Colorado –William Dale Fries Jr., an Omaha advertising executive who created the character of long haul trucker C.W. McCall, a regular on citizen’s band (CB for short) radio, died at his home here on April 1. He created a pop culture phenomenon in the 1970s, when, as McCall, he performed 1976 crossover No. 1 hit “Convoy.” The song inspired a 1978 movie of the same name, starring Kris Kristofferson. Fries was 93.

MSTies will recall that he was mentioned in host segments in episodes 421- MONSTER A-GO GO and 610- THE VIOLENT YEARS.

Rolling Stone has the story.

Thanks to Tim for the heads up.