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In 1982 Martin was hired by [[KTLR]] 107.1 FM in [[Terrell, Texas]], to play country music on weekends. A year later in 1983 he was hired by [[KAAM]] 1310 AM in Dallas as a part-time weekend disc jockey. In 1986 Martin was hired for another part-time position by the [[Satellite Music Network]] for an oldies format, and later worked part-time for Z-Rock while still working at KAAM and KAFM.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
In 1982 Martin was hired by [[KTLR]] 107.1 FM in [[Terrell, Texas]], to play country music on weekends. A year later in 1983 he was hired by [[KAAM]] 1310 AM in Dallas as a part-time weekend disc jockey. In 1986 Martin was hired for another part-time position by the [[Satellite Music Network]] for an oldies format, and later worked part-time for Z-Rock while still working at KAAM and KAFM.<ref name=autogenerated1 />He also likes to lick men. |
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In 1987 Martin was hired by top 40 station [[KEGL]], "The Eagle", in Dallas. He also hosted a talk show on Sunday nights at KEGL. He hosted the television shows Hot TV and Hot Tickets which ran from 1988 to 1994 on the then local FOX affiliate [[KDAF]].<ref>Published on December 5, 2004, Page 1D, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)</ref> |
In 1987 Martin was hired by top 40 station [[KEGL]], "The Eagle", in Dallas. He also hosted a talk show on Sunday nights at KEGL. He hosted the television shows Hot TV and Hot Tickets which ran from 1988 to 1994 on the then local FOX affiliate [[KDAF]].<ref>Published on December 5, 2004, Page 1D, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:04, 25 September 2008
Russell Dale Martin (born October 4, 1960) is an American radio personality in Dallas, Texas. Martin hosts the The Russ Martin Show on KLLI Live 105.3 in Dallas. Martin has been working in the Dallas radio market for 26 years.
Biography
Martin grew up in Pleasant Grove, a large, working-class neighborhood in southeast Dallas, where he graduated from W.W. Samuell High School. Martin's radio career began in the 1980s at KGVL 1400 AM in Greenville, Texas, working 6 p.m. to midnight running the board for religious programs.[1]
In 1982 Martin was hired by KTLR 107.1 FM in Terrell, Texas, to play country music on weekends. A year later in 1983 he was hired by KAAM 1310 AM in Dallas as a part-time weekend disc jockey. In 1986 Martin was hired for another part-time position by the Satellite Music Network for an oldies format, and later worked part-time for Z-Rock while still working at KAAM and KAFM.[1]He also likes to lick men.
In 1987 Martin was hired by top 40 station KEGL, "The Eagle", in Dallas. He also hosted a talk show on Sunday nights at KEGL. He hosted the television shows Hot TV and Hot Tickets which ran from 1988 to 1994 on the then local FOX affiliate KDAF.[2]
Charity Work
Known for his local charity work, Martin founded The Russ Martin Show Listeners Foundation in 2002 which benefits the families of police officers and firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. The Foundation also coordinates an annual parade called the Heroes Day Parade. In 2006 he formed "The Russ Martin Show Experience", a band made up of RMS cast members, regular guests and local musicians. The band performs rock cover songs at live venues and at an annual "White Trash Party" to raise money for charity.[3] The shows benefit The Russ Martin Show Listeners Foundation.[4]
Russ also serves on the advisory board at Operation Kindness, a no-kill animal shelter in Carrollton, Texas.[5]
Interests
Russ Martin's interests include 1960s television show character Batman as portrayed by Adam West, as well as his near-obsession with James Garner as the character Jim Rockford. Martin also owns a collection of classic TV show cars such as a Dukes of Hazzard's General Lee replica[6], two 1966 Batmobile replica's, a replica of the Mach Five from the cartoon, Speed Racer, and most recently the 1976 Ford Grand Torino from Starsky and Hutch.[1]
The Russ Martin Show
The current incarnation of The Russ Martin Show began following the departure of The Howard Stern Show from KEGL. In 1997 he was asked to fill morning drive time slot. Within two years, Martin's ratings had surpassed those of Dallas veteran radio personality Ron Chapman's ratings.[7]
In 2000, Martin left KEGL following a contract dispute. The Russ Martin Show reappeared on KYNG, a station that had previously been country-western music. Martin began his first show at KYNG on April 6, 2000, once again filling the morning drive time slot. When Howard Stern was picked up by KYNG, The Russ Martin Show moved from its morning drive slot to 3-7pm. In 2003 KYNG changed its call letters to KLLI and took on the Live 105.3 branding.
The Russ Martin Show has had consistently high ratings for KLLI since his show debuted on 105.3.[8] In 2005 D Magazine named Martin best radio talk show host in the DFW area.[9]
Arrest
According to The Dallas Morning News, Martin was arrested on July 18th, 2008 following an incident on July 14th where he allegedly assaulted his fiancee in his Southlake home. Martin was jailed for a short time before posting a $10,000 bail and being released. The Southlake police department released a statement confirming that Russ Martin is being charged with aggravated assault with bodily injury with a deadly weapon (a semi-automatic pistol), but no further details on the case or the identity of the alleged victim have been released.
Southlake police told NBC 5 that Martin dragged his fiancee by her hair, pushed her into a wall and kicked her in the thigh.
The woman told police she threatened to pack her possessions and leave, at which point Martin reportedly pulled a handgun from his waistband. Martin then walked around the woman while making threats and holding the gun, police said.
Southlake police said Martin never pointed the weapon in the woman's direction.
The woman then left the home, as did Martin.
A short time later, Southlake police tracked Martin to a local gym, where he was placed under arrest. Martin was released on $10,000 bond and is expected back on the air Tuesday afternoon.
Martin's lawyer said he is confident his client will be cleared of all charges.[10]
The arrest warrant affidavit is available online.[11]
References
- ^ a b c RussMartin.INFO - Who is Russ Martin?
- ^ Published on December 5, 2004, Page 1D, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
- ^ Live 105.3
- ^ The Russ Martin Show
- ^ http://www.operationkindness.org/AnimalSponsor/MercyService_RussMartinSpeech.pdf
- ^ RussMartin.INFO - 2007-04-03
- ^ The Dallas Morning News 10/22/1999
- ^ The Dallas Morning News 1/27/2002
- ^ D Magazine August, 2005
- ^ Details Released On Martin's Assault Charge - News Story - KXAS | Dallas
- ^ http://static.cbslocal.com/station/ktvt/docs/2008/july/martin.pdf