Minnesota State Fair
Find my bench, have a seat, and rest awhile. Watching the crowd is maybe my all time favorite thing to do at the Fair. If you take a pic while you’re relaxing on “ole yellow,” email it to me at knapper@chuckknapp.com, and I’ll post it here.
Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
WCFL-Chicago, my alma mater, will be inducted into the Illinois Radio Station Hall of Fame. It’s a great honor for me to represent the very talented men and women who graced the SuperCFL airwaves for decades.
(circa 1973)
Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame Ceremony
Always a stunning night of conversation, dinner and induction into the Hall of Fame.
In 2008, Jason Davis (KSTP-TV) and I (KS95-FM) were inducted. That’s Don Shelby (WCCO) in the middle; the CBS local anchor was our emcee for the evening.
The Longest Day Radio Broadcast for Alzheimer's.
The Longest Day BOB FM radio fundraiser for Alzheimer’s and dementia research is Friday June 20, 2025 from 10a-3p. Since 2020 listeners have donated 50,000. dollars during our five hour broadcast. Listen at www.mybobcountry.com or get the “Total Country BOB FM” App. Join beloved radio & TV personalities Cathy Wurzer, Ron Schara, Dave Lee, Paul Douglas, Karla Hult, Terri Traen, Dan Hertsgaard, Jay Philpott, Scott Studwell, Cheryl Crofoot Knapp, Denny Long, Mike McAnally, Don Anger and hosted by Jon Engen and Chuck Knapp. Please listen and give.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND WLS-WCFL Rewound RADIO
The Rewound Radio countdown clock is running for the 3rd annual Labor Day weekend battle over the music radio airwaves in Chicago. 66+ hours of unedited tapes of the greatest rock & roll music from the 1960's, 70's and early 80's plus 60 outrageous personality disc jockeys, catchy jingles, somber non-opinionated news folks and old often award winning commercials we all remember.