Al Benson Show

Station Aircheck Archives

WGES

English · Music, Radio

This recording is identified as an aircheck of the Al Benson Show on WGES, dated August 5, 1955. Al Benson was a Chicago radio personality known for presenting blues and rhythm-and-blues music, making the program a window into the city’s vibrant Black music scene.

As an aircheck, the recording preserves a broadcast as heard on the station rather than a studio-produced album. The listening experience centers on Benson’s radio presentation and the music featured on the program, with the sound and flow of a period broadcast.

For listeners interested in blues, early rhythm and blues, and Chicago radio history, this recording offers a chance to hear a distinctive local music program in its original broadcast setting.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.