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''' | '''Kenneth Earl Tremelling''' (born [[September 4]], [[1940]]; died [[September 18]], [[2011]]) was a long-time radio DJ who has worked as '''Ken Keene''' and '''Ken Michaels'''. He began his radio career with [[WYDE-AM]] in [[1958]]. In the 1960s he was hired as station manager for [[Tommy Charles]]' [[WAQY-AM]]. | ||
Afterward he worked at [[WVOK-AM]], [[WSGN-AM]] and as the operations manager and late afternoon jazz DJ for [[Samford University]]'s [[WVSU-FM]]. | Afterward he worked at [[WVOK-AM]], [[WSGN-AM]] and as the operations manager and late afternoon jazz DJ for [[Samford University]]'s [[WVSU-FM]]. | ||
Tremelling borrowed the "Ken Keene" name from fellow DJ [[Dave Ruddle]]. | Tremelling borrowed the "Ken Keene" name from fellow DJ [[Dave Ruddle]]. Tremelling died in [[2011]] and is buried at [[Highland Memorial Gardens]] in [[Bessemer]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:09, 10 December 2018
Kenneth Earl Tremelling (born September 4, 1940; died September 18, 2011) was a long-time radio DJ who has worked as Ken Keene and Ken Michaels. He began his radio career with WYDE-AM in 1958. In the 1960s he was hired as station manager for Tommy Charles' WAQY-AM.
Afterward he worked at WVOK-AM, WSGN-AM and as the operations manager and late afternoon jazz DJ for Samford University's WVSU-FM.
Tremelling borrowed the "Ken Keene" name from fellow DJ Dave Ruddle. Tremelling died in 2011 and is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens in Bessemer.
References
- Carlton, Bob (April 17, 2008) "Record collectors to honor Birmingham broadcasters Bolen, Tremelling; songwriter Upton." The Birmingham News