Scott "Smokin" Silz

CTL-E-2794 · Person · dj · 1981-contemporary

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Original member of WBMX's Hot Mix 5 (1981); house music DJ.

Notes

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

Relationships

The Hot Mix 5 — member of organization
Scott 'Smokin' Silz was an original member of the Hot Mix 5.

Referenced by

WBMX — hosted → this record

Sources

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

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