Wolfman Jack Biography
| Born as | Robert Weston Smith |
| Occup. | Entertainer |
| From | USA |
| Born | January 21, 1938
Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Died | July 1, 1995
Belvidere, North Carolina, US |
| Aged | 57 years |
Wolfman Jack was an American video jockey in the 1960s and 1970s. In Del Rio (Texas) A monolith committed to him. True to its unusual look came wolf-like wails (below he is obviously the epic bluesman Howlin 'Wolf as an example, which inspired him to his stage name) between its with tricks highly studded raucous statements as well as typically rhythm and also blues, jazz or heart and funk tunes.
Smith started his occupation on the radio virginialaisella WYOU-AM radio station as Daddy Jules. When transforming to Shreveport Louisiana KCIJ station, he changed its name to Big Smith. While there, he developed for himself Wolfman Jack's raspy-voiced character.
In the center of 1960's Wolfman relocated to Mexico, XERF-AM terminal. XERF-AM and also later XERB-AM's high-power transmitters enable transmissions were listened to virtually throughout the Southwest U.S.
Wolfman Jack went back to the U.S. terminal 1969 KDAY in Los Angeles. The following year he signed up with the U.S. Army AFRTS's (United States Armed Forces Radio and also Television Service), with the co-operation, which proceeded until 1986. In 1972, WNBC Wolfman moved to New York.
Wolfman Jack likewise showed up in films, as well as he had a function in
George Lucas film
American Graffiti.
He has published in a number of cds, as an example, in 1975, Fun & Romance (Columbia KC 33 501). Album with visitor musicians are Jeff Baxter and Jim Hodder (both former members of Steely Dan),
Steve Cropper, a watercraft Fields, Danita Jones and also Clydie King.
Wolfman Jack was elected Radio Hall of Fame in 1996.
Our collection contains 5 quotes who is written / told by Wolfman.
Related authors: Steve Cropper (Musician), George Lucas (Director)
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