Gordon McLendon Death
Gordon passed away on September 14, 1986 at the age of 65.
When did Gordon McLendon die?
September 14, 1986How old was Gordon McLendon when died?
65
Gordon McLendon Birthday and Date of Death
Gordon McLendon was born on June 8, 1921 and died on September 14, 1986. Gordon was 65 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 8, 1921
Date of Death: September 14, 1986
Age at Death: 65
Gordon McLendon - Biography
Gordon Barton McLendon (June 8, 1921 – September 14, 1986) was a radio pioneer and pirate radio broadcaster. He was nicknamed "the Maverick of Radio." McLendon is widely credited for perfecting, during the 1950s and 1960s, the commercially successful Top 40 radio format created by Todd Storz. He also developed offshore pirate radio broadcasting to both Scandinavia and the British Isles. In addition, he was active in circles of conservative business-political power in the 1960s until the time of his death.
