Like many rockers, it started out with a progressive rock feel before evolving. We celebrate this golden anniversary with everyone who has been along for the ride.”īack in 1971, KISW was owned by Kaye-Smith, with Frank Sinatra a minority owner. They are going to be fun.”ĭave Richards, Entercom’s Rock Format Captain, added, “To be able to celebrate a milestone like this is a rarity, and we don’t take that lightly. We’re not done, so stay tuned for the next 50 years. They know the secret to our success has been to – first and foremost – recognize and immerse ourselves within the community. We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many talented people who have been and still are part of this journey. “There are only a handful of radio stations that can brag about thriving for 50 years in a particular format, and KISW is one of them,” said Jack Hutchison, SVP and Market Manager for Entercom/Seattle. Guests are set to include bands Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Greta Van Fleet, Heart, Alice In Chains, Disturbed, Judas Priest, athletes from Seattle Mariners, Seahawks, Kraken and Sounders, Mayor of Seattle Jenny Durkin, singer-songwriter Sammy Hagar, and actors Joel McHale and Rainn Wilson. KISW debuted as an Album-Oriented Rock station on February 14, 1971. Special programming will pay tribute to the station’s legacy with stories and memories from KISW alumni local civic, sports and business leaders and bands and artists from both Seattle and around the world. Today an Entercom Communications station, KISW-FM 99.9 is celebrating its longevity in Seattle with “The 50th Anniversary Weekend.”
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