Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part One:     (Total Time:     12:23)
Arthur’s journey from his birthplace in Hawaii, to San Francisco and into the U.S. Air Force. Joining a band called The Vegetables and becoming The Magic Rooster in Ann Arbor. 

Part Two:     (Total Time:     23:01)
Who is Cicero Grimes? WXYZ becomes WRIF and Ken Calvert, JJ and The Morning Crew join the team.

 Part Three:     (Total Time:     49:30)
The Home of Rock & Roll, Baby! WRIF bumper stickers and Maui Time. 

Part Four:     (Total Time:     60:25)
The Up Side of Anger movie, Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, What makes WRIF so special and a surprising departure.

Part One:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Total Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12:23)
<ul>
<li>Arthur&rsquo;s journey from his birthplace in Hawaii, to San Francisco and into the U.S. Air Force. Joining a band called The Vegetables and becoming The Magic Rooster in Ann Arbor.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Part Two:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Total Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 23:01)
<ul>
<li>Who is Cicero Grimes? WXYZ becomes WRIF and Ken Calvert, JJ and The Morning Crew join the team.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Part Three:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Total Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 49:30)
<ul>
<li>The Home of Rock &amp; Roll, Baby! WRIF bumper stickers and Maui Time.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Part Four:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Total Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 60:25)
<ul>
<li>The Up Side of Anger movie, Induction into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame, What makes WRIF so special and a surprising departure.</li>
</ul>

Since 1971, Detroit, rock & roll and WRIF have been inseparable. As we lead up to the half century celebration, we dive into the history of the iconic radio station and people who made it the true home of rock & roll.

Since 1971, Detroit, rock &amp; roll and WRIF have been inseparable. As we lead up to the half century celebration, we dive into the history of the iconic radio station and people who made it the true home of rock &amp; roll.

History of WRIF Podcast

Since 1971, Detroit, rock & roll and WRIF have been inseparable. As we lead up to the half century celebration, we dive into the history of the iconic radio station and people who made it the true home of rock & roll. Chapter 1: Our Host, former WRIF air personality Mike Staff visits the stations legendary afternoon drive anchor; Big Daddy Arthur Penhallow.

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