Back in 1955, when rock-n-roll was brand new, the Magic City tuned to WSGN to hear the revolution. Birmingham's first Top 40 Station had a remote studio on 7th Avenue South, at the heart of the Lakeview District. Deejays took live requests from their "sky castle," a glass-walled booth over Ed Salem’s Drive-In. Teenagers... more
Back in 1955, when rock-n-roll was brand new, the Magic City tuned to WSGN to hear the revolution. Birmingham's first Top 40 Station had a remote studio on 7th Avenue South, at the heart of the Lakeview District. Deejays took live requests from their "sky castle," a glass-walled booth over Ed Salem’s Drive-In. Teenagers cruised up, ordered burgers from carhops on roller skates, and stayed to watch DJs spin their favorite hits.
60 years later, a new Sky Castle sits in the same spot, giving a nod to the past while shaping the future. Jeff, Chris and Jason Bajalieh, brothers well known in Birmingham restaurant circles for their popular "Sol's" and "Slice" concepts, have partnered with renowned local Chef Haller Magee to create a high energy spot that promises to become a neighborhood favorite.
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