My dad was a CPO in the USN. He listened to Conover whenever he could. Dad said his voice was as smooth as good booze. A pity that many of today's DXers and listeners never had the chance to hear him and the music he played. And Kevin, you are quite right, he played exceptionally good music. I wonder if a book has been published about him. Art...
----- Original Message ----- From: "kevin redding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Obituary for DXers >I used to listen to him when in the Navy and out at sea. That man > played some exceptionally good music on VOA. I never missed his show. > > Kevin > > On Apr 10, 2007, at 10:45 AM, Art Blair wrote: > >> Willis Conover. December 18, 1920 - May 17, 1996. >> A true hero of radio. When I heard of his passing, I wept like a baby. > > _______________________________________________ > IRCA mailing list > [email protected] > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: [email protected] > > _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
