When I lived in New York, there were 3 stations that I could choose from to listen to rock music; 92.3 K-Rock, Q104.3 Classic Rock and 101.1 Jack FM. When I left NY, May 2007, K-Rock wasn’t too stable. They disappointed me by deciding to turn the station into talk radio, and then they brought the rock music back a little over a year later. That was the situation when I left.
I know it is a little late, but I recently found out that Q104.3 is the only station in New York that plays rock. What happened? Is rock dead in New York?
92.3 K-Rock
March 11, 2009 alternative rock came to an end at 5pm EST. “Right Now” by Van Halen was the last song played on 92.3 K-Rock. After a clock ticking and a flat line sound, 92.3 Now FM was born. They started off with “Boom Boom Pow” by Black Eyed Peas. 92.3 Now FM is another top hits station like Z-100. At least they kept K-Rock2, internet-only radio station that plays alternative rock and mainstream rock.
101.1 Jack FM
Jack FM was put off the radio air waves on July 12, 2007. Jack FM played what ever they want when they want. They mostly played 80’s rock and pop music. The station did not do very well. In fact, it is known as one of the greatest failures in NY radio history. They brought back the oldies station, WCBS-FM 101.1. This time instead of playing hits from 1955 to 1963, they now play hits from 1964 to 1989. Now known as New York’s Greatest Hits.
Q104.3 Classic Rock
Well, I guess Q104.3 is the last survivor. Too bad they only play classic rock.
G106.3 G-Rock
Thanks to my friend, Lee, I was able to add this station to the list. Broadcasting from New Jersey, G106.3 G-Rock played modern alternative rock. With no warning, on January 19, 2009, G-Rock suddenly changed to another Top 40 hits radio station. Like there isn’t enough of those kinds of stations in NY.
I feel bad for the rockers in New York City. Their selection is limited and they are probably forced to listen to satellite radio, hd radio or their ipod. It breaks my heart to know that there is only one station in NY that plays rock.
