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WLWS 96.5 Hamilton OH 1977

Hugh Lutton is a veteran Cincinnati radio personality, worked at WCKY 1530 AM several times, briefly worked at WEBN back in 1972, not sure of other stations he worked at in the market. Al Schottlekotte was the main anchor at WCPO-TV in the 1960s and 1970s and the ratings leader for the most part during his time.
 
stevations said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_aanNaZJbs

If anyone can tell me what are the names of some of the people mentioned from these clips, I could add them to tags section of youtube. Tom Shepky? Hugh Lutin? Al Shopplekoti?
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I remember listening to them when they are on this format. They were in a little studio on New London in Hamilton and this format put me to sleep. Then they went to hard rock and they were great.
 
At least long enough to move it to WLW's tower.
 
They were in a little studio on New London in Hamilton and this format put me to sleep. Then they went to hard rock and they were great.
The building/house that little studio was in is still there, along with the tower. I believe some Hamilton HAM operators rent some space in there for equipment, otherwise it's sitting there empty. Before they went hard rock (original 96 Rock) they were "Kiss 96", I'm thinking around 1979, which was a CHR format. A lot of talent passed through that little place. When they were Kiss 96 they had Tom Rivers on the AM drive who would sing that annoying "It's Time To Get Up" song at 6AM and Larry Davis (Channel 12) doing news. Jan McKay, J.C. McCoy, Chris Cox, Mike Lamb, Chris Gyson(spelling?) just to name a few. When they switched to 96 Rock (around Jan 1, 1982) they had a guy from TUE come to town named Mike McConnell, and another Dayton boy by the name of Eddie Fingers, Mary Cuesonn(spelling? again), Alan Cells, Frank Johnson, Paul Fredricks (Fred Rocks), Marty Bender, Brian Rhodes, Alan Young/Rantz, Steve Kramer, and many more. It was a cool place with a hell of a view of Hamilton (thrilling). I have a tape that aired the last night that 96 Rock was on the air before the switch to "The Beaver 96 and a half". I'd love to share it with everyone. There's lots of airchecks and funny bits through the years. I have audio software to convert it, but have to admit, I don't know how to post it. Anyone who can give me some insight, let me know.
 
I was also a huge fan of Kiss 96 and 96 Rock. I still have tapes of Tom Rivers' Birthday Monster and Mike Lamb's Party Check here somewhere. I have most of the last weekend of 96 Rock on tape, and the montage from the last night posted here:

http://johnsandor.com/airchecks.htm
 
Thanx JS. You already did my work for me. That's exactly what I have. You even started taping about the same time I did. I'm enjoying your other airchecks as well.
 
RRontheX said:
They were in a little studio on New London in Hamilton and this format put me to sleep. Then they went to hard rock and they were great.
The building/house that little studio was in is still there, along with the tower. I believe some Hamilton HAM operators rent some space in there for equipment, otherwise it's sitting there empty. Before they went hard rock (original 96 Rock) they were "Kiss 96", I'm thinking around 1979, which was a CHR format. A lot of talent passed through that little place. When they were Kiss 96 they had Tom Rivers on the AM drive who would sing that annoying "It's Time To Get Up" song at 6AM and Larry Davis (Channel 12) doing news. Jan McKay, J.C. McCoy, Chris Cox, Mike Lamb, Chris Gyson(spelling?) just to name a few. When they switched to 96 Rock (around Jan 1, 1982) they had a guy from TUE come to town named Mike McConnell, and another Dayton boy by the name of Eddie Fingers, Mary Cuesonn(spelling? again), Alan Cells, Frank Johnson, Paul Fredricks (Fred Rocks), Marty Bender, Brian Rhodes, Alan Young/Rantz, Steve Kramer, and many more. It was a cool place with a hell of a view of Hamilton (thrilling). I have a tape that aired the last night that 96 Rock was on the air before the switch to "The Beaver 96 and a half". I'd love to share it with everyone. There's lots of airchecks and funny bits through the years. I have audio software to convert it, but have to admit, I don't know how to post it. Anyone who can give me some insight, let me know.
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The site is owned by one of the guys who worked there when it was Z-Rock, who now owns a tower company and small group of radio stations out west. There are quite a few paying tenants using the tower, including EMF. I do know that the owner did quite a bit of restoration work on the building, to undo years of neglect and deferred maintenance by Clear Channel. The view up there is fantastic, and you can see far beyond the lights of Hamilton.

I believe Mary Kuzan is Mike McConnell's wife. Correct me if I'm wrong.
 
stereolane said:
RRontheX said:
They were in a little studio on New London in Hamilton and this format put me to sleep. Then they went to hard rock and they were great.
The building/house that little studio was in is still there, along with the tower. I believe some Hamilton HAM operators rent some space in there for equipment, otherwise it's sitting there empty. Before they went hard rock (original 96 Rock) they were "Kiss 96", I'm thinking around 1979, which was a CHR format. A lot of talent passed through that little place. When they were Kiss 96 they had Tom Rivers on the AM drive who would sing that annoying "It's Time To Get Up" song at 6AM and Larry Davis (Channel 12) doing news. Jan McKay, J.C. McCoy, Chris Cox, Mike Lamb, Chris Gyson(spelling?) just to name a few. When they switched to 96 Rock (around Jan 1, 1982) they had a guy from TUE come to town named Mike McConnell, and another Dayton boy by the name of Eddie Fingers, Mary Cuesonn(spelling? again), Alan Cells, Frank Johnson, Paul Fredricks (Fred Rocks), Marty Bender, Brian Rhodes, Alan Young/Rantz, Steve Kramer, and many more. It was a cool place with a hell of a view of Hamilton (thrilling). I have a tape that aired the last night that 96 Rock was on the air before the switch to "The Beaver 96 and a half". I'd love to share it with everyone. There's lots of airchecks and funny bits through the years. I have audio software to convert it, but have to admit, I don't know how to post it. Anyone who can give me some insight, let me know.
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The site is owned by one of the guys who worked there when it was Z-Rock, who now owns a tower company and small group of radio stations out west. There are quite a few paying tenants using the tower, including EMF. I do know that the owner did quite a bit of restoration work on the building, to undo years of neglect and deferred maintenance by Clear Channel. The view up there is fantastic, and you can see far beyond the lights of Hamilton.

I believe Mary Kuzan is Mike McConnell's wife. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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FORMER wife...
 
The Beaver 96 and a half! The Hit Kicker! Home of Stan Campbell, Diane Palmer, Larry the Killer B, Bonna King, Chad Douglas, Judge Roy Wakely, Jake (the Snake) Bernius, Driver Ed, Jerry Too Tall Jennings, Kristy Karas, Steve Willis, and asst. weekend types... RM gave the " Hit Kicker" it's name probably leading to it's demise along with Larry B leaving (ratings? Nah)......circa 1988-89.....Neal Kearney driving the ship up on the hill....
 
I visited this station in 1982; I think it was Kiss-96 then. My high school (Little Miami) had a great radio program. Our station, WLMH, was on from 7am to 9pm, and in the evening hours we got to do most of our own programming. There was a class associated with working at the station, but we sat around on sofas, talked with the teacher, and worked on fun projects. Such a great time. Unfortunately, I've heard that the station fell victim to budget cuts a few years ago. I also worked at WMUB-FM at Miami, which has fallen by the wayside also.
One of the requirements for the high school class every year was that a group of us had to go an visit a radio station. We were completely on our own, one member of the group had to arrange the visit, and we basically got the whole day of school off and were set loose without any supervision. Probably could not happen today. I remember the dj we met was female, but can't place her name. I remember the "Kiss, Kiss, Kiss your Car" slogan, and the "Gotta get up" song they used to play in the morning. Any more airchecks of this station, or others from the period? Seems it's really hard to find stuff from the late seventies early eighties rock stations. For that matter, are there any tapes of WMUB floating around? I'd love to hear Mama Jazz again.
 
I definitely remember Kiss96 and, even better, 96 Rock (the original). It was my favorite station in high school because they were actually playing the hard rock and heavy metal that was popular in the day. They'd play Iron Maiden and then "The Confessor" by Joe Walsh while EBN was playing Led Zep, the Doors & Lyndard Skynard (I know, not much different from today). EBN obviously felt some pressture b/c they started playing some harder rock too. Then Power Pig showed up as well as Z Rock. The pressure worked on WSKS b/c then 96 Rock started mixing in more pop stuff. I distinctly remember hearing them play Sheila E and knowing its days were limited. It was still a sad day when they became The Beaver. When I told my friends who went away to college & the military that our great rock station turned country, they honestly thought I was joking. As for 96 Rock, I still have an old bumper sticker. Bender & Fingers Forever!
 
I was in the broadcasting class at Hamilton High School in 1984, and got a job passing out 96 Rock stickers for several weekends at Bengals' games. I got to meet Paul (Fred Rocks) Fredricks at 96, and spent a morning with Jeff Curry at WTUE. Great experience, too bad the school district pulled the plug on the station last year. It's nice to have 96 Rockin' again!
 
WQMS 96.5. The "quality music service" station. Religious for a bit in the 70's. WFOL 94.9-movie soundtracks with Mr. Folmer, WCNW's owner. Imagine that for the Oscars!
 
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