Springsteen's music had become an important cornerstone of the Buzzard playlist and his profile had risen nationally, thanks to the release of the Born to Run album, with the title track quickly becoming an 'MMS staple that would endure for decades. Drunk on the Moon 2. [119] Neumann defended the decision later as the right thing to have done, noting how alternative rock would eventually fade as a format several years later. He came to the Agora armed with a new album, Darkness on the Edge of Town. It really was an awesome time.' Mr. Leonard, the self proclaimed assistant public service director made appearances on the Buzzard Morning Zoo for many years. For the station's tenth anniversary in 1978, WMMS hosted and broadcast a live Springsteen concert at the Agora Ballroom independent of his concert tour. Joan Jett, Sandy West and company played 13 songs, including "Cherry Bomb" and a cover of The Velvet Underground's "Rock & Roll. The very first logo to ever be created for WMMS was a red and white rainbow. July 11, 1995. The announcement came less than two weeks before the show. [120] Finally, The Bob & Tom Show aired in the time slot from 2006 until April 2008. [87] Unable to service its growing debt, Malrite chose to leave radio and sold off all its remaining properties in 1993:[37] WMMS went to Shamrock Broadcasting, the Roy Disney broadcasting firm. Dead & Company. From 1978 on, Belkin Productions conditioned its funding of the Free Clinic on the nondisclosure of the number of Clinic staff on duty at the concerts, the nature of conditions treated and the number of patients treated.[79][80]. Signing on in 1946 as the FM adjunct to WHK, the WMMS call letters were affixed in 1968 under Metromedia ownership, having stood for "MetroMedia Stereo" and meant as a compliment to the newly established progressive rock format, but have since taken on a variety of other meanings. typify the show's irreverent style. The debut issue of Buzzard Bone, arrived in September of 1995 and featured the brand new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the cover story, with an article tracing the history of the museum, which had its grand opening that same month. One day a co-worker overheard him ranting in the halls of the radio station and got the idea to feature him on the air with a salute to the weekend. At the same time, the music communicates frustration and a constant longing to escape. Other shows, like The Buzzard Morning Show with Rick and Megalis (Rick Eberhart, Tom Megalis) and WMMS Mornings with Sean, Cristi, and Hunter (Sean Kelly, Cristi Cantle, Hunter Scott), came and went in quick succession. In 1984, Mellencamp delivered one of the greatest concerts in the WMMS Coffee Break series, opting to go acoustic at the height of his popularity for a set highlighted by stunning covers of. In time, the station adopted new slogans reflecting the callsign: "We're your Modern Music Station" and "your Music Marathon Station. WMMS does not air additional network programming. She was well on her way to becoming the queen of rock and roll. In May 1994, Trent Reznor came home in support of his epic "The Downward Spiral" album. The Buzzard became synonymous with WMMS, Cleveland radio and the city itself, spawning a series of T-shirts so numerous that they are now impossible to catalog, many with slogans like "Where Music Means Something" and "Ruler of the Airwaves.". Ross Brittain temporarily filled in prior to the arrival of The Brian and Joe Radio Show on the Buzzard Morning Zoo, hosted by Brian Fowler and Joe Cronauer. However, Matt would be dismissed permanently from the station in late 1992, the victim of budget cuts. Warren Zevon began the WMMS session with a version of what at the time was a brand new, unheard number, entitled Excitable Boy. On May 4, 1970 four students were killed by gunfire from the Ohio National Guard at Kent State University. April 16, 1974 the Buzzard was born. Win a Monster Zero Sugar prize pack from Circle K! Candlebox headlined the 2 stage show at Blossom Music Center on May 18, 1996. Later the program moved to the Agora Ballroom and was done with an audience. The WMMS Mushroom Logo can be seen a few times throughout the movie - During a backstage scene at the Music Hall right before Stillwater takes the stage and when groupie Penny Lane played by Kate Hudson is dancing alone in the empty venue - you can see a banner with the Mushroom Logo and the slogan Where The Music Means Something. Cleveland's Rock Station, home of Rover's Morning Glory, The Alan Cox Show, and FM Home of Cleveland Guardians Baseball. [44][45][46] Seven years later, members of the station's staff and management pleaded guilty to disrupting a national broadcast of The Howard Stern Show that originated via the local Stern affiliate, cross-town rival WNCX. Police arrested Williams after the show, causing legal troubles for the band and the venue. The Buzzard made its first appearance in a print ad in a magazine called Zeppelin. Tony Tilford, WMMS program director (19992003), WMMS shifted format to active rock on February 17, 1997, under the direction of Bob Neumann, who had previously programmed WNCX and WENZ. WMMS beat out large market radio stations like WNEW in New York, WMMR in Philadelphia and KROQ in Los Angeles. Yes, the station had lost its way for a bit, but MMS was the standard. The show is now syndicated to WKGB-FM/Binghamton, WRKK/Williamsport, and WZNE/Rochester; replays continuously on a dedicated iHeartRadio channel; is available on demand through iHeartRadio; and broadcasts over the Livestream video platform. No Doubt shared the 2 stage show at Blossom with Candlebox, Patti Rothberg, The Tragically Hip, 311, and the Holy Barbarians. The top 40 deejays were retained, but it was soon obvious that they were inadequate hosts for a progressive rock format. Jeff and Flash ruled the airwaves for 18 years on 100.7 WMMS. Brian and Joe talk to Rob Thomas from Matchbox 20. All rights reserved (About Us). [136], From the 1994 exit of Jeff Kinzbach and Ed Ferenc until the arrival of Rover's Morning Glory in 2008, WMMS gained notoriety for airing 13 distinct shows in morning drive. (Interview) 3. [171][173][174], For the Bath, Maine, radio station which identified as WMMS from 1957 to 1964, see, "This radio station is known for breaking the rules, changing the game, and being successful. INXS - WMMS Coffee Break Concert Live At The Cleveland Agora 27 June 1984 More images Tracklist Notes Recorded Live At The Cleveland Agora (Cleveland, OH) On 06-27-1984, Where INXS Performed A Very Rare Free Afternoon Concert In A Small Club, Sponsored By Local Radio Station WMMS 100.7 FM (Show Was Broadcast Live On The Air By WMMS). Cleveland Magazine has also described both Rover and Cox as "talk shows with a rock-oriented sensibility". In 1973 WMMS unveiled a new logo The Mushroom. From the extraordinary Concert for the Rock Hall lineup, to Springsteen's iconic 1978 Agora set, to Bruno Mars' early show at the Grog Shop, relive some of the city's wildest nights for live music with these video recordings, bootlegs and audio streams of concerts. Lorton. [144] Rover's contract with CBS was set to expire, but it was an affiliate contract inherited from the Free FM stintCBS transferred him back to WKRK-FM after WCKG cancelled itand not a talent contract, thus he was not subject to a non-compete clause. WMMS during this period would play a key role in breaking several major acts in the U.S., including: Rush, Roxy Music, Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny, Fleetwood Mac, Meat Loaf, The Pretenders, the New York Dolls, Lou Reed, Mott the Hoople, Boston, and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. [47] Owned by Malrite Communications from 1972 to 1993, subsequent consolidation in the radio industry saw WMMS change ownership five times in seven years, and has been in iHeartMedia's portfolio (originally under the Clear Channel name) since 1999. There were rumors Prince would show up to see Sheila E. for her Agora performance. Cox also frequently takes calls from listeners, and often interviews guests in studio and over the phone. No. You can still find the performance on 180-gram vinyl. [51] Seeing a small but significant groundswell of support for the medium in the market, WHK-FM adopted a new progressive rock format on August 15, 1968. Mama, come get your baby boy! BLF also praised musicians and was a great fan of the Texas Tornadoes and Blue Cheer. On October 26, 2010, Rover hired a witch doctor to curse LeBron James after the NBA star left the Cleveland Cavaliers. [103] Despite signs of success, the stations were sold again in 1996: WMMS went to Nationwide Communications,[105] while WHK went to Salem Communications. Contestants got a little crazy and ate everything from maggot sandwiches, piles of peoples left overs, urinal cakes and fish guts. Her first major headlining tour, in support of "Shes So Unusual," came to the Agora, where Lauper delivered a 12-song set. The new logo depicted the sex, drugs and rock and roll image that the owner was looking for. But both were to feature Steve Van Zandt. The top 40 format also failed to make any major ratings impact. Brian and Joe were moved to afternoons in February 1997 after a change in ownership, with shock jock Liz Wilde (Anne Whittemore) from WPLL/Miami taking their place; her firing less than a year later sparked a successful lawsuit against both the station and then-owner Nationwide Communications. Matt remains one of the most popular air personalities from WMMS' fifty year history. Outdoor events nearby. The live shows tell quite the story. Perhaps the most famous show at the Agora not involving Bruce Springsteen. Judas Priest was one of those bands that made a stop at the Agora before they became famous during the 1970s. [98][106] The sale came almost immediately after passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, a time when radio companies nationwide rushed "at a fever pitch" to acquire new properties. The bands performing are: Kelly Rowland / Aqua / Kelis / Natasha Bedingfield / Rachel Stevens / Beverley Knight / 911 / clea / Jamelia / Jayde Adams / Soul II Soul / Krystal Klear / Arielle Free / hifi sean / Queer House Party / Ekkah / Leo Kalyan / Louis III / Nimmo / Tom Aspaul / Artful . "[83] Negative reaction was swift and widespread;[44][45] some called the scheme a mere "lack of judgement,"[44] while a reporter for the Akron Beacon Journal compared the station's response to that of discredited former Vice-president Spiro Agnew.[84]. [139], Bo Matthews (Alex Gutierrez), who became the station's program director in early 2004, hired Ohio native Benjamin "Maxwell" Bornstein that April for a more "personality-driven" afternoon show following the departure of Tim "Slats" Guinane for WXTM. Alex Bevam is a folk singer from the Cleveland OH area who is best known for the song "Skinny Little Boy From Cleveland Ohio". 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