Curcy Hendricks "Bud" Andrews Jr. (July 5, 1940 – August 30, 2014), commonly known as Bud Andrews, was an American radio disc jockey who worked in Lubbock, Texas. He is remembered locally for his long association with the AM station KDAV and for his role promoting performers and entertainers in the region. According to Andrews, he "discovered" Mississippi-born humorist Jerry Clower in 1970, a claim he spoke about in interviews and reminiscences later in life.

Career and broadcasting role

Andrews built his career in local radio, a medium that in mid-20th-century America played a central part in introducing new music and personalities to regional audiences. As a radio disc jockey, he presented records, read community notices, and helped organize or promote live appearances. Much of his public profile is tied to KDAV, the Lubbock station where he worked for many years.

KDAV and the Lubbock scene

KDAV was one of the stations credited with supporting early rockabilly and country performers in West Texas. The station provided airplay and publicity for local talent and touring acts, contributing to the area's reputation as a fertile ground for musicians. Andrews' tenure there placed him within that regional broadcasting tradition and connected him to the local music community.

Notable associations and claims

In 1970 Andrews said he had uncovered the Mississippi-based humorist Jerry Clower and assisted in bringing Clower to wider attention. Whether framed as discovery or early support, such claims reflect the common role of regional broadcasters in helping performers reach broader audiences. Andrews also worked within a network of local promoters, club owners and other radio personalities who shared material and cross-promoted shows.

Style, duties, and contributions

  • On-air presentation: he performed typical DJ duties—introducing records, reading ads and community information, and speaking directly to listeners.
  • Community involvement: local stations often doubled as cultural hubs, and Andrews participated in that civic role.
  • Promotion of talent: radio exposure could launch careers, and Andrews’ claims about discovering performers reflect this influence.

Throughout his life Andrews was identified with Lubbock broadcasting. He died in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 74. His career illustrates the importance of regional radio figures in mid-century American popular culture: though not nationally famous, they shaped local tastes and helped introduce entertainers who later became better known.

For further context on regional radio history and personalities similar to Andrews, see resources on local AM stations and the development of country and rockabilly scenes in West Texas: station history, Lubbock music scene, Texas broadcasting, and specific artist biographies such as Jerry Clower.