WDAS Turns 70

WDAS Turns 70

Philadelphia's legendary 105.3 WDAS is celebrating 70 years. Hear about the station's incredible history, biggest moments, and most legendary guests through the eyes of the people who have been there since day one.

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March 6, 2020 19 mins
The legendary Kenny Gamble (part of the Gamble & Huff songwriting and production team and Philadelphia International Records) sits down with Loraine Ballard Morrill to talk about his experiences growing up and listening to WDAS. Gamble hung out with the DJs at WDAS when he was young; he walked from South Philadelphia to the station out in Wynnefield to try to promote their records. Eventually Kenny Gamble became friends with Georgi...
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WDAS is celebrating 70 years this year! Loraine Ballard Morrill talks to Mimi Brown, Patty Jackson, Frankie Darcell, Adimu Colon, and Ed Long about their experiences at WDAS and the legacy they have become a part of.
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