An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. The Wolfman will be missed.' He was 57 years old. Wolfman Jack, in his day the most famous rock and roll disc-jockey in America, has howled for the last time. While Wolfman Jack isn't as controversial during his radio days as Howard Stern, he knows how to titillate the audience! "It's kept meat and potatoes on the table for years for Wolfman and Wolfwoman. In his early days, Wolfman Jack made sporadic public appearances, usually as a master of ceremonies for rock bands at Los Angeles clubs. Rest In Peace, Joy. He played himself in "American Graffiti" and had cameo on-screen and voice-overs in other feature films. Three bison escape Maine farm, two recaptured. He also bantered with sidekicks, engineers and celebrity callers. Wolfmans initial radio success came via his time working with the radio station XERF-AM, broadcast from Mexico.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:47 - Body06:53 - OutroLike this content? He was previously married to Lucy Lamb. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Animal control officers in New Jersey said seven sheep found running loose after an apparent slaughterhouse escape will have a new permanent home at a sanctuary. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. ", Wolfman Jack: The Mouth Heard 'Round the World (interview), Wolfman Jack and the gun battle in the Mexican desert, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wolfman_Jack&oldid=1136337909, Radio personalities from New York (state), Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from December 2022, All articles needing additional references, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 21:42. !, Vega$, Hollywood Squares, Married with Children, Emergency!, The New Adventures of Wonder Woman, and Galactica 1980. Smith first gained fame in the early 1960s by broadcasting from a high-powered Mexican radio station, XERB, that spread the raucous sound of obscure blues, R&B and rockabilly recordings across most of the United States and parts of Canada. Wolfman appeared in the movie "Mortuary Academy" in 1988. Cheetah briefly escapes enclosure at Omaha zoo. What other famous celebs live in North Carolina? Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Museum of Broadcast Communications 360 North State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States (312) 245-8200 Hours Mon Closed Tue 10am - 6pm Wed 10am - 6pm Thu 10am - 6pm Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 6pm Sophia Germer. ODN. During the peak of his radio career, Wolfman Jack was heard on over 2000 radio stationsin 53 countries. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. John Peel paying tribute to Wolfman Jack who died earlier in the week, broadcast on 7th July 1995 from BBC Radio One. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Radio Caroline North and Radio Caroline South, "Wolfman Jack, Raspy Voice Of the Radio, Is Dead at 57", "Wolfman Jack, pioneer disc jockey dies at 57", "Wolfman Jack in Africa, 1980. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The Wolfman flew in for the program every weekend and had done the show Friday night. Dunya News. It was the most successful special event of any theme park in the country, and often sold out. He died on July 1, 1995 in Belvidere, North Carolina, USA. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Did you know that Wolfman Jack is routinely considered to be one of the first shock jocks in the history of radio broadcasting and that his program was syndicated to American troops during the Vietnam War? Borderblasting in a Bantustan", "Wolfman and 'Midnight': Nostalgia but No Regrets", "The Talent Farm Adds the Wolfman Jack Show", "Knott's In Print: Halloween Haunt in the Beginning", "A short synapses about Wolfman Jack, his accomplishments, and his life", "Kin Plan Park, Museum in Honor of Wolfman Jack", "New Year's Eve, 1993, With Wolfman Jack! The next year, Wolfman Jack began hosting televisions ``Midnight Special and moved to New York to work for WNBC radio. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Los Angeles, CA 90069. Entering into the 1970s, the Wolfman was a full-blown cult figure.In 1973, Wolfman Jack was immortalized on film thanks to his performance as a fictionalized version of himself in George Lucas nostalgic masterpiece American Graffiti. [2][23] He is buried at a family cemetery in Belvidere.[24]. I never lived in New York, but WNBC was a legendary station. He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1996. In 1974 he moved to Los Angeles, where he had his own syndicated radio show, heard on nearly 2,000 stations worldwide, as well as "Midnight Special," an NBC television show. He also had played host on a weekly TV show called "The Midnight Special" for eight years, leaving in 1982. He was first on the airwaves as Daddy Jules on Newport News, Virginia, station WYOU-AM. Other times he had a big afro wig and large sunglasses. In the 1980s, the Wolfman became host of "Rock 'n' Roll Palace" on the Nashville Network, featuring performers such as the Shirelles, the Coasters, Del Shannon, Martha Reeves and the Crickets. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A swimmer visiting a beach in New South Wales, Australia, found a mussel-covered message in a bottle that turned out to have traveled more than 185 miles. Recordings of Wolfman Jack's old shows were reintroduced to syndication a decade after his death and remain available to local stations, through Talent Farm as of mid-2020.[14]. Tapir briefly escapes enclosure at Florida zoo. "From 1958 to 1964, that's real rock 'n' roll. Wolfman Jack died of a heart attack. Dog rescued after falling 12 feet into Georgia storm drain. ``He had just done one of his best shows, Napier said. From the busy streets of Brooklyn in the 30s and 40s, Robert Weston Smith aka Wolfman Jack - would go on to turn his childhood love of radio into a career th. I was Joy's best friend in late 1971, 1972,and early 1973 tbe (last two years of elementary school). Come join The Wolfman Jack Family of Stations and get in on the fun! His memorable cameo in American Graffiti played with the difference between his real . General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com. The character was based in part on the manner and style of bluesman Howlin' Wolf. "He had just done one of his best shows. The film made the Wolfman the most famous disc-jockey in America, celebrated in songs by Todd Rundgren and Leon Russell and an American hit for the Guess Who, "Clap for the Wolfman". Smith also played himself in the 1973 film 'American Graffiti,' director George Lucas's tribute to hot rods and rock 'n' roll. CAPTION: WOLFMAN JACK. His television career included guest appearances on "Hollywood Squares," "The Odd Couple," and "Married with Children," to name only a few. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Wolfman Jack on XERB March 30, 1971. The Wolfman, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., came to prominence in the early 1960s playing the latest rock-and-roll on XERF-AM, a Mexican station that broadcast at 250,000 watts, five times the power allowed any U.S. station at the time. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. The pop star P.J. Wolfman Jack started his recording career in Minneapolis while working at KUXL Radio in 1965 with George Garrett, who helped record the album Boogie with the Wolfman by Wolfman Jack and the Wolfpack on the Bread Label. Just look at this lineup - Wolfman Jack, Howard Stern, Soupy Sales, and Don Imus. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Though he already was well known, it wasn't until the Wolfman played himself in George Lucas's 1973 movie, "American Graffiti," that America saw the face that went with the voice. The program was aired locally on WXTR (104.1 FM), from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and was syndicated to more than 60 other radio stations across the country. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The World's Ugliest Dog Contest, held annually in California, announced applications are now available for owners of aesthetically-challenged canines seeking to prove the unsightliness of their pooches. Jack Mould takes 1st Place BMX Dirt landing a 720 . 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 was previously married to Lucy Lamb. Wolfman Jack was a legendary DJ who rose to prominence during the 1960s thanks to his groundbreaking radio persona, complete with a wolf-howl gimmick and risqu attitude. Everybody thought he was black too. Perva wastraveling south on U.S. Route 17 just north of Winfall. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Canadian band The Stampeders also released a cover of "Hit the Road Jack" in 1975 featuring Wolfman Jack. Smith finally decided to blow his own cover in the early 1970s by appearing on TV as the announcer for the syndicated late-night concert series 'The Midnight Special.' Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The Wolfman's name came from a trend of the 1950's when disc jockeys took nicknames such as Moondog or Hound Dog. He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1996. The Wolfman collapsed shortly after returning home earlier in the day. in. We have set your language to The ambiguity of his race contributed to the controversy of his program. Latest Headlines. Morgan. Jack Charlton funeral takes place in Newcastle. ***-.._.--**-.._..-Wolfenhnd.-.._..-**--._..---***. Please respect the privacy of the family and only pay your respects for the Wolfman from the road unless open access is otherwise posted. Born Bob Smith in Brooklyn, he developed an interest in radio broadcasting as a youngster. He wrote his autobiography titled, "Have Mercy! : Confessions of the Original Rock 'N' Roll Animal" in 1995. 0 cemeteries found in Belvidere, Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "If you do right, everything will come out right." Wolfman Jack (born Robert Weston Smith; January 21, 1938 - July 1, 1995) was an American radio disc jockey. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Please try again later. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Wolfman Jack was regularly parodied on The Hilarious House of Frightenstein as "The Wolfman," an actual werewolf disc jockey with a look inspired by the original The Wolf Man movies. March 1 (UPI) -- Officials at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium confirmed a cheetah briefly escaped from its enclosure, but was behind a public barrier at all times. Byron Laursen, a New Jersey writer and co-author of Wolfman Jack's autobiography, said that Wolfman Jack also worked in an interracial nightclub called The Tub, which was housed in an old Quonset hut, and served as host of a weekly interracial dance party for teen-agers. Get more stories delivered right to your email. He also appeared in the film's 1979 sequel More American Graffiti, though only through voice-overs. He offered the best in blues, R&B and . Wolfman Jack is portrayed by Jack Black in the 2022 satirical biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Through his radio show and many TV appearances, he dominated the social media scene, years before the invention of the Internet. I lover her still. To that end, he recorded a number of programs that never aired, because the station did not come on air according to schedule. July 1, 1995 - Wolfman Jack, the rock 'n' roll disc jockey whose gravelly voice and wolf howls made him one of the nation's most recognizable personalities, died of a heart attack. A system error has occurred. He recorded his shows in Los Angeles and shipped his tapes across the border into Mexico, where they would then be beamed across the U.S.[7], In 1971, the Mexican government, under pressure from the Roman Catholic church, banned the Pentecostal preachers from the radio, taking away 80% of XERB's revenue. Try again later. Search above to list available cemeteries. A couple of shots of whiskey helps it. [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. Wolfman Jack, the disc jockey whose internationally known gravelly voice punctuated by wolf-man howls of "how-wooooo!" made him an American rock 'n' roll icon, died Saturday of a heart attack.. He was just exhausted from all he was doing,' she said, adding that the family was still mourning the loss of his mother, Rosalyn, just last month. The stations signal blanketed much of the United States. The album reached #29 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified gold in 1975. A native New Yorker, he was interested in radio at a young age and was particularly a fan of Alan Freed . In 1966 he moved to XERB, where he spun the latest rock tunes from a small studio in the sleepy resort town of Rosarito, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, 15 miles south of the United States border. It was not until he played himself in the 1973 film "American Graffiti" that fans could match the voice with a face. A legendary rock & roll DJ in the '60s, Wolfman Jack had the personality to attract millions of listeners to the sound of rock, as well as a deep love for rhythm & blues. Every nightfor over six decades, millions of people have listened to Wolfman Jack on the radio. Smith was 'one of the most creative and influential presenters on radio,' said music mogul Dick Clark. He appeared in advertising campaigns and had his own syndicated television Wolfman Jack Show. One was the daughter of the late discjockey, Wolfman Jack. On Diamond D's 1992 album Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop, a parody of Wolfman Jack is done on the skit "Wuffman Stressed Out". Sorry! Oops, something didn't work. He is survived by his wife, Lou Lamb Smith, a daughter and a son. At his peak, Wolfman Jack was heard on more than 2,000 radio stations in 53 countries. Polish basketball player breaks slam dunk world record. Resend Activation Email. He also voiced the chief of the Rama Lama tribe on the TV special Garfield in Paradise in 1986. Verify and try again. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. . They didn't give our boys long enough," the Wolfman said in a 1988 interview. The record collection he started as a youth filled a three-story building at the time of his death, Tod Smith said. A few years earlier, Todd Rundgren recorded the tribute "Wolfman Jack" on the album Something/Anything? Jim Morrison's lyrics for "The WASP (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)" were influenced by Wolfman Jack's broadcasting. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Zoo Miami in Florida confirmed a Malayan tapir briefly escaped from its enclosure Tuesday before being safely contained about an hour later. Disc Jockey, Actor, Entertainer. BIOGRAPHY Wolfman Jack was born Robert Weston Smith, in Brooklyn, New York, on January 21, 1938. Wolfman Jack, the rock-and-roll disk jockey whose unmistakable raspy voice and on-the-air howls brought him something of a cult following as one of America's best-known radio personalities, died yesterday at his home in Belvidere, N.C. He was a mere 57 years old. So I stood there and growled a little bit and threw around some profanities and left. Jack, who was born as Bob Smith, was inspired to become a skillful DJ from a young age. To use this feature, use a newer browser. His audience finally got a good look at him when he appeared in the 1969 film "A Session with the Committee", a montage of skits by the comedy troupe The Committee. 'In the beginning everybody thought he was black. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. I loved her. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wolfman Jack memorial. March 1 (UPI) -- A basketball player from Poland broke a Guinness World Record in London when he jumped 10 feet and 5 inches to complete a between the legs slam dunk. There was a problem getting your location. I've got that nice raspy sound.". Born January 21, 1938 Died July 1, 1995 (57) Wolfman Jack, whose real name was Robert Smith, was a legendary radio DJ who passed away in 1995. GREAT NEWS! or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Wolfman Jack was a hero of sorts to me -- a guy who played the music I loved and did so much to popularize it around the world. The leader of the band was an anthropomorphic wolf who was modeled after Jack. In 1970, he began an association with Armed Forces Radio that would last until 1986. Born Robert Weston Smith in Brooklyn, New York. When the station format changed to "beautiful music", he became known as "Roger Gordon and Music in Good Taste". He moved to Belvidere, North Carolina, in 1989, to be closer to his extended family. [18][19][20], In 2012, the estate of Wolfman Jack released a hip-hop single featuring Wolfman Jack clips as the vocals. He moved to New York and for about a year worked for WNBC radio. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. A couple of shots of whiskey helps it. In recent years, he made about 150 appearances a year, serving as host at a variety of events, said Lonnie Napier, Wolfman Jack's manager and the vice president of Wolfman Jack Entertainment. "It's real American music - what rock 'n' roll originally was before people turned it around and sideways and upside down," he said in an interview in 1988. Following this appearance on film, Wolfman Jack continued making sporadic appearances on the screen, including appearing on the television program Married with Children.Sadly, Wolfman Jack passed away in 1995 at the age of only 57. 'Nobody will ever be able to duplicate his distinctive style. Year should not be greater than current year. There wasno evidence of speeding or alcohol, Morgan said. 7:22. [12] In the 1980s, he did a brief stint at XEROK 80, another border-blaster station that was leased by Dallas investors Robert Hanna, Grady Sanders, and John Ryman. He enjoyed horror movies, so he took the name Wolfman. XERF's 250,000 watts was five times the power allowed on American radio stations at the time, giving the Wolfman a rapt teenage audience almost all the way across America. BELVIDERE, N.C. (AP) _ Wolfman Jack, the rock n roll disc jockey whose gravelly voice and trademark wolf howls made him one of the nations most recognizable voices, died Saturday of a heart attack. In the studio, he was every bit as crazy as he sounded, with his face contorting, his eyes bulging and his hands waving wildly. As a young teenager, he would listen to the radio in his homes basement, where he pretended to be the DJ. From 1975 to 1980, Wolfman Jack hosted Halloween Haunt at Knott's Berry Farm, which transforms itself into Knott's Scary Farm each year for Halloween. With his rock and roll trademark wolf howl, he becomes iconic on the radio before immortalizing on the screen. I've got that nice raspy sound." American DJ and music TV host (19381995), John A. Drobnicki, "Wolfman Jack (Robert Weston Smith)", in, John A. Drobnicki, "Wolfman Jack (Robert Weston Smith)". Since May 1994, the Wolfman had done a Friday night show live from Washington's Planet Hollywood restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, featuring party-pleasing records from the 1960s and early 1970s such as "Shout." This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. George Lucas typecast him as a mysterious deejay in his coming-of-age film American Graffiti (1973), and the Wolfman went on to host television's . A horror- movie fan, Smith adopted the name "Wolfman" and came to prominence broadcasting for XERF-AM, a radio station situated just inside the Mexican border, and therefore outside Federal broadcasting regulations. Today, those tapes are traded among collectors of his work. He enjoyed horror movies, so he took the name Wolfman. wolfman jack joins in singing nothing takes the place of you on his radio show. He made more than 80 television appearances. 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