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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. | ||
==Programming and personalities== | |||
To date, KROQ's play list consists of alternative, new wave, nu metal, and indie artists. Personalities that have either began theeir coarrers or were at one time emplyed by KROQ include the influential Rodney Bingenheimer (aka Rodney on the Roq), Jed The Fish, Freddie Snakeskin, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Corrola, and still-current morning duo Kevin & Bean. | To date, KROQ's play list consists of alternative, new wave, nu metal, and indie artists. Personalities that have either began theeir coarrers or were at one time emplyed by KROQ include the influential Rodney Bingenheimer (aka Rodney on the Roq), Jed The Fish, Freddie Snakeskin, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Corrola, and still-current morning duo Kevin & Bean. | ||