We are heartbroken to report the passing of Alex Ward, Memphis radio personality and host of the Pig "N" Whistle program that KVPI listeners have enjoyed for so many years. Alex rocked the airwaves since 1967, and he featured the inside stories on the hits we grew up with! Listeners tuned in to KVPI every Sunday from 6-8PM to take a trip back to the Original Era of Rock and Roll.

From Alex's family:

With heavy hearts, we are sorry to share the news that Alex passed away Thursday night. For more than 50 years, he brought joy, energy, a wealth of musical knowledge and "good old rock & roll" to his listeners. He will be greatly missed.

Alex was grateful for the support and love of his friends, listeners and this community throughout the years and especially during these last few weeks.

Alex asked that we sign off for him one last time:

"Thanks for coming around, and bye y'all."

Alexander Harold Ward
April 8, 1947 - August 20, 2026