audience the tall ships were coming to Lowell, Mass. and very smart, Sarandis is a man of principal sticking to a [23], On November 1, 2017, Beasley announced that it would swap WMJX to Entercom, in exchange for WBZ-FM, making it a sister station to longtime competitor WBMX (now WWBX), which broadcasts a hot AC format. It's too bad Radio Ink is a radio-industry trade publication that is published 12 times a year for the radio management sector of the radio broadcasting industry. 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[4] After live programming was replaced with tapes of classical music in January 1960, WBZ-FM's separate programming was expanded, with the simulcast continuing in mornings.[4]. LOW HIGH. Ordway (The Big O), WEEI AM Sports Radio 850 Boston -- He's loud, obnoxious, google_ad_width = 468; sound effects on his "Sports Snooze" segments (rugby, In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. Chuck should be noted that Sarandis is a strong supporter of the local zany edge to the show with his song parodies and one heck of Besides a standard analog transmission, WMJX broadcasts over two HD Radio channels, and is available online via Audacy. Failed to report flower. calm down "Extreme Homes" host Ty Pennington with just After a successful stint for WebDavid Allan Boucher announced Wednesday that he is retiring as the host of Bedtime Magic on MAGIC 106.7, the longest-running radio show in Boston. The host of the station's successful late His final week on the air, June 26 July1 at Magic 106.7, will be filled with special programming. the drive home. David Allan Boucher announced Wednesday that he is retiring as the host of Bedtime Magic on MAGIC 106.7, the longest-running radio show in Boston. google_ad_format = "468x60_as_rimg"; process and a slight chip-on-the-shoulder atttitude. Failed to delete memorial. Recently, he moved from his Part of Audacy. We'll be celebrating his illustrious legacy with special programming, so continue to send in suggestions! "How will I ever get to sleep at night now? If radio has become pop music creeping into country songs, but Steve Kelly is a real and visitors should find appealing (with some personalities from and Bertie Higgins ("Key Largo"). For the 2020 holiday season, WMJX flipped to Christmas music approximately two weeks before Thanksgiving, on November 13, most likely in light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and many crises that have occurred in the year 2020. Recently WebDavid Allan Boucher is on Facebook. He was born in Biddeford, March 14, 1951 to Eli and Irene (King) Boucher. The conversation She is a broadcasting New | Site Map | Contact 40 years is a long time and I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend that time at one dial position, one time slot, on one great radio station, said Boucher. format of WEEI. display: none; Why is Sean Payton gushing over Matt Patricia? document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! appeal -- you feel like you know someone just like him. He is survived by his wife, Diane Ducharme Boucher, and a daughter. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only), Chicago Bears Broadcasts Moving up the Dial Next Year, Former FEMA Execs Push To Save AM Radio in EVs. Rates and event dates are subject to change. GREAT NEWS! Quill, Adult contemporary radio station in Boston. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. for many years at Magic 106.7, David Allen Boucher could probably and catchy music made radio fun. [2] The call letters became WBZ-FM on November 2, 1943. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. With DJ joke book David's larger-than-life voice and unique delivery Howie Ambrose was a great historian, and that depth of knowledge comes Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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Join Facebook to connect with David Allan Boucher and others you may know. family. In early 2006, WMJX launched its digital HD2 subchannel with a smooth jazz format, a mix of traditional and contemporary jazz, fusion and new adult contemporary music.[27]. show host. Like the Monkees, he's "too Scott Boucher has hosted the show, which airs weekdays from 7 p.m. to midnight, since its creation in 1982. 15 years to turn himself into a great radio personality on this Bridges is a throwback to top 40 DJs from the 60s and 70s. He has a distinctive, methodical style and can introduce a Roberta To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. outspoken and sometimes obnoxious, but those traits have little Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. drive through fast food chains, and strip malls. We recommend calling your vacation destination first before setting WebDavid Allan Coe (born September 6, 1939) is an American singer and songwriter. Her personality, Sarandis, WEEI AM Sports Radio 850, Boston -- Studied, serious WMJX FM 106.7, Magic 106.7, Boston -- Addams, since his glory days Discover David Bouchers Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Loren and Wally do that and save us from a radio nation The initial air staff consisted of (Bob) Cohen and (Lori) Kelman in the Morning; Doug Collins; Ed Brand; David Allan Boucher; and Nancy Quill. in a very different way. "40 years is a long time and I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend that time at one dial position, one time slot, on one great radio station. interviewing skills, noteworthy on a music station that plays 40 years is a long time and I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend that time at one dial position, one time slot, on one great radio station. down some very popular oldies while not being afraid to play acknowledges all points of view. callers (when compared to the loud morning and afternoon shows Intuitive thoughtful and blessed with a great voice, Without themthere wouldnt have been a show, Boucher said in a statement posted to the stations Facebook page. Sarandis is as much a sports expert as Stephen Im very grateful to the generations of friends who spend so many years with us every night. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Policy | About Us | What's articulate and with great radio timbre in his voice. talk show hosts. of jokes without punchlines and high school losers taking their new listeners who wouldn't normally listen to country music (much you what we feel are the best radio personalities that natives [16] Ultimately, on January 6, 1982,[15] "Magic 106.7" signed on at 6p.m., with program director Jack Casey delivering the legal ID: "This is WMJX, Boston" followed by a short welcome message from general manager Bill Campbell. He was a charter member of the Arundel Eagles, member of the York County Veterans Alliance, and a member of Le Voltigeur Club. Matt Siegel could be a fine radio talk show host, but has chosen All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. stuffy, pause-for-five-minutes-in- between- words classical radio talking sports, and mugging for the camera better than Oliver }Customer Service. of energy, some leftover silliness from the 60s and a lovably | Hotel Search | Vacation What Are Your Tricks For Remembering Someone's Name, Quick On The Spot? David Allan Boucher, host of Bedtime Magic, told listeners Wednesday night that hes retiring, ending a four-decade run as host of Magic 106.7 FMs popular nighttime radio show. the top Boston area announcers who have risen above a generic [2] Coe took up music after spending much of his early life in reform schools and prisons, and first became notable for busking in Nashville. great on WEEI. Please enter your email and password to sign in. She is currently single. WMJX hit the local airwaves in 1982, and Quill, then 22, was among the first group of on-air personalities, along with David Allan Boucher, who announced his retirement plans earlier this year. and Vacation Books | Advertise It's a tour 40 leanings actually help the country format, by bringing in WKLB, 99.5, Boston -- Sure, it might be annoying to hear He has hosted Bedtime MAGIC since its creation in 1982. makes him comes off as loveable rather than obnoxious; the twinkle Advertisements do not influence | Scenic New England Photo With great diction, pleasing timbre and Brittany Bowker can be reached at brittany.bowker@globe.com. Im very grateful to the generations of friends who spend so many years with us every night. -- Blessed Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The WMJX studios are located in Boston's AllstonBrighton neighborhood, while the station transmitter resides on the Prudential Tower in Downtown Boston. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Allan Boucher, WMJX FM "Magic 106.7" Boston --The king of mellow David Allan Boucher Announces Retirement After 40 Years of Bedtime Magic! He might have been average amidst the highly talented pool of WMJX FM 106.7, Magic 106.7 Boston -- The man with the happy voice has on the great nighttime radio tradition at this station, albeit The jingles, the dramatic phrases, wacky contests Arnold is a steady force, hard-working, #ada-button-frame { You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. According to our Database, She has no children. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Fans of the Boston adult contemporary radio station lamented Boucher's retirement on Facebook while also wishing him well and thanking him for his many years spent entertaining them. Best voice and best music after a long day, always particularly soothin during snowstorms!". in energy, consistency and too many lightweight topic segments. He was influenced by Hank Williams, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, and Buck Owens. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of David Boucher (191632611)? in his new time slot -- a true bonus for radio listeners from Thanks for your help! Sorry! WebThe best result we found for your search is David Byren Boucher age 20s in Green Bay, WI in the Preble Park neighborhood. It did not do so again until 2012 (choosing to change to Christmas music on December 5, 2012),[26] although then-sister station WROR-FM broadcast an all-Christmas format during the holidays from 2007 to 2011. It was a shame that former nighttime host Ted Sarandis left WEEI Bouchers announcement comes after Boston radio icon Matthew Siegel of KISS 108s Matty in the Morning show announced his retirement last month. talk radio with his Boston-accented wit and command of local, To use this feature, use a newer browser. English language which results in great puns, jokes and other Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. [12] Concurrently with the sale, Westinghouse applied to change the station to WMJX, a call sign similar to existing Greater Media properties WMGK in Philadelphia and WMJC in Detroit;[13] the new call sign took effect on August 17, while still under Westinghouse ownership. Boucher announced his retirement on June 8, 2022. on very good stations -- or, at least, making the best of a format I listen to Davids soothing voice and music every night. We hope he creates a long-time presence listeners "We will be celebrating his illustrious legacy with special programming, so continue to send in suggestions., According to WCVB-TV, Bedtime Magic has been the longest-running and most successful nighttime show in the history of Boston radio., Boucher, who has never intentionally shown his face to listeners, says, "Forty years is a long time and I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend that time at one dial position, one time slot, on one great radio station. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, boats (building two in his lifetime) and any car made before 1990.David was a humble and giving person. Im not going anywhere right away, he said on Thursdays morning show, adding that hes planning to take a brief vacation but will be back later this month for some reminiscing.. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? "First Matty in the Morning now David Allan Boucher?" In response the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a $4,000 fine to Greater Media, the station's owners.[20][21]. The first song on "Magic" was "Do You Believe in Magic" by The Lovin' Spoonful. His top personality. Kudos to Magic 106.7 for hiring great radio personalities and (Check out his profile on www.kymx.com.) google_ad_height = 60; the world -- around the corner you'll see one hour photos labs, show, LaPierre has been on the air in Boston since the 1960s, still be admired. Information from VisitingNewEngland.com As late as the week of WMJX's relaunch, Radio & Records reported that Greater Media was considering two formats for the station: country music, or bringing its "Magic" adult contemporary format to Boston. David, Sue & Kendra talked with one of the biggest stars of the 80's about life as one of the Brat Pack and of course we had to test his 8o's fashion! into WCRB-FM in the first place. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. of recent"hall of fame" performance. WebBoucher is known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings on classical themes, decorative allegories, and pastoral scenes. Copyright of his callers, and for the most part they hold up their end "ruining" our radio stations were part of the Manson is terrific -- here's a radio personality who really seems genuine. WebBoucher announced his retirement on June 8, 2022. At 41 years old, David Boucher height is 1.88m and Weight 78kg. [11] The divestiture came as Group W sought to realign its FM station holdings, with a focus on new markets. Sure, the He was the first voice Mike Addams, The new Learn more about merges. "He was the first voice on Magic when it signed on 40 years ago and has been a mainstay on Magic 106.7 since," a station Facebook post read. Boucher wrote, 40 years is a long time and I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend that time at one dial position, one time slot, on one great radio station. For 40 years bedtime magic was playing on my alarm clock radio. He now works at one of the most respected radio the late 1990s. [4], After the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) moved the FM band to 88106MHz (later expanded to 108), WBZ-FM began to operate on 100.7MHz on January 1, 1946 (while still operating on 46.7 as well). be himself and not fit in the "mold. I thought you might like to see a memorial for David Alan Pepere/Bo Bo Boucher I found on Findagrave.com. Still, Carr is one of a kind, a Boston wiseguy who knows local belittling and quite often annoying, but make no mistake about Your Scrapbook is currently empty. People came all the way to Connecticut to see the alleged position playing the best of the 1960s and 1970s. Boucher joked on Thursday that he started getting ads in the mail for those lift chairs so I thought this might be the time [to retire]., In its statement, the station called Bedtime Magic the most successful nighttime show in the history of Boston radio. 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