R.I.P.: Eastern Kentucky Personality Randy Walters

Randy Walters

Well known Eastern Kentucky radio personality Randy Walters has died.

He was 63, according to wymt.com.

He worked for several radio stations and newspapers through the years. Randy Walters spent most of the 1980's with WSGS 101.1 FM in Hazard, KY and WKIC 97.9 FM in Hyden, KY, where he attracted a huge audience with his morning show.

Walters interviewed some of the biggest country and bluegrass music stars at the time, and many people will never forget his jokes, impressions and characters like "Cowboy Jim".

Walters worked for other radio stations and newspapers through the years... Including a long stint as co-owner of the Perry county news.