[4] On May 11, 2018, WDRV moved into all new, state-of-the-art, digital studios in Chicago's Prudential Plaza. Just don't have any of that ivory-tower stuff here. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, By the time David Bowie wrote the songs for his Aladdin Sane album, which was released in April of 1973, it was his first time writing as an actual rock star. Are you the next content creator/afternoon drive rock star for 97.1 FM THE DRIVE (WDRV)? Before The Drive, he spent a decade at Cumulus Medias crosstown classic rocker 97.9 The Loop WLUP where he held every on-air position from mornings to nights. Read the full obituary here. She began her radio career at WSTR last year after interning at the station through college. [1][20] Neil Tesser also hosted a jazz program on WNIB from 1974 to 1976. In this special Christmas edition of Behind The Song, Janda takes a look at the lyrics to The Pretenders 2000 Miles.. Google Privacy Policy | [8] Dick Lawrence hosted The Dick Lawrence Review, a weekly program on WNIB that featured nostalgic commentary and readings, along with vintage music. Learn more about your ad choices. Byrd has been a Chicago fixture at the format for over 20 years, and an important part of The Drive team for over 10 of those, WDRV Brand & Content Director Keith Hastings said in the announcement. Great Radio Station, I've been listening to you since, October,2010.I love the way you have your Radio Format.I love John Alexanderson,Bill Orr,Johnnie Midnight,Todd Allen,and Gerry Bender.And everybody else! Apr 2001 - Present22 years 1 month. While radio DJs, also known as RJs, mix and play music for their live radio audiences, club DJs perform at parties, nightclubs or music festivals. [23], Those Were the Days, a four-hour old-time radio program hosted by Chuck Schaden, aired on WNIB Saturdays from September 6, 1975, until February 10, 2001. As downsizing across our industry continues, it is refreshing and energizing to be afforded the opportunity to strengthen our roster and build upon the consistent success of The Sherman & Tingle Show in Chicago.. WDRV Radio is part of the Broadcasting industry, and located in Illinois, United States. But I told Bill we should make use of the 12 records we had in the library. Owned and operated by Hubbard Radio. [44], On June 27, 2011, WDRV celebrated its 10th anniversary by organizing a free-entrance concert at the Rosemont Theatre by America and headliner Jethro Tull.[45].
