Radio in My Soul: The Journey of James "Dr. Daddio" Walker

by James Daddio Walker, Misti Aas

Overview

In 1966, Louisiana native James "Dr. Daddio" Walker arrived on the Denver scene in pursuit of his long-time dream to own and operate a radio station. A determined visionary, Dr. Daddio would go on to fulfill numerous roles at Denver's KDKO AM 1510 including on-air personality, sales manager, operations manager, and program director; eventually becoming the first African American to independently own a radio station between the West Coast and Kansas City, Missouri. For nearly 15 years, KDKO was the voice of Denver's Black community under the leadership of this powerful groundbreaker. Many of Denver's greatest names, such as former Mayor Wellington Webb, Hiawatha Davis, and Cleo Parker Robinson, were invited to share the mic during KDKO's memorable time on the airwaves. With his life mission of "Unity in the Community," Dr. Daddio guided the careers of radio personalities, popularized R&B music in Denver, promoted James Brown, Gladys Knight, Donny Hathaway, and B.B. King, among many other musical legends, and became one of the most prominent activists who has tirelessly fought for the advancement of the community. James "Dr. Daddio" Walker's legacy extends far beyond radio, and his compelling journey continues to inspire the lives of countless other individuals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798987179222
Publisher:	Dalayo Publishing
Publication date:	12/17/2022
Pages:	286
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

In 1966, Louisiana native James "Dr. Daddio" Walker arrived on the Denver scene in pursuit of his long-time dream to own and operate a radio station. A determined visionary, Dr. Daddio would go on to fulfill numerous roles at Denver's KDKO AM 1510 including on-air personality, sales manager, operations manager, and program director; eventually becoming the first African American to independently own a radio station between the West Coast and Kansas City, Missouri. For nearly 15 years, KDKO was the voice of Denver's Black community under the leadership of this powerful groundbreaker. With his life mission of "Unity in the Community," Dr. Daddio guided the careers of radio personalities, popularized R&B music in Denver, promoted James Brown, Gladys Knight, Donny Hathaway, and B.B. King, among many other musical legends, and became one of the most prominent activists who has tirelessly fought for the advancement of the community. James "Dr. Daddio" Walker's legacy extends far beyond radio, and his compelling journey continues to inspire the lives of countless other individuals.

Misti Aas is a free-lance writer and journalist. Over the past 15 years, she has written for several community newspapers including African American Voice, Denver Urban Spectrum, and 5 POINTS NEWS. Misti enjoys capturing stories and sharing narratives, as there is no shortage of important stories to tell. In her early writing career, she published a collection of pet care columns, "Caring for our Companions, Heroes, and Best Friends." A counselor by training, Misti calls Aurora, Colorado her home.