My Life With Luther: A Glimpse of a Legendary American Broadcaster by Abernathy, Holly

My Life With Luther: A Glimpse of a Legendary American Broadcaster (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780615765198)

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Format: Paperback
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My Life With Luther: A Glimpse of a Legendary American Broadcaster by Abernathy, Holly

My Life With Luther: A Glimpse of a Legendary American Broadcaster

$19.95
My Life With Luther: A Glimpse of a Legendary American Broadcaster by Abernathy, Holly

My Life With Luther: A Glimpse of a Legendary American Broadcaster

$19.95
Format: Paperback
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My Life with Luther: A Glimpse of a Legendary American Broadcaster is an intimate and fascinating look into the life and career of one of radio's greatest icons, Luther Masingill. Luther Masingill was the legendary morning radio host of WDEF in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A radio personality since he was a teenager, he occupied the same time slot since the station's creation in 1941 and has a lifetime of stories and experiences. Told through the eyes of long time co-host James Howard, this book tells the story of one of the original legends of radio through interviews, experiences, stories, and first-person accounts. James Howard has partnered with friend and writer/photographer Holly Abernathy (who also worked with Masingill) to create My Life with Luther: A Glimpse of a Legendary American Broadcaster. Geared toward broadcast enthusiasts and up-and-comers, the book is unique in its wide appeal to anyone who has experienced the joy that is broadcasting and Masingill. Whether it's native Tennessean listeners, broadcast students, or everyday enthusiasts, this book is a must read for anyone with even a passing interest in the broadcast industry. My Life with Luther: A Glimpse of a Legendary American Broadcaster tells Luther's story through the eyes of his co-host, James Howard, allowing an intimate look into the minds of both broadcasters. As an authoritative compilation consisting of over 180 images, the book possesses longevity that will ensure its place in the history of broadcasting. A vital piece of radio history, this story is a must read for anyone with a passion for broadcasting.

Author: Holly Abernathy, James Howard
ISBN-10: 061576519X
ISBN-13: 9780615765198
Publisher: 6qcreative Press
Language: English
Published: 02/14/2013
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.61d
By Holly Abernathy
By Holly Abernathy
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James D. Howard has been a radio personality for WDEF Sunny 92.3 since 1993 and has been working by Luther's side on the morning show since 2001. He has been a Chattanooga resident all of his life and cannot remember a time when he did not listen to Luther in the morning. James resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with his wife, Christy, his two daughters, Gracie and Lucy, and his dogs, Wilson and Lily. Holly Abernathy is a published writer and photographer. She got her start in broadcast communications at WDEF Radio as an intern in college, gaining experience in all aspects of the industry and has worked with Luther for over 16 years. She left WDEF as promotions director in 2007 after the birth of her daughter. She continues to do freelance work, secondary to raising her children, who were both born in Chattanooga. You can find more on her website at www.6qCreative.com. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two children.

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