Mad Daddy on WJW

Station Aircheck Archives

English · Radio, Music

Mad Daddy was the on-air persona of Cleveland radio DJ Pete Myers, known for his distinctive, high-energy delivery and adventurous approach to rock and roll. This recording captures him on WJW, where his broadcasts brought a vivid personality to the station’s music programming.

As an aircheck, the listening experience centers on the sound of a live radio broadcast: the DJ’s voice, musical selections, and the transitions that give the program its sense of immediacy. Myers’s rapid-fire style and playful, theatrical presentation made Mad Daddy stand out from a conventional announcer.

The result is a lively snapshot of mid-century radio and the personality-driven culture of early rock broadcasting. Listeners can hear the atmosphere of a working station and the distinctive character that made Mad Daddy memorable.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.