Tom Kent Bio

Tom Kent worked on the air and in programming at top 40 radio stations in Chicago where he was not only a high profile air talent on the station but was also programming assistant. Kent also worked on the air in Dallas, Philadelphia, Cleveland,  Miami, and Washington, DC where he was also the Program Director, and in Pittsburgh.

In addition, Kent worked in the music industry as a promotion executive for Elektra Entertainment,  receiving many awards including "Promotion Rookie of the Year" and "Promotion Executive of the Year." He helped break and bring to the national music spotlight national music recording super star artists Tracy Chapman, Third Eye Blind, Keith Sweat, Moby, Natalie Merchant, Simply Red, Missy Elliott, Gerald Levert, Metallica, Yolanda Adams, and En Vogue.

On June 29, 2002, Kent, launched the Tom Kent Organization and its radio network, the TKO Radio Network. It was here that Kent launched what was then oldies programming, centered around the decades of 1964 to 1973. Drawing on inspiration from classic Top 40 disc jockeys, Kent's goal was to create an oldies program that would be enjoyed by all ages.

Programs hosted by Kent include a five hour totally live daily show called, "Tom Kent" as well as two different weekend shows: "The Ultimate Party" (a live five hour Saturday evening party show) and "My 70s Show" (a five hour 70s show).

In his spare time, Kent enjoys spending time his wife, three kids, and two dogs.