The year 1963 in radio involved some significant events.
Events
Debuts
- October 31 - Detroit gets a new Top 40 radio station as WKNR-AM, "Keener 13," is born. Within months, the former WKMH overcomes a poor signal to become the number one station in the market, and "Keener" is called the "miracle baby" of the industry by record reporter Bill Gavin.
Closings
Births
- June 26 - Michael Baisden, author, motivational speaker, radio and television talk show host.
- July 20 - Dino, American DJ, singer, songwriter and music producer.
- July 31 - Chad Brock, American country music artist, former WCW professional wrestler and WQYK-FM morning host.
- November 1 - David Anderson, African American disc jockey and digital artist.
- December 5 - Doctor Dré, African American radio personality and former MTV VJ.
Deaths
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