Cumulus Announces The Return Of Max Pinfield

Cumulus Media announces that preeminent Rock journalist, insider, influencer and MTV legend, Matt Pinfield returns to the airwaves as host of nationally syndicated Rock radio show, “Flashback With Matt Pinfield” this Father’s Day Weekend, after taking time off to recover from a life-threatening stroke.

 Pinfield makes his remarkable comeback to “Flashback,” the country’s number one retrospective Rock radio program, on Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th, in markets across the U.S.

“Flashback,” syndicated by Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and written and produced by Benztown, take fans back in time to celebrate classics with rockers who defined their time – Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, The Who, Rolling Stones, Eagles, and many more. The show fuses Classic Rock with the newscasts, TV and movie clips, vintage commercials, and comedy of the era. As a living music encyclopedia, Matt Pinfield gives listeners a first person, behind-the-scenes perspective.

Pinfield said: “I am so excited to be back hosting my show, “Flashback,” and I am so proud to be here in my 13th year. I’m so grateful to be alive and back with my great family at Westwood One! Thank you to the amazing Leslie Fram, who has been covering for me since my stroke. I am getting better every day and am ready to be back on the air doing what I love.”

Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer, Cumulus Media and Westwood One, said: “The indestructible Matt Pinfield is one of the most beloved storytellers in Rock, and we are grateful to have him back in good form. We know doctors have characterized his recovery as 'miraculous'. Matt is a warrior, and a true friend to all music lovers."

Philips added: “We thank fill-in host Leslie Fram, Co-Host of Cumulus Media’s 99X morning show in Atlanta, for her selfless work during Matt’s recovery. Leslie enabled us to keep the great shows coming for “Flashback” fans around the world."

“Flashback” is available to stations in available markets as a two-hour or four-hour weekend program. For further information on "Flashback,” reach out to Neal Weiner, nweiner@westwoodone.com or at 206.335.5259.