KZOK-FM

Infobox Radio station
name = KZOK-FM


city = Seattle, Washington
area = Seattle metropolitan area
branding = 102.5 KZOK
slogan = Seattle's Only Classic Rock Station
airdate = 1964
frequency = 102.5 MHz HD Radio HD-2: Deep Cuts Classic Rock
format = Classic rock
erp = 68,000 watts
haat = 698 meters
class = C
facility_id = 20357
callsign_meaning = OKay
former_callsigns = KTW-FM
owner = CBS Radio
webcast = [http://player.play.it/player/player.html?id=136&onestat=kzok Listen Live]
website = [http://www.kzok.com www.kzok.com]
affiliations =

KZOK-FM is a commercial radio station located in Seattle, Washington, broadcasting on 102.5 FM. It is owned by CBS Radio and airs a classic rock music format.

History

KZOK signed on in 1964 as KTW-FM and whose formats included top 40 (1965-1971), religious (1971-1974), progressive rock (1974-1976; 1974 was when they picked up the KZOK calls) and AOR (1976-1986), flipped formats to its current incarnation in July 1987. They are one of two classic rock/hits outlets targeting the Puget Sound region, KJR-FM is the other one. To some classic rock is a troublesome term because it encompasses a wide range of pop, folk and what is now considered true classic rock by many under the age of 50. Elton John, The Beatles and CSNY get spins alongside more rockin' Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top and AC/DC. It may please a wider audience but some may prefer a narrower definition of classic rock and playlist.

Previous announcers include Rick Riley (known as Rick Shannon) and Suds Coleman.

Personalities

KZOK is currently the home of top rated morning host Bob Rivers, who is well known for his series of music parodies of current hits and topical and slice of life humor and insight.

Long time Seattle radio personalities Gary Crow and Steve Slaton are also on KZOK.

External links

* [http://www.kzok.com/ KZOK official website]
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