After about 5 minutes I thought to myself I wonder if that button I pushed could have in some crazy way been the reason were not moving? We`ve talked with people in the industry, and you tell them the station is 50 years old playing the music we are playing, and they can`t believe it., All the radio personalities associated with KSHE do say its one thing that keeps this station rocking along, its the fans. [citation needed], Instead of the broadcast convention of reading news ripped from the Associated Press or United Press International wire machine ("rip and read"), early KSHE newscasts introduced news topics by preceding the story with rock music excerpts that had lyrics introducing or commenting on the topic. 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Though we'd like to say that Wayne and Pilar lived happily ever after, apparently that's not the case. Includes Address (4) Phone (2) See Results. I know. Like it was yesterday, I remember how hard JC, DJ & I laughed when it was over. 2 talking about this. John J Ulett, 78. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. One cold night, listeners pulled down the wooden fence on the property of the apartment complex across the street and made a fire to keep warm. So, that means he has . It truly was a playground for us young, rock radio jocks. Walking into Broadcast Center on South Bemiston in Clayton at age 16. Ulett has worked as the Cardinals stadium announcer for over 35 years. The couple have already been struck with tragedy when in 2010 Nora's daughter, and John's step-daughter, died of breast cancer at the age of 48. Lived In Warrensburg MO, Saint Peters MO, Saint Louis MO. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. People would go away to college, theyd get drafted, theyd leave, come back 10 years later, and they knew the one constant in St. Louis, was KSHE radio. Early on, Wayne went by "Duke" Morrison for a while, but really so many syllables. He's been with the Cardinals Kids TV show since 2004, and has been recognized with awards in the radio, tv and music industries. Eddie headlined one of our birthday parties. In 2007, he was featured in a song titled Half Your Song. I remember specifically how light Mick Jaggers hand shake was and the softness of his hand. John James Ulett, 88. Bras across the Water. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. We were full of enthusiasm and mischief, but still all very serious about our jobs. Then Pete Parisi and Radio Rich Dalton head downtown to see what Christmas means to people. As a high school senior at Bishop DuBourg, he was hired at KEZK as an announcer, and during the summer he was also a jock at KIRL in St. Charles. Owned by Hubbard Broadcasting, the stations studios are located in Creve Coeur, while the transmitter is located in Shrewsbury.KSHE. It was more like hanging out every day at the coolest place in town and getting a paycheck on top of it all. KSHE transmits on 94.7 MHz and currently uses the slogan KSHE 95, Real Rock Radio.KSHE. 12. We were fortunate to have John Ulett attend. Working at Adult Top 40 station KIRL 1460 in Boschertown Missouri, which is just north of St. Charles. Sunday evenings were dedicated to playing seven albums from seven different artists on a show called the Seventh Day starting in the late 1970s, a program that continues to this day. According to Captain Ulett, a total of 24 security supervisors and managers, including officers from Jamaica, Guyana and Antigua, participated in the . Spokeo is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). It broke his heart when Century sold the station to Emmis Communications in 1983. Not thinking it could possibly be for anything important on this old run down caboose, for the hell of it I pushed on the button and to my surprise the thickly painted over button depressed. John F. MacArthur's Net Worth & Salary in 2020. The Central people were great to me, but it was time to focus just on the Caps. I then saw him in the clubhouse holding court among the customers and he was very entertaining. I actually quoted, then President Ronald Reagan, to the person on the other end of the phone saying: The bombing begins in 5 minutes. In the fun of the moment and because like Reagan, I was kidding, it never occurred to me that I had technically made an international bomb threat. Something went wrong, please try again later. Also, being friendly and being genuine with other people. 10. I remember the power hitting 3rd baseman Rick Balis in softball and passing basketballs to our 6ft. The Police came to KSHE in advance of their concert scheduled for the Illinois night club called Stages. Spokeo is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). John Ulett: The Early Years. Please contact Carolyn Smith at [email protected] or (314) 983-6209. 35. There was no back stage area at Stages so after the show they had to walk thru the crowd to get to their dressing rooms. But one station in St. Louis has stood the test of time. 22. "She doesn't forget me. It was just as the Infinity album was exploding up the charts. In fact, this marks his 41st year on the air at the station. Alice just looks at me and shakes his head. John and his wife, Ruth, have been married for 28 years and have three daughters, Olivia, Abigail and Sophie. It was a childhood dream. Playing charity softball and basketball games all over the St. Louis area in the late 70s, thru the 80s and into the 90s. I got tired of paying the fine out of my paycheck week after week, and a Sunday morning slot opened up for a show called KSHE Klassics I went to my boss and said, Look, Im tired of paying this fine. He said: You just stopped the entire train. There was no sign that stated the purpose of the button, so I really was shocked. Not long after that we left. 26. I met many characters through that window and became friends with some of them. George Weber. We saw and met the band in Copenhagen. Amazing. All the pre-show hype. You have permission to edit this article. Ulett, who works for FM radio station KSHE, broadcast a fake report Jan. 29 . KSHE created a virtual museum on its website as a way of celebrating its 40th birthday. he is still hiding from the truth. He is a veteran healthcare tech executive, and it was eye-opening having the perspective of a buyer in an in-depth conversation about what it's like selling to a healthcare system and what we all go through to shorten the sales cycle. The same might be said of his wives. He was the brother to Terry Hawksley, Michael (Helen) Hawksley, the late Debbier (John) Modesto; and grandpa to Ozzy Lueken. May 25th, 2016, marked his 40th anniversary as a full-time on air personality at one of the very first radio stations in the world to play rock music on the FM dial KSHE 95. I remember being a kid and just wanting to be on the radio in my hometown someday with my buddies listening to me. Sex Pistols anarchist John Lydon has opened up about how difficult it has been becoming a full-time carer for his wife. Standing in front of the KSHE building on Watson Road in Crestwood when a green Rambler pulls up and Billy Joel gets out of the passenger side. He hosts a popular morning show in St. Louis and has interviewed hundreds of professional athletes, celebrities and media personalities in his time. Rowntree has worked on air for 17 years at iHeartMedia at rock and alternative stations in Houston, Las . NOW, I was a real disc jockey!!! My friend Mark Imo was with me that night. I try to work hard at that, too. The musician believes that this was when his wife first began to show signs of Alzheimer's. Related To Rebecca Ulett, Laura Ulett, Mary Ulett, Denise Ulett. ST. LOUIS - Broadcaster John Ulett is celebrating 45 years with the world's longest-running rock station KSHE 95. Public Private Personal Details Gender: Female Gender Identity: Date of Birth: 10/07/1961 Politics: Republican Ethnicity: Caucasian Religion: Christian Income: $250K+ Net Worth: Greater than $499,999 Relationship: Married Kids: View Personal Details +Edit Education Work Automobiles +Edit Public Relatives/Associates View Neighbors Classmates John "The U-Man" Ulett grew up in St. Louis dreaming of being on the radio in his hometown. 27. John Ulett said he was told he will not be retained for the 1991 season, ending an eight-year stint with the Cardinals. 1 is "Starboy," a . Albums played in their entirety included such titles as The Firesign Theatre's Waiting for the Electrician or Someone Like Him, The Who's Tommy, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band's Gorilla, Arlo Guthrie's Alice's Restaurant, and Iron Butterfly's In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, just to name a few. And of course, cowboy roles. Interviewing Ozzy Osborne backstage at the Fox Theater. John Ulett, you are today's "Lone Classic." Best Topless Club: Diamond Cabaret. People were driving by looking at the accident having no idea Alice Cooper was sitting on the curb. I was on crutches after breaking my leg playing softball in Forest Park the day before I was expected to start my new job at KSHE. This web site is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. 15. Feb. 20, 2002 -- Thirty years ago, accountant John List methodically murdered his whole family his mother, his wife, and their three children . What is the oldest rock and roll station? He was touring to promote the You Want It, You Got It album and we were playing the song Lonely Night on the air at the time. Not only has the format remained consistent, but some of the DJs have also logged decades at the station located near Union Station. 22. John Ulett in the former KSHE studios in Crestwood in 1980 [Personal Photo], John Ulett [left] with musician Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac in 1976, holding a KSHE t-shirt. Sting invited me to the show that night. Need help accessing the FCC Public File due to a disability? Johnny Rotten has opened up about how difficult it is looking after his wife who is struggling with Alzheimer's. I remember thinking that the hometown portion of my dream might have been over. Disclaimer: By using this website, you accept the Spokeo Terms of Use. [Personal photo]. 24. Playing golf with your daddy has always been one of my favorite memories. I got to know numerous people in the Cardinals organization while using my press pass to follow the team on its run to a World Series title in 1982. We have this guy that gives golf tips on the air named Don The Legend [Don Newbrough]. Jan 20, 2020. $549.99 per SoundStory Interview Book McKernan Now Doug Vaughn I called PD Ron Stevens and told him what happened. I go over to talk to the guy who made those kinds of decisions at that time, Marty Hendin. 2 Tell them what to say This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Selling concert tickets and KSHE t-shirts and caps out of the studio window in Crestwood, while trying to do a radio show. 20 records for John Ulett. The couple were married in 1979, when Nora was a German publishing heiress and John was thriving as a punk icon. It is presented for criticism and commentary, and users are invited to do so at the Facebook page WorldWideMagazine. Sweetmeat also inspired the name of Austin, Texas Christian Punk/Thrash band One Bad Pig. Our ethnicity data indicates the majority is Caucasian. Thank you, Ronnie! We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Now, Marty was a little gun shy at first thinking this could be me trying to pull another radio stunt so he says: Ok, but that better be the real Eddie Money or were gonna miss ya around here kid. I get Eddie on the field and start reminiscing about him and KSHE. First, he offered me weekend air shifts. The radio business was and is famous for creating wandering nomads. Nah, no way. I almost broke my #%!#%! At times it was distracting and at times it was fun. The loving couple, who have been together for 45 years, received the awful news in 2018 that Nora had Alzheimer's. U-Man's Favorite Memories. John is married and he and his wife have 3 daughters. We took some listeners to Chicago for a Cardinals game at Wrigley Field on board an old fashioned caboose that was connected to the very back of an Amtrak train. We just try to be ourselves and that`s what the listeners want., You have to give credit to our listeners, Ulett adds. In late 1967, '68 and most of '69 they would play whole albums in the late afternoon and late at night any day of the week. Hosting Cardinal opening day ceremonies which, of course, Jack Buck did for many years. Please. Anheuser-Busch sponsored the Rolling Stones Tour in 1990. She was followed by Esperanza Bauer, who accused Wayne of having an affair with a co-star (he denied it, as did the co-star) and tried to shoot him at least once during their eight years of marital bliss. Louis area. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Tom Calhoun of the St. Louis Blues too. I remember asking Clinton if he really thought they could win and he said, Yes, the polls are showing were ahead.. I was still a senior in high school. That same Joel Meyers was no longer going to be the Cardinals PA announcer. 31. Hosting the KSHE Lunch Show for 30 years. 14. Being offered my first job in radio by Dave Ralston. Well, he made his dreams come true. Im proud to work with him. Cardinals Kids episodes air Saturday mornings at 11am on Bally Sports Midwest. John and his wife, Ruth, have been married for 28 years and have three daughters, Olivia, Abigail and Sophie. Even though Id been in other control rooms and worked other control boards, the board at KSHE looked and felt huge with these volume knobs that were gigantic. My very first interview happened late one evening when I was working the 7pm-12 midnight shift late in 1976. I do a lot of running trails, and I just wish everybody would pick up their dogs poop. Im standing behind home plate at Busch Stadium getting ready for pre-game ceremonies and who do I see standing against the backstop, but Eddie Money! After working as an engineer for 20 years with the Pulitzer stations KSD and KSD-TV, Ed Ceries invested his life savings and his considerable engineering efforts in building his own FM station, which he called KSHE. 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