Jim Becker — “The Foreman”

Host • Producer • Program Director 

About The Legend Factory

Jim Becker — “The Foreman”

Host • Producer • Program Director

Biography

With more than 40 years of broadcasting and music presentation experience, Jim Becker, better known to listeners as “The Foreman,” has dedicated his career to preserving, celebrating, and sharing the greatest music ever recorded.

His extensive background spans a wide range of radio formats and musical genres, including Rhythm & Blues, Top 40, Rock & Roll, Jazz, Blues, Soul, Motown, and Classic Country.

For many listeners throughout the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, Jim is best known as the longtime host and producer of The Legend Factory, a popular radio program that entertained audiences for many years through the Chesapeake Public Schools radio system. His passion for music history, combined with an engaging on-air style and deep knowledge of the artists and stories behind the songs, made the program a favorite among listeners of all ages.

Today, The Legend Factory continues that tradition as an online oldies radio station streaming 24 hours a day on Live365. The station reaches listeners across the United States and Canada and celebrates the music of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s—bringing legendary songs, artists, and memories back to life.

Jim also hosts The Legend Factory LIVE every Saturday from 4:00–7:00 PM Eastern, delivering three hours of classic hits, music history, trivia, listener requests, and memorable stories. Each live broadcast features the Spotlight Artist, the Back-to-Back Double Play, and the always-entertaining Sister Mary Elephant’s Rock and Roll College of Knowledge.

Whether he's introducing a forgotten gem, exploring the history behind a timeless hit, or spotlighting a legendary performer, Jim's mission remains the same: to keep the music alive for longtime fans while introducing new generations to the artists who shaped popular music.

As “The Foreman” of The Legend Factory, Jim Becker continues to honor the songs, artists, and memories that defined an era—ensuring their legacy lives on, one great song at a time.

“Great music never grows old... it simply finds new listeners.”