Ralph Lockwood of CKGM has died
Old-time anglos may remember the name Ralph Lockwood, who was one of those “character” radio guys here back in the 1970s on CKGM. He has died in the U.S. and nothing in this Andy Riga obit says how old he was.
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Bill 06:48 on 2020-01-13 Permalink
I understand he was 80.
Michael Black 09:29 on 2020-01-13 Permalink
I don’t know, but that sounds about right. I remember when he hit CKGM in 1971 or 72, and he was no kid. I know kids at school mentioned him, at that age it seemed like he was aiming at us, but in retrospect wasn’t.
It’s only 48 years ago, I don’t think that qualifies us as “old time anglos”.
Kate 10:06 on 2020-01-13 Permalink
It’s only 48 years ago, I don’t think that qualifies us as “old time anglos”.
I hate to break it to you, Michael…
allan 09:35 on 2020-01-13 Permalink
good ole ralphie, Bar b Barn Bar, Frank Harris … the gang
Patrick 13:27 on 2020-01-13 Permalink
“old time” –yeah, ouch!
Joe 06:35 on 2020-02-09 Permalink
I regularly used to wet my bed to Ralph Lockwood’s CKGM morning show (circa 1972).
He was hilarious – but very shrill and my seven year old psyche I think was a bit freaked out by Ralphie.
As I started to better understand Ralph’s wonderful jokes and humor – I started to appreciate his show – so that by 1974 I was a real fan of the show.
Bryan 02:54 on 2020-02-26 Permalink
Every yellow school bus in the seventies was treated to Ralph and CKGM. (Did FM even exist?) Back when Montreal was the centre of Canada, the city had leading radio hosts.
Today the best we can muster is a Terry Demonti. Oh how far we have fallen.