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on 12.27.11 This is the twenty fifth edition of the Feature of the Month for the South Dakota Rock & Roll Music Association. We are rock and roll fans, and looking to write a feature each month, that will not only bring back wonderful memories, but will also remind us all of the history that was made in our great state of South Dakota. We are hoping to write a feature each month selecting one of the many talented Bands, DJ's, Radio Stations, and Dance Halls throughout SD.
If you love the oldies, you have probably listened to Mylan Ray.
He grew up in southwestern Minnesota but as a young adult attended
the prestigious Brown Institute in the Twin Cities. His
broadcasting career started in Okeechobee, Florida at WOKC and
progressed a year later to major market Ft. Lauderdale and station
WGMA. These station proved to be a great training ground for Mylan
and he was able to perfect his broadcasting skills.
In 1975 Mylan came home and started a career with with KLOH in
Pipestone. He became an air personality as well as Program
Director and Music Director. That was over thirty five years ago
and Mylan is still the most recognizable voice at Christensen
Broadcasting. At different times he has had shows on KLOH, KISD,
and K-JOE, all stations in the organization. His morning show on
KISD can be heard for miles in every direction and he has built up
a loyal audience of faithful listeners.
Mylan was one of the first "mobile DJs" in the Tri-State
Area to perform at dances. In the past thirty plus years his
"Ray-Dio Enterprises" has provided music for over 1,500
dances. For many years he has helped raise funds for the local
Arts Center by creating a live show called "Main Street
Jamboree". He is continually supporting worthwhile projects
throughout the listening area and is a tireless volunteer serving
his listeners in surrounding cities and towns.
Christensen Broadcasting is one of the few remaining companies
that still use "live" DJs. It is not unusual for Mylan
to play songs that local rock bands have recorded over the years.
He has met and interviewed hundreds of national recording artists
as well as local celebrities. Mylan is an active supporter of both
the Iowa and South Dakota Rock and Roll Music Associations. The
next time you turn on your radio in the morning set the dial to
98.7 FM and listen to the smooth voice of Mylan Ray as he rocks
with the oldies.
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