Rochester Radio: WCMF, Artists Inducted Into Music HoF

Entercom has  announced the induction of heritage Classic Rock WCMF 96.5 FM into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. The station is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary on air. During the ceremony, the station’s midday host Dave Kane was honored with a Special Merit Award for his 38 years on air and overall contributions to music in the Rochester community. Rochester Music Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inductees were honored on April 28 at the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre in Rochester, NY.

“We are excited to be recognized by the Rochester Music Hall of Fame and celebrate with the community who has accompanied us on our 50-year journey,” said Sue Munn, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Rochester. “For WCMF to be inducted in the same class with such talented, accomplished, and widely regarded individuals in the music industry is truly an honor.”

“I am so grateful to have been acknowledged with such a prestigious honor,” said Kane. “The Rochester community is my home and I am fortunate to have the opportunity to do what I love each day. Thank you to the Rochester Music Hall of Fame for this incredible recognition and to my team at Entercom Rochester for their support.”

Kane was joined by “The Break Room” morning show co-hosts Tommy Mulé, Pat Duffy, and Kim Berntson; Michael “Mud” Gross [Program Director and afternoon host, 96.5 WCMF] and Sue Munn at the induction ceremony.


The event featured musical performances by Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal; Talas lead vocalist Phil Naro; The Firm and Whitesnake bassist Tony Franklin; and Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice.

Listeners can tune in to 96.5 WCMF in Rochester on air, as well as nationwide on the RADIO.COM app and website. Fans can also connect with the station on social media via Twitter and Facebook.