Dennis Elsas, 102.7 WNEW-FM New York | 1978

Dennis Elsas, who was an AOR jock at a few New York stations, spent most of his time at WNEW-FM. This MetroMedia station was, of course, the FM side to legendary standards station WNEW Eleven Three Oh, and over the course of 3 decades gained it’s own legendary status.

Interestingly, for our younger listeners who listen to Classic or Active Rock stations, you’ll be surprised to hear how subdued WNEW-FM is. This actually was the norm at most AOR stations up till the early 80s. Virtually no imaging, certainly no jingles, and jocks who KNEW the music & artists inside and out.

Notable on this recording: WNEW-FM Concert Happenings, and a lengthy Rock Report with Robin Sagon which described Rolling Stones member Keith Richards’ conviction in Canada on heroin charges. It’s worth mentioning that Richards was sentenced to a year’s probation and ordered to perform a benefit concert for the blind. Remember, this is 1978…