Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Music Appreciation

Old Crank

(6,140 posts)

5. KDKB radio Free Phoenix

Reply to marble falls (Reply #4)

Mon Mar 24, 2025, 10:16 AM

Mar 2025

Run by William Edward Compton.

One thing that happened around 1970 was some one broke into their transmission tower and stole the chrystals for their broadcast frequency. And a hug amount of records.

I woke up one morning to the sound of Phil Motta(?) from one of the pop 40 stations on their frequency. He had heard about their troubles and brought in a huge number of his private collection to the station and put in about 8-12 hours as a DJ until they could get everything in order.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

John Fred & His Playboy Band - Judy In Disguise [View all] marble falls Mar 2025 OP

Great tune. A 1 hit wonder, but it was an awesome AM hit at the time. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2025 #1

A lemonade pie with your brand new car! Diamond_Dog Mar 2025 #2

Thanks for digging that up, I think. Old Crank Mar 2025 #3

"And Now, KDKB lays the Hard Stuff on Ya!" marble falls Mar 2025 #4

KDKB radio Free Phoenix Old Crank Mar 2025 #5

I made a mistake: lays the hard stuff on you was WMMS in Cleveland, KDKB's was "KDKB rocks Arizona!" marble falls Mar 2025 #6

I got there late, in '75. But it's an example of the cooperation between progressive rock stations in the good old days. marble falls Mar 2025 #7