Post by Blondie on Jan 5, 2004 17:36:00 GMT -5
om: berhay [mailto:berhay@swbell.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 3:06 PM
Subject: Legendary Black Radio Disc Jockey Succumbs to Cancer
I am sorry to announce that E. Rodney Jones, (Earl Rodney Jones) passed yesterday (Friday) morning. Gene Anderson called me with the news. That makes Gracy, Donnie Brooks and now Rodney, three pioneer announcers within a month. I will get as many details as possible.
Rodneys services will be in Chicago. His Son, Otis will give me the details on Monday. I will forward to everyone.
The Radio Lady (Marsha Washington George) sent me this earlier today (Sunday Morning)_
E. Rodney Jones passed away on Jan. 2nd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Below is what Urban Insite posted on their website and an excerpt of the interview he gave me for my book.
E. Rodney Jones passes. Legendary bluesologist and radio personality E. Rodney Jones died yesterday (1/2) at his home in Baton Rouge from lung cancer. Mr. Jones made his mark in radio on WVON in Chicago as an announcer and program director in the 1960s.
His later years were spent in Baton Rouge hosting middays and a Saturday morning blues show on KQXL; he retired in the Spring of 2002.
Bernie Hayes
Be Peaceful.
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 3:06 PM
Subject: Legendary Black Radio Disc Jockey Succumbs to Cancer
I am sorry to announce that E. Rodney Jones, (Earl Rodney Jones) passed yesterday (Friday) morning. Gene Anderson called me with the news. That makes Gracy, Donnie Brooks and now Rodney, three pioneer announcers within a month. I will get as many details as possible.
Rodneys services will be in Chicago. His Son, Otis will give me the details on Monday. I will forward to everyone.
The Radio Lady (Marsha Washington George) sent me this earlier today (Sunday Morning)_
E. Rodney Jones passed away on Jan. 2nd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Below is what Urban Insite posted on their website and an excerpt of the interview he gave me for my book.
E. Rodney Jones passes. Legendary bluesologist and radio personality E. Rodney Jones died yesterday (1/2) at his home in Baton Rouge from lung cancer. Mr. Jones made his mark in radio on WVON in Chicago as an announcer and program director in the 1960s.
His later years were spent in Baton Rouge hosting middays and a Saturday morning blues show on KQXL; he retired in the Spring of 2002.
Bernie Hayes
Be Peaceful.
If you get any more info...please let me know. He will surely be missed! He and his family are in my prayers. RIP...E Rodney.