The Hot Mix 5

CTL-E-2789 · Organization · other · 1981-contemporary

VERIFIED evidence grade of this record

DJ collective assembled in 1981 by WBMX program director Lee Michaels as the resident mix team of the 'Saturday Night Live Ain't No Jive Chicago Dance Party'; the original five were Mickey 'Mixin' Oliver, Kenny 'Jammin' Jason, Farley 'Funkin' Keith, Ralphi 'Rockin' Rosario, and Scott 'Smokin' Silz. 2026 Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Founders Choice inductee (Radio Personality/DJ).

The record

Also known as: Hot Mix 5

Notes

RELP65 new supporting entity (2026-10-06).

Relationships

Lee Michaels — founded by
WBMX program director Lee Michaels assembled the Hot Mix 5 in 1981.

Referenced by

Farley "Jackmaster" Funk — member of organization → this record
Farley "Jackmaster" Funk — affiliated with → this record
Kenny "Jammin" Jason — member of organization → this record
Lee Michaels — founded → this record
Mickey 'Mixin' Oliver — member of organization → this record
Ralphi "Rockin" Rosario — member of organization → this record
Scott "Smokin" Silz — member of organization → this record

Sources

Radio News Now - 'Hot Mix 5 at 45: WBMX, 1981 & Illinois Hall of Fame'
IvoryJoeMixes (YouTube) - WBMX 1986 aircheck description

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