Radio: KROQ has a problem, and here’s how to fix it
KROQ (106.7 FM) has been a big thing in Los Angeles for many years, longer than many fans even realize.
The station actually had its genesis in 1972 as an AM station at 1500 AM, home of the former KBLA. The new KROQ played top-40 music and included personalities such as Charlie Tuna, Sam Riddle, Shadoe Stevens, and Jimmy Rabbitt, among others. As with KBLA, in spite of big-name talent, the station was never able to compete against the big boys in town, primarily KHJ (930 AM). A limit
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