Local radio listeners are outraged over the loss of a
longtime rock outpost, according to a story at myfoxatlanta.com.
Instead of hearing Five Finger Death Punch, Disturbed or
Avenged Sevenfold, radio listeners tuning into 96.1 on Thursday heard the likes
of Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry and Usher.
Much to the dismay of local rock music fans, Project 9-6-1,
which is owned by Clear Channel, flipped to Power 96.1 on Wednesday night.
Program Director/afternoon DJ Chris Williams surprised listeners with a
farewell announcement before signing off with Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free
Bird" just after 7 p.m.
Williams later posted on the station's Facebook page,
"96.1 has been Atlanta's rock destination since 1974. The Project Family
is so proud to have carved out our own chapter in the rich legacy of WKLS. The
radio dial will sound much different after today. We can never thank you enough
for all your support and passion for Project 9-6-1 over the past 6 years and
for 96rock the years before us. We consider ourselves among the luckiest each
and every day we were allowed to enter this studio and create a radio station
that made us proud. Thank you for inviting The Project into your cars, jobs and
homes. Thank you for Living Loud and Playing Hard, please don't stop. Most of
all, thank you for being Part of the Project!"
WKLS Fan Facebook Page, click here.
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