Leo Taylor
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Leo Taylor
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Box 7 Folder 16: "We’re at folder 16 which is a headshot from 1978 of Leo Taylor who was at WJLD, WBUL and at WENN radio. Ron January shared the following: He (Taylor) was originally hired to take over "Sound Off" (a Saturday morning talk show) in 1977 from Ron January at WJLD, and Dave Davis, station manager, had Ron January fire Taylor, and I guess that’s when he moved to WBUL. Taylor, January says, did not prepare for an interview with Mark Lane who had written a book on the Jonestown Massacre. Dave Davis, told Ron to fire him and when Ron resisted, Davis threatened to fire Ron. Taylor was fired and January took back "Sound Off" - on Saturday mornings from 6-8 AM. As of the date of this post edit, Taylor is work Sunday mornings at WAGG 610 AM. Donated from photographer Lucious Washington."
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“Leo Taylor,” The Birmingham Black Radio Museum, accessed September 7, 2026, https://www.thebbrm.org/item/436.
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SHELDA AMISON
Mr. Taylor has been on our radio MOST of my life. I remember my Mom listening to him as we got ready for church and his commercials that played through the week. I was blessed to be have him as my Trainer once I got to JCSO. STILL blessed us in person as well as on air. He always blessed us by singing at my Mom's funeral.. Even now WE (my kids & Grandkids) STILL LISTEN to him. We appreciate his teachings of the Lord and every inspirational message. CONTINUED GEATNESS TRAINER, May GOD continue to bless you.
Ruby
We miss you,Mr. Taylor
David Teer
Leo Taylor Jr. I worked with at WBUL 1220 we were a great team at one time it was him & me that ran that station! We were both into it. It's in our blood. He is a great guy! I hope I get to join up with him again soon. Those were special times . Last I saw Leo we both had to bow out of radio. Get a "real" job to survive. He rented a house on my street I grew up on. He told me he was doing artificial insemination with pigs! We laughed but great money! I hope the guys I worked with are still around and blessed. So many Stan Granger, late Bill Coleman, his son Chris is working at WATV last I heard. We didn't see eye to eye on politics. But that his choice to block. Jimmy Lawson, the mighty Andrew, the late Hal Hodgens, bro John Tidwell, me David Teer, father Tree Willie Carrethers, Bictir Boykin Spider-Man, so many I cannot remember I was like a teenager. Early 20's. It was a magnificent magic time for the magic City. Very special to me. WBUL was the first station I ever spoke words on. Tag us to Bro John. He helped me so much. Leo Taylor such a excellent radio personality! Live & light to all!
Yolanda Sharpe
I miss your singing and my Friend Debra Crenshaw Japal always sent our names in for Birthday Wishes..... You Are Truly Missed
Greg Alvin
I always looked forward to Leo on my ride to church every Sunday ....Now I turn to Kirk Franklin Praise
Oh Well
Terry mitchell
We always listened to Leo in the morning befor church.He had a great prayer,birthday wish and words of incouragement. Thanks for everything. Terry Mitchell and friends