WESL 1976-1981;
KATZ 1981-1992;
WZEN/KATZ-FM; 1982-, 1996-
KNJZ 1995
Inducted in 2004
Rod King began in the radio business as “Touché the D.J. – the jock that never stops.”
“His first gig in the St. Louis area was on WESL, East St. Louis. His experience also included KATZ-AM and FM, St. Louis.
Many listeners remember his “roll call” segment each morning during which he invited his young audience to call in as part of his rap over a rhythmic music bed. These were essentially a preview of the rap music genre that was to surface years later.
The famous musician George Clinton dubbed him “Dr. Jockenstein” after Rod emceed one of the Parliament-Funkadelic concerts in St. Louis.
Over the years King developed a large, loyal listenership.
Among his many awards: DJ of the Year from Black Radio Exclusive Magazine and the Black Achievement Award from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
