THE EDITOR, Madam: Alan Magnus, the ‘Good Morning Man’’ of Radio Jamaica who woke up his fans at 5 a.m. for nearly half a century to entertain and enlighten us, was a true hallmark of self-discipline. Self-discipline is doing what you should do.
Alan Courtney Magnus, who claimed the title of Jamaica’s ‘Good Morning Man’ in 1972 and enjoyed a long and successful reign as the king of breakfast radio for more than 40 years, died on Saturday morning at age 80. Throughout his four decades.
Jamaicans reacted with shock and sadness on Saturday after learning that Alan Magnus, who for decades presented Radio Jamaica’s early morning show that not only entertained the nation but helped people keep track of time, had passed. He was 80. The veteran broadcaster, who was also known for his 1971 hit song Flying Machine, was hailed by the country’s leaders as one of the finest broadcasters to have graced local.
Tributes are pouring in for beloved veteran broadcaster Alan Magnus, with Prime Minister Andrew describing him as an icon of morning radio. Magnus, who spent over 40 years at Radio Jamaica (RJR 94 FM), passed away today at age 80. “As a child.