Legendary radio disc jockey John Records Landecker will speaking and sign copies of his new book at the LaPorte County Public Library on Wednesday, May 15, from noon to 2 p.m.
His book, “‘Records’ Truly is My Middle Name,” is a biography of his beginnings in Michigan through his career at pioneer radio station WLS-AM in Chicago, and the present including his ties with Michigan City and LaPorte County. The book provides many photos and his humorous recollections of the origin of his “Boogie Check” call-in segment, celebrity encounters and the lifestyle that went along with the business at the time.
John will give examples of life at WLS in the 1970s and how the powerful radio station and its personalities influenced the country. Copies of his book will be available to the public.
This book signing is presented by Friends of the Library and is free to the public. “‘Records’ Truly is My Middle Name” is available at www.Eckhartzpress.com.
For more information on Landecker’s appearance, contact David Dabagia at 219.362.6156 or visit www.johnlandecker.com and www.laportelibrary.org.