There was a collective gasp of shock among listeners of black St. Louis radio when Tony Scott was let go as the anchor personality of what was then Majic 100.3 FM nearly five years ago. A staple of St. Louis radio, Scott had become the voice of the station, with a tenure that stretched more than a quarter century – no small feat in the “here today, gone later today” climate of the radio business.
He had been a part of the heritage St. Louis urban radio from the time it was at the end of the dial at 108, moved to Majic 104.9 and finally to Majic 100.3 before the station transitioned to 100.3 The Beat (The Majic urban adult contemporary format has since returned on Majic 103.7).
The next year, Scott returned to radio as a weekend personality for his former competitor Radio One St. Louis’ Old School 95.5. Months after he made his Radio One debut, Scott was scooped up by KRNB Smooth R&B 105.7 in Dallas – where he remained until 2018.
Those St. Louisans who continued to keep up with Scott through social media gasped again – but in a good way – on Monday thanks to a post on Scott’s Instagram and Facebook accounts.
“Okay, I hear you…I’m back,” were sprawled across the top of an image of Scott with his hands held up.
At the bottom of the picture were days and times – and call letters familiar to the faithful listeners of St. Louis radio. “Sat. 3-6, Sun. 3-7, 95.5 R&B for The Lou.” Scott will return to St. Louis airwaves this weekend, thanks to Radio One St. Louis.
“I’m really excited to be back! Thanks for all the 💕! #mindblown#stl #stlouis #radio #stlradio,” Scott’s caption read the image read.
He’ll return to STL airwaves this Saturday (Feb. 9) as the weekend afternoon personality.
The comments poured in.
“95.5 is getting ready to jam,” Sherri Robbins proclaimed.
Dee Levison agreed. “Can’t wait for 3 p.m. Saturday to hear you. Welcome back Tony Scott!”
It’s a sentiment shared by the powers that be.
“We are thrilled to have the legend Tony Scott back on the Lou airwaves,” said Nathan Dixon, Radio One St. Louis station manager.
He’ll join the likes of DJ Kut, as an elder statesman of St. Louis radio holding it down on 95.5 FM. Their full roster includes the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Raynah Rey in the midday, Kut in the afternoons and John Monds in the evenings.
“His experience, knowledge of the market, and proven winning track record will continue the growth of our radio station,” said Derrick “Lil D” Greene, Radio One St. Louis operations manager.
Scott can’t wait to once again deliver his famous “Yeah man…” catch phrase specifically to the audience that listened to him for two generations.
“It’s a dream come true to be back on the air in St. Louis,” said Scott. “I really feel the love from the listeners and I’m excited to start this weekend.”
Tony Scott can be heard on 95.5 The Lou Saturdays and Sundays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. beginning February 9.
