Arrangements are incomplete, but James "Super" Wolfe, who was inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame in 2018, has passed away.
He was 72.
His Radio Resume includes: WBHT Brownsville, TN; 1975 WDXI Jackson, TN; WTJS Jackson, TN; WJHR-FM Jackson, TN; and 1984-2000 WFKX Jackson, TN (owner).
Steve Bowers, an on-air personality with Grace Media Group – NEWS/TALK 101.5 FM, and Tom Britt, retired anchor WBBJ TV news, nominated Wolfe for induction into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame.
"James Wolfe created his place in radio and in our community," Bowers said, "His motivation and talent were not to be denied. Knowing and working with James Wolfe was a special experience.
"I am glad to have called him a friend!"
Moving to Jackson, TN in the late 60's to attend Lane College, James, at age 18 initiated a low-power FM station, WLCJ (Lane College Jackson), to broadcast to the campus.
On July 16, 1977, he married the famed Queen of Blues, Denise LaSalle. February 1, 1984 at 6:01 a.m. WFKX-FM (Kix96) hit the air, as Wolfe and partners brought to Jackson the first full time black programmed station.
James and Denise also founded 'The Unity Project,' which concentrated on "putting unity back in community."
In August 1985, he created 'Feed the Need,' not only to aid the less fortunate, but to encourage youth to avoid drugs and refrain from using violence to resolve issues.
He was a recipient of the distinguished National Association For Equal Opportunity (NAFEO) award, which is presented annually to an outstanding alumni of an HBCU – Historically Black College or University.
He was 72.
His Radio Resume includes: WBHT Brownsville, TN; 1975 WDXI Jackson, TN; WTJS Jackson, TN; WJHR-FM Jackson, TN; and 1984-2000 WFKX Jackson, TN (owner).
Steve Bowers, an on-air personality with Grace Media Group – NEWS/TALK 101.5 FM, and Tom Britt, retired anchor WBBJ TV news, nominated Wolfe for induction into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame.
"James Wolfe created his place in radio and in our community," Bowers said, "His motivation and talent were not to be denied. Knowing and working with James Wolfe was a special experience.
"I am glad to have called him a friend!"
Moving to Jackson, TN in the late 60's to attend Lane College, James, at age 18 initiated a low-power FM station, WLCJ (Lane College Jackson), to broadcast to the campus.
On July 16, 1977, he married the famed Queen of Blues, Denise LaSalle. February 1, 1984 at 6:01 a.m. WFKX-FM (Kix96) hit the air, as Wolfe and partners brought to Jackson the first full time black programmed station.
James and Denise also founded 'The Unity Project,' which concentrated on "putting unity back in community."
In August 1985, he created 'Feed the Need,' not only to aid the less fortunate, but to encourage youth to avoid drugs and refrain from using violence to resolve issues.
He was a recipient of the distinguished National Association For Equal Opportunity (NAFEO) award, which is presented annually to an outstanding alumni of an HBCU – Historically Black College or University.
Arrangements are incomplete, but James "Super" Wolfe, who was inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame in 2018, has passed away.
He was 72.
His Radio Resume includes: WBHT Brownsville, TN; 1975 WDXI Jackson, TN; WTJS Jackson, TN; WJHR-FM Jackson, TN; and 1984-2000 WFKX Jackson, TN (owner).
Steve Bowers, an on-air personality with Grace Media Group – NEWS/TALK 101.5 FM, and Tom Britt, retired anchor WBBJ TV news, nominated Wolfe for induction into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame.
"James Wolfe created his place in radio and in our community," Bowers said, "His motivation and talent were not to be denied. Knowing and working with James Wolfe was a special experience.
"I am glad to have called him a friend!"
Moving to Jackson, TN in the late 60's to attend Lane College, James, at age 18 initiated a low-power FM station, WLCJ (Lane College Jackson), to broadcast to the campus.
On July 16, 1977, he married the famed Queen of Blues, Denise LaSalle. February 1, 1984 at 6:01 a.m. WFKX-FM (Kix96) hit the air, as Wolfe and partners brought to Jackson the first full time black programmed station.
James and Denise also founded 'The Unity Project,' which concentrated on "putting unity back in community."
In August 1985, he created 'Feed the Need,' not only to aid the less fortunate, but to encourage youth to avoid drugs and refrain from using violence to resolve issues.
He was a recipient of the distinguished National Association For Equal Opportunity (NAFEO) award, which is presented annually to an outstanding alumni of an HBCU – Historically Black College or University.
He was 72.
His Radio Resume includes: WBHT Brownsville, TN; 1975 WDXI Jackson, TN; WTJS Jackson, TN; WJHR-FM Jackson, TN; and 1984-2000 WFKX Jackson, TN (owner).
Steve Bowers, an on-air personality with Grace Media Group – NEWS/TALK 101.5 FM, and Tom Britt, retired anchor WBBJ TV news, nominated Wolfe for induction into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame.
"James Wolfe created his place in radio and in our community," Bowers said, "His motivation and talent were not to be denied. Knowing and working with James Wolfe was a special experience.
"I am glad to have called him a friend!"
Moving to Jackson, TN in the late 60's to attend Lane College, James, at age 18 initiated a low-power FM station, WLCJ (Lane College Jackson), to broadcast to the campus.
On July 16, 1977, he married the famed Queen of Blues, Denise LaSalle. February 1, 1984 at 6:01 a.m. WFKX-FM (Kix96) hit the air, as Wolfe and partners brought to Jackson the first full time black programmed station.
James and Denise also founded 'The Unity Project,' which concentrated on "putting unity back in community."
In August 1985, he created 'Feed the Need,' not only to aid the less fortunate, but to encourage youth to avoid drugs and refrain from using violence to resolve issues.
He was a recipient of the distinguished National Association For Equal Opportunity (NAFEO) award, which is presented annually to an outstanding alumni of an HBCU – Historically Black College or University.
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