STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
Chris Bratcher, whose voice was familiar to many by virtue of his nearly three decades of work in the radio business, died over the weekend.
Several members of Commonwealth Broadcasting — the radio corporation he worked with until several Bowling Green stations were transferred to Seven Mountains Media — mourn the loss of the radio staple that was Chris Bratcher.
“I knew him from the start, I remember when he was new with the company,” said Todd Belcher, who was in management when Bratcher was hired. “He’s the kind of guy you knew you were going to be friends with for a long time. We’re all still so shocked.”
WHHT’s Kellie McKay, who has worked with Bratcher for 25 years, said he was one of a kind and will be sorely missed.
“Gosh, I don’t even know where to begin…, I know there will never be another like him,” McKay said. “He was so smart and witty and had so many incredible stories he shared with everyone either in person or on the air. He was an incredible talent and did so many things behind the scenes that no one really knew about.”
While most of the public knew of Bratcher through his on-air hosting, his invaluable behind-the-scenes work was a sentiment echoed by Commonwealth Broadcasting’s General Manager Chris Houchens, who also commented on Bratcher’s commitment to local music.
“He was tuned into the to the part of radio a lot of people don’t see; the technical and logistical side, ” Houchens said. “He had a good connection with the local music scene. He was a supporter and gave a shot to local musicians, and gave them a voice on the radio; both for their music and shows.”
Patty Bell, who was on 105.3 The Point — which is now 105.3 The GOAT — for 20 years alongside Bratcher, said she was very close to him, commenting that they had a very brother-and-sister relationship.
“We were like brother and sister,” Bell said. “We were a family; we are his family and it’s not just about the work we did but the fun we had doing it. Only those who knew him knew how big his heart was. He was loyal; he was true and he was loved by the listeners and all of us.”
“His voice will live on forever,” she added.
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