"Smooth Jazz Work Day"
Weekdays 9am to 3pm
E-mail Lynda Clayton
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Right after high school, I taught scuba diving in the Caribbean. I took a boat full of radio people who were from a popular free-form jazz-rock radio station located in San Juan, Puerto Rico that reached the entire Caribbean and Virgin Islands. We had so much fun that they invited me to be a part of their station. They put me on the air and I worked at WIAC-FM for two years while teaching scuba diving. Returning to the states, I was hired at Arizona's premier rock station KDKB in Phoenix and after seven years, Los Angeles called and I worked for KMET and KLOS for six years. I married in 1990 and rocked San Diego at KGB-FM until my husband's career moved me to Sacramento in 1991. I was the mid-day host at Y92 for six years until falling in love with 94.7 KSSJ and moving up the dial in 1998. I have been very lucky to have long tenures at radio stations and I plan to make Smooth Jazz 94.7 KSSJ my home for a long time.
Get to Know Lynda Clayton
Frequently listened to artists at home: The Beatles, Marc Antoine, Seal 3rd Force, Stevie Wonder, Ottmar Liebert, Michael Buble’, Etta James, Peter White, John Mayer, Craig Chaquico, Boney James, Rob Thomas, Aretha Franklin, Sting, George Winston, Gipsy Kings, Chris Botti, Annie Lennox, Joni Mitchell, Rippingtons and when I’m missing the tropics…anything Reggae.
Favorite cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean & Dark Chocolate
Favorite beverages: Fresh Iced Tea, a smooth Cabernet
Favorite styles: Anything timeless, classy & comfy
Biggest dislikes: Hateful & hurtful people
Favorite get-aways: Tahoe, Maui, and Italy
Favorite books: The Inspirational Bible (Max Lucada), Mystery novels
Favorite actor: Sidney Poitier
Favorite actress: Audrey Hepburn
Favorite comedian: Lucille Ball (I’m a lot like Lucy...my husband will tell you!)
Favorite TV shows: 24, Lost, Comedy shows, (and…watching American Idol with my daughter)
Greatest joy: My daughter
Most appreciated: My husband
Favorite mentor: My sister
Family Pets: Sadie (Bichon Frise’), Ranger (Leopard Gecko) & Maui (Beta fish)
Star-struck when I met: Paul Newman (oh…those amazing blue eyes)
Favorite view: Any beautiful sunset or rainbow but especially in Maui over the ocean
Pet Peeve: Clothing labels/tags (but all “labels” of any kind are annoying…right?)
Favorite hobby: My daughter’s horse care and riding lessons (no time for other hobbies except maybe shopping…I like shopping…I must admit!)
Most needed in life: Grace; forgiveness and LOVE!
Favorite workday sayings: “Roll with it baby”! “Know that you’re loved”
Personal Motto: Stay true and do what is right… regardless of emotions.
Feel free to get in touch (email is best for me and I answer your email quickly) lclayton@kssj.com
Or KSSJ studio 916-334-9479 9am-3pm
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