WMMR 93.3 Philadelphia - Luke O'Reilly - August 27 1971 - Radio Aircheck
From the Russ Horton Collection
WMMR has been playing Rock for Philadelphia since it’s Progressive Rock days in 1968, and it continues to be Philly’s top Rock Station. For many years, there was a Rock Battle in Philly between WMMR & 94 WYSP.
This 1971 aircheck features Luke O'Reilly. Luke worked at WMMR in the early 70s. Luke was in his element in the days when you were encouraged to express your interest in the music you played, Luke's English accent sat well with the listeners in Philly. Then on a trip back to England in 1972 Luke went to an Al Stewart concert and was so taken by his performance and potential that he persuaded Al to change management - and so Luke left radio became a music manager. He later started a talent management and record production company and included artists like The Chieftains, Shot in the Dark and Joe Strummer. Luke passed away in 2017.
Herman was arrested in 2013 in St Croix, over a criminal complaint stated he expected to meet a woman and her six-year-old daughter, who he allegedly believed was being brought for an intimate encounter with him. He was charged with transportation with intent to engage in criminal activity. His attorney claimed Herman was interested in the mother, not the girl. Herman died on May 28, 2014, while awaiting his trial. He was 78.
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