Who is John Burks?
Burks, a San Francisco State graduate who went on to become chair of the Journalism Department before retiring in 2011, died February 17 of heart disease. He was 83.
Where is John Berks today?
John finally retired from 702 in the late 90s but is still much in demand as a public speaker. He lives in Johannesburg.
Where was John Burk born?
Texas
John Burk/Place of birth
What did John Burk do in the army?
Enlisting in the Army at the age of 17 in 1995, he spent the majority of his adult life conducting daily morning physical fitness training geared towards combat related events. He served for 17 months in the invasion of Iraq and served in a variety of positions in the Infantry.
How old is John Burkes?
John Berks (80) is a radio veteran whose career spanned over 40 years. Berks is also known as the original South African prankster.
What presenters are leaving LM?
Another familiar name and voice in Gavin Buckle will drive listeners home from 15:00 to 18:00. In other changes, Paul Nell and Dennis East will also be leaving the station, while the Top 20 previously presented by Chris Turner, will be changed to a Top 10 hosted by Chris Daffy.
Was John Burk in the military?
Sergeant First Class John Anthony Burk is a retired American Army Infantryman, and drill sergeant, and is currently an Army instructor at Shepherd-Dixmor Preparatory School. He is a veteran of the Iraq War, and the War in Afghanistan.
Who are the owners of LM Radio?
Founders Chris & Robbie Turner and Eric Nhlapo started the LM Radio project in 2005 with a dream to bring high quality music radio back to Southern Africa.
What has happened to John Robbie?
John Robbie has lived in South Africa for nearly 40 years but he has not lost his soft Dublin accent. He recently retired from his popular breakfast radio show in Johannesburg, where he gained a reputation for holding the country’s politicians to account and championing the new South Africa.
Is Tinky Pringle leaving LM?
Oxley is a veteran broadcaster with nearly 40 years of experience working at some of the top radio stations in the country. He replaces Tinky Pringle, who leaves the station after 10 years in the saddle.
Why is Tinky Pringle leaving LM?
I must agree with Charles about the sacking of Tinky Pringle and Errol Ballantine from LM Radio. The reasoning of wanting to “attract younger listenership” is what caused the demise of 1485AM Radio Today.