Sis Broadcasting bought WRNA-FM, which was number 10 in the market, and switched it to WROQ with a format of "adult rock". People complained that WROQ did not play "harder" rock like WRNA, instead playing a mix of Top 40 and "more esoteric numbers".[5] Among those who apparently did not like the change was operations manager Walker, who left for WRPL in April 1973. However, WROQ went to number five "on a cumulative basis" in the metro ratings after four months. Progressive rock on WROQ was limited to simulcasts of In Concert on ABC on some Friday nights and a Saturday program.
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1055, 80s, california, charlotte, classic rock
Neil Peart of Rush was the Parts Manager at an IH dealership when Rush recruited him as their drummer.
He was on a farm near Hagersville, Ontario when the family moved to St Catherines. At the time Rush approached Peart he was working for his father at the IH dealership (as parts manager).
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2112, alex lifeson, blah blah blah, caress of steel, geddy lee
The Mr. Swiss company was based in Oklahoma City, OK. The chain was started in 1964 by L.J. Doerfler and featured a diverse menu that included 34 soft-style ice cream flavors and 11 sandwiches ranging from a 25-cent hot dog or hamburger to a 69-cent corned beef and roast beef sandwich. Doerfler’s father, Lawrence M. Doerfler, died in 1961 at age 55. Doerfler Sr. was apparently a big shot and ran a construction company he founded in 1936.
The Mr. Swiss company was based in Oklahoma City, OK. The chain was started in 1964 by L.J. Doerfler and featured a diverse menu that included 34 soft-style ice cream flavors and 11 sandwiches ranging from a 25-cent hot dog or hamburger to a 69-cent corned beef and roast beef sandwich. Doerfler’s father, Lawrence M. Doerfler, died in 1961 at age 55. Doerfler Sr. was apparently a big shot and ran a construction company he founded in 1936.
The Mr. Swiss company was based in Oklahoma City, OK. The chain was started in 1964 by L.J. Doerfler and featured a diverse menu that included 34 soft-style ice cream flavors and 11 sandwiches ranging from a 25-cent hot dog or hamburger to a 69-cent corned beef and roast beef sandwich. Doerfler’s father, Lawrence M. Doerfler, died in 1961 at age 55. Doerfler Sr. was apparently a big shot and ran a construction company he founded in 1936.
The Mr. Swiss company was based in Oklahoma City, OK. The chain was started in 1964 by L.J. Doerfler and featured a diverse menu that included 34 soft-style ice cream flavors and 11 sandwiches ranging from a 25-cent hot dog or hamburger to a 69-cent corned beef and roast beef sandwich. Doerfler’s father, Lawrence M. Doerfler, died in 1961 at age 55. Doerfler Sr. was apparently a big shot and ran a construction company he founded in 1936.
The Mr. Swiss company was based in Oklahoma City, OK. The chain was started in 1964 by L.J. Doerfler and featured a diverse menu that included 34 soft-style ice cream flavors and 11 sandwiches ranging from a 25-cent hot dog or hamburger to a 69-cent corned beef and roast beef sandwich. Doerfler’s father, Lawrence M. Doerfler, died in 1961 at age 55. Doerfler Sr. was apparently a big shot and ran a construction company he founded in 1936.
Zeta 7 (WORJ) had a very large following in Florida. Famously, there was a Zeta7 license plate flip protest in the 11980's when corporate tried to change formats from rock to easy listening.
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