Robert Weston Smith (January 21, 1938 – July 1, 1995), known as Wolfman Jack, was an American disc jockey active for over three decades. [1] He was famous for his gravelly voice, and credited it …

From Publishers Weekly: Host of America's first syndicated rock-and-roll radio program and the inspiration for George Lucas's American Graffiti, Bob Smith, aka Wolfman Jack, is one of radio's …

Oct 19, 2025 · Bypassing FCC regulations by locating its transmitter in Tijuana, Mexico, XERF broadcast at an almost unbelievable 250,000 watts. That power, along with an assortment of bizarre …

Possessed of one of the most distinctive voices and styles in radio, Wolfman Jack played rhythm and blues and partied wildly in the studios—or at least it sounded like he did. He told listeners that he …

Jul 1, 1995 · wolfman jack One of radio’s most distinctive voices, “Wolfman Jack” was born Robert Smith in Brooklyn, New York on January 21, 1938. A longtime fan of radio, Smith first hit the airwaves as …

In 2012, the estate of Wolfman Jack released a hip-hop single featuring Wolfman Jack clips as the vocals. In 2016, clips from the Wolfman Jack Radio Program were used in the Rob Zombie film. On …

About 5 years after his death, Wolfman Jack Licensing was formed and began to digitize Wolfman’s radio show tapes. From Wolfman’s vast, personal radio show tape archive, WJ Licensing has …

Jun 21, 2025 · Wolfman Jack died of a heart attack on July 1, 1995, in Belvidere, North Carolina, shortly after a broadcast. He was 57. Wolfman Jack’s influence endures in radio history and pop culture. He …

Wolfman Jack (1938-1995)With his trademark gravelly voice and howl, disc jockey Wolfman Jack became a cultural icon over the airwaves during the 1960s and was integral in popularizing rock …

Throughout his years in broadcasting Greg has met many VIPs but he says that meeting Wolfman Jack for the first time left an indelible impression on him. He remembers that it was in the Opryland Hotel …