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Our DeeJays
Wildman Steve
Wildman Steve grew up in Michigan and Pennsylvania
playing drums, migrating to West Virginia fresh out of
High School, where he learned to play the washboard.
It was at this moment he realized music was what his
life was all about. He formed a band and moved to
Georgia, which, in 1975, was The Promised Land for
"southern rock." After five years in various
Spinal-Tap-like bands, he went to U. of Florida to earn
his degree in Music Composition. Then it was back on
the road for more exciting adventures. When he
became fed up with the image-driven industry in 1987,
he decided to open Wildman Steve's Records in Auburn
AL. Instantly successful, he remained so until the
record industry changed dramatically and he closed the
store in 2001. At this time, he entered the world of
radio at WQNR-FM. By 2003, he had become Program
Director and was given the freedom to program a
unique blend of quality music. This unique programming
has brought the acclaim of music lovers everywhere
and was awarded Station of the Year by New Music
Weekly four years in a row (2004, '05, '06 & '07), and
by the Homegrown Music Network in 2007. In addition
he was named Program Director of the Year in 2007 by
New Music Weekly. More recently, he was named
"Jamcaster of the Year" by the Homegrown Music
Network for 2011. He continues to play the washboard
as part of the Bibb City Ramblers, and sitting in with
such bands as moe., Col. Bruce Hampton, Rollin' In The
Hay, and many others. Become Wildman's friend on
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