandotte, MI., for this aircheck contribution for the Motor City Radio Flashbacks collection.

Newly restored! This selected audio recording was digitally enhanced by Motor City Radio Flashbacks.

NOTE II: Despite this recording is 57 years old and was found fraught with audio flaws and sounds imperfections, we appreciate the fact this recording still exists and was made available for this site, as is. We are truly grateful to the credited donor for this WXYZ contribution.

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