Starting in the mid-fifties and lasting about a quarter of a century, there was a group of radio stations that we all grew up with. They were fast, exciting, and reflected the new music...rock 'n roll. These were not your father's radio stations.
This was TOP FORTY RADIO. And, these stations played whatever the surveys showed were the most popular records of the moment, no matter what the genre. This could mean Elvis, Buddy Holly, Fats Domino, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. But, it could just as well mean Percy Faith, The Singing Nun, Kyu Sakamoto, Roger Miller, or Alan Sherman.
Not all of the best of these radio stations were in the giant markets like New York, Chicago, or LA. There was one great station out in the southwestern desert...KTKT in Tucson. Because of the size of Tucson it is not mentioned with WABC New York, KLIF Dallas, KRLA Los Angeles, or KQV Pittsburgh. But, it was just as good, if not better.
This site is dedicated to legendary KTKT, 990, in Tucson, to the many people who contributed to its success, and to the hundreds of thousands of fans who kept it number one for almost twenty five years.
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Entire website copyright 2007-2017
The KTKT Tribute Project
FRANK CASANOVA, LATE 60'S KTKT DEEJAY PASSES IN CA: OBIT
CHUCK SIMMS, KTKT "LOOKING BLACK" HOST PASSES AWAY OBIT
LIFE OF ED ALEXANDER, KTKT DJ LEGEND, ON PODCAST: HERE
DAN GATES, KTKT/TUCSON RADIO LEGEND PASSES AWAY APR. 9
ROGER COLLINS (PAUL LANCASTER) 70'S KTKT JOCK DIES: OBIT
1982, KIKX GOES DARK, KTKT TAKES OVER EBS: STORY
EARLY CHARTS & PROMOTIONAL ITEMS 1957-1960 :HERE
LATEST: RON KNIGHT, FRANK KALIL AIRCHECKS, 1966-1967: HERE
MORE KTKT FRANK KALIL AIRCHECKS, 1959-1964: LISTEN HERE
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS HISTORY OF TUCSON RADIO, KTKT: STORY
JERRY STOWE, KTKT GREAT, PASSES AWAY FROM ALS OBIT
RAY LINDSTROM INDUCTED IN AZ BRDCST HALL OF FAME VIDEO
50 YEARS LATER: HOW KTKT HANDLED JFK MURDER: KENNEDY
HAPPY NEW YEAR 1965 FROM THE SWINGIN' SEVEN: COUNTDOWN
BOB LEE TALKS KTKT, TOP 40 RADIO W/FORMER KTKT'ERS ON TV
WEBSITE PARTNER C.J. BROWN FEATURED: REELRADIO.COM
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About us: This site is a labor of love for everybody involved. Our two historians have found and written most of the material; C. J. Brown, and Chuck Simms. Our webmaster is a former KTKT disc Jockey, Ray Lindstrom. This is a work in progress. We hope to add more and more on a continuous basis, so check back often. And, if you have any comments, suggestions, or material to add, please contact us: colorchannel99@yahoo.com
Photo right: Together in 2014
(L-R) Ray, Charlie, Chuck
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Check Out These Other Interesting Features On This Site:
Kickin' Out The Jams - FORMER KTKT DJ RON KNIGHT TELLS HIS STORY IN A NEW BOOK: HERE
READ ABOUT FRANK KALIL, THEN AND NOW AT AZBIZ.COM
KTKT ENGINEERS TOILED TO KEEP OUR STATION ON THE AIR...FROM DR. DAVID GRAUMAN HERE
50 YEARS AGO THE BEATLES HIT AMERICA...AND KTKT WAS "BEATLE-HOT" BEATLES
REUNION 2012 - BIG SHINDIG AT THE MAVERICK FOR ON- AIR PERSONNEL: REUNION
SISTER STATION, KRUX-PHOENIX DJ REUNION A BIG SUCCESS! DETAILS
KTKT SIGNS ON THE AIR! RARE PHOTOS, AUDIO FROM DEC. 13, 1949-OPENING NIGHT!
THE FIRST VOICE ON THE AIR - THE FIRST PERSON EVER ON KTKT-1949! TELLS ALL, HERE.
REMEMBERING A WACKY HOLIDAY- 60'S STYLE: APRIL FOOL'S DAY
FOUND! FORMER KTKT JOCKS DAVE & DICK NELSON-WHERE'D THEY GO? BROTHERS
THE KTKT TRANSMITTER TOWERS (AND OTHERS IN TUCSON) HERE
FM RADIO ARRIVES, GRABS RATINGS. OH, NO! KTKT GOES ALL NEWS: THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED
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DAN GATES PASSES AWAY
Legendary KTKT and Tucson radio announcer/personality/disc jockey passed away April. 9, 2021. Over 60 years at the microphone, Dan worked mostly in Tucson. He also had stints in LA and Las Vegas. Dan was a true professional and a nice guy. Rest in peace old friend.
CHUCK SIMMS LEAVES US
Broadcaster and co-creator of this website, Chuck Simms passed away Jan. 23. in Tucson. He hosted the KTKT program "Looking Black." He also was on the air at other Tucson stations including KTUC. Chuck was a dedicated member of the radio community and will be missed. Obituary
