Peel then plays excerpts of Wolfman Jac. pic.twitter.com . 7:22. The DJ, whose real name was Robert Smith, collapsed in his wife's arms shortly after returning home from Washington, D.C., where he hosted a nationally syndicated radio show from the Planet Hollywood nightclub, according to his daughter, Joy Renee Smith. He also had his own syndicated TV show, "The Wolfman Jack Show.". Jay Harvey He also bantered with sidekicks, engineers and celebrity callers. !, Vega$, Hollywood Squares, Married with Children, Emergency!, The New Adventures of Wonder Woman, and Galactica 1980. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? In an interview with writer Tom Miller, Smith described the reach of the XERF signal: "We had the most powerful signal in North America. Wolfman Jack was born Robert Weston Smith, in Brooklyn, New York, on January 21, 1938. Born Robert Weston Smith in Brooklyn, New York. Add to your scrapbook. The program was aired locally on WXTR (104.1 FM), from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and was syndicated to more than 60 other radio stations across the country. "Some zing for your ling nuts", the Wolfman would say.[6]. He was 57. He was an actor, known for American Graffiti (1973), Sgt. He died in Belvidere, North Carolina, from a heart attack. "It's kept meat and potatoes on the table for years for Wolfman and Wolfwoman. He is portrayed as a rival of Dr. Demento (played in the film by Rainn Wilson ). Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Try again. See the article in its original context from. As a young teenager, he would listen to the radio in his home's basement, where he pretended to be the DJ. Byron Laursen, a New Jersey writer and co-author of Wolfman Jack's autobiography, said that Wolfman Jack also worked in an interracial nightclub called The Tub, which was housed in an old Quonset hut, and served as host of a weekly interracial dance party for teen-agers. He recorded his shows in Los Angeles and shipped his tapes across the border into Mexico, where they would then be beamed across the U.S.[7], In 1971, the Mexican government, under pressure from the Roman Catholic church, banned the Pentecostal preachers from the radio, taking away 80% of XERB's revenue. Proby remembers jiving with Wolfman on the radio, when Proby released a record under the pseudonym Orville Woods. Latest Headlines. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Animal control officers in New Jersey said seven sheep found running loose after an apparent slaughterhouse escape will have a new permanent home at a sanctuary. Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Wolfman Jack Dead at 57 July 1, 1995 BELVIDERE, N.C. (AP) _ Wolfman Jack, the rock 'n' roll disc jockey whose gravelly voice and trademark wolf howls made him one of the nation's most recognizable voices, died Saturday of a heart attack. We have set your language to . Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Authorities in Maine said one bison remained on the loose Tuesday after three of the animals were seen running loose on a road Monday. The character of Wolfman Jack was a combination of things; his love of classic monster movies (aside from the big screen explosion of Cold War horror and sci-fi, the Universal monster films came to television in the late 50s, creating a generation of 'Monster Kids' and TV horror hosts), the undeniable influence of Alan Freed, the vocal mannerisms July 1, 1995 - Wolfman Jack, the rock 'n' roll disc jockey whose gravelly voice and wolf howls made him one of the nation's most recognizable personalities, died of a heart attack. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [21] In 2016, clips from the Wolfman Jack Radio Program were used in the Rob Zombie film 31.[22]. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. "It's real American music - what rock 'n' roll originally was before people turned it around and sideways and upside down," he said in an interview in 1988. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. But you know. Most of his audience assumed he was black, and his most conspicuous service was as one of a small band of white disc-jockeys - "Poppa Stoppa" in New Orleans, Dewey Philips at WDIA Memphis and John Richbourg at WLAC Nashville were others - who broke the racial barrier which had traditionally surrounded black music. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~Wolfman's daughter, Joy Smith, was killed last Tuesday in Belvedere, NC, thesame town where Wolf himself died 3 years ago tomorrow. World's Ugliest Dog contest seeking unalluring canines for 2023 competition. In a broadcasting career that spanned four decades, Smith worked for 'too many radio stations to count,' Tod Smith said. He was in numerous TV shows and movies. They didn't give our boys long enough," the Wolfman said in a 1988 interview. Survivors include his wife, Lou Lamb Smith, and two children. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. And they were not disappointed. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com. We obtain information from all surrounding funeral homes pertaining to local citizens. Please respect the privacy of the family and only pay your respects for the Wolfman from the road unless open access is otherwise posted. Birds dropped dead when they flew too close to the tower. 0 cemeteries found in Belvidere, Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA. He had done a syndicated radio broadcast from a Planet Hollywood restaurant in Washington, D.C., on Friday night. In 1973, he appeared as himself in George Lucas's second feature film American Graffiti. Wolfman Jack, 57, the rock-and-roll disc jockey whose gravelly voice and trademark wolf howls made him one of the nation's most recognizable voices, died July 1 at his home here after a heart. The legendary DJ died of a heart attack and was survived by his longtime wife and two children. On Tuesday, June 30, 1998 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, Wolfenhnd wrote: > Wolfman's daughter, Joy Smith, was killed last Tuesday in Belvedere, NC, the. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Smith first gained fame in the early 1960s by broadcasting from a high-powered Mexican radio station, XERB, that spread the raucous sound of obscure blues, R&B and rockabilly recordings across most of the United States and parts of Canada. Although the mystery was solved, Wolfman Jack continued to be a success, hosting NBC-TV's The Midnight Special. In 1978, there was an animatronic band called the Wolf Pack 5. Eventually a group of Kansas City students called his bluff. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Howard is the only one left now. Ed Perva Jr was my brother. In the studio, he was every bit as crazy as he sounded, with his face contorting, his eyes bulging and his hands waving wildly. John Peel paying tribute to Wolfman Jack who died earlier in the week, broadcast on 7th July 1995 from BBC Radio One. He was 57 years old. Wow. 'He created a phenomenon just by playing black music at a time when pop music was still pretty segregated (in the United States),' said his son, Tod Weston Smith. [2][23] He is buried at a family cemetery in Belvidere.[24]. He was 57. 0:28. A car driving from New York to L.A. would never lose the station. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He was famous for his gravelly voice and his trademark "wolf howl". Still miss him. What other famous celebs live in North Carolina? Wolfman Jack died of a heart attack. He was feeling really good," said Lonnie Napier, vice-president of Wolfman Jack Enterprises. There is a problem with your email/password. He played himself in "American Graffiti" and had cameo on-screen and voice-overs in other feature films. In 1978, there was an animatronic band called the Wolf Pack 5. 25:02. XERF's 250,000 watts was five times the power allowed on American radio stations at the time, giving the Wolfman a rapt teenage audience almost all the way across America. The Tar Heel State is the permanent home to a number of legendary figures who are buried here. Search above to list available cemeteries. Robert Smith (Wolfman Jack), disc-jockey: born Brooklyn, New York 1939; married (one son, one daughter); died Belvidere, North Carolina 1 July 1995. But few people realize that one of the most iconic figures in the music and entertainment world is laid to rest right in the North Carolina front yard of the home he shared with his beloved wife. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He came along in the early 1960s, at a time when disc jockeys. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The World's Ugliest Dog Contest, held annually in California, announced applications are now available for owners of aesthetically-challenged canines seeking to prove the unsightliness of their pooches. Details Transcript Legendary. : Confessions of the Original Rock 'N' Roll Animal" in 1995. [12] In the 1980s, he did a brief stint at XEROK 80, another border-blaster station that was leased by Dallas investors Robert Hanna, Grady Sanders, and John Ryman. Smith finally decided to blow his own cover in the early 1970s by appearing on TV as the announcer for the syndicated late-night concert series 'The Midnight Special.' He was an enormously influential figure for all the jocks. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. It wasnt until he played himself in the 1973 coming-of-age movie ``American Graffiti that America saw the face that went with the voice. Entering into the 1970s, the Wolfman was a full-blown cult figure.In 1973, Wolfman Jack was immortalized on film thanks to his performance as a fictionalized version of himself in George Lucas nostalgic masterpiece American Graffiti. Freed both adopted this name and used a recorded howl to give his early broadcasts a unique character. But he cascaded to fame as Wolfman Jack, a faceless hero on the AM airwaves and a pioneer of the peculiar genre called border radio, because it was broadcast from just over the border in Mexico. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He appeared in advertising campaigns and had his own syndicated television Wolfman Jack Show. March 1 (UPI) -- A basketball player from Poland broke a Guinness World Record in London when he jumped 10 feet and 5 inches to complete a between the legs slam dunk. Rest In Peace, Joy. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Wolfman Jack's howls, yelps and fast-talking patter - a mixture of hip black argot, teenage slang and gobbledegook - made him a figure whose cult appeal was all the more potent for his never being seen. "Everybody in America has a clear memory of that voice. 9200 Sunset Boulevard PH 20 "It took the Wolfman from a cult figure to the rank of American flag and apple pie," he once said. 'I gave him every breath I had, but it was quick. And he had a habit of issuing outrageous orders, like "Get naked!" The station's signal blanketed much of the United States. His name came from a trend of the period, when disc jockeys took nicknames such as "Moondog" or "Hound Dog." The Wolfman collapsed shortly after returning home earlier in the day. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Wolfman Jack was born on 21 January 1938 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. With his rock and roll trademark wolf howl, he becomes iconic on the radio before immortalizing on the screen. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The station pumped out at 250,000 watts, five times the legal limit for American stations at the time, and was heard across most of the country. Wolfman Jack Funeral. Edwin R. Perva Jr., 30, of Hertford was killed about 1 a.m.when his 1991 Ford ran off the road and into a ditch beforestriking a driveway culvert and going airborne for 46 feet, saidHighway Patrol Trooper K.L. BELVIDERE, N.C., July 1 -- Wolfman Jack, the legendary radio disc jockey whose gravelly voice and trademark wolf howls are synonymous with rock 'n' roll, died Saturday of a massive heart attack at his home in Belvidere, N.C. at the age of 57. He was in the movie "American Graffiti" in 1973 as a disc jockey. Wolfman Jack was born on January 21, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Wolfman Jack on XERB Summer 1968. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. This is a carousel with slides. He was born Robert Smith in Brooklyn on Jan. 21, 1938, and for a couple of years in 1960 and 1961 he was Daddy Jules on WTID in Norfolk, Va. There was a problem getting your location. He died on 1 July 1995 in Belvidere, North Carolina, USA. Failed to delete memorial. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Wolfman Jack (11176976)? He enjoyed horror movies, so he took the name Wolfman. Just look at this lineup - Wolfman Jack, Howard Stern, Soupy Sales, and Don Imus. Since May 1994, the Wolfman had done a Friday night show live from Washington's Planet Hollywood restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, featuring party-pleasing records from the 1960s and early 1970s such as "Shout." Jack, who was born as Bob Smith, was inspired to become a skillful DJ from a young age. He appeared as himself in the TV series "Wolf Rock TV" in 1984. "Wolfman Jack" died on July 1, 1995. 'In the beginning everybody thought he was black. [citation needed], On July 1, 1995, Smith died from a heart attack at his house in Belvidere, North Carolina, shortly after finishing a weekly broadcast. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He began working on his career by enrolling in the Academy of Broadcasting in Washington D.C and supported his studies through door-to-door . "I looked real Neanderthal," he would later recall. "If you do right, everything will come out right." Wolfman Jack (born Robert Weston Smith; January 21, 1938 - July 1, 1995) was an American radio disc jockey. ; the single version of the track includes a shouted talk-over introduction by the Wolfman, but on the album version, Rundgren performs that part himself. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Georgia came to the rescue of a dog who fell into a storm drain and ended up stranded about 12 feet underground. Dunya News. Wolfman Jack, in his day the most famous rock and roll disc-jockey in America, has howled for the last time. As a part of this process, Wolfman Jack was set to deliver the morning shows on the new station. The Wolfman looked the part, with bushy eyebrows, sideburns, a mustache and a devil's goatee. Canadian band The Stampeders also released a cover of "Hit the Road Jack" in 1975 featuring Wolfman Jack. Smith was 'one of the most creative and influential presenters on radio,' said music mogul Dick Clark. [17] He furnished his voice in The Guess Who's top-10 hit single "Clap for the Wolfman". He was a radio-show host right up until his death, broadcasting his last "oldies but goodies" show Friday night from a Planet Hollywood restaurant in Washington, D.C. Just before his death he returned home from a 20-day tour to promote his autobiography, "Have Mercy: Confessions of the Original Rock-and-Roll Animal," published by Warner Books. Today, those tapes are traded among collectors of his work. At each appearance, he looked a little different because he had not decided what the Wolfman should look like. Jim Morrison's lyrics for "The WASP (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)" were influenced by Wolfman Jack's broadcasting. He was a mere 57 years old. Wolfman credited his success to his voice, sustained by a regular intake of Camels and the judicious lubrication of whisky. George Lucas typecast him as a mysterious deejay in his coming-of-age film American Graffiti (1973), and the Wolfman went on to host television's . cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. jockey, Wolfman Jack. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Feel free to join the discussion! Start your Independent Premium subscription today. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. So I stood there and growled a little bit and threw around some profanities and left. Born Robert Weston Smith in Brooklyn, New York. Disc Jockey, Actor, Entertainer. He also appeared in the film's 1979 sequel More American Graffiti, though only through voice-overs. He was previously married to Lucy Lamb. His name came from a trend of the period, when disc jockeys took nicknames such as ``Moondog or ``Hound Dog. He enjoyed horror movies, so he took the name Wolfman. Smith and his wife of 35 years, Lou Lamb, settled in Los Angeles with their two children in the early 1970s after moving frequently in 1960s. Wolfman Jack's Halloween Special. A couple of shots of whiskey helps it. "[5], Most of the border stations broadcast at 250,000 watts, five times the U.S. limit, meaning that their signals were picked up all over North America, and at night as far away as Europe and the Soviet Union. He was 57. They love his outrageous persona and the great music he plays on his show. Dog rescued after falling 12 feet into Georgia storm drain. "Wolfman Jack" was just a voice in the 1960s - a raw, throaty howl that emanated from an unregulated Mexican radio station (harnessing a potential 250,000 watts of power) and claimed the airwaves across America after midnight. He lived on 12th Street and 4th Avenue and went to Manual Training High School in the Park Slope section. The Wolfman's name came from a trend of the 1950's when disc jockeys took nicknames such as Moondog or Hound Dog. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The film made the Wolfman the most famous disc-jockey in America, celebrated in songs by Todd Rundgren and Leon Russell and an American hit for the Guess Who, "Clap for the Wolfman". They didn't give our boys long enough.". At XERF, Smith developed his signature style (with phrases such as, "Who's this on the Wolfman telephone?") On Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 3:22:09 PM UTC-5. Advertisement. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. The Wolfman was rumored to actually broadcast from this location during the early to mid-1960s. You don't want to miss the spooktacular hits like Purple . CAPTION: WOLFMAN JACK. The Wolfman Jack Classic Hits and Classic Rock Shows feature all of Wolfman's legendary antics and bits for Classic Rock and Classic Hits formats. The leader of the band was an anthropomorphic wolf who was modeled after Jack. The mammoth signal allowed folks in every state in America to hear his prose and laugh at his on-air antics. Wolfman Jack was a legendary DJ who rose to prominence during the 1960s thanks to his groundbreaking radio persona, complete with a wolf-howl gimmick and risqu attitude. [13] Ryman then moved Smith to Scott Ginsburg-owned Y95 in Dallas, Texas. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Following this appearance on film, Wolfman Jack continued making sporadic appearances on the screen, including appearing on the television program Married with Children.Sadly, Wolfman Jack passed away in 1995 at the age of only 57. Perva appeared to have fallenasleep at the wheel, according to Morgan's report. This browser does not support getting your location. Other times he had a big afro wig and large sunglasses. "It's real American music -- what rock-and-roll originally was before people turned it around and sideways and upside down. Jack Mould takes 1st Place BMX Dirt landing a 720 . Museum of Broadcast Communications 360 North State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States (312) 245-8200 Hours Mon Closed Tue 10am - 6pm Wed 10am - 6pm Thu 10am - 6pm Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 6pm Wikimapia/inlinefox In the 1960s, the Wolfman's rise to fame climbed even higher when he took a job just over the Mexico border at a radio station broadcasting at 250,000 watts - two and a half times the legal limit for radio stations in the U.S. wolfman jack joins in singing nothing takes the place of you on his radio show. He invested in a troupe of midgets and a make-up artist, appearing on stage in a red Afro fright- wig, flowing cape, shades and 12-inch finger-nails. Try again later. He's voiced by Aaron Fecther. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. He was in the made-for-TV movie "Deadman's Curve," and he did several episodes of the TV series "Emergency." Thanks for your help! After less than a year, WNBC hired Cousin Brucie, and Wolfman Jack went back to California to concentrate on his syndicated radio show, which was carried on KRLA-Pasadena (Los Angeles) from 1984 to 1987. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) and Motel Hell (1980). The 'Jack' nickname was taken from the 'hipster' lingo of the 1950s, as in 'Take a page from my book, Jack', or the more popular, 'Hit the road, Jack. [15] Wolfman Jack also released Wolfman Jack (1972) and Through the Ages (1973) on the Wooden Nickel label.[16]. He was 57. BIOGRAPHY Wolfman Jack was born Robert Weston Smith, in Brooklyn, New York, on January 21, 1938. Learn more about managing a memorial . The stations signal blanketed much of the United States. "They changed my name because I sounded like a black man singing the song. In 1966 he moved to XERB, where he spun the latest rock tunes from a small studio in the sleepy resort town of Rosarito, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, 15 miles south of the United States border. Please try again later. He married Lucy "Lou" Lamb in 1961, and they had two children. Smith left Mexico after eight months and moved to Minneapolis to run station KUXL. He made his final syndicated radio broadcast from a Planet Hollywood restaurant in Washington, D.C. on Friday, June 30, 1995. That station continues to broadcast under the call sign XEPRS-AM. Smith capitalized on his fame, though, by editing his old XERB tapes and selling them to radio stations everywhere, becoming one of the first rock-and-roll syndicated programs (as the tapes began to age, they were eventually marketed to oldies stations). Los Angeles, CA 90069. He was the regular announcer and occasional host for The Midnight Special on NBC from 1973 to 1981. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. GREAT NEWS! His early influences were the DJ's of his day like Tommy Small, The Hound and Jocko. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. This allowed the DJ to develop a national following over the course of the 1960s. [18][19][20], In 2012, the estate of Wolfman Jack released a hip-hop single featuring Wolfman Jack clips as the vocals. Wolfmans initial radio success came via his time working with the radio station XERF-AM, broadcast from Mexico.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:47 - Body06:53 - OutroLike this content? Wolfman Jack spent last years of his life in NC Legendary radio personality Wolfman Jack died at age 57 and spent the last years of his life in North Carolina. The border stations made money by renting time to Pentecostal preachers and psychics, and by taking 50% of the profit from anything sold by mail order. Wolfman Jack, whose real name was Robert Smith, was a legendary radio DJ who passed away in 1995. Edwin R. Perva Jr., 30, of Hertford was killed about 1 a.m. when his 1991 Ford ran off the road and into a ditch before striking a driveway culvert and going airborne for. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. From the busy streets of Brooklyn in the 30s and 40s, Robert Weston Smith aka Wolfman Jack - would go on to turn his childhood love of radio into a career th. "He walked up the driveway, went in to hug his wife and then just fell over.". Advertisement. Morgan. Powerball ticket forgotten in coat pocket turns out to be $1 million winner. Year should not be greater than current year. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The record collection he started as a youth filled a three-story building at the time of his death, Tod Smith said. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. But I still didn't know what to do on stage. ``He walked up the driveway, went in to hug his wife and then just fell over, said Napier from the radio personalitys home about 120 miles east of Raleigh. BELVIDERE, N.C. (AP) _ Wolfman Jack, the rock n roll disc jockey whose gravelly voice and trademark wolf howls made him one of the nations most recognizable voices, died Saturday of a heart attack. Get more stories delivered right to your email. Wolfman Jack is portrayed by Jack Black in the 2022 satirical biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. A couple of shots of whiskey helps it. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A Michigan woman said a Powerball ticket found forgotten in the pocket of her husband's coat turned out to be a $1 million winner. He was just exhausted from all he was doing,' she said, adding that the family was still mourning the loss of his mother, Rosalyn, just last month. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Born Robert Weston Smith in 1938, he grew up in New York City and later became a country music deejay. He was the host of his variety series The Wolfman Jack Show, which was produced in Canada by CBC Television in 1976 and syndicated to stations in the U.S. From 1958 to 1964, that's real rock-and-roll. He was first on the airwaves as "Daddy Jules" on Newport News, Virginia, station WYOU-AM. Resend Activation Email. Wolfman enjoyed national popularity. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When the one surviving ship in what had originally been a pirate radio network of Radio Caroline North and Radio Caroline South sank in 1980, a search began to find a replacement. Make sure that the file is a photo. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Radio Caroline North and Radio Caroline South, "Wolfman Jack, Raspy Voice Of the Radio, Is Dead at 57", "Wolfman Jack, pioneer disc jockey dies at 57", "Wolfman Jack in Africa, 1980. Anyone can read what you share. If you have a loved one that you would like mentioned on our program, please contact us. Our documentary feature film tells the true story about Wolfman Jack's international rise to fame and the huge impact he had on the radio and music business. Join us every Halloween for the classic Wolfman Jack's Halloween Special! He also played host on a weekly TV show called "The Midnight Special" for eight years, leaving in 1982. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. To that end, he recorded a number of programs that never aired, because the station did not come on air according to schedule. His parents divorced while he was a child. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. This internet. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. I never lived in New York, but WNBC was a legendary station. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Although Smith was managing a Minneapolis radio station, he was still broadcasting as Wolfman Jack on XERF via taped shows that he sent to the station. Missing the excitement, however, Wolfman returned to border radio to run XERB, and opened an office on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles in January 1966. 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