Comments on: Morning Madness: Bob Wall on WGCI Chicago | January 1984

By: Harold Lee Rush

Harold Lee Rush — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:24:54 +0000

It’s so nice to see the appreciation of Bob’s talent. He was a consummate professional and I learned so much from working with him. The positive aspects of his life will always be with us. Garry, I especially appreciate your comment!

By: Garry R, Harris

Garry R, Harris — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:21:16 +0000

I’m 46yrs old and radio started me as a mobile Dj. I use to immulate certain Dj’s but no one can copy the style,wit humor & overall professionalism that Bob Wall had.
AS Aa Marine from 81-85 i could’nt wait to come home to Chicago to hear
Bob on WGCI. It’s funny that back then i wanted WGCI to play less music and more
Bob.
But now it’s the total opposite. Now i wish the Dj’s would shut-up and
play more music. Also a special mention should go out to Harold Lee Rush Jr.
for being the perfect sidekick to Bob’s madness.Bob i only have 4 words for you

PIG FOR A DAY!!
R.I.P..

By: Gingertee

Gingertee — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:51:25 +0000

I remember Bob’s Pig For A Day. People could call in and nominate someone who basically was a Pig and Bob would call them out on the radio. It was the best. He has some troubles but in that industry, who doesn’t. I would take him over Howard McGee and Tony Sco anyday

By: P.Fuller

P.Fuller — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:32:59 +0000

Bob Wall and the “Wall Notes”.This was good morning radio at its finest in Chicago.As a listener from Gary,Indiana, during the late 70s to the early 80s listening to Bob was very entertaining.WGCI during that time had the best format in the country with great music. To make a long story short, today music is so bad and talentless along with the Djs in Chicago, and other major cities.Yes,Bob had issues and I hoped he was able to deal with them before passing.But in doing so,I have to say Radio personalities like Bob will always be truly missed.” P.S. Thank you Bob for making going to school in the morning so easy,fun and pleasent.”

By: Cordale Abernathy

Cordale Abernathy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:30:11 +0000

I had been thinking about Bob Wall of and on over the years and I often wondered what happened to him. Sad to learn of his early demise such a great talent and genuine person;which is very hard to find on the radio nowadays. Growing up in the 80’s radio was much more creative and fun,you looked forward to hearing your favorite personalities every morning so you could have a little joy before you went to school or work. To bad Bob did’nt get the second chance that he deserved. He helped put WGCI on the map! Most of these current DJ’s are not really with the listeners Crazy Howard McGee is a prime example. Anyway it was great growing up listening to Bob Wall what a treat. Hey Bob enjoy that cup of Bolingbrook Brew !!!!!!!!

By: Leonard Ferguson

Leonard Ferguson — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:43:15 +0000

Man that was so long ago. I had forgotten all about it. That was me 25 years ago. What a treat.

By: gilbert sandidge

gilbert sandidge — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:10:09 +0000

THIS IS AMAZING, I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THIS WAS ONE THE BEST RADIO TALENTS OF ALL TIMES. AS A DJ I MUST SAY HE WAS THE ABSOULTE BEST, EVEN TODAY I STILL MISS, HIM HE WAS A COMIC ON THE RADIO LONG BEFORE STATIONS STARTED USING THEM.REST IN PEASE BOB…………JOKE OF THE DAY………

By: Jami Kath

Jami Kath — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:35:26 +0000

Well, I’ll be. This is Bob’s oldest daughter. Dad was a great talent and it’s truly amazing to see such positive memories of him. I second everything my kid sister said.

I’m working on an album of my dad’s parody songs from the WGCI days. If you’re interested in staying updated, drop me a line at jamikath@aya.yale.edu

By: Brittany Harrison

Brittany Harrison — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:28:06 +0000

Well…I was born just a few months too late to enjoy my father, Bob, on the radio. This is great to be able to listen to his shows online. He truly was a great talent. His voice forever lives inside me. And also in others. That makes me so proud of my father.
This brings a great deal of comfort to me. I am so happy that he brought such great joy to so many people. I am also happy to see that the memories he has left with people are greatly cherished. Thanks.

By: LaZeric Freeman aka TruSoulDJ

LaZeric Freeman aka TruSoulDJ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:49:34 +0000

Robert Feder (Chicago Sun Times) just recently did a article about happenings in 1987. What caught my attention was a paragraph about Bob Wall hoping to get back on the air …

It was great to see his name. After discovering some of his airchecks a few months ago, I kept wondering about him, not realizing that he has been dead since 2003 … What a shock … A read that article a few days ago and I can’t get it out of my mind. Namely because he made you want to listen to WGCI … But now — and for the last several years– except for the move of Steve Harvey’s syndicated morning show to this station, I wouldn’t listen to if you paid me.

Bob played a variety of music and was good at it. For a long time, I had no clue that he was Caucasion. And what ever his sins, I wish that somehow he could have been given a real second chance in our market. Ironically, years later, morning host, Crazy Howard McGee was accused of domestic abuse, but he was given a second chance, including an opportunity to take calls on the air dealing with his fans’ anger. Anyway, Bob Wall and his morning crew will always have a special section in my childhood memories.