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Progressive WOWI-FM 1970-75 As early as March, 1970 the station played progressive part of the time with George Kello on the air.

Stories and Info about WOWI-FM, a Norfolk, Virginia based roller-coaster of a radio station (owned by Stuart Brinsfield) during its Progressive, Free-Form stage that began full time on May 15, 1971 until January 15, 1975 when it was sold and changed formats. George started playing a progressive show in 1969 called 'The Sounds of Life' on WRVC. Brinsfield bought that station and changed the name to WOWI (WOW-WEE). The date of his purchase was March 16, 1970.

12/22/2025

We borrowed the WOWI headphoned, smoking pig from Blodwyn Pig, a great band headed by Mick Abrahams who jumped ship this week at 82. Mick was a gutsy, blusey, guitarist and vocalist with a knack for switiching from headfelt slide guitar laments to blistering rocking tunes. You can access the first album A Head RINGS OUT here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk39u2jRP5g&list=PL31E8191A0F0AAA16
Oh yeah, he was the first Tull guitarist who you know left the band over creative differences and direction.

First cut on their debut album.. Ahead Rings Out

12/18/2025

Ray D'Ariano, I'm Miserable, right? Only, I'm not as miserable as I was a few moments ago...(Had to borrow this clip from Cincy...). From Ray's lp Are You On Something? (1972)...(not Ray Adotta as listed)

From a 1972 Comedy Album by Ray Adotta. This was always a staple track that WEBN used to always play between songs on the FM Radio back then.

12/04/2025

A big Shout Out in the universe to Rollie Bristol who we lost today in 2008...he was humble in demeanor and VAST in his musical knowledge,kindly sharing it with tons of faithful listeners. His career stated at Progressive WOWI!

12/03/2025

Eno has written about this for a long time (as have others) and we are HUGE proponents of raising the voice in song, expecially with others...and of course there are health benefits...you can feel it when you sing. Everybody alltogether now, one, two, three...

Modern science is increasingly validating what many traditions have long held: Singing and chanting can have profound health benefits.

11/03/2025

The folks behind this Progressive WOWI thing have an ask out to help Art's family. Please consider making donation if you can manage it. We'd appreciate it and the family would too! Thanks!!

Progressive WOWI-FM was an eclectic, influential Norfolk, Virginia based radio station owned and operated by J. Stewart Brinsfield, Jr. (Brinsfield Broadcasting Co) during its Progressive, Free-Form stage that began full time on May 15, 1971 and ended January 15, 1975 when it was sold and changed fo

10/13/2025

Please come us us on the 26th to celebrate the genius Art Williamson and gifts that he bestowed... and from BOB CONWELL: If you loved Art on Progressive WOWI-FM, K94 or WOFM this wiil be a wonderful experience and Art's life celebration. There will be live Bluegrass music from the Magic Hollow Boys plus open mic as well. Atire: Casual Dress Clothes. Bring a Dish if you like. Food will be available as well. Eulogis. JERRY'S, 1102 Sparrow Road, Chesapeake, Virginia 23235. I will be there and I hope to see anyone who knew and loved Art as I did or was just a fan who remembers his legendary Radio Voice.

09/22/2025

Need your needle serviced?

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09/15/2025

UPDATE: The incomparable, irreplaceable ART WILLIAMSON shuffled off this mortal coil last night, SEP 29, 2025. Thanks to everyone who had the pleasure of hearing his radio brilliance. Thanks for tuning in...

Wanted to let everyone know (thanks BC) that Art Williamson is in very poor health, currently in the ICU at Leigh memorial. He is expected to transfer to hospice. Art was the last one sitting at the turntables when Progressive WOWI went off the air and his vast musical contributions as a ‘curator of sound’ helped make the station what is was. You probably also heard him on the Art and Rollie Show and on WMYK.

09/07/2025

Good words of advice from R Crumb!

08/22/2025

Ever wonder who built the Va Beach Dome where we saw (and hosted, thanks Gabbo) SO many acts? Great little story...

Geodesic domes are self-supported spherical structures composed of rigid triangles. Everyone’s seen them, but may not know what they are called. Domes became very popular during the 1960s and 1970s as modernists and the counterculture embraced their (literally) “out of the box” features of ope...

07/28/2025

Tom Lehrer...the Old Dope Peddler...bringing joy wherever he goes!

This one of the songs from the CD; Tom Lehrer In Concert.I did not find any much when I searched after it, so I though I might upload it, So here you go. S...

07/23/2025

Thanks Gabbo!!! Ozzy Osbourne passed away today... His passing has me reflecting on the 'milestone' of 2 Black Sabbath sold out shows on a cold Monday evening in 1970 (55 years ago) at the Virginia Beach Dome...those events let folks know that so-called 'progressive music' was here to stay...soon after, WEBB Productions and WOWI collaborated until 1976 to bring Tidewater the best Rock music and concerts...the music and the memories live on...may Ozzy rest in Peace! ❤🎸

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Music, stories and info about WOWI-FM, a Norfolk, Virginia based roller-coaster of a radio station (owned by Stuart Brinsfield) during its Progressive, Free-Form stage that began full time on May 15, 1971 and ended at midnight January 15, 1975 when it was sold and changed formats. As early as March, 1970 the station played progressive music part of the time with George Kello on the air. His original show, called 'The Sounds of Life', began in 1969 on WRVC. Brinsfield bought that station and changed the name to WOWI (WOW-WEE). The date of his purchase was March 16, 1970. This site was started in 2010 by David J Brown with the help of original WOWI staff and friends including Bob Conwell, George Kello, Dave Nichols, and many others. Please visit our website http://www.progressivewowifm.com/ that includes hours of original and reunion recordings and other material. Our wiki is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_WOWI-FM_1970-75. Thanks for listening to the ‘Gang of Idiots’ broadcasting from the ‘Dome of Distinction’.