1050 CHUM airs out the archives to celebrate half-century

TORONTO - 1050 CHUM has announced the launch of its 50th anniversary celebrations. Beginning January 1, listeners will be able to travel back in time and re-live the past five decades as 1050 CHUM broadcasts archival audio of news and musical milestones. On May 27, 1957, Allan Waters, backed by a bunch of “crazy deejays” and the CHUM Radio family, launched 1050 CHUM, Canada’s first 24-hour Top 40 radio station, says the company's news release. "Through the formative ‘50s, the unforgettable ‘60s and the fascinating ‘70s, 1050 CHUM played a major part in shaping the Canadian radio landscape. Elvis Presley,...