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CHARLIE KENDALL'S METALSHOP

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  • Metalshop is BACK! The one-hour weekly show that was on over 250 stations when metal was born has returned. We now deliver fresh weekly shows to an audience that revels in the music of the untamed and youthful. Metalshop combines the show’s vintage feature segments with fresh content, music from then and now, new and classic interviews with your hard rock heroes, and that same voice and attitude that made the program a cornerstone of the culture.

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This week, we're gonna kick the hornet’s nest on Metal in the Grammys with Social Media Guru Michael Branvold. Then, take a look at Black Sabbath's goodbye concert for Ozzy Osbourne. We’ll hear from Ozzy, Tony, Bill and Geezer in the feature interview! DO. NOT. MISS. IT!

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The Original Metal Radio Show

Explore Charlie Kendall's remarkable journey in radio and broadcasting.

Voice Talent

Charlie Kendall has lent his voice to national and international projects including the PBS series NOVA, The Ultimate Fighting Championships, Extreme Championship Wrestling, The Billboard Music Awards, The NBA on TNT, several HBO music specials. V/O's for Avis, KFC and Levi's among others. Charlie was host of "The Legends Of Rock" series and "The Rock Of Your Life" Specials for NBC Radio, "Rock Star Guest DJ" for Rolling Stone Magazine, "Superstars In Concert", "The Who Live At Radio City Music Hall" and "Live Aid Coverage" for Westwood One. He was also host of the First Rolling Stones "Farewell Special" for ABC Radio Networks (1989) and host of the most listened-to radio program in the history of MJI Broadcasting, The Metallica Memorial Day Marathon on May 26-29, 2000.

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Charlie created many ground breaking programs including MetalShop, Rock Today, and Country Today, as well as numerous NBC, Westwood One, HBO and ABC Radio special programs. His musical writer/producer credits include production and sound effects packages for ABC and SW Networks. He was also co-Creator and Executive Producer of Ticket To Ride for DIR Broadcasting.

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Radio Legend

Charlie Kendall has captivated audiences across America with his exceptional voice talents in radio. His skill in radio station programming led to massive victories in Boston, Philadelphia and New York

A true radio pioneer, Charlie was the number one ranked host for KDKB and was transferred to Morning Drive at KSLX in Phoenix before a nerve injury took out his left arm and required three years to recover. He went on to become VP Programming for 15 stations in the LM Communications Radio Group in Lexington, KY.

Experience

Notable Radio Stations

WNEW, WMMR, WBCN, KWST, KZEW, WMMS, WSHE, KDKB

1964 - Present

Kendall has worked at legendary stations, shaping the radio landscape throughout his career.

He began his journey in radio at WKDL and WROX-AM, where he later became owner.

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Charlie Kendall's voice is captivating! His experience in radio truly shines through, making every event unforgettable. A true legend in the industry!

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