Find out more. (New Rock 102.1 Fest) June 3, 1995 RFK Stadium, Washington, DC (HFStival 1995) June 10, 1995 Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank, CA (MTV Movie Awards 1995) The people who put it together aren't even smart enough to know where our city boundaries are." 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. Not only did six-year-old Saylor Cox win the First Place trophy in Saturdays Buzzard Princess contest, but she also won best costume and took home the runner-up prize too. [85] Four different program directors, including Rich Piombino and Michael Luczak, came and went with varying levels of success. WMMS also airs The Week in Cox, a weekly recap show on Sunday mornings. WHK-FM became one of a handful of commercial stations in the country to try that format, many of which were owned by MetroMedia. 49th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Sat, Jan 21, 2023 7:00 PM 19:00 Sun, . During this time, with Denny Sanders as his creative services director and Rhonda Kiefer as programming assistant, WMMS broke all Cleveland ratings and revenue records. John Gorman and Denny Sanders left the station in fall of 1986, leading fourteen staff members with them to start rival station WNCX. He joined the station in early 1972 before its sale to Malrite, and stayed in different capacities until 2004. Rover regularly takes calls throughout the show, and often interviews guests in studio and over the phone. While both Rover and Alan Cox are primarily "hot talk" programs, rock music airs during regular middays, nights, overnights, weekends and online during Cavaliers and Guardians play-by-play. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? That will never be done again. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. ". PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. [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. BayFest was an annual three-day music festival held in the heart of downtown Mobile, Alabama. Bush Buzzard Fest 1995 - May 21, 1995 May 21 1995 Following concerts Bush Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH - May 23, 1995 May 23 1995 Bush Planetfest 1995 - May 24, 1995 May 24 1995 Last updated: 21 Feb 2023, 01:01 Etc/UTC 10 people were there I was there too arastoo Creamer005 IcyHot JasonBradshaw LuciferSam Neeson onnasake ssefcik sykorac In 2003, the festival included over 125 live musical acts on nine stages and had an average attendance of more than 200,000 people during the three-day weekend each year. Hat Trick kicked off the three-day event on Friday, Iconic on Saturday and the Shane Duncan Band brought the crowd pleasing weekend to a close! "[86] From 1991 to 1993, WMMS served as the FM flagship for the Cleveland Browns, sharing coverage with then-sister WHK; the late Nev Chandler served as play-by-play announcer. [41] WMMS also lured popular morning personalities Brian Fowler and Joe Cronauer away from rival WENZthen also an alternative rock stationas the successors to Jeff and Flash (Jeff Kinzbach, Ed Ferenc) on The Buzzard Morning Zoo. [167] WMMS also transmits text to compatible analog receivers, such as station IDs and artist and song information, via the Radio Data System (RDS); similarly, WMMS transmits text to HD Radio receivers known as Program Service Data (PSD). The almost clock-like return of the turkey vultures, always on March 15 th, to . setlist request forum, 2 activities (last edit by RockerFanV, 1 Mar 2020, 17:03 Etc/UTC). 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. Saylor Cox, only six years old, is crowned by emcee Jeff Hilt as the 2022 Buzzard Princess. [148][146][152][153][154][155], A devoted fan of heavy metal, Cox considers himself more of a comedian than a disc jockey. Jeff and Flash ruled the airwaves for 18 years on 100.7 WMMS. Breakfast is $10 for. [26][38][39][75][76][77], The World Series of Rock was a recurring, day-long and usually multi-act summer rock concert held outdoors at Cleveland Municipal Stadium from 1974 through 1980. Bayfest 2008 took place from October 3-5, 2008 and the lineup included: Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, Three Days Grace, Candlebox, Eric Church, Nelly, Blake Shelton, Better Than Ezra, David Nail, Sister Hazel, Saving Abel, Puddle of Mudd, P.O.D., and Bow Wow. "Between the Hawk & Buzzard": The Civil War in Arkansas, 1861-1865 CHAPTER TEN. Joining the Chicago native are Cleveland area comedians Bill Squire and Mary Santora, and former intern-turned-phone-screener Cody (Poundcake) Brown. 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. [147], Described by The Plain Dealer as "testosterone-fueled", the show dominates younger demographics, particularly male listeners ages 1834. [96][98] Billboard and Airplay Monitor magazines together named WMMS Rock Station of the Year (Medium Market) in 1995,[103] and Modern Rock Station of the Year (Medium Market) in 1996. Album deejay Denny Sanders was brought in from Boston and key WNCR personnel (including former WHK-FM/WMMS personalities Martin Perlich and Billy Bass, and station newcomer David Spero) were soon hired by WMMS, taking most of their audience with them. With an extra $150 thrown in by Dan Keegan, all-in-all Saylor went home with about $400 in cash. [1], The festival was organized each year by BayFest, Inc., a non-profit organization consisting of more than 1000 non-paid volunteers. [160], WMMS's program lineup currently features Rover's Mornings Glory in morning drive, Dan Stansbury middays, The Alan Cox Show in afternoon drive and Corey Rotic evenings. Under Malrite ownership, WMMS would become an album-oriented rock (AOR) powerhouse, much in the same vein as its former MetroMedia progressive rock siblings. Threats of harming another Danny Czekalinski and Darla Jaye teamed up in October 1997 with Liz Wilde holdover Cory Lingus (Cory Gallant) until August 1998. [34], Loveline, Westwood One's nationally syndicated call-in show hosted by Dr. Drew, aired weeknights from August 2008 through June 2010. EC horror comics, Fritz the Cat, Rocky and Bullwinkle, and Looney Tunes all served as inspirations for the "bird of prey with attitude" concept. [168], WMMS has served as the FM flagship station for the Cleveland Cavaliers AudioVerse since 2014, sharing network flagship status with AM sister station WTAM. She won a $500 cash prize which she immediately donated back to hospice. And you might also get help in the They are Buteo in behavior Buzzards are Buteo in behavior, meaning they soar in the sky using their broad wings. Taking place from 29th-31st July in North Yorkshire, Deer Shed Festival have announced even more acts set to join this year's festival. The top 40 deejays were retained, but it was soon obvious that they were inadequate hosts for a progressive rock format. Be Truthful. Emcee Jeff Hilt with Steve Gober of Stans. Milla Jovovich Gig Timeline Previous concerts Milla Jovovich Deep Ellum Live, Dallas, TX - Dec 14, 1994 Dec 14 1994 Milla Jovovich Late Night With Conan O'Brien, New York, NY - Feb 21, 1995 Feb 21 1995 May 21, 1995 Milla Jovovich Buzzard Fest 1995 - May 21, 1995 May 21 1995 Following concerts Described by Talkers magazine as "a bold anomaly worthy of industry attention", the show itself has successfully continued the format established by its predecessor The Maxwell Show all talk during afternoon drive on an FM rock station. The station claimed it was simply "a marketing strategy" and "much in line with what many stations did. Soon after, the station revered back to the Progressive Rock format to battle WNCR of Nationwide Communications, itself filling the void created by the brief absence of WMMS on the album rock scene. Though the legend dates to the turn of the century, none but a few local historians and story-tellers paid much attention to the now famous Buzzards of Hinckley Ridge, one of Ohio's most fascinating natural wonders. Phil Lesh & Friends The Turnpike Troubadours Sam Bush Band Tenacious D Tyler Childers The Infamous Stringdusters Sierra Hull & Justin Moses Telluride House Band featuring Sam, Bla, Jerry, Edgar, Bryan & Stuart Greensky Bluegrass Bla Fleck My . [161][162] The House of Hair with Dee Snider also airs on Sunday evenings. There were other really good rock stations around, but those other stations opted in to carry the live broadcast of the MMS birthday show (in 1978). One of their biggest contributions to our fine city was spearheading a grass roots effort to get the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame here in Cleveland. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Do you have a blog? [90][92], During the now infamous broadcast, WMMS engineer William Alford snipped a broadcast wire used for the Stern show's satellite feed. Many free and exciting programs and events are offered throughout the year for both adults and children. [33] Regarding the change, WMMS program director Bo Matthews (Alex Gutierrez) said, " nobody's killing anything Chief Wahoo is not on every piece of Indians promotional material Ronald McDonald is not in every McDonald's commercial We're not losing the letters. 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. The show also drew national attention after holding a book burning party for Fifty Shades of Grey on July 8, 2012. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:02PM. [62] The WMMS-sponsored concert was a "phenomenal success"[58][63] and prompted the station to sponsor a second show that year. The station serves as the FM flagship for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Guardians radio networks. [91] As promised, Stern held a party for his fans on the streets of Cleveland a "Funeral" for his local rivals, much like similar events held in New York, Los Angeles and Philadelphia and broadcast it nationwide. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Friday 5/26: 7:30pm: Orville Johnson 8:30pm: Birch Pereira Trio Saturday 5/27: Saturday House Band: Al Pignataro/guitar, bass/Brad Papineau/drums 12pm: Scotty Lee group 1pm: Mercedes Nicole group 2pm: Sheila/Mikel Rollins WMMS sponsored the concerts. The 65th buzzard celebration continues on Sunday, March 20 with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and craft fair at the new Hinckley Elementary School at 1157 Ridge Road. [98][101] Gorman brought back the original Buzzard design, now drawn by David Helton's successor Brian Chalmers. add whatever song you remember! It was based at Bienville Square. It was hot and I got terribly sunburned but it was so worth it. It was based at Bienville Square. [3], In its later years, as happened with similar festivals elsewhere in the U.S., the event suffered from declining interest. Founded in 1995, the festival offered a variety of music including pop, jazz, classic rock, alternative, R&B, rap, gospel, and modern rock. [4] During its first eleven years, BayFest was voted six times as Mobile's "Best Annual Event" in Mobile Bay Monthly magazine, surpassing the city's celebration of Mardi Gras. Right up until his departure in 1988, Kid Leo played "Born to Run" as his signature sign-off song every Friday night at 5:55 to kick off the weekend for area listeners. [url=https://www.setlist.fm/edit?setlist=6bd21222&step=song]Edit this setlist[/url] | [url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/bush-1bd6b9ec.html]More Bush setlists[/url], Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA, Nine Inch Nails Invite Former Members on Stage for Cleveland Show, Viewing Party: Bush and LIVE Reminisce Their Iconic Music Videos, Tour Update: Bush + Live Dive Into The Setlist Building Process. The change was done for many reasons: as a nod to the sudden influence Z100's format had on the Malrite group; Gorman and Sanders intention to stay with the current music trends as the album-oriented rock (AOR) format was, even then, in a state of decline; and as a means to attract a female audience. Cleveland Police wearing riot gear were called in just as headliner Green Day took the stage. Most station imaging is produced out-of-market by national voice talents "David Lee" Olejniczak, Malcolm Ryker,[166] Rena-Marie Villano, and former WMMS creative services director Miles Hlivko; additional voice-over audio is produced on-site by WMMS imaging director Billy Black. [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. Created in April 1974 as "an ironic twist on Cleveland's down-and-out reputation as a decaying Rust Belt city," the station's longtime promotional mascot has been an anthropomorphic "Buzzard" cartoon character. [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. Contrary to what many believe, the choice of the second Malrite logo had nothing to do with Buzzard Day, the annual "folksy event" held in Hinckley Township, Ohio. [122] Closing in May 1999, Clear Channel was renamed iHeartMedia in 2014. Rolling Stone named WMMS "Radio Station of the Year" nine straight years (197987) as part of its annual Readers' Poll, but a February 1988 front-page story in The Plain Dealer revealed station employees had stuffed the annual survey's ballot box for the 1987 poll to allow for the possibility of a tenth straight win the following year. We joked about the Buzzard becoming Cleveland's Mickey Mouse a "Buzzard Land" amusement park filled with sex, drugs and rock and roll A study conducted by MBA students at Case Western Reserve University in 1975 found that the new WMMS logo was more recognizable to those living in Greater Cleveland than both Chief Wahoo of the Cleveland Indians and even Coca-Cola. [88] Management ordered a change to the Buzzard by giving it a flat-top and mullet. Additionally, Rover was the Midwest replacement for Howard Stern under CBS's Free FM branding concept following Stern's move to Sirius Satellite Radio in 2006, originating from Chicago's WCKG. [5] On September 16, 2015, organizers announced the event's ending, as well as the cancellation of its planned 21st festival. typify the show's irreverent style. The station also started to devote weekend programming to the classic rock format. Ratings steadily increased during the time of the First Gulf War, but The Howard Stern Show was soon picked up by a then struggling WNCX. Yann Wehrling, vice-prsident de la rgion le-de-France, charg de la Transition cologique, et Patrice Leclerc, maire de Gennevilliers et Prsident du groupe Front De Gauche la . [1], Growing from an initial attendance of 50,000 people in 1995, BayFest became known for its array of musical talent suited to a wide variety of tastes. Bayfest 2001 took place from October 5-7, 2001 and the headliner was Live. Due to the cancellation of the Fall 2008 show, the Spring 2009 show was called Buzzfest XXII (instead of Buzzfest XXIII). Bayfest 2010 took place from October 1-3, 2010 and the lineup included: Godsmack, Shinedown, Mtley Cre, Nelly, Five Finger Death Punch, Saving Abel, Lady Antebellum, Adelitas Way, Papa Roach, Sick Puppies, Skillet, Fuel, Tonic, Rehab, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Grayson Capps, Evans Blue. [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. The station was known as "The Home of the Buzzard" at first. [39][40] Noted filmmakers, including Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous) and Paul Schrader (Light of Day), have called on both TheBuzzard and its personnel while preparing for various rock-themed productions. June 23, 1995 Miami Arena, Miami, FL (Boyz II Men, Montell Jordan & Mary J. Blige. The Waterfront Blues Festival is downtown Portland's largest and longest-running music festival and one of the most renowned celebrations of the blues in the world. [51] In order to firmly establish a separate identity, and to reflect the station's ownership,[55] the WHK-FM callsign was changed to WMMS on September 28, 1968. Already strained by ongoing contract renewal negotiations, the incident further alienated the two parties, and by November of that year the show was cancelled. So many future headliners on this line-up, including The Killers, QOTSA, Kasabian, Razorlight, Kings Of Leon, Arcade Fire, Biffy Clyro and, right down on the Carling Stage, a little known group. [127] A new airstaff was assembled after the stunt: Tim "Slats" Guinane was hired for afternoon drive replacing Brian & Joe, who were transferred to WMVX, and music director Mark Pennington replaced Bill "BLF Bash" Freeman in overnights. [105] John Gorman, who has since openly criticized the industry's current state, departed for CBS Radio in Detroit, but soon moved to media consulting. The team did later relocate to Cleveland, but lasted only a few months until an acrimonious breakup between Wolf and Mulrooney. It is an all-day arts festival for children from age 3 to 17 which provides interactive, multidisciplinary hands-on artmaking at no cost to families. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. In time, the station adopted new slogans reflecting the callsign: "We're your Modern Music Station" and "your Music Marathon Station. Share with Us. 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. It was a gorgeous day for the 37th Annual Mullet Fest at Stans in Goodland and the crowds proved it was as popular as ever. [134] Following Merluzzo's departure, senior vice president of programming for iHeartMedia's North Ohio region Keith Abrams was named as program director on December 4, 2017. that is degrading to another person. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. You have permission to edit this article. All we can do is hope to create something cool so that in 20 years people will say, 'Man, remember what WMMS used to be like? "[33] By April 2008, the station had reverted to branding as The Buzzard but using a road sign-style logo similar to a U.S. Route shield in an allusion to the mascot. Cleveland Magazine has also described both Rover and Cox as "talk shows with a rock-oriented sensibility". The broadcast consists entirely of talk, a mix of current events, pop culture, and stories from the staff. Pickup instructions are on the order form. Cleveland Police briefly detained Ky-Mani Marley after the singer threatened Rover for comments made during an April 20, 2010 in-studio interview. Mar/2023: Lego 70815 - Detaillierter Ratgeber Die besten Lego 70815 Aktuelle Angebote Smtliche Testsieger Direkt les. Saturday, Mar 4, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. DJ additions included station engineer Ric Bennett as "Rocco the Rock Dog,"[86] Scooter (WMMS music director Brad Hanson), former WRQC nighttime Personality and later WNCX Afternoon Drive and Production Director, Tom "Jack" Daniels (who returned to the Cleveland airwaves after a successful stint as Program Director of WLEV, Allentown, PA), Lisa Dillon[86] and station veteran Matt the Cat,[86] (who returned to the midday slot in 1990 after a two-year absence.) [51], Among the most notorious broadcasts of The Howard Stern Show occurred on June 10, 1994. Budweiser Superfest 1995. Founded in 1988, the festival has welcomed over 2,000 acts including Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Plant, Mavis Staples and Trombone . [170][171][172], WMMS has also served as the FM flagship station for the Cleveland Guardians Radio Network since 2013, again sharing network flagship status with AM sister station WTAM. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism [72] Rather, WMMS adopted a buzzard as its mascot in April 1974 because of the then tenuous economic state of Cleveland less than five years away from becoming the first major American city to enter into default since the Great Depression[73] and the winged-creature's classification as a scavenger. [115][116], The next of these multi-act shows, simply titled BuzzardFest, was held in May 1996 at Blossom Music Center and featured performances from 311 and No Doubt, along with Candlebox, The Nixons, Goldfinger, Gods Child, Dash Rip Rock, Holy Barbarians, and Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. May 20, 1995 Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH (Buzzard Fest 1995) May 24, 1995 Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI (Planet Fest, supporting Duran Duran) . WMMS does not air additional network programming, and the station only airs select games during spring training. 1995 Major League Opening Day Lineups Previous Season Next Season World Series Champion: Atlanta Braves Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. In other words, the carrion-eating bird represented "death and dying" a darkly comic reflection of the city's decline. The Buzzfest in Houston is a bi-annual show hosted by the radio station 94.5 The Buzz while the Buzzfest in Nashville is an annual show (usually in the late summer) hosted by the radio station 102.9 The Buzz. Sep 09, 1995 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States Rosenhaus hosts the network pregame show; and Hamilton hosts the network postgame show. [url=https://www.setlist.fm/edit?setlist=7bd21220&step=song]Edit this setlist[/url] | [url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/milla-jovovich-43d7b397.html]More Milla Jovovich setlists[/url], Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA, Nine Inch Nails Invite Former Members on Stage for Cleveland Show, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, New York, NY, An Evening with Women for the Los Angeles LGBT Center 2014, Suite Sessions - "Electrical" by Tai Verdes at Curio Collection by Hilton. racist or sexually-oriented language. Buzzard Fest 1995 Setlists May 20 1995 Date Saturday, May 20, 1995 - Sunday, May 21, 1995 Venue Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA Report festival So far there are setlists of 6 gigs. Heavily bootlegged, the concert further cemented the relationship between the two in fans' minds, and well into the 2000s Cleveland remains one of Springsteen's strongest bases. Belkin Productions staged these events, attracting popular hard rock bands and as many as 88,000 fans. 1976 - 1994. [56], MetroMedia found major success with progressive rock at KMET Los Angeles, KSAN San Francisco, WMMR Philadelphia and WNEW-FM New York, but a lack of commitment from MetroMedia led the company to drop the format at WMMS by May 1969. The top 40 format also failed to make any major ratings impact. [137][138], In 2000, the station turned to Wakin' up with Wolf and Mulrooneyhosted by Bob Wolf and John Mulrooneyfrom Albany's WPYX, which initially continued to originate and simulcast the program. [53] Jan 3, 2023 Jan 3, 2023; 0 The tilapia we stock in the spring for weed control and for forage fish to feed the bass typically die off in the winter. On November 11, 1948,[54] the station adopted the callsign WHK-FM. During this time, WMMS also began broadcasting a remarkable number of live concerts, many of which originated in Cleveland and were produced by the station itself. Date: July 1, 1987. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Thats how big MMS was. [120] Meanwhile, ownership would change yet again as Nationwide Communications was bought out by Jacor in November 1997. He was best known as the voice for the station's hourly IDs, music segues, sweepers, and commercials, and was also a member of The Buzzard Morning Zoo in the mid-80s. [90] Stern had arrived on the Cleveland airwaves less than two years earlier, and in that time took his syndicated program on rival WNCX from an Arbitron ranking of thirteen to number one. [51] On July 31, 1947, W8XUB began broadcasting at 100.7MHz.