Heroes of The Air Waves OKC and Tulsa

Our story

Tribute to the OKC DJs of the 1960s

I still remember those days—being in high school, heading to the State Fair of Oklahoma with a group of friends. As soon as we arrived, everyone scattered: some ran straight for the Midway, but I had only one destination in mind.

I made my way to the WKY mobile studio, where radio and TV legend Danny Williams was on the air. The moment he spun those records, the whole crowd came alive. We danced right there in the open air, carried by the music and the magic only Danny could create.

Every so often he’d step outside during a break, smiling, shaking hands, and handing out records. And if you were lucky, he’d place one in your hands—signed, a little treasure from a man who shaped the soundtrack of our youth.

Thank you, Danny Williams, and all the DJs of 1960s Oklahoma City, for filling our lives with music, excitement, and memories that still shine.

DJ Ronnie Kaye KOMA

🌟 Early Career & Rise to Fame

Ronnie Kaye became one of the most recognizable voices in Oklahoma City radio during the 1960s, the golden age of Top‑40 AM broadcasting. His home base was KOMA 1520, a powerhouse clear‑channel station whose nighttime signal reached multiple states. For thousands of teens across Oklahoma and the Midwest, Ronnie’s voice was the one they grew up with.

🎧 What Made Him Stand Out

Ronnie wasn’t just a DJ spinning hits — he was a showman

What Made Him Stand Out

Ronnie wasn’t just a DJ spinning hits — he was a showman with a warm, high‑energy delivery that made listeners feel like they knew him personally. His style included:

Up‑tempo pacing
Teen‑friendly humor
A knack for discovering and championing local bands
A natural ability to command a crowd at dances and remotes

He became the MC of choice for school hops, teen clubs, and local band showcases — including groups like Moby Dick and the Whales, The Intruders, The Rogues Five, and many more.

🏆 Legacy

Ronnie Kaye is remembered as:

One of OKC’s most influential Top‑40 DJs
A champion of local musicians
A master MC of the teen‑dance era
A voice that shaped the soundtrack of Oklahoma youth

For many Oklahomans, hearing his name instantly brings back the sound of KOMA at night, the feel of a school gym dance, and the excitement of discovering new music.

Dale Wehba (Viva La Via Weba) WKY , KLPR, KOCY

🎙️ Brief History of DJ Dale Wehba in OKC

🌟 Early Life & First Steps Into Broadcasting

Dale Wehba grew up in Oklahoma City and attended Classen High School.
His deep, resonant voice emerged around age 15, and he began doing school intercom announcements—his first taste of broadcasting.

📻 First Radio Experiences (Mid‑1950s)

KLPR – Capitol Hill, OKC

His earliest studio experience came at KLPR, a smaller OKC station known for giving young talent a start.

KOCY – Plaza Court Building (1957 onward)

In 1957, he joined KOCY, marking his first professional radio job.
He quickly rose to Music Director and then Program Director, shaping the station’s sound during the rock‑and‑roll boom.

🚗 Wichita Period (Early 1960s)

Before returning to OKC, he worked at stations in Wichita, Kansas, sharpening the high‑energy delivery that later defined him.

🔥 Return to OKC & Rise at WKY

In the early 1960s, he joined WKY, one of the most influential Top‑40 stations in the region.
His show became known for:
- Fast pacing
  - - High personality
    - Tight production
    - A deep knowledge of records and artists
  This is the era that cemented him as a legend of Oklahoma City radio.
  
  💿 Record Collector Reputation
  - Beyond radio, Wehba was known for an exceptional LP and 45 collection—one of the most curated in the state.
  - His LP archive was eventually sold to John at Trolley Stop, a major figure in OKC’s collector scene.

Tulsa Okla. Teen DJ Scotter Seagraves

Scooter Seagraves — One of Tulsa’s Most Beloved 60s DJs

If you were a Tulsa teenager in the early-to-mid 1960s, you almost certainly heard Scooter Seagraves on KAKC 970, the station that absolutely dominated the youth audience for nearly two decades.

⭐ Why Scooter Stood Out

Started at KAKC in 1959 while attending the University of Tulsa.
Quickly became one of the station’s famous “Freedom 7 DJs.”
Known for a warm, upbeat personality that teens connected with instantly.
Later became Program Director, working alongside major radio names like Bill Drake.
Was part of the era when KAKC was the soundtrack of Tulsa youth — cruising the Restless Ribbon, hanging out at Pennington’s, and dancing at every record hop in town.

The KAKC Magic

KAKC wasn’t just a radio station — it was a cultural force. From the mid‑50s through the mid‑70s, it ruled Tulsa’s teen scene like no other station before or since. Scooter was right in the middle of that energy:

Live remotes
Record giveaways
Teen dances
On‑air antics
The latest rock & roll hits

Heroes of The Air Waves OKC and Tulsa

Our story

Tribute to the OKC DJs of the 1960s

I still remember those days—being in high school, heading to the State Fair of Oklahoma with a group of friends. As soon as we arrived, everyone scattered: some ran straight for the Midway, but I had only one destination in mind.

I made my way to the WKY mobile studio, where radio and TV legend Danny Williams was on the air. The moment he spun those records, the whole crowd came alive. We danced right there in the open air, carried by the music and the magic only Danny could create.

Every so often he’d step outside during a break, smiling, shaking hands, and handing out records. And if you were lucky, he’d place one in your hands—signed, a little treasure from a man who shaped the soundtrack of our youth.

Thank you, Danny Williams, and all the DJs of 1960s Oklahoma City, for filling our lives with music, excitement, and memories that still shine.

DJ Ronnie Kaye KOMA

🌟 Early Career & Rise to Fame

🎧 What Made Him Stand Out

Ronnie wasn’t just a DJ spinning hits — he was a showman

What Made Him Stand Out

Ronnie wasn’t just a DJ spinning hits — he was a showman with a warm, high‑energy delivery that made listeners feel like they knew him personally. His style included:

Up‑tempo pacing

Teen‑friendly humor

A knack for discovering and championing local bands

A natural ability to command a crowd at dances and remotes

He became the MC of choice for school hops, teen clubs, and local band showcases — including groups like Moby Dick and the Whales, The Intruders, The Rogues Five, and many more.

🏆 Legacy

Ronnie Kaye is remembered as:

One of OKC’s most influential Top‑40 DJs

A champion of local musicians

A master MC of the teen‑dance era

A voice that shaped the soundtrack of Oklahoma youth

For many Oklahomans, hearing his name instantly brings back the sound of KOMA at night, the feel of a school gym dance, and the excitement of discovering new music.

Dale Wehba (Viva La Via Weba) WKY , KLPR, KOCY

🎙️ Brief History of DJ Dale Wehba in OKC

🌟 Early Life & First Steps Into Broadcasting

📻 First Radio Experiences (Mid‑1950s)

KLPR – Capitol Hill, OKC

KOCY – Plaza Court Building (1957 onward)

🚗 Wichita Period (Early 1960s)

🔥 Return to OKC & Rise at WKY

💿 Record Collector Reputation

Tulsa Okla. Teen DJ Scotter Seagraves

Scooter Seagraves — One of Tulsa’s Most Beloved 60s DJs

If you were a Tulsa teenager in the early-to-mid 1960s, you almost certainly heard Scooter Seagraves on KAKC 970, the station that absolutely dominated the youth audience for nearly two decades.

⭐ Why Scooter Stood Out

Started at KAKC in 1959 while attending the University of Tulsa.

Quickly became one of the station’s famous “Freedom 7 DJs.”

Known for a warm, upbeat personality that teens connected with instantly.

Later became Program Director, working alongside major radio names like Bill Drake.

Was part of the era when KAKC was the soundtrack of Tulsa youth — cruising the Restless Ribbon, hanging out at Pennington’s, and dancing at every record hop in town.

The KAKC Magic

KAKC wasn’t just a radio station — it was a cultural force. From the mid‑50s through the mid‑70s, it ruled Tulsa’s teen scene like no other station before or since. Scooter was right in the middle of that energy:

Live remotes

Record giveaways

Teen dances

On‑air antics

The latest rock & roll hits

For a lot of Tulsa kids, Scooter’s voice was the sound of growing up.