Seattle SuperSonics play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro filled in as interim morning host. Gary Lockwood made These Headlines when KJR Fired Him He died last week at age 74, and his many fans have been recalling his glory days on KJR. OMG LOCK JOCK !!! Around animals he was a gentle soul. I trained him to take phone calls from listeners which was a first for him and he loved it. A month later, I landed at KVI for a 13-year run as Senior Producer. R.I.P., “Lockjock.”, I was the voice of Reverend Jim on Gary’s show on KJR from’86 and KZOK until he retired in ‘94. But the DJ and KJR both say Lockwood’s contract, which has four years remaining, hasn’t been bought out and is still in force. Trisha, thank you for that. He and Charlie passing so close together is ironic, but they both were legends in Seattle. I’ll never forget him marching down the hall, his face beet red and he demanded to see the payroll from HR in terms of who made the most money. We became good friends, drank and played a ton of golf together. One of the first to help bring banter and personality to news caters like Chet Rogers and traffic reporter Debbie Doytch (sp). In September 1991 LockJock was “yanked from his regular early morning show.” KJR plans to keep “plunging ahead whole-hog” with its sports-talk format. Articles related to GARY LOCKWOOD DO YOU KNOW ME? Seattle History! What that means for Lockwood’s future at KJR remains unclear. DO YOU KNOW ME? Gone too soon. yanked from his regular early morning show. He has been missed since leaving KJR and now he’ll be missed for what he leaves behind…all those wonderful memories. I made a donation to the SHS. During the mid-July switch to sports talk, Lockwood stopped spinning any records. Some sad news coming from his son Todd Lockwood, Gary passed away last week peacefully in his sleep. Lockwood, who got his start in Seattle on KING-AM, had a long run at KJR 1976 to 1991. Your email address will not be published. L J could tell a joke or story better than anyone…He was freaking hilarious! You can also subscribe without commenting. I missed him when he left KJR..never listened to that station after he left.. A true Seattle Radio Legend was Lockjock. We tried very hard to create a dynamic show, ideally replicating the success of “Imus in the Morning” in NYC. I recall, as an aspiring radio broadcaster residing in Richmond, B.C., doing my best not to miss(despite the static), “Police Blotter” and, the news from Hollywood. “I would think Gary’s at least on the borderline of being an institution.”. Lockjock has been squeezed out – by Everyjock. The official reason: KJR plans to keep plunging ahead whole-hog with its sports-talk format. … As beautiful as a pig in flight .. now KJR presents your sophisticated staff announcer with a tune from a young man named Theodore Nugent followed by a teen combo AC/DC…. He certainly mimicked him is some ways, but was also very much himself. Trisha. from Trisha. Then he fired Gary, Gary’s son Todd, our traffic reporter and me. THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR GARY LOCKWOOD. Rest In Peace my friend. Thanks to the Norm Gregory website for much of the above info. You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. Posted at 05:41 PM in Disc Jockeys | Permalink | Reblog (0) Comments. Verify your Comment Previewing your Comment. He started in afternoons 3-6pm in '76; went to mornings 5:30am to 9am in 1981. I'm grateful to have been a part of these projects that continue to find new generations of fans. Driving my 62 galaxy 500 , Radio blaring and my station KJR. Retired from AT&T. He started in afternoons 3-6pm that year; went to mornings 5:30am to 9am in 1981. Off the air Gary was still hilarious especially with his infectious laugh. “I may play 36” today, he said. those were the days ………. I raided Gary’s staff locker for giveaways….it was just his personal stuff, pencils, a hat, a note pad with some scribble notes a pair of socks, a golf ball and so on. Do I, ever, remember Gary Lockwood! “When we make format changes of that magnitude unfortunately we have staff changes, too,” said station spokeswoman Susan Mortensen. Jim flack If you want to make a donation in my Dad’s name you can do so to the Seattle Humane society. I was known for contests but no prizes were available. I should have gotten in contact with him years ago after he moved to FL. I don’t think we ever met during my time at KJR. Thanks for all the kind words. “A parting of the ways,” Mortensen called it. Lockwood, who got his start in Seattle on KING-AM, had a long run at KJR 1976 to 1991. He was great!! R.I.P. Bradbury and Gary Lockwood He started in afternoons 3-6pm that year; went to mornings 5:30am to 9am in 1981. Lockwood was off the air for only a month. Home / Welcome Gallery Film Clips Store Contact Info / Links Hello Everyone, Welcome to my "official" website. I worked with Gary, LJ, Lockjock, LJ the DJ for several years…he was probably the best jock I ever heard. RIP Gary. I knew about Todd, but didn’t know he had a daughter. and, thank-you, “LockJock”. . Luv ya Brother. ** Longtime Seattle deejay Gary Lockwood died last week. I used to listen any time I was in Vancouver where you could pick up the signal. Lockwood played 18 holes of golf yesterday. Todd worked overnights at the station. Jim I never asked why he moved to a mountain in North Carolina, I just hope he found peace there. Some sad news coming from his son Todd Lockwood, Gary passed away last week peacefully in his sleep. In another major personnel move, KJR this week also fired general manager Bob Hogan. Seattle SuperSonics play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro will fill in as interim morning host until a replacement is named, according to Mortensen. Thanks to everyone who left such wonderful memories about my dad. It just warms my heart in this difficult time. RIP. The phones exploded as if I was giving away KJR Cash! His humor bits were sprinkled between news and entertainment and traffic reports. Or was it Bradenton? – Gary Lockwood commercial. I worked in Tampa Bay radio in the 1980’s and am close friends with a fellow who worked with me at WSUN 620 AM named Jack Evans. I worked with Gary, LJ, Lockjock, LJ the DJ for several years…he was probably the best jock I ever heard. I couldn’t wait to hear him(almost, daily…and, one day in particular)break up Chet Rogers, when they did, “…Police Blotter!” That one day, Chet, totally, blew his news update(right, after, “…PB”), because he couldn’t stop laughing! It was a routine with him… He’d have a cigarette hanging from his mouth, ashes all over the typewriter’s keys, as he’d bang out every word of his daily Police Blotter and whatever else came that day. I have several, still, on cassette. Good times. (LOCKWOOD on Facebook) Gary landed at KZOK and then I believe he moved to Florida (lots of golf courses there). What a talent. “He had a sense of humor that was very much what Northwest radio was all about – a little sarcastic, just offbeat,” said KXRX general manager Steve West. He was 74. DJ MASTER CONTROL. It was a routine with him… Longtime Seattle deejay Gary Lockwood died in his sleep last week. KJR SEATTLE- GARY LOCKWOOD. There are currently no comments on this article. I was 14 when he was on KING, then in my later teens when he was at KJR, then early 20’s into the KZOK days. One of Seattle radio’s prime candidates for historic preservation status, Gary Lockwood (aka “Captain Lockjock”) has been yanked from his regular early morning show on KJR. Well, I was one who was at the perfect age to enjoy Lockwood. Steve West was the program director. Be the first to comment - leave one below. It’s not much, given these crazy times we’re living in, but I noted that it was in memory of your father. R.I.P. Trisha Lockwood, I remember him befor Kjr and before Kgw, wasn’t he on Kgal in Lebanon Oregon? He was incredibly prepared for every shift on KJR whether is was afternoons or later mornings. Lockwood, who got his start in Seattle on KING-AM, had a long run at KJR 1976 to 1991.
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