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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Gary_Bryan > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Gary_Bryan.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Bryan > Source revision: 1252225338 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American radio disc jockey (born 1952)}} {{Multiple issues| {{BLP sources|date=July 2008}} {{Advert|date=October 2022}} {{Fanpov|date=October 2022}} }} {{Infobox presenter | name = Gary Bryan | image = | imagesize = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1952|1|15}} | birth_place = [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania](/source/Philadelphia%2C_Pennsylvania), U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | show = | station = [KRTH](/source/KRTH) | network = | timeslot = 5am-10am (Monday-Friday) | show2 = | station2 = | network2 = | timeslot2 = | style = | country = {{USA}} | prevshow = | parents = | spouse = June | children = 4 | web = }} '''Gary Bryan''' (born January 15, 1952) is an American radio [DJ](/source/DJ), currently on the air in [Los Angeles, California](/source/Los_Angeles%2C_California) at [KRTH](/source/KRTH) (K-Earth 101).{{Cite web |title=Gary Bryan {{!}} K-EARTH 101 Morning Show Host, Rewind Podcasts, Merchandise |url=https://www.garybryanshow.com/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |language=en-US}} With more than 30 years in broadcasting, Bryan's career includes major-market program director and [morning show](/source/Morning_drive) duties, serving as host and producer of several syndicated programs, and ventures online and in television. ==Career== ===Early years=== At age 17, while visiting family near [Augusta, Georgia](/source/Augusta%2C_Georgia), Gary Bryan heard a horrible broadcaster and believed he could do a better job as a radio personality.{{cite news |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-17245379_ITM |work=San Gabriel Valley Tribune |title=Salute to Route 66 set for stretch through Duarte, Calif |quote=Bryan began his radio career at the age of 17 in a small town in Georgia[...] |date=2004-09-13 }} He met with the station manager at [WTWA](/source/WTWA) in [Thomson, Georgia](/source/Thomson%2C_Georgia) and began working the following day. Bryan is a veteran broadcaster, having served as program director at such stations as [KKRZ](/source/KKRZ) (Z100) in [Portland, Oregon](/source/Portland%2C_Oregon), which he put on the air in 1984, and [KUBE](/source/KUBE_(FM)) in his hometown of [Seattle](/source/Seattle). Under his guidance, KUBE achieved all-time record FM ratings for the Seattle market in 1988. Bryan programmed [ABC Radio](/source/Cumulus_Media_Networks)'s flagship FM station in [New York City](/source/New_York_City), [WPLJ](/source/WPLJ), while also serving as [morning host](/source/Morning_drive). He then shifted his focus exclusively to performing morning hosting duties, appearing on-air at [WHTZ](/source/WHTZ) in New York, the most-listened-to station in the United States at the time,{{cite news |work=The New York Times |title=Pop Radio Suffers a Midlife Crisis |first=David |last=Browne |date=1991-07-25 |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE5D61F38F93BA15754C0A967958260}} and [KFRC](/source/KFRC_(defunct)) in [San Francisco](/source/San_Francisco).{{cite news |work=New York Daily News |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/1995/04/11/1995-04-11_ito_parody_puts_bryan_on_spot.html |title=Ito parody puts Bryan on spot |first=David |last=Hinckley |date=1995-04-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091216094030/http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/1995/04/11/1995-04-11_ito_parody_puts_bryan_on_spot.html |archive-date=2009-12-16 }} In early 1995, while at KFRC, Bryan drew national attention and controversy when he rewrote "[Iko Iko](/source/Iko_Iko)" into a parody called "Ito Ito", mocking [Lance Ito](/source/Lance_Ito), the judge presiding over the [O.J. Simpson murder trial](/source/O._J._Simpson_murder_case). After protests by several interest groups, Bryan was brought up on charges before the city of San Francisco's Human Rights Commission. He was found "guilty" but, as Bryan told the press, "they recommended I be demoted and take a cut in pay. Fortunately, they have no authority, so I told them to screw off". Bryan made his first feature film appearance in ''[Metro](/source/Metro_(1997_film))'', a 1997 release starring [Eddie Murphy](/source/Eddie_Murphy). In 1998, Bryan assumed morning host duties on [KJR-FM](/source/KJEB) in Seattle. ===K-Earth 101=== Bryan joined the staff of [KRTH](/source/KRTH) (K-Earth 101) in [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles) in June 2002 and began hosting the morning show.{{cite news |work=The Orange County Register |title=KRTH adds Bryan to A.M. lineup |date=2002-06-02 |first=Gary |last=Lycan |quote=There will be a new 'oldie' at KRTH/101.1 FM starting Monday — Gary Bryan will take over the 6-10 morning show. Word is, he brings with him a 30-year track record of success in New York and the Northwest, most recently at KJR-FM and KUBE in Seattle.}} He moved to afternoon drive in February 2005 and returned to the morning shift in May 2006.{{cite news |work=Radio Monitor |title=Gary Bryan Shifts To K-Earth 101 L.A Morning Drive |first=Chuck |last=Taylor |url=http://www.allbusiness.com/services/motion-pictures/4479289-1.html |date=2006-05-03 }} From May 2003 to October 2008, Bryan and KRTH raised more than $1 million in support of the Bob Hope Hollywood [USO](/source/USO) at [LAX](/source/LAX) through three [radiothon](/source/radiothon)s, a golf tournament,{{cite news |url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/28536/michael-bolton-joins-k-earth-101-to-raise-funds-fo |title=Michael Bolton Joins K-Earth 101 To Raise Funds For USO |website=All Access |publisher=All Access Music Group |date=2007-08-07 |access-date=2019-05-20 }}{{cite news |url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/46576/krth-hosts-uso-golf-outing-web-a-thon |title=KRTH Hosts USO Golf Outing, Web-A-Thon |website=All Access |publisher=All Access Music Group |date=2008-09-29 |access-date=2019-05-20 }} and a raffle featuring a [Jeep Wrangler](/source/Jeep_Wrangler) customized by [Jesse James](/source/Jesse_James_(television_personality)).{{cite news |url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/18415/jesse-james-jeep-awarded-in-k-earth-uso-promotion |title=Jesse James Jeep Awarded In K-Earth USO Promotion |website=All Access |publisher=All Access Music Group |date=2006-12-15 |access-date=2019-05-20 }} In July 2008, Bryan announced a joint venture with Blueprint Entertainment, a Canadian television company, to produce a TV show highlighting selected morning shows from radio stations throughout the country. Bryan is currently partnering with Lou Pizarro from ''[Operation Repo](/source/Operation_Repo)'' and EGA Productions to develop reality TV concepts for cable and video streaming. He also produces a podcast called ''Mobshot'' featuring former mafia tough-guy Vince Ciacci. In addition to hosting the K-Earth 101 morning show, Bryan serves as the announcer on the annual [Creative Arts Emmy Awards](/source/Creative_Arts_Emmy_Awards). =={{Anchor|Rewind with Gary Bryan}}''Rewind with Gary Bryan''== '''''Rewind with Gary Bryan''''' is a weekly [nationally syndicated](/source/Broadcast_syndication) [radio program](/source/radio_program) hosted by Gary Bryan. Originally an [oldies](/source/oldies)-oriented show, it has shifted to a [classic hits](/source/classic_hits) format centered on music from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. The show, originating from KRTH, is produced through Bryan's production company, Radio Genius Productions, LLC and syndicated via [United Stations Radio Networks](/source/United_Stations_Radio_Networks). In 2009, ''Rewind'' combined its production efforts and affiliate network with those of oldies program ''[Dick Clark's Rock, Roll & Remember](/source/Dick_Clark's_Rock%2C_Roll_%26_Remember)'', which was also distributed by United Stations.{{cite news |url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/50504/dick-clark-to-partner-with-gary-bryan-on-show |title=Dick Clark To Partner With Gary Bryan On Show |website=All Access |publisher=All Access Music Group |date=2008-12-17 |access-date=2019-05-20 }} The show became known as ''Dick Clark Presents Rewind with Gary Bryan'' for several years before dropping Clark's name and adjusting its format from oldies to classic hits. ==Awards and honors== Bryan was named a "Legend of Radio" at the [National Association of Broadcasters](/source/National_Association_of_Broadcasters) convention in [Seattle, Washington](/source/Seattle%2C_Washington), in 1998. He was named "Patriot of the Year" by the Bob Hope Hollywood USO in June 2005. ==Personal life== Bryan's birth date is January 15. Born at the Navy Hospital in [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia), Bryan grew up as [Navy brat](/source/Military_brat_(U.S._subculture)), moving around the country with his family. By the time he graduated high school, Bryan had lived in Philadelphia, [Washington, DC](/source/Washington%2C_DC), [Norfolk, Virginia](/source/Norfolk%2C_Virginia), [Bath, Maine](/source/Bath%2C_Maine), [San Diego](/source/San_Diego), Los Angeles and [Gray, Georgia](/source/Gray%2C_Georgia). He graduated from [Cascade High School](/source/Cascade_High_School_(Everett%2C_Washington)) in [Everett, Washington](/source/Everett%2C_Washington). He has been married since the age of 19 to his wife, June. They have 4 children, Jack, Kate, Marie and Grace and 4 grandchildren, Eva, Jesse, Zoey and John. ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * [http://www.kearth101.com/K-EARTH-101-Morning-Show-with-Gary-Bryan/336592 K-EARTH 101 Morning Show with Gary Bryan] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080724084043/http://www.kearth101.com/pages/380749.php K-EARTH 101 Bryan's Blog] {{DEFAULTSORT:Bryan, Gary}} Category:American radio DJs Category:Living people Category:Radio personalities from Philadelphia Category:1952 births --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Gary Bryan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Bryan) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Bryan?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.