Jo Jo Kincaid had to be one of the most underrated late 70s top 40 disc jockeys in Boston. I remember him best at F105, otherwise known, to this very day, at WVBF-FM, 105.7.
Possessing a classic, live-wire rapid-fire rock announcer voice, Kincaid could lead in and out of a song as good as the very best personalities. He could also expertly tell a corny joke, interact with callers (usually contests) and say "The new F105!" with such enthusiasm that it brought listeners like me over from rivals like WRKO and WMEX. His phrase "Jo Jo cookin'" truly reflected the fast-paced momentum of his show.
After F105, Kincaid spent time at Kiss 108 in Boston where the highly-rated station gave him better visibility. Well deserved! But I rememember Kincaid most prominently at F105 as I preferred top 40 radio over disco and dance-oriented tunes.
Apparently, you and I weren't the only ones recognizing Kincaid's significant top 40 radio DJ skills. Wikipedia states that "In October 2010 radio personality Howard Stern spent a full segment fawning over Kincaid's radio skills based on a 1987 video aircheck from KKLQ-FM (San Diego, Calif.) he saw on YouTube."
How many of you remember Kincaide's stint of F105?
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