Dave Pratt
Encyclopedia
Dave Pratt is an American radio personality, known to his fans as the "Morning Mayor," as well as a humanitarian and author. At KZON
, he was one of the original shock jock
s. His show Dave Pratt in the Morning became the longest running rock and roll
morning show in the United States. Pratt has sold more than 100,000 albums with his band (Sex Machine Band), headlining sold-out shows in major venues throughout Arizona
.
The sobriquet
"Morning Mayor" was given to him by Attorney General
Terry Goddard
.
in his hometown of Elko, Nevada
. He subsequently worked at 98 KUPD
where he stayed for 20 years.
In January 2002, Pratt joined Howard Stern
on CBS Radio’s alternative rock station KZON. Switching from rock to country in 2003, he hosted Dave Pratt in the Morning on KMLE
Country 108 until he was retrenched by the network in 2008 Pratt's time slot was given to "Tim and Willy."
In May 2011, Dave Pratt started webcasting "Dave Pratt Live". His no-format show can be heard on DavePrattLive.com weekday mornings from 6AM to 9AM. iPhone, Blackberry, and Android apps are also available.
Pratt battled prostate cancer
in 2005.
Pratt was the 2009 Celebrity Grand Marshal
for the VA
Veterans Day
Parade. He was also inducted into the Arizona Broadcasters Hall of Fame that same year.
He and his wife Paula reside in Paradise Valley, Arizona
. They have four children.
Pratt is constant fodder for KUPD's Holmberg's Morning Sickness.
KZON
KZON is a commercial radio station located in Phoenix, Arizona, broadcasting on 101.5 FM. KZON airs a Rhythmic CHR format branded as "101.5 Jamz".-Before 101.5:In the 1960s the station signed on the air as KHEP-FM and aired a classical music format...
, he was one of the original shock jock
Shock jock
Shock jock is a slang term used to describe a type of any radio broadcaster who attracts attention using humor that a significant portion of the listening audience may find offensive. The term is usually used pejoratively to describe provocative or irreverent broadcasters whose mannerisms,...
s. His show Dave Pratt in the Morning became the longest running rock and roll
Rock and roll
Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, primarily from a combination of African American blues, country, jazz, and gospel music...
morning show in the United States. Pratt has sold more than 100,000 albums with his band (Sex Machine Band), headlining sold-out shows in major venues throughout Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
.
The sobriquet
Sobriquet
A sobriquet is a nickname, sometimes assumed, but often given by another. It is usually a familiar name, distinct from a pseudonym assumed as a disguise, but a nickname which is familiar enough such that it can be used in place of a real name without the need of explanation...
"Morning Mayor" was given to him by Attorney General
Attorney General
In most common law jurisdictions, the attorney general, or attorney-general, is the main legal advisor to the government, and in some jurisdictions he or she may also have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions.The term is used to refer to any person...
Terry Goddard
Terry Goddard
Samuel Pearson "Terry" Goddard III was the Attorney General of Arizona, from 2003 to 2011, who also served as Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona from 1984 to 1990....
.
Life
Pratt began his career at the age of 16 on KELKKELK
KELK is a radio station broadcasting a Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Elko, Nevada, USA, the station is currently owned by Elko Broadcasting Company and features programing from ABC Radio....
in his hometown of Elko, Nevada
Elko, Nevada
Elko is a city in Elko County, Nevada, United States. The population was 18,297 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Elko County. The city straddles the Humboldt River....
. He subsequently worked at 98 KUPD
KUPD
KUPD is a radio station broadcasting an Active rock format. Licensed to Tempe, Arizona, USA, the station serves the Phoenix, Arizona, area...
where he stayed for 20 years.
In January 2002, Pratt joined Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Howard Allan Stern is an American radio personality, television host, author, and actor best known for his radio show, which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005. He gained wide recognition in the 1990s where he was labeled a "shock jock" for his outspoken and sometimes controversial style...
on CBS Radio’s alternative rock station KZON. Switching from rock to country in 2003, he hosted Dave Pratt in the Morning on KMLE
KMLE
KMLE, "KMLE Country 108", is a Country music outlet serving the Phoenix area. The CBS Radio station operates at 107.9 MHz with an ERP of 96 kW and is licensed to Chandler, Arizona. Its facility ID number is 59965.-History:...
Country 108 until he was retrenched by the network in 2008 Pratt's time slot was given to "Tim and Willy."
In May 2011, Dave Pratt started webcasting "Dave Pratt Live". His no-format show can be heard on DavePrattLive.com weekday mornings from 6AM to 9AM. iPhone, Blackberry, and Android apps are also available.
Pratt battled prostate cancer
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers are slow growing; however, there are cases of aggressive prostate cancers. The cancer cells may metastasize from the prostate to other parts of the body, particularly...
in 2005.
Pratt was the 2009 Celebrity Grand Marshal
Grand Marshal
Grand Marshal is a ceremonial, military, or political office of very high rank. The term has its origins with the word "Marshal" with the first usage of the term "Grand Marshal" as a ceremonial title for certain religious orders...
for the VA
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is a government-run military veteran benefit system with Cabinet-level status. It is the United States government’s second largest department, after the United States Department of Defense...
Veterans Day
Veterans Day
Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, is an annual United States holiday honoring military veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11. It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark...
Parade. He was also inducted into the Arizona Broadcasters Hall of Fame that same year.
He and his wife Paula reside in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley is a small, affluent town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2005 Census Bureau, the population of the town was 14,558. Despite the town's relatively small area and population compared to other municipalities in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Paradise...
. They have four children.
Pratt is constant fodder for KUPD's Holmberg's Morning Sickness.