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Post by bruiser on Feb 24, 2005 14:01:57 GMT -5
Before Paul Cowley, before Jack Sanders, there was Beecher Frank. He was the first big time rock dj in Louisville. I don't recall what station he was on, but he was the first to broadcast live from the roof of the Ranch House on Preston. He was the one who really got rock and roll radio moving in the area. Anyone else recall him?
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Post by Travis on Feb 24, 2005 17:57:17 GMT -5
Can't say that I've ever heard of a Beecher Frank. But, at barely 51 years of age, it's been a stretch just for me to keep up with names like Jack Sanders & Paul Cowley. In fact, my memory was pretty much at its limits when I recently wrote about having seen Jim Brand on WLKY's $50 Movie. Still, this is all very interesting. Can you tell me where the Ranch House was located on Preston, what it was near and what is there today?
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Post by bruiser on Feb 24, 2005 19:47:53 GMT -5
As best as I remember, the Ranch House was in the vicinity of where Value City is today. Or at least in that neighborhood.
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Post by Travis on Feb 24, 2005 21:47:49 GMT -5
Someone once wrote, "you can never go home," and I'm reminded of that each time I visit Louisville. The city takes on dramatic changes with each visit. However, thanks for the info.
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Post by Mikie0 on Mar 15, 2005 15:14:43 GMT -5
I remember Beecher Frank quite well. He was a deejay on WGRC radio (before it became WAKY). He had an afternoon radio show playing the top 5 on weekdays based on what was selling in the local record stores. Hope this jogs some memories.
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Post by TomBob Watson on Mar 25, 2005 12:30:30 GMT -5
Hey!
Used to load up the 1949 Chevey with Fern Creek
girls and guys and zip around the Ranch House on
Shelbyville Road, across from what is now The
Mall. "Beech" was cool in his day. Nice, mellow
delivery. Never got excited. Just like those Fern
Creek girls.
Tom-Bob Watson, seven-ninety and out.
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