Son of Anson Weston Smith, Jr. and Mabel Rosamond Small, http://www.radiohof.org/discjockey/wolfmanjack.html, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfman_Jack. Freed both adopted this name and used a recorded howl to give his early broadcasts a unique character. Menu. Actor: American Graffiti. Wolfman also made more than 87 television and film appearances. from around the world. He commuted twice a month to do The Midnight Special, but, the pressure was too stressful that he decided to quit WNBC and move back to his home in CA. Early pictures show him with a goatee however sometimes he combed his straight hair forward and added dark makeup to look somewhat "ethnic." Robert Weston Smith, known as Wolfman Jack (January 21, 1938 July 1, 1995) was a gravelly voiced American disc jockey, famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Born Robert Weston Smith in Brooklyn, New York. He was 57. Later, Smith attended the National Academy of Broadcasting in Washington D.C. He purred, he growled and he howled. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. I've got that nice raspy sound. His parents divorced while he was young.

He added an apology for his not being able to visit their studios. Morgan. Robert Weston Smith , known as Wolfman Jack, was an American disc jockey active from 1960 till his death in 1995. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. A Wolfman Jack functionary ("Wolfguy Jack") appears as the owner of a 1950s-themed diner in the Simpsons episode "Take My Wife, Sleaze". He seemed impressed. "I just want to please my audience and make them happy.". Wolfman Jack was born on January 21, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, USA as Robert Weston Smith. There is a problem with your email/password. According to former disc jockey Don Logan, Bob Smith's career began on KCIJ-AM, a daytime station in Shreveport, Louisiana. "He walked up the driveway, went in to hug his wife and then just fell over." He is from USA. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. 39 years ago, Wolfman Jack is a product of early rock and roll. There was an error deleting this problem. Logan says that when Smith began to create his gravely voiced character of Wolfman Jack to which he added a howl, he told Bob Smith: "That howl of yours would wake a dead man and that dead man might be Hank Williams and he, sure as hell, doesn't want you 'Howling at the Moon'.". In gratitude for Wolfman Jack's participation, Lucas gave him a fraction of a "point" the division of the profits from a film and the extreme financial success of American Graffiti provided him with a regular income for life. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Perva appeared to have fallenasleep at the wheel, according to Morgan's report. Perva was To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Smith was born in Brooklyn on January 21, 1938, the younger of two children of Anson Weston Smith, an Episcopal Sunday school teacher, writer, editor, and Love North Carolina? Born Robert Weston Smith in Brooklyn, New York. He had a hit on the Billboard Singles Charts in 1972 titled "I Ain't Never Seen." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11176976/wolfman-jack. While he's waiting and seeing, the Wolfman keeps, busy by promoting a movie, "Hanging on a Star," in which he plays the part of a disc jockey who comes to the rescue of a damsel in distress. Birds dropped dead when they flew too close to the tower. At each appearance he looked a little different because Smith hadn't decided on what the Wolfman should look like. Help us build our profile of Wolfman Jack! I've got that nice raspy sound. Wolfman Jack had finished broadcasting his last live radio program, a weekly program nationally syndicated from Planet Hollywood in downtown Washington, D.C. Wolfman Jack said that night, "I can't wait to get home and give Lou a hug, I haven't missed her this much in years." It was at XERF that Smith developed his signature style (with phrases like "Who's this on the Wolfman telephone?") Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. This was financially devastating to him as he had recently bought an office building where he built a new studio.

Legendary radio personality Wolfman Jack died at age 57 and spent the last years of his life in North Carolina. Famous for his gravelly voice, he credited it for his success, saying, "It's kept meat and potatoes on the table for years for Wolfman and Wolfwoman. In 1978, Wolfman appeared in the movie "Sgt. Wolfman Jack was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1996, and into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 1999. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com. Wolfman Jack released two albums on the Wooden Nickel label: Wolfman Jack (1972) and Through the Ages (1973). He also appeared in the film's 1979 sequel, More American Graffiti, though only through voice-overs. American Actor Wolfman Jack was born Robert Weston Smith on 21st January, 1938 in Belvidere, North Carolina, U.S. and passed away on 1st Jul 1995 Belvidere, North Carolina, U.S. aged 57.

He was 57. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Wolfman recounts his childhood passion for the black music ignored by mainstream radio in the 1950's, his lowly beginnings as an ad rep for a small station in Norfolk, VA., and the wild story of his career as a radio DJ near the Mexican border, a career initiated by a wild west-style shootout with one station's owners. He passed away almost immediately after returning home from a promotional tour for his autobiography "Have Mercy". Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The cause was a heart attack, said his daughter, Joy Renee Smith. 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. Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, United States, Belvidere, Perquimans County, NC, United States, http://www.frightenstein.com/characters/wolfman.html. "It takes a lot of work to be a legend," he said. Somewhere during that time, Robert W. Smith, the name he was born with, died and the Wolfman emerged. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. His voice was not used in the home version of the game, due to memory limitations. He hopes to spend his free time with Wolfwoman, the name he calls Lou, and the kids. Legendary radio personality Wolfman Jack died at age 57 and spent the last years of his life in North Carolina. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. These programs are now syndicated by Lou Lamb Smith through Wolfman Jack Licensing based in Hollywood, Los Angeles and London-based Blue Revolution. The character was based in part on the manner and style of bluesman Howlin' Wolf. "I'll have to admit the Vietnam War years weren't happy ones for me. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Web1)Melbourne Four Piece Punk Band.

A couple of shots of whiskey helps it. However, Smith capitalized on his fame by editing his old XERB tapes and selling them to radio stations everywhere, inventing rock and roll radio syndication. He was in the made-for-TV movie "Deadman's Curve," and he did several episodes of the TV series "Emergency." Upon graduation (1960), he began working as "Daddy Jules" at WYOU in Newport News, Virginia. Wow. As a young teenager, he would listen to the radio in his homes basement, where he pretended to be the DJ. From Wolfman'svast, personal radio show tape archive, WJ Licensing has produced multiple digital original Wolfman Jack Shows that are currently being distributed to radio stations all over the USA and Internationally. WebOn a 1979 visit to Tokyo, disc jockey Wolfman Jack spent dozens of hours on interviews and promotional work, but managed to get in some shopping with wife Lou, at right in bottom photo. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Due to the lawlessness of the area, Bob Smith, after a brief detour to a Minneapolis station, took himself and his character of Wolfman Jack towards the West Coast and XERB, another border blaster that could reach Los Angeles, California. "He walked up the driveway, went inside the house and hugged his wife. All that fighting is just too much.". According to author Philip A. Lieberman, Smith's "Wolfman" persona "derived from Smith's love of horror flicks and his shenanigans as a 'wolfman' with his two young nephews. By this time, The Wolfman Jack Radio Show, had been on XERF for nearly 5 years and was now also on XERFs popular 100,000 watt sister station, XERB, which covered the entire west coast of the U.S. Major music artists such as Todd Rundgren, Leon Russell, Freddie King and the Guess Who, all produced chart-topping hits written about the Wolfman. Robert Weston Smith , known as Wolfman Jack, was an American disc jockey active from 1960 till his death in 1995. This is a carousel with slides. As a part of this process Wolfman Jack was set to deliver the morning shows on the new station. "The role helped make me visible, but then the movie did a lot for everyone in it.". While there have been numerous articles written about him and a Top 40 record, "Clap for the Wolfman" by the Guess Who, Wolfman Jack doesn't consider himself a legend.

Disc Jockey, Actor, Entertainer. XERF had a 500 kW RCA transmitter that broadcast on a clear channel from Ciudad Acua, Coahuila, just across the Rio Grande from Del Rio. Rest In Peace, Joy. 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. The hip, sexually suggestive Wolfman Jack persona allowed Smith to ignore the prevailing racial segregation of American radio. Make sure that the file is a photo. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Born in Brooklyn, Bob Smith was a fan of disc jockey Alan Freed who helped to turn African-American rhythm and blues into Caucasian rock and roll music. Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, You do not have permission to delete messages in this group. "He walked up the driveway, went inside the house and hugged his wife. Please try again later. The last movie he appeared in was titled "Midnight" in 1989. "I was working at XERF in Acuna, Mexico, just across the border from Del Rio, Tex.," the Wolfman said. Perva appeared to have fallen asleep at the wheel, according to Morgan's report. He also appeared on Armed Forces Radio from 1970-1986. It wasn't until he appeared in the 1969 film, "The Committee," (A montage of skits by the seminal comedy troupe The Committee) that mainstream America got a good look at Wolfman Jack. Wolfman Jack's widow, Lou Lamb Smith, leased a one- to two-hour syndicated program built from what were thought to be "lost" archives and airchecks of his shows. He was also the host of his self-titled variety series, The Wolfman Jack Show, which was produced in Canada by CBC Television in 1976, and syndicated to stations in the US. Robert Weston Smith , known as Wolfman Jack, was an American disc jockey active from 1960 till his death in 1995. You will receive your first newsletter soon. Wolfman Jack died of a heart attack. In 1966, Smith, now living as Wolfman Jack 24/7, moved his family and business operations to Los Angeles. In 1963, it was in Shreveport that Bob Smith created the Wolfman Jack character and had the idea to get the new Wolfman Jack Show on the powerful Mexican radio station, XERF, a massive 250,000 watt station with a signal that covered all of North America. In this the Wolfman failed to gain much traction. His fast-paced story is peppered with generous tributes to the musicians Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley and a slew of others who "supplied the original heart of rock 'n' roll." Movies.

That sales pitch was typical of Wolfman Jack's growling, exuberant on-air style. He was 57.

"We have a give and take relationship.". Wolfman Jack was born on 21 January 1938 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He wrote his autobiography titled, "Have Mercy! He was first on the airwaves as "Daddy Jules" on Newport News, Virginia, station WYOU-AM. His career from 1962 to 1964 in Ciudad Acua was not without incident because he twice found himself involved in gun play during which victims died. The Tar Heel State is the permanent home to a number of legendary figures who are buried here. He was first on the airwaves as Daddy Jules on Newport News, Virginia, station WYOU-AM. 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. Born in Brooklyn, the Wolfman came to prominence in the early 1960s on XERF-AM, playing the latest rock n roll on a Mexican station that broadcast at 250,000 watts, five times the power allowed on any U.S. station at the time. He purred, he growled and he howled. To that end, Wolfman Jack recorded a number of programs that never aired, because the station didn't come on air according to schedule. OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. Born in Brooklyn, Bob Smith was a fan of disc jockey Alan Freed who helped to turn African-American rhythm and blues into Caucasian rock and roll music. In a deal promoted by Don Kelley, The Wolfman was paid handsomely to join WNBC in New York in August 1973, the same month that American Graffiti premiered, and the station did a huge advertising campaign in local newspapers that the Wolfman would propel their ratings over that of their main competitor, WABC, which had "Cousin Brucie" (Bruce Morrow). A car driving from New York to L.A. would never lose the station." Until about five years ago, they didn't seem to be aware of anything different about him. 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 46 feet, said Highway Patrol Trooper K.L. Smith was born in Brooklyn on January 21, 1938, the younger of two children of Anson Weston Smith, an Episcopal Sunday school teacher, writer, editor, and Wolfman had been on the road, promoting his new autobiography Have Mercy! cemeteries found in Belvidere, Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Try again.

"He walked up the driveway, went in to hug his wife and then just fell over," said Lonnie Napier, vice president of Wolfman Jack Entertainment. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wolfman Jack memorial. What other famous celebs live in North Carolina? His voice is also featured in the songs, "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" by Sugarloaf (Billboard HOT 100 peak #9 in March 1975) and "Did You Boogie (With Your Baby)" by Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids (Billboard HOT 100 peak #29 in October 1976). Wolfman Jack was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1996. (The single version of the track includes a shouted talk-over intro by the Wolfman but on the album version Rundgren performs that part himself.) based on information from your browser. Jerry Thunder, the radio station DJ from That '70s Show, is based on Wolfman Jack. 2)Robert Weston (Bob) Smith (January 21, 1938 July 1, 1995) became world famous in the 1960s and 1970s as a disc jockey using the stage name of Wolfman Jack. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. Subsequently, Bob Smith appeared in several films and television shows as Wolfman Jack. He rolled his hazel eyes for the cameras and ended the interview with a wolf's howl. As Lou went to hug him, Wolfman collapsed in her arms, and died. I told him of my former affiliation with manager, record producer, James William Guercio. Then the Beatles hit and everyone sounded like them. He was first on the airwaves as Daddy Jules on Newport News, Virginia, station WYOU-AM. They're some of the greatest people in the world.". Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (Finale), performer: "I Ain't Never Seen a White Man", May 5, 1961 - July 1, 1995 (his death, 2 children), Sgt. Ed Perva Jr was my brother. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Born Robert Weston Smith in Brooklyn, New York. [1] Famous for his gravelly voice, he credited it for his success, saying, "It's kept meat and potatoes on the table for years for Wolfman and Wolfwoman. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Wolfman Jack performed his last live show at Planet Hollywood on June 30, 1995, just ten hours before his death. Failed to delete flower. Wolfman Jack played himself in an episode of Married with Children ("Ship Happens, part 1") that first aired in February 1995. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [1] Famous for his gravelly voice, he credited it for his success, saying, "It's kept meat and potatoes on the table for years for Wolfman and Wolfwoman. He was heard as far off as the Wild Coast, Transkei, on a station based there, Capital Radio 604. Web2. Wolfman Jack was previously married to Lucy "lou" Smith. "Some zing for your ling nuts," the Wolfman would say. Robert Weston Smith, known as Wolfman Jack (January 21, 1938 July 1, 1995) was a gravelly voiced American disc jockey, famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Many listeners assumed that Bob Smith was African American, though in fact he was of European descent. On Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 3:22:09 PM UTC-5. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. American Actor Wolfman Jack was born Robert Weston Smith on 21st January, 1938 in Belvidere, North Carolina, U.S. and passed away on 1st Jul 1995 Belvidere, North Carolina, U.S. aged 57. Missing the excitement, however, he returned to border radio to run XERB, and opened an office on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles area in January 1966. He was going to live the way he lived, Napier said.

At the age of 16, his love for radio grew as he listened daily to Alan Freed, the ultimate DJ of New York. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Other times he had a big afro wig and large sunglasses covering his eyes. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Smith was born in Brooklyn on January 21, 1938, the younger of two children of Anson Weston Smith, an Episcopal Sunday school teacher, writer, editor, and executive vice president of the Financial World; and Rosamond Small. While hanging around outside the theater, Smith was noticed andreceived a big break, he not only met Freed, he also got a job as a "gofer" at the Paramount. -www.myspace.com/wolfmanjackband -. Web1)Melbourne Four Piece Punk Band. Wolf's manager and friend Lonnie Napier directed every show. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. A radio "war" for the same listeners took place, in which Brandon ultimately lost and KREB also went off the air. Discover Wolfman Jack's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Thanks for your help! Smith's adaptation of the Moondog theme was to call himself Wolfman Jack and add his own sound effects. Although Smith was a high-school dropout, he graduated broadcasting school at the head of his class with an A average. Robert Weston Smith, known as Wolfman Jack (January 21, 1938 July 1, 1995) was a gravelly voiced American disc jockey, famous in the 1960s and 1970s. He then moved to station KDAY 1580 in Los Angeles, which could only pay him a fraction of his former XERB income. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. His broadcasts tie the film together, and Richard Dreyfuss's character catches a glimpse of the mysterious Wolfman in a pivotal scene. WebWolfman Jack (Robert Weston Smith) was born on 21 January, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack. Add to your scrapbook. Wolfman Jack was born on 21 January 1938 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. In July 1974 Wolfman Jack was the MC for the Ozark Music Festival at the Missouri State Fair grounds, a huge three-day rock festival with an estimated attendance of 350,000 people, making it one of the largest music events in history. ; Vega$; Wonder Woman; Hollywood Squares; Married with Children; Emergency; and most notoriously Galactica 1980. He died in Belvidere, North Carolina, from a heart attack. Ryman then moved Smith to Scott Ginsburg owned Y95 in Dallas, Texas. Today those tapes are traded among collectors of his work. His distribution company, Audio Stimulation, distributed The Wolfman Jack Radio Show to over 2000 stations in 53 countries.

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Larry Brandon bought all of the available night time hours and with Don Logan, Buddy Blake and Bob Smith began making prerecorded radio shows on 10 inch, one hour tapes which were then mailed by Brandon from Shreveport to Gonzelez in Del Rio who had them delivered to Ciudad Acua for airplay. "You see man, you do the Wolfman act so long, you actually become the character," 'he said. Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. His early influences were the DJs of his day like; Tommy Small, The Hound, and Jocko. His style was borrowed from both Alan Freed and bluesman Howlin' Wolf. Again according to Logan, the taping came to an end when Brandon began offering XERF listeners an autographed picture of Jesus. Disc Jockey, Actor, Entertainer. He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1996. Wolfman Jack died of a heart attack. A clip of a 1970s radio advertisement featuring Wolfman Jack urging registration with the United States Selective Service (aka "the draft") is incorporated into the Depeche Mode cover of the song "Route 66". WebWolfman Jack (Robert Weston Smith) was born on 21 January, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack. He becomes famous at the time of his marriage, to the DJ, becoming the most iconic of the decade. Smith left Mexico after eight months and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to run station KUXL. WebOn a 1979 visit to Tokyo, disc jockey Wolfman Jack spent dozens of hours on interviews and promotional work, but managed to get in some shopping with wife Lou, at right in bottom photo.

Ryman and legendary programmer Buzz Bennet rocketed the station to fame. The airchecks used in the shows date from the 1960s all the way up to his death in the 1990s.

he asked, softly. It was Gonzalez who sent him across the U.S.-Mexico border each day to do live programs from the studio of XERF at Ciudad Acua for Inter-American Radio Advertising, Inc., which Gonzalez operated from his law office. and widespread fame. Jack recorded several bits for the movie and is seen at the beginning of the movie as an extra. About Wolfman Jack. "I knew when I was 12 years old that I wanted to be a disc jockey," he said.

"Whatever he's happy doing, then I'm happy," said Lou, his pretty blonde wife of 19 years. Right now it's in the works, and I'll just have to wait and see.". I thought you might like to see a memorial for Wolfman Jack I found on Findagrave.com.

Wolfman Jack died of a heart attack in Belvidere, North Carolina, on July 1, 1995. The show was nationally syndicated by Liberty Broadcasting. He promoted Clearasil and Olympia beer in radio and TV commercials in the 1970s. Please respect the privacy of the family and only pay your respects for the Wolfman from the road unless open access is otherwise posted. Wolfman Jack's net worth Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfman_Jack, Jay Harvey Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. He was 57.

Wolfman Jack is far from being the only celebrity figure buried in the state of North Carolina. Movies. jockey, Wolfman Jack. This was a huge Rock Festival and some estimates place the crowd count at 350,000 people which would make this one of the largest music events (Rock Festivals) in history. Perva wastraveling south on U.S. Route 17 just north of Winfall. WebWolfman Jack was born Robert Weston Smith, in Brooklyn, New York, on January 21, 1938. 2023 Stars and Stripes. He was previously married to Lucy Lamb. North Carolina Road Trip Ideas: 11 Best Road Trips + Itinerary, Few People Realize How Much Railroad History Is Preserved In The Small Town Of Burlington, North Carolina, The Scenic Drive To Ocracoke Island Is Almost As Beautiful As The Destination Itself, Enjoy The Most Colorful Spring Festival In North Carolina At Artsplosure The Raleigh Arts Festival, The Story Of The Serial Killer Who Terrorized This North Carolina City Is Truly Frightening, Most People Dont Realize These 10 Famous People Are Buried In North Carolina, 29 Famous People You Had No Idea Were From North Carolina, The Staggering Tale Of This Italian Mummy In North Carolina May Leave You Speechless. Being on the road for more than half the year doesn't leave much time for family life. Wolfman Jack girlfriend, wife list. Morgan. 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. It was Kelley who saw the potential for Wolfman Jack to become more than a radio personality. WebOn a 1979 visit to Tokyo, disc jockey Wolfman Jack spent dozens of hours on interviews and promotional work, but managed to get in some shopping with wife Lou, at right in bottom photo. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Try again later. On July 1, 1995, Wolfman Jack died of a heart attack at his home in Belvidere, North Carolina. But Wolfman Jack's rich, gravelly baritone was indefinable and otherworldly. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Perva appeared to have fallen asleep at the wheel, according to Morgan's report. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. WebWolfman Jack was born Robert Weston Smith, in Brooklyn, New York, on January 21, 1938. On the way to his hotel to pack, the Wolfman talked of his work, his family, his audience and his life in a subdued voice, totally unlike the voice heard in 42 countries.

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