[nfbwatlk] Bob Rivers Retiring

[Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR)]

I've got to find a way to make this list acceptable. How about, there have been no rumors that the reason for this announcement wasn't because he's going blind, which he is not.  (smile.) Thought some of you might be interested in this. I know many blind people love his twisted tunes! Including Seahawks songs.

>From Radio Inc. Magazine:
"After 33 years of doing morning radio, 95.7 KJR-FM's Bob Rivers announced he's discontinuing The Bob Rivers Morning Show. "I've been on the radio for 42 years; since I was 16. Thirty-three years doing morning drive, 25 of them being here in Seattle. Our show signed on 8/8/89 and our last show will be 8/8/2014. I will be forever grateful to the best audience and radio family one could hope for: Spike, Joe, Jodi, Arik, Pedro, and Luciana. I love y'all. This was not an easy decision for me, but you just know when it's right."
Leading up to his final show on Friday, August 8, 2014, the iconic Seattle personality will host nine farewell shows to say goodbye to listeners, advertisers, and co-workers. For over 25 years, Bob Rivers has been entertaining audiences in the Pacific Northwest and has appeared on some of Seattle's biggest radio stations. "Bob is a world-class talent, a true professional and radio genius, and it's been our pleasure working with such a radio legend that inspired many in the industry to get into the business in their early years," said Keith Cunningham, vice president of programming, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Seattle."



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Bennett Prows