Re: Rockline

[Nostatic <nostatic@attbi.com>]

Bob Coburn, the longtime host of Rockline, has purchased the rights to 
the program and is now syndicating it himself. He continues to do the 
show from the Premiere studios in Sherman Oaks--it's just on his nickel 
now. There are actually two Rockline programs, the regular show on 
Mondays and "Classic" Rockline on Wednesdays. The older, established 
artists that did the show during it's heyday are still loyal to the 
program, but the newer bands really don't find the show all that 
relevant, and many don't like to appear because the younger listeners 
that buy their music just aren't there anymore. Because of this, 
stations that aren't classic rock based have pretty much dropped the 
show. I have heard that the number of affiliates airing Rockline has 
decreased pretty dramatically over the last few years, which probably 
led Premiere to remove the show from their lineup. Lack of affiliates 
was why they dropped several shows along with Rockline late last year, 
including "American Top 40 Flashback" and "The Rhythm Countdown with 
Ellen K." We'll have to see if Coburn can get more affiliates and keep 
Rockline going on his own.

Jeremy Mixer wrote:

>I have heard from several dependaent scources that the long-running
>popular radio show Rockline has been cancelled by Premeire due to "lack of
>beign able to find artists to participate"
>
>Personally I think it was a move by Clear Channel because the show was not
>profitable enough.
>
>However, two weeks after I heard this, tonights rockline show was a live
>show with the band Boston./
>
>Earlier today I received this email on the Led Zepplein list....
>
>Does anyone know more details about this?
>
>Rockline in my opinion is one of the best shows on the dial, and to see it
>cancelled is a shame. Where else would a regular Joe get to chat with
>their favorite mmusicians?
>
>Any details on what the true story is behind this would be appreciated.
>
>Jeremy
>
>---------- Forwarded message ----------
>Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 17:33:09 -0500
>From: Keith Johnson <keithjo@takklesoft.com>
>To: 'Jeremy Mixer' <mixer@zoso.net>,
>     'Cindy Lee Haddock' <theunicorngarden@yahoo.com>
>Cc: zeppelin@zoso.net
>Subject: RE: rock line
>
>Hi All,
>
>Here's the link to the entire message board:
>http://members3.boardhost.com/rockline/
>
>For those who just want to read it here:
>This is from larp.com 12/23
>Coburn Owns Rockline. As of January 1, 2003, Bob Coburn, host of
>nationally syndicated "Rockline," will be the new owner of the program.
>He purchased the show from Premiere Radio Networks for an undisclosed
>amount. The show will continue to broadcast on Mondays and Wednesdays
>from the same studio in Los Angeles.
>"As the longtime host of Rockline, it's natural to purchase the program
>myself," said Bob. "I heard over and over the past few weeks that
>Rockline is a big part of the world of Rock and Roll. I'm excited at the
>prospect of making the show even bigger and better than ever." Kraig T.
>Kitchin, president/coo of Premiere Radio Networks stated, "Few people
>have the passion and the ability to see Rockline continue to thrive -
>Bob Coburn is one of them. We've heard from radio that they want
>Rockline to continue and it will be in very capable hands."
>
>I couldn't find the article on larp.com myself for what it's worth.
>
>Keith
>
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>
>Rockline is no longer produced. The reason giuven is that it is getting
>harder and harder to find classic rock artists.  However I have my own
>theory.....Rockline was distributed and owned by Premeir Radio Network,
>which is a subsidary of Clear Channel, the most money grubbing radio
>company in the United States. They probably decided it was not
>profitable
>enoguh...........it's sad. That was one of the best nationally
>syndicated
>radio shows....where else could an average Joe get to talk to their
>favorite musicians?
>
>Hopefully another radio company will pick it up. Westwood One are you
>listening?
>
>Jeremy
>
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