Lee Michaels

CTL-E-2791 · Person · dj · 1981

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WBMX (102.7 FM Chicago) program director who in 1981 assembled the Hot Mix 5; later publisher of Radio News Now.

Notes

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

Relationships

The Hot Mix 5 — founded
Lee Michaels founded the Hot Mix 5 as WBMX's program director in 1981.
WBMX — affiliated with
Lee Michaels was WBMX's program director when he created the Hot Mix 5.
WBMX 102.7 FM (Hot Mix 5 era) — affiliated with
Lee Michaels was the WBMX program director who created the Hot Mix 5 in 1981.

Referenced by

The Hot Mix 5 — founded by → this record

Sources

Radio News Now - 'Hot Mix 5 at 45: WBMX, 1981 & Illinois Hall of Fame'

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