Born Robert Weston Smith in Brookyn, NY, he went on to carve himself a special place in show-business history with the creation of a unique and myterious on-air character inspired by radio renegades of the 1950s.
For a few years Smith was able to keep the Wolfman a wonderful secret while broadcasting from XERF, a Mexican radio station working on an astounding 250,000 watts. That power brought Wolfman's charismatic personality to every city, town and hamlet throughout North America.
While broadcasting via Mexican stations Wolfman's programs became a part of many lives. Young film maker George Lucas made Wolfman's influence on a whole generation felt when Lucas wrote him in as a major player in the hit film American Graffiti.
From then on the once-mysterious face became one of the most recognizable on the planet and Wolfman Jack went on to appear in features and television movies, as well as becoming the host of the 1970's rock'n roll classic network-TV show, The Midnight Special.
Thousands of hours Wolfman's special brand of programming have been heard over the last three decades in syndication, including around the world broadcast on Armed Forces Radio and on radio stations with many different formats.
The spirit of Wolfman Jack has made an incredible mark on humanity and will continue to inspire as long as it reverberates through the airwaves. |