'Controversial' Talk Radio Host Bob Grant Dead At The Age Of 84

[Purveyor]

NTS MediaOnline Today is sad to report the death of Talk radio pioneer Bob Grant, who died on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday (12/31). He was 84.

After a post-college gig at WBBM/Chicago, Grant would go on to become one of the inventors of so-called ‘controversial’ Talk radio, first taking over for the legendary Joe Pyne in 1964 at KABC/Los Angeles, after having worked as a TV and radio personality at crosstown KNX. But Bob’s biggest Talk radio success would come after making a move to New York, where, over more than four decades he was heard on WMCA, WABC and WOR.

Grant’s often tumultuous NYC radio career took a brief hiatus when he became part of the lineup at one of America’s very first FM Talk radio stations, WWDB/Philadelphia. He was also the author of the bestselling book, Let’s Be Heard. Read more on the life and career of the Talk radio icon who inspired dozens of modern-day hosts, along with details on funeral arrangements, HERE.

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[hrmjustin]

1. Detested him but may he rest in peace.

[winstars]

2. Sorry but not soon enough

[BowlLikeAChicken]

3. have some of his

verbal diarrhea on tape, a racist, vile bastard.

I can see why he's a hero to some.

My only regret is that I'm unable to celebrate properly.