| Tom
Griswold
Tommy G. was born in
Cleveland, OH in 1953. He's a 1971 graduate
of University School in Chagrin Fall,
OH and a graduate of Columbia University.
Tom began working in radio down in Florida
and later moved to Michigan before coming
to WFBQ Radio in early 1983.
Together with his partner
Bob Kevoian, Tom established "The
BOB&TOM Show." This comedy-based
early morning program is among the highest
rated in American radio and has been nationally
syndicated since 1995.
BOB&TOM were recognized
for their achievements in 1993, '95, '97
and '99 by winning the prestigious Marconi
Award presented by the National Association
of Broadcasters. This made The BOB&TOM
Show the only program to become a four
time winner of this award.
From '91 to '98 BOB&TOM
repeatedly received "The Billboard
Magazine Radio Personality of the Year"
award and In 1994 BOB&TOM were awarded
Indiana's highest honor, "The Sagamore
of the Wabash." And in 1996, BOB&TOM
were awarded the National Chairman's Citation
Award from the Leukemia Society of America
for their fund/awareness raising efforts
for the Leukemia Society.
BOB&TOM are not only
recognized for comedy, they're also well
known for their charitable work. Their
30-plus comedy albums have generated millions
of dollars which they have donated to
various local charities.
Tom also has produced
recordings for comedians Heywood Banks,
Rodney Carrington, Paul Gilmartin, Sean
Morey, Tim Wilson as well as BOB&TOM
Band musical director, Steve Allee. |