End Of An Era - Damn Damn Damn, first Beyonce' loses out to Jill Scott at the Soul Train Awards and now comes this news. Poor Mr. Radio Tom Joyner.
Looks like the radio world is about to get shaken up with this news. Sources claim Tom Joyner, the first black nationally syndicated radio host, is allegedly being FORCED to retire early to usher in a new, young, fresher show.
According to the Daily Mail, the 65-year-old radio personality is being forced to retire from radio and will signing off permanently from “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.” We hear his former business associate David Kantor, who also happens to be his best friend, made the decision. The plan is to phase his radio spot out with the departure of President Barack Obama from the White House.
Once Tom gets the boot, if true, Radio One is looking to bring in new talent. A source told DM, “They think going with a younger, fresher show is the way to go and the entire plan has been orchestrated by the man who actually launched Tom into syndication originally.”
By the way, other rumors claim Tom isn’t ready to retire. DAMN DAMN DAMN
He probably could have branched off and did his own independent show through his website, but reportedly, he doesn't (fully) own it. Radio One acquired a 53% stake in Reach Media for $56.1 million in cash and stock, which gave them ownership rights of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” and Joyner’s website BlackAmericaWe.com. Damn!
For now, Radio One plans to move Russ Parr’s show in Joyner’s time slots in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore beginning in January. Looks like the beginning of the end.
Tom Joyner paved the way for other black radio personalities. If this story is true, we wish Mr. Joyner nothing but the best. SUCKS getting old!!!
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