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Melvin Lindsey

1955–1992

United States

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Melvin Lindsey (July 8, 1955 – March 26, 1992) was an American radio and television personality in the Washington, D.C. area. He is widely known for originating the "Quiet Storm" late-night music programming format. Lindsey was a native of Washington, D.C., and attended Alice Deal Middle School and Woodrow Wilson High School.

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