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CHICAGO (WLS) -- After 65 years on the radio in Chicago, his voice is unmistakable. Herb Kent is V 103's "Smooth Gent." But the legendary broadcaster is as famous for his attire as he is for those ...

Herb Kent, a straight-A college student in the 1940s, long had been enamored on radios. "I've loved radio since I was 5 years old," says Kent, who was reared in the projects on Chicago's South Side ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The longest running House music festival in the world returns to Jackson Park this weekend. It's the 35th annual Chosen Few DJ's Picnic and Festival. Robbin Kent, the daughter of ...

During Herb Kent's radio show, celebrity guests were stopping by to share their memories of Soul Train and its iconic host. Listeners were encouraged to share their thoughts as well. There will be a ...

Also known as the Cool Gent, Kent has been a major voice on the Chicago airwaves for over 60 years. Sunday, V-103 Radio marked his birthday with a special on-air celebration. Those gathered in the ...

Herbert Rogers Kent (October 5, 1928 – October 22, 2016) was a DJ and radio personality from Chicago. Known for his style and lively exchanges with guests and co-workers, Kent had the nickname "The ...