The Name Game

[travisl5678]

What names have you heard in a stations branding? I'll start with the obvious
Jack
Bob

 

[radiophiler]

In Philly we currently have Ben on a Variety hits station (Philadelphia history, Ben Franklin).

Previously we had a Max (Hot AC) and an Alice (Rockin' Hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s which evolved to Hot AC).

Before Bobs and Jacks came along, Alice was the defacto station name, mostly for Hot and Modern ACs.

 

[travisl5678]

I meant this to be like one of the games on the oldies board, just put down a name or two you've heard. I'll add more:
Hank
Alice

 

[firepoint525]

At one time, there was an "Earl" in Memphis; not sure if there still is or not.

 

[kenrayc]

Kelly 95.3 (KLLY) Bakersfield CA Hot "Alternative" AC
MAX-FM 96.5 KVMX Bakersfield, Classic"Rock" Hits, Not A JACK, they have local DJ's.

 

[nightfly61]

"Bee" 107 in Elyria Ohio way back when. Like Aunt Bee? ??? I know, reaching.

 

[snailboy]

Steve-FM (WLTY) in Columbia,SC named after the USC Head Coach

 

[kenrayc]

How about stations named after animals?
The Fox and The Eagle are mostly used for Classic Rock.
The Wolf is used for Country.

 

[travisl5678]

99.1 Jill FM, Hip Hop in Eureka, CA

 

[radiophiler]

More animal names at rock and classic rock stations: The Bear, The Hawk.

 

[RDO]

Why would anyone name their station after a 70s TV show?

 

[ddsparxx]

Three of adult hits stations with other names that I know of...KYCH Portland, OR "Charlie", one station (I think it was WWTJ) in Charlottesville, VA called itself "Tom" (before flipping to talk), and WWLB in Richmond, VA calls itself "Liberty," though that isn't a person's name.

 

[oldies76]

The Walrus, oldies in San Diego.

 

[nightfly61]

The Fish.
One that was probably out before any of these:
Radio Caroline

 

[firepoint525]

WWLB in Richmond, VA calls itself "Liberty," though that isn't a person's name.

Tell that to Liberty Devitto, who was Billy Joel's longtime drummer.