Chuck O'Brien is an exceptional emcee with over 25 years of experience. From anchoring and producing radio and television broadcasts and commercials to hosting "live" events of every kind. Chuck's professional radio, TV and emcee talents help create top notch shows, no matter the size, big or small. For booking information click "contact" on the home page.
FRIENDS OF ELVIS
Toledo, Ohio - 1977
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Chuck O'Brien was born in Toledo, Ohio where he experienced ELVIS - IN CONCERT in 1977. From that moment on, he was hooked on The King.
Chuck is considered not only the first Midwest radio personality, but also most likely, the youngest to ever host an "All Request" Elvis show. Chuck was just 13 when his first program was broadcast on the night of 8/16/77.
Chuck has graced the airwaves in cities like Detroit, Toledo and Quad Cities USA. Serving as General Manager, Music Director, Morning Personality and everything in between. Today, Chuck is a Media Marketing & Promotions Manager and also produces weekly interview segments for Elvis Only with Jay Gordon on The United Stations Radio Network.
Chuck's career in entertainment has led him to the stage to host a wide variety of shows. He has emceed for Neil Diamond, Stars of Motown, Alabama, Kenny Rogers, The TCB Band, The Jordanaires and many of today's leading Elvis Tribute Artists.
For booking information click "contact" on the home page.
Chuck O'Brien is available for any event, especially Elvis. Concerts, Fan Clubs, Elvis Tribute Artist shows & contests, conventions, benefits and much more. Complete Elvis theme parties and dances with big lights & big sound and Elvis karaoke also available.
The Jordanaires
John Wilkinson
The TCB Band
Glen D. Hardin, Jerry Scheff, James Burton & Ronnie Tutt
Charlie Hodge
Joe Guercio, Walt Johnson, James Burton
Estelle Brown, Myrna Smith & Portia Griffin of The
Sweet Inspirations
Ed Hill & Ed Enoch of The Stamps Quartet
Shaun (Sherrill) Nielsen of Voice & Larry Strickland of
The Stamps Quartet
Joe Esposito
Scotty Moore & D.J. Fontana
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Millie Kirkham
Boots Randolph
Gus Gaches, Sherman Andrus, Terry Blackwood &
Joe Moscheo of The Imperials
Memphis Session Musicians-American Sound Studios
l-r standing: Reggie Young, Bobby Wood, Gene Chrisman
l-r sitting: Bobby Emmons, Mike Leech
Bob Moore
Chuck O'Brien served as music research assistant on this 1987 syndicated radio special.
