- Ed Sciaky
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Edward Leon Sciaky (
April 2 ,1948 –January 29 ,2004 ) was a disc jockey inPhiladelphia .He was born in
New York City and raised in Philadelphia, where he graduated fromTemple University . Sciaky (pronounced SHOCK-ee) became known for promoting new talent, helping establish the careers of scores of artists, most notablyBruce Springsteen ,Billy Joel ,David Bowie ,Janis Ian , and Yes. [ [http://broadcastpioneers.com/edsciaky.html Ed Sciaky, a Broadcast Pioneer ] ]He was one of the first legendary FM disc jockeys who thrived when given the chance to choose their own music and play music other than pop hits. Frequently, he would play lesser known songs that had personal meaning for himself or listeners. He was a good friend to many musicians who enjoyed his intelligent interviews and his knowledge of rock-n-roll.
His shows would not only entertain listeners, but educate them, as well. Ed enjoyed being a disc jockey and he loved music. He would even talk to listeners if they called to ask questions about obscure artists or songs. It was this kind of personal touch that made him one of the most popular and respected FM disc jockeys of his time.
Sciaky was on
kidney dialysis , and his right foot had been amputated in December 2002 as a result of complications fromdiabetes . While preparing to return home from New York after spending a weekend seeing Broadway shows with his wife, he died at Manhattan's Penn Station when he collapsed on the sidewalk from a massive heart attack. He was 55.He left behind wife, Judy, and daughter, Monica.
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