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LOCAL RADIO HISTORY PART 1: JIM McINNES - THE LAST DJ - DJ Jim McInnes spent 28 years in radio before being fired for the first time a few years ago by Clear Channel/101.5 KGB FM. All rights reserved. . Well, nevermind.). The station returned to 50,000 watts on Monday, June 4, 2007. ), saying "Mah twin brother, Melvin Presley." He sang two songs that I recall, Donna and La Bamba, and some other newer songs, all on the red clay, in the broiling sun, for the better part of an hour., Many kids broke into impromptu dancing and that egged Ritchie on. Norman - Sue Thompson 1 2. And there were some people hanging out in the back playing pool. KCBQ aired a tribute to Flowers, whose real name was Phil Boles,and both friends and colleagues remembered him as a consummateprofessional devoted to an aunt (who died recently), a houseful. For the disc jockeys, it was a 24-hour job; their identities both on and off the air were linked to the station. 1360 kilocycles on the dial will no longer produce a Top 40 sound. K.O. By 1975 he was station program director. The flashing screen lit up her perfect pale features as we played. Monument to historic radio station KCBQ in Santee. KCBQ uses a directional antenna at all times. In December, 1955, the Bartell radio chain purchased KCBQ-AM and switched it from traditional block programming--an hour of country music, an hour of classic music, etc.--to the music of hot youngsters such as Elvis Presley. I said Sure and got on the phoneI took it for granted that he [Valens] knew me, and I asked him about coming down to San Diego to sing for the new school. We were ahead of our time. Contact Us Online Instead, nostalgic sounds of the big band area, popular, and jazz music will be heard along with DJs who were on the scene during the Boss Radio era. La Mesa history at Por Favor Restaurantbuilding. In the mid- to late 1950s, it was one of the countrys first big rock n roll stations, a pioneer of the music that swept the country. There are thousands upon thousands of photos for you to enjoy! The success wasnt so much the music but the guys who worked there and how they integrated themselves with the community.. Dean Goss and Jeff Prescott (5:30-9:00 AM) Dean went on to host or co-host television game shows before returning to radio.    How I Snuck Into Around 100 Local Concerts -- Not that we advocate breaking the law, mind you -- most of these venues are long gone, and the statutes of limitations have passed, so here's what I did and how I did it.    http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2008/aug/21/viejas-pays-20k-to-local-cover-band-plus-casb74f5f/, Turn On, Tunes In, Drop Out -- A History of Personal Music Players http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2008/aug/21/viejas-pays-20k-to-local-cover-band-plus-casb74f5f/,        Soundmen Sound Off -- Locals talk about the perks and perils of running the soundboard. Three weeks later, "Heartbreak Hotel" hit number one. Blankety-blank keyboard. that night. These formats did not bring the ratings enjoyed during the Boss Radio days. Studios and offices are on Towne Center Drive in San Diego's University City area. DEC wants to learn more about the occurrence and distribution of varying hare (also known as snowshoe hare) throughout New York. Mark Richards (Mark Spears) (Noon-3PM) arrived in April from Texas for a brief stay. Well-endowed blues chanteuse Candye Kane seems comfortable with public fixation on her 44GGG size breasts (though she no longer plays piano by slapping them on the keys). Asking a guy in his middle 40s about KCBQ is like asking about the 60s. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. His newest record, And So It Goes, from Blindspot Records, was produced by Mike Kamoo (the Stereotypes) and Wolfgang Grasekamp at Kamoo's Earthling Studios. Editor's picks of stories Fred Moramarco wrote for the. There will be finger foods and the bar will be open at 7pm. So we bought one about her size (38D), and had her autograph it. 11; 1 month ago; KCBQ Dex Allen - 1968 / Happy Hare - November 1969 / composite by Retro Radio Joe. During or after his route, he would visit with KCBQ jocks Jack Vincent, Shadoe Jackson, and Don Howard and learn about radio. Comments. You can easily explore Cool San Diego Sights by using the search box on my blogs sidebar. Gene West (Noon-3PM) returned in August to his old shift. He was hired by Charlie Van Dyke, but was such a bad broadcaster Charlie had to fire him while he was on his honeymoon under orders from Drake. RANGER RIDES AGAIN - RETURN OF A 70S COUNTERCULTURE HERO - We were going after the progressive rock or the album rock crowd, says radio DJ and programming vet Gary Allyn about his early seventies on-air gig in San Diego.  Of course O.B. Downtown San Diego has been my home for many years. http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2008/aug/21/viejas-pays-20k-to-local-cover-band-plus-casb74f5f/,          Concerts Are Making You Deaf -- The research is done and the results are in - your ears are f-ucked! It alldepends on whether listeners will abandon KSON. The Atari Lounge is there so you can take a break from the band or get away from someone you don't want to talk to," says Casbah owner Tim Mays of the club's roomful of vintage video games, pinball machines, and pool tables. The air staff included: That will mean hours of the Allman Brothersand Aerosmith, she fretted. He worked as a DJ forseveral years and later became an airborne traffic reporter knownas Flying Phil Flowers., In recent years, Flowers worked behind the scenes at KCBQ andsister station KPRZ. Ithaca - Press Bay Alley. 2. pictured: happy hare. San Diego Radio Battle. I could routinely bring them in at night when I was living in Monterey, and my wife swears she could sometimes pick them up in Minnesota. I told her, 'That's the best I've ever played,' and in one motion she grabbed the back of my neck, pulled my cheek to her lips, and whispered in my ear, 'Thanks for the game.' The Casbah's pool tables are always in good repair, and one cue-ball clash has become the stuff of local legend. The camaraderie of the crowd, the sing-a-longs, or maybe the neighborhood introductions made amongst those who came out to take in the music. The Principal called and asked me to do something for the new kids, Martin told me in March 2008. Nothing. 2. The station used an RCA BTA-5F 5,000 watt transmitter at the College site. Berle/Melvin then takes credit for all the hip-wiggling, saying "I gave him his singing style - I used to drop grasshoppers down his pants.". This would not be the only tour with KGB or KCBQ for Shotgun. was the center of the hippie movement in that period, flower power and the drug culture and all that.http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/sep/02/the-ob-ranger-return-of-a-70s-counterculture-hero, LOCAL RADIO HISTORY PART 3: LOCAL JOCK SAYS HE WAS STALKED - A REAL LIFE PLAY MISTY FOR ME?  - The dark side of audiological obsession formed the basis of the 1971 Clint Eastwood thriller Play Misty For Me (the actor's directorial debut). I took a picture of our twins, toddlers at the time, sitting in their kiddie car looking back over the I Q sticker on the back, and they put it on that weeks top-40 survey. This Saturday there will be an opening reception before The Dragons show. Former KGB program director Buzz Bennett, a firm believer in positive thinking, directed the station through most of the successful years in the early 70s. The Drake radio network began experimenting with the format and decided to drop all references to Boss, the name they had branded their format since the beginning. Then I got more phone calls. Its the most special place I ever worked, by light-years, said Rich Werges, a.k.a. When I Fall In Love - Lettermen 2 5. 1979. Post comment. By day, KCBQ operates at 50,000 watts, the maximum power for American AM stations. Lucky Hare Brewing Company. Charlie & Harrigan introduce Happy Hare (Harry Martin, d. January 5, 2009) at the 1990 KCBQ Reunion, broadcasting live from the Grand Ballroom at San Diego's Marriot Mission Valley. Then, host Ken Copper welcomes Q original Don Howard. from ebay He served as Music Director when Ron Jacobs arrived, but hated the working conditions and found his way to KFRC with better management and equipment. For a group of well-traveled disc jockeys, working in a business that is transient by nature, mention of radio station KCBQ evokes memories of a golden era, a time when they were No. Hare Krishna. It goes with the territory in the radio business, where careers are affected by ratings and the whims of management. Humphries also tried to get one-time Beatles drummer Pete Best to participate in the 38 Days recording, since Best was in town at the same time for a BeatleFair. 1170 first signed on the air in 1946. Charlie then took the 6-9 AM shift in October when Big John Carter left. A South L.A. Latino kid, connecting with 2,000 young Anglosit was historic. The station reintroduced the weekly survey as the 13K Connection of singles and albums using the same tri-fold design as the old Boss 30.b 6 The cover featured a recording artist National City students create communitymurals! To me, it was a very community-oriented station. [2] Its original call sign was KSDJ (for its owner The San Diego News Journal). In 1949, KSDJ was sold to Charles Elliot Salek and became San Diego's second CBS network affiliate. If you can't make the reception, you can still check out his photography for the duration of the month.. and other pioneer rockers. Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. KCBQ was put up for sale in late 1995, and Salem Media Group acquired it the following summer. . I didn't watch, didn't see any of the news reports, couldn't; I don't know now how I got through the days or nights. Speaking of bras being sold, in 1993, my morning show auctioned off a bra from our afternoon DJ Shanon Leder. I didn't know how to handle this. ago. You can follow Cool San Diego Sights via Facebook or Twitter! View all posts by Richard Schulte. Flowers spent countless hours preserving the history of KCBQ ontape. What great memories! In the late 60s and early 70s, it was one of the last great AM music stations, a last hurrah for AM before FM music stations began to dominate the airwaves. He also was on staff at KCBQ in 1972. (courtesy http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/news/1125upontheroof.html), February 1964: the Beatles taught the world to play. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. It slightly rebranded as 96.1 and 1170 The Answer. This is when half the girls lost control of their bladders., Martin had been with Elvis backstage in the hours leading up to the show. Beginning on April 12, the station changed its focus from air personalities to productions. For many years, KCBQ AM 1170 was San Diego's only 50,000 watt AM radio station. He remained there until 1984 when he went to KFMB to stay another six years. The complete two-hour 1990 KCBQ Reunion DVD is available from California Aircheck. Smiles were visible even on the faces of drivers on Adams Avenue who slowed or stopped to watch. Mainly remembered for his morning DJ stint. A brokered show, it was formatted as a throwback to the early Top-40 days of KCBQ. 1 1. pictured: happy hare. Two other Atari Lounge consoles are currently down, with the busted skateboarding game rumored to be replaced soon with either Space Invaders or Tempest. An audiological overview, including interviews with locals who know a bit about ear damage. Weekends feature shows on money, health, food, law, and cars. The singer gamely acknowledged the raging controversy about his "shocking" onstage pelvic gyrations by taking part in a comedy sketch. Quickies: One listener was disturbed when she heard that NorthCounty rock station KPRI was going to play its entire song libraryin alphabetical order. He loved this business, and we loved him, said KCBQ talk-showhost Mark Larson, a veteran San Diego broadcaster. Bobby Ocean (6-9AM) returned in October after quitting the business (but finding that digging ditches did not pay the bills). However, under threat of fines and equipment confiscation, the afternoon ended, though not before a final rendition of Get Back.. "Perry Mason," "The Case of the Cowardly Lion," (1961). Veteran disc jockey Phil Flowers, one of the top voices onKCBQ-AM during its heyday, died of a heart attack on Dec. 22 at hishome in Oceanside. I had caught him., In contrast to his black head of hair was a golden wheat-colored tuft [down below]. Mainly remembered for his morning DJ stint on KCBQ, he was 81. KCBQ 1170 AM - Nostalgic Southern California KCBQ- From Wikipedia In 1958, the station increased its power to 50k watts directional daytime and 5k watts directional nighttime with a huge $50,000 treasure hunt giveaway to publicize the power increase. [1] By day, KCBQ operates at 50,000 watts, the maximum power for American AM stations. Leibert conceived of the KGB Skyshows at San Diego stadium that continue through 2002. Beautiful kani. Frank Ocean remains willfully elusive at his headlining Coachella show, Frank Ocean finally emerges after hourlong delay on Day 3 at Coachella 2023, New songs with Chris Cornell on the way after Soundgarden settles with Vicky Cornell, Blackpink in your area: K-pop supergroup sets Dodger Stadium concert, Janet Jackson begins tour with this epic set list and Sheinelle Jones as dancer, The actor, the hairstylist and the eye surgeon: Drugs and death in a Malibu beach house, Have guests in town? His interests were more aligned with I Ching, (the Chinese Book of Changes i.e. But being loyal to the Drake organization, he offered them first shot and they placed him in the afternoon drive at KGB. In the mid- to late 1950s, it was one of the country's first big rock 'n' roll stations, a pioneer of the music that swept. "I've had enough complaints from parents to assure me that twerp is not doing the kids any good." Upon the closure of the acquisition on July 4, 1996, music programming ended and KCBQ, like other AM stations at that point, became a talk radio station full time.[3]. Though consistently successful, it has never achieved the success of the ground-breaking years of the 50s or the period in the late 60s and early 70s. News talk programming is the second most popular radio format in the country, based both on listenership and number of radio stations. Truth be told, in a weird way, Hare reminded me of my (hero) Grandpa Joe., With his amazing positivity, Hare would often call my house to check in, and share a story or two, or three, or four. Reposted by1. He also had a highly popular tenure with B-100 FM in the late 1970s. As program director, he gave the staff books on self-motivation and regularly preached to them about believing in themselves. 'Wanna play me? Glickenhaus said the move will help the renamed Kool 99.3reach its target audience in central and southern San DiegoCounty. The reception is free (but doesn't include admission to the show). "His Cadillac was covered with obscene messages, and two sailors were arrested for masturbating during the show from watching the antics. After the concert, the police arrested 12 girls running nude through the halls of the El Cortez Hotel, looking for Elvis., I introduced him [to the stage], says longtime local DJ Happy Hare Martin, and he rushed out and sang the first chorus of Hound Dog, which I could not hear above their primal screams. Most of these local bands have one thing in common; using morbid narrative, death-centered ideals, and grotesque imagery as their greatest focus and priority, often (IMO) at the expense of musical form http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/aug/28/hello-satan-dark-metal-in-san-diego. In 1951, KCBQ moved its studios to the Imig Manor Hotel (now the Lafayette) on El Cajon Blvd. Flowers, who grew up in North County and graduated fromOceanside High School, joined KCBQ in 1970 when it was a high-ratedrock station, home to legendary radio personalities like HarryHappy Hare Martin and the late Don Howard. Ticket sales for the two 1956 concerts (with his new backing band the Jordanaires) reportedly totaled $17,250, with 11,250 fans attending. But at least we were united in that one effort.. No one believed me. John, who gave so much to the world, murdered for what?". Too late. by Bart Mendoza. Again, the emphasis was on being friendly and upbeat, creating a family atmosphere among staff and listeners. The Jurassic Park and Guns N' Roses pinball machines were pretty popular for a long time. A local boy had done good. Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley 3 6. In 1956 the station spent a few months in an old Victorian house during a gap between the end of their lease at the Imig Manor and the completion of the new glass studios at the El Cortez Center at 7th and Ash. It was an unbelievable feeling that that many people listened to that much radio, said Christian, now doing morning shows for KLCY-FM in Salt Lake City. Who's buying car horns that sound like machine gun fire? Believe it or not, that actually got me laid, and that score should add a million to my Pac-Man points." Presley's first-ever California performance included "Heartbreak Hotel" (on its way to becoming his first #1 hit) and a few others. He immediately said yes, no doubt thinking that anyone this audacious must be important., There was no opposition from the school, all were thrilled that I could get someone with two or three songs on the Hit Parade. When Hare picked up Valens at the airport, the rising rock star emerged from the plane with his guitar slung around his neck and carrying a small amp. Scan the list of past on-air personalities and youll see names that have been well known in San Diego radio for decades. Jan 6, 2009 #1 Harry "Happy Hare" Martin died Monday morning (Jan. 5), 2009. Oh, boy, right in my wheelhouse! 13:06. In 1958, here at 9416 Mission Gorge Road, then owner Lee Bartell built the KCBQ AM 1170 radio broadcast facility with its 50,000 watt transmitter and six two-hundred foot towers. You aint gonna tell nobody, are ya? he asked, almost pleading. Gene West returned in August. Longtime local legend Happy Hare passed away on Monday, January 5. KCBQ is the San Diego affiliate for Salem's line up of conservative nationally syndicated hosts, which include, but are not limited to Mike Gallagher, Dennis Prager, Hugh Hewitt, Larry Elder and Sebastian Gorka. No identification was made to KGB. On her website candyekane.com, she sells pillows made from her own bras. When Presley was scheduled to return to the Arena June 6, Police Chief Adam Elmer Jansen (the city's longest-serving Chief, at 14 years) had had enough. ", "So anyway, Eddie and I are playing pool, and I don't know how it came up, but he said 'If I win, I get your bar, if you win, you get my publishing deal.' He held this shift until. Chuck Browning (9-Midnight) arrived in July following a stint as the morning man at KCBQ when Shotgun Tom Kelley went to KCBQ, (a trade of sorts). The year ended on a sad note for longtime fans of San Diegoradio. Rule 2: If in doubt, Rule 1 applies. KGB AM and FM began simulcasting in late 1972. I would say that it was as near to being at one with myself as Ive ever been, said Martin, now an account executive with KSON and doing voice-over work. She was trained by Bob Baffert and has raced for Baoma Corp, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by Waymore LLC. It relays AM 1170 onto 96.1 FM. Listeners23. KCBQ achieved greatness--industrywide recognition--not once but twice. Email . The station went to an album format, conceived by DJ Bill Hergonson (Cap n Billy), and began producing record albums featuring local talent under the Homegrown series beginning in 1973. I nodded a firm no, and that was that. onemortalfemale 2 min. KCBQ was San Diego's legendary Top 40 station back in the 60's. This CD contains 3 different KCBQ jingle packages; one from the early 60's, the KCBQ A-go-go package from around 1965, and the Fun Lovi ", "'I don't have a quarter,' I said. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Thanks to George Junak of California Aircheck. This put KCBQ as a full service station (hybrid talk and music). His tenure at KGB was his big break into the business. Imagine going into a station knowing that everybody loved you and you were going in with a spoon to stir up that love.. I was Rich Brother Robbin. By day, KCBQ operates at 50,000 watts, the maximum power for American AM stations. Always! No mention of money. Humphries appearance at the 2003 Beatlefair allowed him to meet and play with another figure from the Beatles past, Tony Sheridan, for whom the fab four played on their first-ever recording My Bonnie, credited to Tony Sheridan And the Silver Beetles. "Some girls broke into the bathroom of Elvis's dressing room and stole the toilet seat," recalled KCBQ disc jockey Don Howard in a 1979 interview with localKicks Magazine. The public is invited, and a free sock hop will top off the day from 8 p.m. to midnight at the hotel. fortune telling). KCBQ's transmitter site was next to the Campus Drive-In at El Cajon Boulevard and College Ave. As a former professional boxer, his favorite past time was going bowling, getting drunk, then taking on Marines that looked at him funny. Happy Hare Martin. It depends which bra will be leaving my underwear drawer!. Also worth celebrating is the oft-overlooked back room at the Casbah. After two years of nipping at the tail of country music giantKSON, Clear Channel is going for the gusto. [REELRADIO HOME] Gary Cocker (1:00-5:00 PM) moved to the FM side of KCBQ under Bob McKay as that station went to a country format. Though Zuccaro discontinued his program, other music programming remains among the weekend brokered schedule. For many years, KCBQ AM 1170 was San Diego's only 50,000 watt AM radio station. What a great post, though, and what great memories! It was months before I could listen to John's voice without filling up and breaking down. Take your pick. Johnny Mitchell grew out of convenience when a spare jingle became available from Johnny Mann that was suppose to be for Sebastian Stone. . To coincide with the new network affiliation, the KSDJ call letters were changed to KCBQ, meaning "Columbia Broadcasting Quality". Three people were arrested. We also had a sit-down Pac-Man that was hugely popular. Mainly remembered for his morning DJ stint on KCBQ, he was 81. I later learned that Tony Curtis was his idol. The dedication was attended by more than 400 people. They are beautiful, one of a kind, conversation pieces and they are the next best thing to resting your head on my own 44GGsthey really are fun, soft, comfortable and add to the decor of any home!" PD Bob McKay, in 1985 the station changed to a syndicated "first decade of rock 'n' roll" oldies format, Kool Gold, which carried it through most of the 1990s. KCBQ (1170 AM "The Answer") is a commercial radio station in San Diego, California.It is owned by Salem Media Group and airs a conservative talk radio format.Studios and offices are on Towne Center Drive in San Diego's University City area. Buzz Bennett had contacted him to come to KCBQ. [citation needed]. instead of a DJ, and contained the lyrics of a current hit. KCBQ featured a 50,000 watt transmitter (limited to 5000 watts at night, later reduced to 1500 watts nighttime). Among other stunts, Martin recalls running for mayor and staging Indian rain dances on the air. One disc jockey even remembers the I Ching being consulted on a decision. Favorited by1. 9-58: Ritchie Valens had two hits on the charts -- "La Bamba" and "Donna" -- when longtime local DJ Harry "Happy Hare" Martin persuaded him to perform at the 1958 opening of Clairemont High School. "For ten years I'd been telling people about a video game I loved as a kid called Star Castle," says Rookie Card singer/guitarist Adam Gimbel. Varying Hare Hunting Season Dates and Bag Limits. 6-9AM Bobby Ocean remained until leaving to KFRC in September. After Charlie Van Dyke had been fired in November 1971. That wasn't the same guy who came back into San Diego . Professional_Spot_26 2 hr. The stunt started Monday -- including threeseparate versions of All Along the Watchtower and will end laterthis month. Charlie Van Dyke (Chuck Steinle) (Noon-3PM) originally studied to become a jesuit priest until he had the opportunity to fill in one day as a DJ at KLIF in Dallas, Texas. The weekly survey became an un-numbered KGB 30 to promote the station identity. Good to hear from you! For decades it was one of San Diegos leading radio stations, featuring radio personalities that are legendary, including Shotgun Tom Kelly and Charlie Tuna. He was one of only seven who worked at the three big Boss Radio stations. 9-Noon Paul Stelljes (Johnny Mitchell) escaped (as he put it) to KFRC in June. A perfect Pac-Man score is 3,333,360. had been with KCBQ in 1970 before the Great Purge. . "One time I was in the Atari Lounge by myself, and I was sitting at the Ms. Pac-Man and searching my pockets for a quarter. Prior to start Adobe Premiere Pro 2023 Free Download, ensure the availability of the below listed system specifications. Needless to say, when Eddie comes in, we take care of him, just so he doesn't call in his note. Things were loose and open, both on and off the air. This would be the home of one of the nation's pioneering Top 40 stations for the next 11 years. The album received airplay on BBC Radio Merseyside's Juke Box Jury on March 29, 2008, in a show hosted by Spencer Leigh, documentary writer and author of the Merseybeat book Let's Go Down to the Cellar. The transmitter is off Moreno Avenue in Lakeside, California. My favorite, how he saved a Beatles concert in Cleveland., Here are a couple of wonderful rock tales Happy Hare shared with the Reader ---, 4-4-56 and 4-5-56 Elvis Presley: "This is the first time that the Hancock is going to rock and roll, while still in anchor!" ", "I looked up to see her staring back at me, her chest heaving with excitement, her eyes wide with adrenaline. Weve seenthem get married and have kids, seen their whole lives develop.Its a sad thing. I looked up to see a raven-like beauty in an antique dress. Share. But, that day, he was just a simple kid wanting to help. Valens perished in the same February 1959 plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. The station has gone through several owners through the years, and for a period in the early 80s, it even switched to a country music format. Here's something you might be interested in. 13:06. Dont miss out. An "agreement" was reached and Salek settled for KCBQ. Not Hollywood, not L.A., not the country, At 19, he won a local school board seat. (Wanna bet it wont show up at San Diegos gay pride parade, asKSON has done?) Gary Cocker (5:00-9:00 PM) arrived from KTNQ in Los Angeles where he worked with KCBQ alumni Lee Baby Simms and Dave Conley. Personally, I easily recall the unique voices of Frank Anthony, Gene Knight and Gary Kelley, not to mention Shotgun Tom Kelly. That thing was up to a few hundred bucks, when someone traded a motorcycle for it. The drive-in was demolished in the late 1970s and is now the Campus Shopping Center. [9] As a consequence, the serial callsign became K241CT, and went on the air in August 2018. Most of the disc jockeys who worked at the station held a variety of jobs before and after their stints with KCBQ. Announced through radio mentions on the Walrus and a few online postings, an appreciative crowd watched from the street below, as well as the parking lot across the street. Currently both the AM and FM side feature oldies rock (the AM uses the syndicated KOOL format), playing many of the same songs it did in the stations heyday. In 2011, San Diegan Mike Zuccaro launched the "Saturday Night Sock Hop". Chuck died in March 3, 1988. As ratings sagged Charlie was fired and Bobby Ocean took over as PD and filled his shift. 1 with a bullet. 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