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Magic Matt Alan

November 01, 2023

Magic Matt Alan is an American radio personality best known for his stints at leading CHR/Top 40 stations Z100 in New York City and Afternoon Drive TWICE at KIIS-FM in Los Angeles. He also performs as a magician, has acted in several movies and is a former host on music video channel VH-1.

Magic Matt Alan
Born
Magic Matt Alan

1965 (age 57–58)
Portland Oregon
OccupationRadio personality

Alan was born in Portland, Oregon[1] and began his career in radio at KRKO in Everett, Washington.[2] After stints at KNBQ in Tacoma, Seattle's KYYX, KJR, KFI Los Angeles and at KRBE in Houston, he moved to Z100 in New York City. In 1987 Alan married former KRBE Music Director Helene Pina.[3] Alan came to prominence as the most listened to afternoon drive time radio personality in America drive time DJ at the leading New York Top 40 radio station Z100 in the '80s. However, Z100 star DJ Scott Shannon was a fixture in the morning shift, blocking any possibility of Alan graduating to that slot.

In 1989, after a successful stint in New York City, Alan was lured to leading Los Angeles Top 40 station 102.7 KIIS-FM. Alan's "high energy" afternoon show was again very successful in this market. In fact, by 1991, Alan's ratings had surpassed those of nationally syndicated KIIS-FM morning host Rick Dees.[4] (The statement RE: "Alan pressed management" is 100% untrue). "I never had ANY interest in performing the morning show unless it was to fill in for Rigdon"!! Alan pressed the KIIS-FM management for a promotion to the breakfast shift, but the station refused, according to Alan, because Dees was tied to a long-term contract.[5] This impasse led to Alan being fired from KIIS-FM in October 1991, with management citing philosophical differences over the direction of his show.[6]

After a stint in San Diego, and a brief return to KIIS-FM in 1996, Alan, also known as Mr. Cigar, created OUTLAW RADIO USA broadcasting from an 1876 style Virginia City Bar built in his backyard. His live Saturday show on the Internet features many famous and semi-famous guests, plus a crew of "regulars" whose motto is "We Smoke We Drink We Interrupt." Alan is currently heard on the Sirius Satellite Radio Network '70s on 7 channel. In 2013, Matt Alan landed a supporting role in the motion picture CATEGORY 5, starring Burt Reynolds. Alan's character, Michael Scott Shannon, was named in honor of Alan's real life radio career mentor. Alan is currently featured In the movie "Worst to first" The Z100 New York story.

References edit

  1. ^ "KIIS-off was his Q to come here." The San Diego Union-Tribune. Mar 26, 1992.
  2. ^ The Radio Genius Interview: Magic Matt Alan! http://www.radiogeniushowprep.com/printable_interviews.htm
  3. ^ https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Archive-RandR/1980s/1987/RR-1987-05-15.pdf[bare URL PDF]
  4. ^ "KIIS deejay Matthew Alan runs his 2-6pm show like a high-energy crazed morning program." Los Angeles Times. May 8, 1991. Part F - Pg 1
  5. ^ "KIIS DJ Magic Matt Does a Vanishing Act." Los Angeles Times. October 26, 1991. Part F - Pg 3
  6. ^ "KIIS DJ Magic Matt Does a Vanishing Act." Los Angeles Times. October 26, 1991. Part F - Pg 3

"KIIS-off was his Q to come here." The San Diego Union-Tribune. Mar 26, 1992.

Jump up ^ The Radio Genius Interview: Magic Matt Alan! http://www.radiogeniushowprep.com/printable_interviews.htm Jump up ^ "KIIS deejay runs his 2-6pm show like a high-energy crazed morning program." Los Angeles Times. May 8, 1991. Part F - Pg 1 Jump up ^ "KIIS DJ Magic Matt Does a Vanishing Act." Los Angeles Times. October 26, 1991. Part F - Pg 3 Jump up ^ "KIIS DJ Magic Matt Does a Vanishing Act." Los Angeles Times. October 26, 1991. Part F - Pg 3

External links edit

[1] Jump up ^ "KIIS-off was his Q to come here." The San Diego Union-Tribune. Mar 26, 1992. Jump up ^ The Radio Genius Interview:Magic Matt Alan! http://www.radiogeniushowprep.com/printable_interviews.htm Jump up ^ "KIIS deejayer runs his 2-6pm show like a high-energy crazed morning program." Los Angeles Times. May 8, 1991. Part F - Pg 1 Jump up ^ "KIIS DJ Magic Matt Does a Vanishing Act." Los Angeles Times. October 26, 1991. Part F - Pg 3 Jump up ^ "KIIS DJ Magic Matt Does a Vanishing Act." Los Angeles Times. October 26, 1991. Part F - Pg 3

November 01, 2023
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