The network instituted Mandatory Metallica, had tons of request shows, and a program called "Too Much," which featured giant blocks of music from a particular artist. Mostly what I remember about Houston's Z Rock was not picking it up on my first Walkman.
If you just visited the new Z Rock site and find it closed, never fear.
"The Z Rock website is closed while we develop it, but you can still listen live 24/7 by clicking the 'Listen Live' links provided at the top of the page," says Bilbrey.
Once the site will be totally complete, there will be an automated request system for listeners to search for a desired track in the station's library, then request it by just a click of a button.
"As long as it has not recently been played, or the same artist within a certain time, it is automatically added to the playlist," adds Bilbrey.
Bilbrey notes that in the mobile markets, both Z Rock and Rock 101 KLOL will have iPhone and Android apps very soon.
Lock it in, and rip off the knob.
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