Z100’s legendary producer Dave Foxx

Dave Foxx, radio producer, imaging specialist and voiceover artist.

He’s been the creative sound design behind Z100 New York City for over 20 years and a creative inspiration to radio people worldwide for just as long.

His ballsy voice a familiar aural landmark in the New York Radio skyline.

Dave Foxx recently came to Australia as keynote speaker for the annual SCA Production Conference.

Radio Today asked Brendan Tacey, SCA Head of Production if he’d throw some questions at Dave on our behalf. BT, and Mr Foxx, graciously accepted.

The recorded interview is below.

No matter what your format, wherever your radio station, if you are in a programming role you will want to take the time to listen to the wisdom of one of the world’s greatest and most successful radio station creative’s.

Dave, tell us about your beginning in radio and the journey so far …

http://www.radiopromotips.com/DaveFoxx/01%20-%20DAVE%20FOXX%20(about).mp3
or hear it here

What is the best on air contest you have had to image?

http://www.radiopromotips.com/DaveFoxx/02%20-%20DAVE%20FOXX%20(Best%20on%20air%20contest).mp3
or hear it here

If you were stranded on a desert island, what one plugin would you take with you?

http://www.radiopromotips.com/DaveFoxx/03%20-%20DAVE%20FOXX%20(one%20fav%20plugin).mp3
or hear it here

Dave, you have BIG pipes, and you have had to use them extensively over the years to image radio stations right around the world. What one call sign do you love saying the most behind your Neumann?

http://www.radiopromotips.com/DaveFoxx/04%20-%20DAVE%20FOXX%20(fav%20callsign).mp3
or hear it here

Who in radio production inspires you?

http://www.radiopromotips.com/DaveFoxx/05%20-%20DAVE%20FOXX%20(most%20inspiring%20radio%20producer).mp3
or hear it here

What are your rules for production?

http://www.radiopromotips.com/DaveFoxx/06%20-%20DAVE%20FOXX%20(rules).mp3
or hear it here

Many thanks to Brendan Tacey at SCA for taking the time to record the interview, and share it with the industry.