It was back on June 30, 1954, that Rick Beckett entered this world. If I remember correctly, Rick was the youngest and last child Mr. and Mrs. Beckett had. Hmm, I wonder if there is a reason they stopped having kids after Rick was born? (READ MORE)
June 27, 2000: Rick’s Audition Tape
When you apply for a job in radio, not only do you need to send a resumé, but you need to send them some audio of just what you do on the air. On June 27, 2000, Rick happened to find an audition tape of his from years prior. (READ MORE)
June 23, 1998: You Have to Pay for Electricity?
Let’s open up the “Rick and Scott Audio Vault” and turn the clocks back over 20 years! (I know, it’s hard to believe it’s been that long.) (READ MORE)
West Michigan Magazine – June 1996
It was the first time I appeared on a magazine cover… Come to think of it, it was also the last time as well! It was the cover of West Michigan Magazine back in June of 1996. (READ MORE)
April 23, 1998: Rick’s Musical Instruments
Here is a clip where Rick & Scott talked about some of the musical instruments that Rick used to own. He didn’t know now to play them, he just had them! (READ MORE)
April 18, 2020: Morning Show Reunion
On Saturday, April 18th, 2020, several of the former WKLQ and WGRD Morning Show cast members gathered on Zoom for a reunion. (READ MORE)
April 12, 2006: Bruce Grant Interview
Long time WOOD Radio morning personality Bruce Grant dominated the West Michigan airwaves for many years He retired from his weekday morning show duties in 1985. Until 1991, he would do weekend and fill-in shifts. Once he finally retired, Bruce chose to stay out of the public spotlight. It would be many years before anyone could coax him to get behind a microphone and put on a pair of headphones again. On April 12th, 2006, WOOD Radio’s “The Rick & Scott Show” was able to get Bruce into the radio station once again! It would end up being the last time Bruce would be “on the air” in West Michigan. (READ MORE)