Clyde Price

Clyde Price (1932-2004) was in broadcasting for 35 years, beginning at WKUL in Cullman, his hometown, at the age of 15. From there he went to WFMH in Cullman where he remained until moving to Tuscaloosa in the early 50's to attend the University of Alabama, graduating in 1955 with a BA in Radio and TV. His classmates included Stan Siegel, Dick Hartsock, Wendall Harris, Harry Maybry, Jim Stewart, Joe Langston and Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle).

In 1953 an invitation from WSM in Nashville called together country music DJ's to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry. The CMDJ (Country Music Disc Jockeys) Association was formed out of this informal group, now known as The Country Music Association. Clyde was a charter member. While studying at the Capstone, Clyde worked at WNPT. Clyde was an early morning drive time favorite know as “Syrup Sopper” and continued on the airwaves at WNPTuntil 1961 except for two years (1955-57) in the U.S. Army Signal Corps at Fr. Manouth, N. J. and Ft. Gordan, GA.

In 1957 he returned to Tuscaloosa and in 1961 he joined WACT as part owner and General Manager. Originally partnered with Eddy Holiday and Joe Carson, he became sole owner in 1967, adding WACT-FM in 1967 and new facilities in 1979. In 1989, Clyde sold WACT AM/FM to Taylor Broadcasting and retired.

His contributions to the broadcasting community included serving as President of Alabama Broadcasters in 1972. He was also elected to the Radio Board of the National Associations of Broadcasters in 1972- 1974 and then again in 1980 – 1985. Clyde was also elected to the Board of Directors of the Associated Press 1980 – 1988.

Clyde Price served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps at Ft. Manouth, NJ and Ft Gordon , GA from 1955 to 1957. He was a member of Alpha Epsilon Rho and the Broadcast Pioneers. He also served on the Board of the First State Bank of Tuscaloosa. Married to the former Carol Dean Bailey of Cullman. Clyde had two sons, Wally and Ron.