In some ways, Bad Dog WAS Memphis radio. He was funny in the extreme. His “Twilight Phones” were the best. His bes “TP” was to a guy named Lannum (sp) concerning a cable bill. That was done about ten years ago. He had the guy going and about to pop a cap on Dog until he found out who it was. That became a classic bit.
Bad Dog, along with his Wake Up Crew mates Tim Spencer and Bev Hart did a lot for the Ronald McDonald House and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For twety years, in February, they held their annual Rock 103 24 hour radiothon for the RMC house. Over that span, they raise possibly millions of dollars to help those who needed it. That should be Dog’s legacy. Not all of the jokes he told. Someone said on a comments section somewhere that the house should be re-named the John “Bad Dog” McCormack Ronald McDonald House. Not a bad idea and one worthy of consideration.
Bad Dog is re-united with Cadillac Johnny now. Johnny can sing “The Friday Song” for him again. They can swap stories again. GailA and others here will know who I’m talking about.
Memphis radio has lost someone that will simply never, ever be replaced. He was a Memphis original and one of a kind. Drive time will never be the same. I offer him, his family and friends prayers. John “Bad Dog” McCormack will be sorely missed. Rest in peace.
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