DJ Landecker Discusses 'Records Truly is My Middle Name'
(July 2013) -- Author Afternoons, a book discussion event featuring Chicago area writers who read from and discuss their works, will welcome John Records Landecker, legendary disc jockey and author of “Records Truly is My Middle Name,” Sun., July 14, 3 p.m. at the Beverly Arts Center , 2407 W. 111th St.
After a 40-year career as a major market disc jockey, John Records Landecker and his former executive producer at WJMK Rick Kaempfer have written the story of Landecker’s amazing life and extraordinary career. In “Records Truly is My Middle Name,” Landecker shares stories from behind the scenes of Top 40s radio heydays and his encounters with celebrities like George Harrison, Mel Brooks, Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, The Rolling Stones and many others. The book is filled with the stories behind Landecker’s famous bits and songs, as well as photos and personal memories.
Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Mich., that’s where Landecker started a radio career that would take him to Philadelphia, Toronto, Cleveland and Chicago . While at WLS in the 1970s, Landecker was named Billboard Magazine’s Radio Personality of the Year. “Records Truly is My Middle Name” was published by Eckhartz Press.
Author Afternoons is facilitated by Penny Golden and part of the Beverly Arts Center ’s literary arts programming. For information call 773-445-3838 or www.beverlyartcenter.org.
Come on out if you're in the neighborhood.
