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'''Bobby Skafish''' was one of the most well-known Chicago DJs during the 1970s and 1980s.  To this day, Skafish is one of the more prominent alt-rock DJs for [[WXRT]].  He was known for playing acts like The Stranglers, David Bowie and Roxy Music during the beginnings of the punk era.  As a result, he was well-received by the members of the scene.  
'''Bobby Skafish''' was one of the most well-known Chicago DJs during the 1970s and 1980s.  His most recent FM radio DJ position was with WXRT, where he left in August of 2006.  He was known for playing acts like The Stranglers, David Bowie and Roxy Music during the beginnings of the punk era.  As a result, he was well-received by the members of the scene. Currently produces www.handcraftedradio.com.


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== External Links ==
== External Links ==


* [http://www.wxrt.com/program/bio/bobby_skafish.html Bio on WXRT]
* [http://handcraftedradio.com]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Skafish Wikipedia entry]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Skafish Wikipedia entry]


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[[Category:1970s]]
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[[Category:DJs]]

Latest revision as of 15:18, 24 February 2007

Bobby Skafish

Bobby Skafish was one of the most well-known Chicago DJs during the 1970s and 1980s. His most recent FM radio DJ position was with WXRT, where he left in August of 2006. He was known for playing acts like The Stranglers, David Bowie and Roxy Music during the beginnings of the punk era. As a result, he was well-received by the members of the scene. Currently produces www.handcraftedradio.com.

Notes

  • Though they are sometimes confused, Bobby and Jim Skafish are not the same person. They are first cousins.
  • His name is real and is pronounced "SKAY-FISH"
  • Bobby, Jim and the band Skafish have nothing to do with Ska

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