To honor Les Sarnoff and his 30 years of service to Kink, you are invited to the Les Sarnoff Memorial Concert. The free concert will be held Sunday, May 17 at Pioneer Courthouse Square from 5:00 to 8:00. Curtis Salgado and his band will be there, as well as Patrick Lamb and an all-star band, featuring Art Alexakis, Linda Hornbuckle, Norman Sylvester, Aaron Meyer, Tim Ellis, Michael Allen Harrison, Tom Grant and the Ray Charles Tribute horn section.
In addition, we are putting together a CD of the Essential Les Sarnoff with highlights of Les on the air at Kink through the years. We’ll have them on sale at the concert with net proceeds going to the Les Sarnoff Memorial Fund. Mark it on your calendar - Sunday May 17, 5:00 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square.
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Cards and Letters can be sent directly to: Bateman Carroll Funeral Home 520 West Powell Boulevard, Gresham, OR 97030
PORTLAND LOSES RADIO ICON LES SARNOFF
(Portland, Oregon) . . . Les Sarnoff, KINK.FM’s iconic air personality, passed away Friday evening at Providence Cancer Center in Portland, Oregon after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer.
“There is perhaps no single person more closely associated with any radio station than Les is with KINK,” said KINK.FM General Manager Dave McDonald. “His professional contributions over his 30 year association with the station are inestimable.
His style, creativity and attitude personified a great radio station, perhaps the most significant thread through KINK’s history. He has meant so much to so many with his positive energy, generous spirit, community commitment and his warm and open presence.
"Portland and the KINK Community have lost a great one.”
KINK.FM Program Director Dennis Constantine added, "Our thoughts and prayers are with Rita and all of Les’ many family and friends today."
Reflections on Les
Rebecca Webb joined Dave and Sheila to share memories of her long partnership with Les.
Les. A cool character, even under the fire of an interview with none other than Sir Paul McCartney. Enjoy!
KGW's meteorologist and our KINK weather guy Matt Zaffino had a special bond with Les. And do we have stories.
Les's long-time on-air partners Mike Rich and Kevin Welch remind us how much Les valued his friendship with the KINK Community. It was his extended family!
Sean Marten and Les sat down late last year to talk about The History of KINK.
Interview with former Morning Show host Kevin Welch
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