KKRW CLASSIC ROCK FROM 70'S OLDIES

[thebeach33445]

Does anybody know when did KKRW offically become a classic rock station from 70's oldies?

Thanks
T.J.

 

[purpledevil]

I believe that happened in 1994. It led to 107.5 ditching classic rock in favor of alternative. I know that the 107.5 flip happened in 1995 as the Rockets were winning the 2nd of their back to back championships, thus the name "Rocket 107.5". Here's some nifty trivia for you....do you know what the Arrow name actually stands for?

 

[poops]

T.J., I hope this helps...

From 83ish to around 1994, 93.7 was KLTR (K-Lite, Lite Rock, and Less Talk), more like sunny 99.1 than 70's oldies. I remember the flip to classic rock was right around Thanksgiving week of 94. I regularly attended a seminar in Fort Worth on that week and had noticed their sister station there had flipped to classic rock. When I got back within range of 93.7, there was no more K-Lite, only the Arrow. If you know kevinc, he might be able give you some detailed info as he had worked at 93.7 during that time

poops

 

[radiodog2]

Here's some nifty trivia for you....do you know what the Arrow name actually stands for?

All Rock N Roll Oldies

 

[jd]

T.J., I hope this helps...

From 83ish to around 1994, 93.7 was KLTR (K-Lite, Lite Rock, and Less Talk), more like sunny 99.1 than 70's oldies.

KLTR was never 70's oldies. The format was regarded as AC (a lite version) and the switch to Arrow paved the way for Sunny to take the role of Houston's dominant AC station.

If you know kevinc, he might be able give you some detailed info as he had worked at 93.7 during that time

Kevin wasn't there at the time, but he might remember when it happened. The format changed on November 22, 1994 (at 2:00 on a Tuesday afternoon) and the first song was "Free Bird." The KKRW call letters didn't become official until about a month later, on December 20th.

 

[rageradio]

KLTR became Classic Hits, Arrow 93.7 on Thanksgiving weekend 1993 (not sure what day tho). I guess it wasn't until KZFX (107.5) flipped to alternative on Halloween day 1994, when KKRW started using the classic rock title.

 

[jd]

My error, folks, on the date of the switch. Or more specifically the year, which indeed was 1993. I know because I was there, so please overlook that typo...the rest of the info is correct.

 

[thebeach33445]

Hey Guys:

Thank you very much for all of your responces. It helped out perfectly!!

T.J.

 

[willdav713]

T.J., I hope this helps...

From 83ish to around 1994, 93.7 was KLTR (K-Lite, Lite Rock, and Less Talk), more like sunny 99.1 than 70's oldies. I remember the flip to classic rock was right around Thanksgiving week of 94. I regularly attended a seminar in Fort Worth on that week and had noticed their sister station there had flipped to classic rock. When I got back within range of 93.7, there was no more K-Lite, only the Arrow. If you know kevinc, he might be able give you some detailed info as he had worked at 93.7 during that time

poops

The Houston Post TV Guide Radio Column listed KKRW 93.7 as Rock Oldies, followed by KLDE 94.5 Oldies Pop Rock, KIKK 95.7 Country, KHMX 96.5 Adult Pop;Rock KRTH 97.1 Classical and KBXX 97.9 as Urban Contemporary however the Chroncile's TV Guide Radio Column listed KKRW as 70s Rock Hits;KBXX as Contemporary Crossover and KHMX as Adult Contemporary;Rock.

 

[purpledevil]

Here's some nifty trivia for you....do you know what the Arrow name actually stands for?

All Rock N Roll Oldies

Well...close enough. It was "All Rock n Roll Oldies Whenever".