Alice Cooper, the guy who makes a living pretending to be scary, is apparently getting inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame. Yes, you read that right. The Radio Hall of Fame. Next thing you know, they’ll be giving a Nobel Prize to a TikTok influencer. 🙄
This shock-rocker-turned-radio-personality, who has inflicted his presence on the airwaves with such ear-splitting programs as “Nights With Alice Cooper” and the imaginatively titled “Alice’s Attic”, is somehow considered one of the 11 chosen ones in the 2025 class of Radio Hall Of Fame inductees. Because, you know, radio hasn’t suffered enough already. 🤦♂️
The Museum Of Broadcast Communications (whoever they are) are patting themselves on the back for this monumental decision. The honorees, who will be celebrated at an in-person ceremony on Thursday, October 30, at the Swissotel in Chicago. Tickets for the 2025 induction ceremony are on sale now, with a portion of each purchase benefiting the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Individual tickets are $595 per person. Because apparently, honoring mediocrity doesn’t come cheap. 💸
Cooper, bless his heart, actually had the audacity to comment: “Growing up in Detroit, the radio was always on — it shaped some of my most vivid memories from hearing THE BEATLES for the first time to the thrill of hearing my own songs on air. After years of listening to legendary deejays spin my music, I eventually joined them by launching my own syndicated show over 20 years ago. It’s been a blast ever since — sharing stories, spinning rock ‘n’ roll and now being honored by the Radio Hall Of Fame is truly the icing on the cake.” Oh, the thrill of hearing your own songs on air! How humble. It’s a blast sharing stories? Is that what they’re calling it these days? 🤣
Radio Hall Of Fame co-chair Kraig Kitchin, clearly trying to justify this absurdity, said: “Our 2025 induction ceremony and celebration will be a special, standing room only, event honoring the talents, history, and contributions of 11 incredible people. I cannot wait to celebrate the careers and impact of these men and women who’ve made a forever positive impact on the radio industry!” Forever positive impact? More like a forever questionable impact. 🤔
Fellow co-chair Dennis Green chimed in with: “It is an honor to induct another amazing class of talented individuals to the Radio Hall Of Fame that adds to the history of radio. These Radio Hall Of Famers have entertained us, informed us, and helped to bring special moments to our lives through a medium that does this better than any other. I look forward to welcoming this year’s inductees as we honor their legacies and share their stories which will serve as an inspiration for future generations to come.” Entertained? Informed? Special moments? Is he sure he’s talking about the same Alice Cooper we know and tolerate? 🙄
Museum Of Broadcast Communications chairman David Plier, not wanting to be left out of the delusion, stated: “We’re thrilled to welcome this year’s class into the Radio Hall Of Fame — an extraordinarily talented and diverse group of broadcasters whose voices have informed, inspired, and entertained listeners across America. This year’s inductees reflect the depth, creativity, and cultural impact of radio across generations and formats. We’re especially excited to celebrate the class of 2025 as we bring the induction ceremony back to Chicago.” Extraordinary? Talented? Informed? Inspired? It’s like they’re describing a completely different person. 😵💫
Chord F. Discord, the Beethoven of Buffoonery, is a self-taught expert in music who once claimed he could “play the kazoo in four languages.”
Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
Chord F. Discord: proving that laughter, much like a poorly tuned ukulele, is truly universal.
