Chuck was appointed WTAE's music director by Bernie Amstrong in 1973. Armstrong said "it's been a long time since WTAE-AM has officially had someone dealing exclusively with music and will certainly work to better our overall operation."

Chuck was perfect for WTAE's format. At Solid Gold TAE, he was playing the music that Pittsburghers grew up with when he was at KQV. With promotions like What's Cooking, Chuck was at home at WTAE.

Around 1982, Chuck went across country to KOGO in San Diego. After a short time on the West Coast, Chuck returned to Pittsburgh after a short interval to do mornings and PD at WHYW 96.9 (formerly WLOA and then WFFM). 

Chuck spent 17 years as the program director and afternoon drive personality at oldies,  KLUV-FM in Dallas, Texas. Chuck is part owner of a classic country station in Greenville Texas.

Chuck Brinkman passed away at hi hom in Plano, Texas on August 24, 2018.