Chicago Radio Legend Clark Weber To Retire After More Than 60 Years

Anyone who spent their teenage years in Chicago during the 1960s knows about WLS-AM Radio. The names Larry Lujack, Bob Sirott, “Wolfman” Jack, Steve Dahl and John Records Landecker bring a smile to the faces of anyone who listened to the popular station that became a major force in introducing new music and recording artists during the era.

Among the others to join the aforementioned radio giants was Clark Weber, an acclaimed radio personality himself. He will give the final public event of his 60+-year career on Friday, May 22 in Glenview, according to the Glenview Lantern.

The program, “From Rock & Roll to Retirement Living,” will be presented at 10 a.m. at Chestnut Square at The Glen.

“After a very long career in radio, marketing and publishing, I’ve decided that my appearance at Chestnut Square will run out my string that started in radio broadcasting in 1954,” Weber said. “It will be my final bow.”

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Weber, “one of the legendary radio voices in Chicago over the past five decades,” according to a Rick Kaempfer blog, is best remembered for his time as a DJ at WLS from 1961-1969. Weber was also on the air at WCFL, WMAQ, WIND, WJJD and WAIT. He currently runs and advertising agency, Clark Weber & Associates, specializing in radio advertising for the 50+ market.

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