Broadcasting icon Dave Elcock has died ...

[Rovin]

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Broadcasting icon David (Dave) Elcock has died. Affectionately known as Big Brother Dave, Elcock, who hosted the popular "Elcock in the Morning" show on Radio 610 for over a decade, died Thursday in New York.

News of Elcock’s passing was announced on various social media platforms, sending many in shock. Many paid colourful tributes to the well-loved broadcaster. Some also shared how his early morning programme on NBS Radio 610 AM, "Elcock in the Morning" positively affected their lives.

Selwyn Melville, who was a close friend to Elcock and worked with him on Radio Trinidad, told the Express that Elcock brought a difference to broadcasting that touched countless lives. "Dave is a true icon. He brought a difference to broadcasting and was someone that we all respected in the industry because of the contributions that he made. It’s sad to lose a brother. Dave woke us up every morning. He was a true professional and a dedicated person," Melville said.

Broadcaster Ian The Goose Eligon who also shared a close friendship with Elcock said he lost a good friend and big brother. He posted on Facebook: "We lost a TnT broadcast legend today, my good friend and "big brother" Dave Elcock. For many he was the spark that lit our broadcast lives, in fact he's responsible for my nickname "Goose". I'll never forget you, bro... all those wild years at 610 radio...... ah boy.Mr Bitter, Leggo Beast, Granny all left with him. Say hi to Harfie for me please. Soar high large brother Dave.

Gina Kalloo, a close family friend of Elcock, shared how her parents religiously listened to Elcock's morning boradcast. "Listening to Dave's soothing and inspiring voice on the radio every morning was calming. As children, we looked forward to it. It was all good vibes from start to finish.

Kalloo added, "Dave was brilliant at his craft. He knew how to make people happy. That inspiring song "One Day at a Time Sweet Jesus" and that jingle was brilliant. An era has truly ended because we have lost so many of the good ones. The professionals who understood their calling and who knew their craft and changed lives are the ones we will miss dearly," Kalloo said.

[Dave]

One day at a time resonates to many on a morning.

Rip Dave.

[computercentral]

Afirmative….

[DMan7]

How old?

[timelapse]

One day at a time resonates to many on a morning.

Rip Dave.

First thing that popped into my head.My grandmother had a little blue transistor radio that she used to put on early in the morning while she was cooking.Dave's program was the first for the day.Can't remember Dave too much, but it brings back memories.
RIP old timer

[alfa]

One day at a time resonates to many on a morning.

Rip Dave.

First thing that popped into my head.My grandmother had a little blue transistor radio that she used to put on early in the morning while she was cooking.Dave's program was the first for the day.Can't remember Dave too much, but it brings back memories.
RIP old timer

All I remember was his catch phrase ' David Elllllcock in the morningggggg'

[DMan7]

Them old timers does can't stop telling you over the years about this fella on radio on the mornings when they children. Always heard it from my parents all the time.,

[Dave]

Another famous one he used to play was The tide is high by Blondie.

[timothymcdavid]

RIP Big brother Dave.

[Keyser Soze]

RIP big Dave..

[Rovin]

as a young child going to school in d morning u used to hear his early morning show on d car radio cause in those days didnt have 40+ radio stations like now - was only a handful , it even had AM radio band, so either with ur parents or if u traveling with taxi\maxi had his radio show on so it was hard to not hear it in vehicles or ur parents radio at home

tv said he was 78yrs old ... R.I.P

ok my mistake , i'll edit my post

[apole69]

Mavis Elcock.
Not Margaret.

[Gem_in_i]

I heard him every morning while getting ready for school. RIP

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

I heard him every morning while getting ready for school. RIP

Same here - I remember the jingle "David Elcock, in the morning!"

[Les Bain]

The reverence reserved for Dave Elcock is the kind those legendary American broadcasters like Casey Kasem and Wolfman Jack get.
I remember listening to his show in the morning as my dad got ready for work and then continuing to listen when he left for the day and my mom got me ready for school. It's as clear as the lively piece of violin music he used to introduce the show.

I always smile whenever I pass the Radio 610 building. Rest well, big brother Dave.

[abbow]

The reverence reserved for Dave Elcock is the kind those legendary American broadcasters like Casey Kasem and Wolfman Jack get.
I remember listening to his show in the morning as my dad got ready for work and then continuing to listen when he left for the day and my mom got me ready for school. It's as clear as the lively piece of violin music he used to introduce the show.

I always smile whenever I pass the Radio 610 building. Rest well, big brother Dave.

This is how I remember it as well...man had a voice !! For the ones who had the opportunity to listen to radio back then, was really something different from todays. I remember broadcasting from Tobago on a evening on 610 and the announcer would describe the sunset when he was about to close the show.

[daring dragoon]

gosh boy the man dead just before school reopen. i might be wrong but if this is the same person i remember vaguely he used to have a jingle i think with children singing " mammy mammy i want to go back to school". i remember when school start back in sept i hearing this as a child an thinking i dont want to go back to school.

older persons correct me if i am wrong about the jingle.

what about the "one day at a time sweet jesus" song. did dave elcock play this on his show?

[team 394]

https://youtu.be/OSqLANz9CAE
https://youtu.be/IukEsVYBDSY
2 songs done by him and his ex-wife Mavis John

[The_Honourable]

Legend... RIP Dave!

[VII]

My whole childhood going to primary school, every morning ! No matter what childhood school blues you had Mr.Elcock always lightened up the morning..


RIP Mr. Elcock .

[Dizzy28]

Guess I grew up in an atypical household - My only "memory" of him is the soca parang Maria by Crazy where there's a line "Dave Elcock was the MC when he introduced me, People jumping like Carnival to my rendition of serenal."

[VII]

Serious questions, your school was walking distance or daddy car didn't have radio, ? Every car and taxi was tuned into Elcock in the morning ..

Guess I grew up in an atypical household - My only "memory" of him is the soca parang Maria by Crazy where there's a line "Dave Elcock was the MC when he introduced me, People jumping like Carnival to my rendition of serenal."

[bluefete]

Every Christmas he had a countdown of Christmas music. And every year, the #1 song was - An Old Christmas Card by Jim Reeves.

For donkey years!

Great memories though.

[Dizzy28]

Both....my primary school was on my road and I walked.

Secondary school my father radio either wasn't working or was stuck on 103.1

Serious questions, your school was walking distance or daddy car didn't have radio, ? Every car and taxi was tuned into Elcock in the morning ..

Guess I grew up in an atypical household - My only "memory" of him is the soca parang Maria by Crazy where there's a line "Dave Elcock was the MC when he introduced me, People jumping like Carnival to my rendition of serenal."

[VII]

Lol cool, early to mid 80s his program was in its prime..plenty competition after that with Adrian Donmorra and Ian d Goose Eligon etc..

Both....my primary school was on my road and I walked.

Secondary school my father radio either wasn't working or was stuck on 103.1

Serious questions, your school was walking distance or daddy car didn't have radio, ? Every car and taxi was tuned into Elcock in the morning ..

Guess I grew up in an atypical household - My only "memory" of him is the soca parang Maria by Crazy where there's a line "Dave Elcock was the MC when he introduced me, People jumping like Carnival to my rendition of serenal."

[redmanjp]

One day at a time resonates to many on a morning.

Rip Dave.

First thing that popped into my head.My grandmother had a little blue transistor radio that she used to put on early in the morning while she was cooking.Dave's program was the first for the day.Can't remember Dave too much, but it brings back memories.
RIP old timer

All I remember was his catch phrase ' David Elllllcock in the morningggggg'

i remember that jingle by a female voice - i think it was when i was by my grandmother as a child. first 6 secs of the yt vid posted above.

[Zim]

R.I.P.
Can't day I knew of him or rem him
How did he pass?
Interesting last name tho...

[timelapse]

R.I.P.
Can't day I knew of him or rem him
How did he pass?
Interesting last name tho...

Must have been a hit with the Spanish ladies

[VII]

He had a brother in high level public service and politics..

[Country_Bookie]

Legend... RIP Dave!

RIP Big Brother Dave.
He was a true professional and really set a high standard for broadcasting. It's a shame those standards have fallen so much now..... imagine going from him to the garbage we have now; broadcasters asking people to call in and say who they want to flush down the toilet. The crop we have now can't even read the news without stopping to give their own ignorant comments or political opinions in the middle of the newscast.