Lucky Cordell (July 28, 1928-present) - Dubbed the Baron of Bounce, Cordell gained fame as the host of the House of Hits in Gary, Indiana. His star continued to rise when he moved to Chicago an eventually to WVON. Owned by Chess Records at the time, Cordell helped the station gain national prominence with its much-copied R&B format. Cordell ascended to the general managers position, taking the station to new heights.