In 1978, he took on the role of Music Director for Buffalo rocker WGRQ-FM. He subsequently went on to work at WIXV-FM in Savannah, Ga.; WKLR-FM and WDYL-FM in Richmond; WHJY-FM in Providence; and WAXQ “Q104.3” in New York.
He then landed at two FMs owned by Beasley Media Group serving Philadelphia. Now, Bill Weston has announced that his career in radio will come to its conclusion at year’s end.
Weston, who holds the dual roles of Beasley Media Group Vice President of Talent Development and WMGK-FM & WMMR-FM Program Director, is officially retiring following a successful 45-year radio career.
Under his leadership, Rock WMMR and Classic Rock WMGK garnered their highest ratings ever and earned multiple NAB Marconi and Crystal Radio Awards throughout the years.
“Over the past 45 years in radio, I’ve felt lucky to go to ‘work’ and help create, inform, and entertain our listeners,” said Weston, who will be succeeded at WMGK on Jan. 1, 2024, by Eric “EJ” Johnson, who will shift over from WJBR-FM in Wilmington, Del., which Beasley is selling to broadcast ministry VCY America. “I’m equally fortunate to have done so working alongside so many talented and passionate people. It’s been a privilege and I thank each and every one for their part in my success.”
“EJ” will also be taking on the midday shift at WMGK as of September 25.
Concurrently, WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” Program Director and longtime WMMR-FM Asst. Program Director Chuck Damico will become PD of WMMR following Weston’s departure.
“Losing a legendary programmer like Bill is tough, but fortunately, we have a couple of veteran PDs in Chuck and EJ ready to step in and keep these great brands moving forward,” Beasley Media Group Vice President and Market Manager Joe Bell said.
Damico, who started at the station as an intern nearly three decades ago, worked his way up the ladder at WMMR, serving as Music Researcher, Programing Assistant, part-time On-Air Personality, Promotion Director, Morning Show Technical Producer before becoming Assistant PD in 2004. “I’m very excited that I have finally completed my 29-year job interview,” said Damico. “Seriously though, WMMR is the top rock station in the world, and I am truly honored to be the next PD. It’s a dream come true.”
A new Program Director for WPEN-FM will be announced later this year.
