So you’re a rocker and you’re in Calgary for some reason… and much to your surprise there is a really GOOD rock station on FM. Kick 107, isn’t the name of a Country station, at least not here. Its a really good Rock station. Not all hard rock, mind you, but a station that reminds you of the good old AOR days of the 70s. While this is scoped, listen to the variety of music CKIK is playing here. The presentation is pretty laid back, no loud production elements, no screaming promos, just a relaxed jock playing album cuts and Calgary’s Best Rock.
Recorded six years before a noteworthy call letter and format change (CFGQ Q-107 Classic Rock), here's the Adult Contemporary version of CKIK that was sandwiched in between two Rock formats. A few notables on this 10+ minute scope: Lisa Flairhe(sp) (pronounced Flair-hay) is heard towards the beginning, in just one…
Fourth in our series of airchecks from the Calgary market features yet another rock station. This one, however, has had great success since it's sign on, June 1, 1977. It exists today as an Active Rock station, recently having celebrated it's 30th anniversary! How many stations can claim that? Like…
Not one, but TWO CHR stations on the AM band in the same city? But this is 1985? Yes, but this is also Canada, where hit music is still heard on AM, and man is this good! AM 1060, believe it or not, still exists with a Classic Country format…
Steve West is a 41 year veteran of broadcasting. His air work as a Jock and News Anchor includes six radio markets and over two-dozen radio stations. Steve is the founder of Airchexx.com and Hitoldies.net - All the BIG Hits!
%20|%20February,%201985){kind=link}
As a lifelong resident of Phoenix, I can’t imagine the temps that were reported on this `check….a high of minus 14!!
Unbelievably cold….