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Kris joined KQV in the fall
of 1968. Born in MIlwaukee, Kris graduated high school in Ishpeming, Wisconsin
and got his first radio job at WJPD in Ishpeming in May 1962. In 1963 he
moved on to Gary Indiana and WLTH. In 1966 it was off to the legendary
KOIL in Omaha where he did midday and was music director. Kris was known
as Johnny Mitchell while was part of the KOIL staff. The KOIL staff over
the years also included fellow KQV jocks, Fred Winston, Gary Gears, Sam
Holman, Bob Wilson, and program director Mike McCormick. Kris left KQV
for WLS in February 1969 when Jim Quinn returned to Pittsburgh. Kris's
other career radio stops include CKLW in Winsdor, WQXI in Atlanta, WCFL
in Chicago, and KIIS in Los Angeles.
Kris in KQV studio - Fall 1968 "I just idolized [WLS/Chicago] and would do anything I could to emulate it"' states Stevens who grew up listening to the contemporary hit powerhouse. "My goal in life was to get to WLS." One of his friends, Lyle Dean, made it to "The Big 89" and Stevens stopped in for a visit. Engrossed in conversation with his chum, Stevens inadvertently snubbed WLS PD John Rook. "I didn't mean to but I didn't expect him to be so young," Stevens comments in his defense. "I was about 21 at the time. Lyle told me I blew it so I went in and apologized. I told {Rook} I was going to KQV / Pittsburgh." Four months later, Stevens returned to The Windy City - on WLS. "It was probably from meeting [Rook] and he had a chance to become aware of my talent." Today Kris owns Kris Stevens Enterprises. His work is heard all over the world. His Christmas programs, including "Christmas In The Air", "The Magic Of Christmas", The 12 Hours Of Christmas", and "Christmas In The Country" are award winners. His is the station voice of many TV and Radio stations across the country.! |
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| Kris
Erik Stevens Aircheck (8:02) ^
December 31, 1968 |
Top 114 of 1968 |
| Kris
Erik Stevens Aircheck (3:28)
January 1, 1969 |
Top 114 of 1968 |
| Kris
Erik Stevens Aircheck (7:33)^
February 8, 1969 |
The Return of Jim Quinn |
