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WRQX (Q107) – Washington, D.C. – December 1985 – Chris Jagger, Downtown Vinny...
http://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WRQX-Dec-1985.mp3 107.3 FM in Washington, D.C. has been Hot AC as “Mix 107.3″ (for the most part) since 1990. But in the 12 years prior, it was...
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WKTU (103.5 The New ‘KTU) – New York – 12/1/96 – Al Bandiero
In February 1996, Country WYNY flipped to WKTU, offered what we now call a Rhythmic AC format, and went from worst to first in one rating book – an absolutely remarkable feat for any radio station,...
View ArticleQuote 864 – Hong Kong – 12/15/97
Most of the material on FMairchecks.com, to the surprise of no one we hope, was recorded from the FM band. The majority of the content here also pertains to U.S. radio stations. Today’s posting is the...
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KKFR (Power 92) – Phoenix – 12/16/93 – Supersnake, Mojo (first day of...
In the late 80′s, and the very early 90′s, Phoenix was one of the best markets for fans of the CHR format. Nationwide Communications’ heritage KZZP found itself in a heated battle with Edens...
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WBBM-FM (B96) – Chicago – 12/27/97 – DJ Markski
http://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WBBM-Dec-27-1997.mp3 During a significant portion of the 1990′s, Chicago’s B96 offered a Dance music-heavy format focused on currents — making it one...
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KOY-FM (Y95) – Phoenix – 12/23/88 – Tim & Willy
Recorded 27 years ago today, here is a sample of longtime Phoenix morning show radio duo Tim Hattrick and Willy D. Loon — better known as Tim and Willy — in what may possibly have been their first day...
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WLUW (Energy 88.7) – Chicago – 12/27/97 – Jammin’Down JD
“Club Jam” was a dance music program that made its debut on Loyola University’s WLUW (Energy 88.7) in 1993. This is a sample airing of the program, recorded 18 years ago tonight. Please visit the...
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WSNX (104.5) – Grand Rapids, MI – 12/29/97 – Brita, Fast Eddie
WSNX was one of the standout CHRs of the mid/late 90′s. It offered an upbeat, recurrent-friendly music mix accompanied by outstanding jingles & sweepers, voiced by the late and great Brian James....
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KKFR (Power 92) – Phoenix – 12/31/92 (Top 92 of ’92) – Supersnake, Kid Corona...
“92 might be leaving your calendar, but it will never leave your radio…” — One of the sweepers featured in these snippets of Power 92’s countdown at the end of 1992. Includes Kid Corona (one of at...
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KYLD (Wild 94.9) – San Francisco – 1/2/98 – Jose Melendez (Wild Workout @ Noon)
http://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/KYLD-Jan-2-1998.mp3 My apologies for the heavy doses of static that are present in this aircheck, particularly in the first 3 minutes. Recorded 18...
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KNRJ (Energy 92.7 & 101.1) – Payson/Phoenix, AZ – 1/10/04 – Pistol Pete
“If you can’t hear us at work…get a new job…” In January 2001, Big City Radio launched all-Dance formatted “Energy 92-7 & 5″ on a trio of signals in suburban Chicago. A year and a half later,...
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WFLZ (The Power Pig) – Tampa Bay – 1/16/94 – Marty McFly & Stan Priest
Recorded 22 years ago tomorrow, this is a brief montage of Tampa Bay’s legendary CHR (now known as “93-3 FLZ”) about 4 to 5 years after its debut. Visit this Facebook page for full details on the...
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KPWR (Power 106) – L.A. – Jan ’96 (10th Anniv. Special) – Frank Lozano
In January 1996, Power 106 celebrated its 10th anniversary by having a series of mixes representing each of its years on the air. Personalities and mixes featured here include Frank Lozano, Charlie...
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WZBZ (99.3) & WGBZ (105.5) – B105.5, The Buzz – Atlantic City, NJ – 1/9/00 (2...
http://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WZBZ-Jan-9-2000-Tape-2.mp3 In the Spring of 1998, 107.3 WZZP teased Southern New Jersey with a Rhythmic CHR format. With no promotion or publicity,...
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WDRQ (93-1 The New ‘DRQ) – Detroit – 1/28/97 – JoJo
Following the “worst-to-first” success of New York’s “103.5 The New ‘KTU” in 1996, a number of stations around the U.S. attempted similar formats (essentially Rhythmic AC) in their markets. One was...
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WBLI (106.1 ‘BLI) – 2/2/99 – Al Levine on the Scene
http://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WBLI-Feb-2-1999.mp3 WBLI was (and may still be) an upbeat, fun-sounding CHR outlet, offering Long Island a locally focused alternative to similarly...
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WPLJ 95.5 – New York – 2/11/95 – Tony Banks (Valentine’s Dedications)
http://fmairchecks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WPLJ-Feb-11-1995-Tony-Banks.mp3 Courtesy of the now-defunct mp3airchecks.com, here’s a sample of New York’s longtime Adult CHR/Hot AC, recorded on the...
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WLUP (The Loop 97.9) – Chicago – 2/17/97 – Tim Virgin
Recorded 19 years ago this week, this is a sample of Chicago’s longtime Rocker. Based on information posted at Wikipedia, the station had recently dropped a hybrid talk/comedy/rock format — several...
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KZZP – Phoenix – 2/19/99 – Phil Steiner
During the 80′s, KZZP 104.7 FM in Phoenix was one of the most successful Mainstream CHR stations in the country. According to the station’s Wikipedia page, it “produced a long list of future stars in...
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KBBT (107.5 The Beat) – Portland – 2/24/97
A station named “The Beat” – especially in combination with the style of logo shown above – is generally presumed to have some sort of Rhythmic-flavored format. This aircheck – our first...
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