Nell Bassett.
Alison Steele: After WNEW dropped the all-female lineup, Steele stayed on and became known as "The Nightbird," hosting a progressive-rock show from 1968 to 1979. Her soft, sultry voice contrasted the work of acts she championed like
Yes,
The Moody Blues. She is widely credited with making overnight radio a viable format.
Carol Miller: Miller has been a mainstay of classic rock radio in New York since 1973. She's worked on WNEW-FM, WPLJ-FM and currently WAXQ-FM, as well as on satellite radio. She championed the unsuccessful effort to make
Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" the New Jersey state anthem, and is known for her long-form