Melvin Lindsey (July 8, 1955 – March 26, 1992) was an American radio and television personality in the Washington, D.C. area. He is famous for originating the genre (my chosen micro-genre) "Quiet Storm" , which first started as a late-night music programming format. It has developed over the years, with the genre now also consisting of upbeat disco music.
Lindsey began his broadcast career as an intern at Howard University radio station WHUR-FM. In 1976, he brought the "Quiet Storm" to the station's late-night lineup, titled after a romantic hit single by tenor crooner Smokey Robinson. Lindsey's show also gave rise to a category of music of the same name. He then took the show, under the name "Melvin's Melodies," to WKYS-FM. The show featured romantic, soul, disco music from such singers as Smokey Robinson, Sarah Vaughan, Ashford & Simpson, Barry White, Stevie Wonder and one of Lindsey's favorites, Diana Ross.
To this day, the Quiet Storm format he originated remains a popular staple in radio programming, four decades after its inception, across the nation, especially in evening and late-night radio programs. Many artists continue to create songs targeted towards Quiet Storm stations and shows.
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| The album cover for Smokey Robinson 'Quiet Storm'. Released on March 26, 1975. |
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| The WHUR-FM radio station logo |
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