Brown’s story began over three decades ago when she joined the station in 1986 as a commission-only salesperson.
Little did she know then that she would one day return to claim ownership.
“InOctober1998, I said, ‘You know what? My time is up.’ When I left, I turned to the station and said, ‘Don’t worrybaby, I’m going to come back and buy you,'” Brown reminisced during an interview with WGRZ.
True to her word, Brown realized her dream of ownership in 2013 when she acquired WUFO Radio.
WUFO Radio boasts a richhistory, with legendary deejays like Frankie Crocker and Eddie O’Jay launching their careers there.
“He was a deejay at WUFO, and he had a group offriendsthat knew how to sing really well,” Brown shared. “So when they got here, they didn’t have a name. He said, ‘We’re going to name you the O’Jays,’ so the famous O’Jays that everyone knows across thecountrycame from our deejay at WUFO.”
To preserve this legacy, the station features a museum showcasing its storied past, inviting visitors to explore its cultural contributions.
“If you’ve got it burning in your heart that you know it’s a dream, that it keeps aching at your heart, go for it, and then keep quiet, you don’t have to share it with everybody.”
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