Posted in music on June 5, 2005
"It's the day the music died. WCBS-FM, the top oldies station in the nation for more than three decades, stunned its legion of listeners by abruptly switching formats this weekend. Goodbye, Buddy Holly and the Beach Boys. Hello, Duran Duran and Jet."
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they are insane for doing this. i cherished that station.
Posted by jenny | June 6, 2005 2:42 PM
the oldies station in chicago recently did the same thing, removing one of Chicago's most beloved dj's Dick Biondi from the air.
Posted by chicagomonkey | June 6, 2005 8:10 PM