Quiet Storm Creator ...

One of my biggest inspirations for music, journalism, the arts, and production is because of Alvin Lampkins and Melvin Lindsey, both gentlemen had a tremendous impact on my introduction to music and the greats. Melvin Lindsey (July 8, 1955 – March 26, 1992) was an American radio and television personality in the Washington, D.C. area. He is widely known for originating the "Quiet Storm" late-night music programming format. Lindsey began his broadcast career as an intern at Howard University radio station WHUR-FM. In 1976, he brought the "Quiet Storm" to the station's late-night lineup, titled after a romantic hit single by tenor crooner Smokey Robinson. The show's soulfully melodic and moody musical fare made it a phenomenal success and the 'love song'-heavy format was quickly replicated at stations across the country that served an urban, African-American adult demographic. Lindsey's show also gave rise to a category of music of the same name. Lindsey alway was a major influence in the launching of BET, he hosted an Entertainment show called 'Screen Scene' with Angela Stribling.
"I heard some of the best love sings and album fillers because of Lindsey's 'Quiet Storm' format showcasing his great taste in music, as a little kid, two of my all-time favorite songs were 'My First Love' by Rene' and Angela and 'Slow Jam' by Midnight Starr, thanks to Melvin. It was in those moments, I knew the arts would be my life. KK"

Sadly to say Lindsey died of AIDS in 1992 at the age of 36, but the Quiet Storm format he originated remains a popular staple in radio programming today, three decades after its inception, across the nation, especially in evening and late-night radio programs. Many artists continue to create songs targeted towards Quiet Storm stations and shows.
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Mr. Quiet Storm - Melvin Lindsey