WHHZ

Infobox Radio Station


name = WHHZ
frequency = 100.5 (MHz)
city = Newberry, Florida
area = Gainesville-Ocala, Florida
format = Modern Rock
owner = Pamal Broadcasting
licenses = 6 Johnson Road Licenses, Inc.
erp = 44,000 Watts
branding = "100.5 The Buzz"
slogan = "Gainesville's Rock Alternative"
class = C2
website = [http://www.1005thebuzz.com 1005thebuzz.com]
sister_stations = WDVH-AM/FM, WKZY, WRZN, WTMG, WTMN

WHHZ (100.5 FM), branded as "100.5 The Buzz", is a commercial radio station in Newberry, Florida, broadcasting to the Gainesville-Ocala, Florida area.

The station that once billed itself as "Gainesville's Rock Alternative," and from 2004 until March 2008 had a playlist that avoided most Top 40 and mainstream rock tracks. The station was at the time anchored by "The Morning Buzz," hosted by Mojo, and an afternoon drive segment hosted by Leroy the Lovetoy. The station is also widely regarded as the station that discovered Gainesville act Against Me! and gave them sufficient media exposure to land a record deal. WHHZ was noted for its station identification drop that referenced Linkin Park, Disturbed, and Creed, and ended with Leroy the Lovetoy declaring "We're proud to say that we don't play any of that dogs***."

In March 2008, in a move that many fans regarded as a management blunder, the station abruptly switched formats and began playing more mainstream rock tracks, including artists that were previously referred to on-air as "dogs***." WHHZ also dropped some of its more unique programs, such as the independent hip-hop show "The Swank Manifesto," One of its more popular shows, "The Independent" was moved from Wednesday night to Sunday night and now plays the music that WHHZ previously played in heavy rotation. The Buzz is now know as Today's New Rock 100.5 The Buzz.

Until the spring 0f 2008, listeners could tune in via livestreaming from the station's website at [www.1005thebuzz.com] . Their new site is located at www.thebuzz.fm

"The Current Buzz Lineup"

Weekdays10am-2pm: Nick2pm-6pm: Leroy The Love Toy6pm-Midnight: The Buzz After Dark With Spanish

WeekendsSunday Nights7pm-8pm: Local Music With Dirty D8pm-10pm: The Sunday Night Resurrection (Goth)10pm-Midnight: The Independent With Nick and Donna

WHHZ Alumni

MoJo (2001-2008)(Left in August 2008 to become the program director of WDYL Richmond, Virginia. Y101 Richmond's New Rock Alternative...www.y101rocks.com.) During his last broadcast MoJo said: "my heart is no longer in it! 7 years later...this is not how I thought it all would end. We tried...god did we try to give you a great radio station. There is no one to blame but yourselves! It's time to move on....but please continue to support this great staff at the buzz! Take care....be safe...and...I'll see you on the flip side.")Leigh Scott (2002-2008) (Now works at WBXY)Leroy The Love Toy (2002-Present)(New Program Director)Spanish (2004-Present)Dirty D (2003-Present)Moe Rodriguez (2004-2008)Toto and The Bone (Former Hosts Of The Independent) (2004-2007)Nick and Donna (Hosts Of The Independent) (2007-Present)

External links

* [http://www.thebuzz.fm Official Website Listen to Streaming Online]
*FMQ|WHHZ
*FML|WHHZ
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