R.I.P.: Montana Radio Voice Dave Wilson

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David "Dave" Wilson of Great Falls, a veteran Montana radio broadcaster, passed away on Sunday following a long-time battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

He was 75, according to KRTV-TV3.

Wilson was born in Alabama, and after joining the school band he began playing trombone.

Eventually, he landed in Montana, bringing his deep voice and love for music -- particularly what is now known as "classic country" and Western swing -- to the airwaves.

He began selling radio at KUDI radio in 1968. Soon a desire to be on the air took him to KMON 560 AM in Great Falls, MT where Al Donohue hired him part time in 1969, then full time in 1970.

Soon Dave took on the morning shift where in 1976 he was named “The Most Listened to Announcer in Montana.”


The Greater Montana Foundation says: "Over the years Dave worked for KEIN and KIKF radio in Great Falls, KGVO radio in Missoula and even a brief time at WMC in Memphis, Tenn. But he always called KMON radio his home, working there for more than 35 years as morning man, Program Director & Operations Manager."