A long-running metal and modern radio rock station is now in
the history books.
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, CCM+E/Huntington announced that WAMX 106.3 FM has been transformed from active rock into a classic rock station,
106.3-FM, The Brew.
According to the herald-dispatch.com, the loss of WAMX leaves the locally owned Kindred
Communications station WCMI 92.7 / 98.5 FM The Planet as the only modern rock
station in the region.
Arbitron reported that The Planet had a 4.2 share
(12+) in the spring ratings compared to a 2.8 share for WAMX.
Jim Davis, regional program manager for Clear Channel Media
and Entertainment West Virginia, said they're excited for a fresh change to a
format that's always played well in the Tri-State.
First hitting the airwaves in 1997 as the Tri-State's first
active rock station, X106.3-FM became known as the destination for new and
modern rock music through the distinct voices of a slew of colorful DJs that
included through the years Paul "Ozz" Oslund, Robin Wilds, Erik
Raines, Brandon Woolum and Ryan Zipperian.
"Personally, I hate to see a legendary rock station
bite the dust," said Mike Kirtner, who heads up Kindred Communications.
"The larger corporations tend to do things based on curtailing expenses.
Rock is alive and well in the area. One has to go no further than Rally on the
River to witness the format's impact. Over 40,000 people attended rock concerts
that were hosted by The Planet. We're here to stay."
Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. As usual. The people with the combined iq of neg 50 make another great decision. Pathetic. Pathetic. I hope the ones who made this decision end up on the streets, homeless and hungry. Might teach them a lesson.
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