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Pervis Spann, WVON broadcasting legend, to be laid to rest Thursday | Watch Live
CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago begins saying goodbye to broadcast and music legend Pervis Spann.
Spann died final week at age 89 after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s illness. The Mississippi native helped B.B. King launch his profession and was often known as “The Blues Man.”
WATCH: WVON host Cliff Kelley shares reminiscences of Spann
Spann started his radio profession within the 1950’s and later bought WVON within the late 70s. He additionally labored as a live performance promoter, boosting Aretha Franklin and the Jackson 5’s music.
WATCH: Dorothy Tillman remembers Pervis Spann
Spann’s wake begins at 10:30 a.m. at Apostolic Church of God, adopted by his funeral at midday.
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