TheIndustry.biz is sad to report that industry vet Ken Spellman has died. He was also known as “Special K.” TheIndustry.biz CEO Kevin Ross stated “I always enjoyed having conversations with Ken over the years. He was innovative and always on top of technology and all the new trends in the industry… and I always learned something when I had a conversation with him. He was a great guy, ambitous and postive and he truly loved the industry.”
Ken Spellman was a digital creator and had founded Soundcheck Media Group, LLC. He was also a Realtor at United Realty Group in Boynton Beach and the Founder of Broadcast Academy, Inc. In his career, he held various positions, including VP of Special Projects at MDI Distribution, Program Director at Sirius Satellite Radio, Technical Support, Training and Support Engineer at Radio Computing Services, and Music Director/On-Air Personality at KCEP-FM.
He pursued education at Pace University, Cornell University, Curtis High School, MGCCC – Jefferson Davis Campus, and the Community College of the Air Force. He was originally from Staten Island, New York. His contributions to various fields will be remembered. He leaves behind a wife and family.
I love you Ken..I miss you so bad..it hurts. Each day is getting worse…Your wife. ???
My condolences to the Ken Spelman family, I pray you will get to the level of understanding and peace of mind. It’s easier said than done, but “Keep The Faith”.
I had the honors of meeting Ken on many industry occasions and he was “always” one of the coolest and most knowledgeable people I’ve ever met.
I pray his soul Sleeps In Comfort and Pease.
Lenny Green
The Quiet Storm