[racer_x]

Social D "momas little monster"

But as far as the bluz "muddy waters and big mama thorton"

[Blueguns]

Ride Me Down Easy by DAC

[racer_x]

social d "so far away"

[racer_x]

that ball in chain

[racer_x]

drug train

[winds-of-change]

Originally Posted by MoreAltitude

Talk radio, I'm getting old...

Originally Posted by Mosin

I'm 32. Been listening to talk radio since I was 18. You're not old!...
You're well informed!!!

Originally Posted by magnumman

I'm 24 and listen to talk radio all of the time

Originally Posted by DrumJunkie

THe biggest reason for THE I heart Radio app on my cell is for talk radio....

I'm a talk radio/news radio addict, too. Been listening to talk radio for about 30 years now. It's gotten to a point when a host moves on to another radio station or retires I feel like I'm losing a friend.

[Vikingdad]

Originally Posted by winds-of-change

I'm a talk radio/news radio addict, too. Been listening to talk radio for about 30 years now. It's gotten to a point when a host moves on to another radio station or retires I feel like I'm losing a friend.

A year ago the biggest talk radio station on the West Coast, KGO Radio 810 AM, suddenly and inexplicably fired all of their hosts and went to a news format. Their ratings which were at the top of the scale for decades went into the toilet overnight and that is where they remain. Most of the hosts have been picked up by competing stations and are doing OK. Only one of them, Ronn Owens, remains with KGO but that was due to contract obligations. I didn't listen to KGO very often because of their liberal slant, but it was a good station.

Cumulus Media acquisition

KGO found itself under the ownership of Cumulus Media as a part of a merger involving their former owner, Citadel Broadcasting. On the morning of December 2, 2011, after speculation that Cumulus Media would fire several of the KGO personalities, listeners logged into the Facebook Page and saw this message:

You may have heard about the changes we're making to our on-air lineup on KGO. After careful consideration we’ve determined our audience is looking for more news, which is why we are increasing our news presence throughout the day. The Ronn Owens program will continue to talk about current events and breaking news, and there will be talk shows on the weekends as well as on the sister station KSFO. Be assured that KGO remains your source for Bay Area news and information. Thanks for listening to the new KGO 810.[13]

In a matter of days, the announcement was met with a negative reception from the listeners—both for the format change and for the disrespectful treatment of many on-air personalities who were escorted out of the building on December 1 and not given an opportunity to say goodbye to their listeners. Included in the list of those let go is Ray Taliaferro, who had been with the station for 34 years. On Facebook, Twitter, and the KGO website (as well as on-air for the few calls that have been allowed), thousands of loyal KGO listeners have expressed their shock and anger over the situation, and especially their feelings of betrayal by Cumulus/KGO. Several online campaigns are currently being waged for the return of old hosts and to boycott the advertisers who remain as KGO sponsors.

[racer_x]

Iron maiden " powerslave"

[lfcshooter]

Originally Posted by racer_x

But hatfield runs the show it seems, watched some of there live stuff from the 25yr hall of fame.For a metallica guy its bad real bad hatfield all over it

I believe Jason left because of James and his musical direction. I used to follow Jason in his flotsam days and he always wanted to keep the heavier sound where James went more blues

[pnolans]

"Give me 3 steps", by Lynrrd Skynrrd

Been playing in my head since I woke up this morning.

I will not be playing pool in a bar with a chick today!