TONY NICHELSON

Sunday: 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Tony Nichelson:

Public Affairs Director / Host-Moderator

You can listen to me live on:

103.5’s Public Affairs shows / Stand-in @ Steve Harvey (local prod.)

Hometown:

Born and raised in Memphis / Lived in DC for 13 Years (1985-98)

How long have you been in radio:

Ten (10) years

When did you decide that you wanted to do radio?

 During my high school disc jockey days

How did you get your start in radio?

Listener call-in audition on Cathy Hughes DC talk station

Role Models:

Henry Nelson, Mike Baisden, Johnnie Cochran, Malcolm X

When I'm not on the air, I like to: 

Spend time with family & friends; mentor urban youngsters

Favorite Artists:

Stevie Wonder, Bobby Womack, Marvin Gaye, Willie Hutch

Favorite Foods:

Barbeque Ribs, My Baked Chicken, Garden Salads with Grilled Catfish

Lifelong Dream:

To see our young people become more aware of their opportunities

What do you like most about Memphis?

The year-round climate, the neighborhoods, the food

What are you most passionate about? 

Creating real opportunities for young people
 
Three things that you can’t do without:

National news; quiet time chillin’ at home; great coffee

Five albums that everyone should own:

What’s Going On; The Very Best of Willie Hutch; Winner Takes All, the Isleys; The Eagle Greatest Hits; Bobby Womack’s Greatest Hits

Song that best defines you:

“Trouble Man”, Marvin Gaye

Words of advice: “Wisdom is the principle thing, therefore get wisdom; and with all thy getting, get understanding”.  Proverbs 4:7

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