LEE
SHANNON
Lee
Shannon (born Lowen Lee Slagle) worked every shift
and played every type of music during his thirty eight
years in radio, but claimed his expertise in Country.
Shannon began his radio career at KTNC Falls City,
NB (1958-1959) then worked at KNCY, Nebraska City,
NB (1959), KNIM Maryville, MO (1960) KTNC (1960), WQUA
Moline, IL ((1960- 1961), KFDI Wichita, KS, (1962)
KSTT Davenport, IA (1962) and back to KFDI (1963).
He then worked at WKBN Youngstown, OH (1964-1965) before
returning a third tome to KFDI (1965-1966). Shannon
then worked at KSTT (1966-1968), WIRE Indianapolis
IN (1968-1980), WCCF (1980-1981), KSON San Diego CA
(1982), KWKH Shreveport LA (1983-1983), WHOO Orlando,
FL (1982), WJXR, Macclenny, FL (1992-1993), WCRS, Jacksonville
FL (1993), WOKF Folkston, GA (1994-1996). He was named
Country Music Association Disc Jockey of the Year in
1980 and 1984 (the first person to win more than once).
Shannon worked with the Spina Bifida Association, American
Cancer Society, American Red Cross, local blood banks,
Jacksonville Toys for Needy Kids and Indianapolis Blind
Bowlers. He retired in 1996. Lee Shannon was inducted
into the Country Music D J Hall of Fame in 1998. |
