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'''KROQ''' is a commercial rock music radio station in [[Los Angeles]], California, broadcasting on 106.7 FM. The call sign is pronounced "kay rock." | '''KROQ''' is a commercial rock music radio station in [[Los Angeles]], California, broadcasting on 106.7 FM. The call sign is pronounced "kay rock." Since [[Weezer]]'s foundation as a band, they have been a mainstay on KROQ. | ||
==Early history== | ==Early history== | ||
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==Recent history== | ==Recent history== | ||
The station would eventually adopt the catch phrase "World Famous KROQ". In 1986, the station was purchased by Infinity Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Viacom. In 2004, KROQ began broadcasting in High Definition Radio for its higher quality. | The station would eventually adopt the catch phrase "World Famous KROQ". In 1986, the station was purchased by Infinity Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Viacom. In [[2004]], KROQ began broadcasting in High Definition Radio for its higher quality. | ||
==Weezer-friendly== | |||
KROQ has been, virtually from day one, very accomodating to LA-based Weezer. Some feel that the station holds almost as much influence as MTV in breaking new artists, and that [[Weezer]] benefitted greatly from their championing of early singles such as "[[Undone]]" and "[[Buddy Holly]]". The band has appeared on two of the Christmas CDs: ''[[Kevin and Bean: The Real Slim Santa]]'' and ''[[Kevin and Bean: Swallow My Eggnog]]''. The station continues to support new Weezer releases to some degree, and the two parties have collaborated on occasional pormotional activies. | |||
==Programming and personalities== | ==Programming and personalities== | ||
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==CD releases== | ==CD releases== | ||
The station has released several original compilations of music, most notably their annual Christmas charity albums presented by Kevin and Bean. | The station has released several original compilations of music, most notably their annual Christmas charity albums presented by Kevin and Bean. | ||