Jack L. Cooper
Appearance
Jack Leroy Cooper (September 18, 1888 in Memphis, Tennessee - January 12, 1970) was the first African American radio disc jockey.[1][2][3] In 2012, he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.[4]
References
- ^ Sterling, Christopher H. (2003-12-01). Encyclopedia of Radio. Taylor & Francis. pp. 272–. ISBN 9780203484289. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- ^ Godfrey, Donald G.; Leigh, Frederic A. (1998). Historical dictionary of American radio. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 95–. ISBN 9780313296369. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- ^ Richter, William A. (2006). Radio: a complete guide to the industry. Peter Lang. pp. 73–. ISBN 9780820476339. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- ^ "Jack L Cooper". Radio Hall of Fame. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
External links
- Biography at the Radio Hall of Fame