"Reading my dad’s (Chester Scallorns) recollections, I remember him telling me about the very early days of KBOA…and in the mid-50’s, when it was nearing its 10th anniversary, MY very first memory is reinforced with the realization of how much magic there really is in radio.

I knew dad had been the pianist for several of the gospel groups, and sung with some, live. What really, REALLY impressed me was one Saturday afternoon, while being tended by my older brother and his friends, they drove by the studios at the very time that the announcer said… "And now, here is…(I don’t remember who)…" I do remember it was a male vocalist with a full orchestral backing…AND THE PARKING LOT WAS EMPTY!! When I realized how they did THAT, I was astounded!  I began spinning records at the old KBXM in the late sixties and early seventies… and with a few interruptions along the way now do the same thing with computers and satellite up-and-down links!

I agree with your dad… it is an exciting and honorable profession, maybe not for everyone, and with all the technological advances, still a very strong presence in our culture…RADIO!! It’s not just a job…it’s not just an adventure… it’s in your blood to stay, if you ever once get infected, and that makes it a CAREER!

Mike Scallorns
Kennett, MO
October 7, 1997