NEW YORK -- CBS-FM's legendary sound will return to the airwaves in New York City on Thursday, July 12 at 1:01 p.m.
According to a CBS Radio press release dated July 9, the format change from Jack FM to CBS-FM will start with songs from the Beatles, Motown and the Beach Boys and feature artists like Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Frankie Valli and many more.
"Above all else, it is an honor to bring CBS-FM back to New York," said Jennifer Donohue, Vice President and General Manager, WCBS-FM. "Having been a long time employee and personal fan of the station I truly understand what an emotional moment it was when New Yorkers had to say goodbye to their favorite radio station. We acknowledge and appreciate the loyal fan base who’ve never stopped asking for the format’s return, and now we’re thrilled to be back - better than before - with updated features, incredible on-air production, the best combination of legendary New York personalities, and of course hundreds of ‘The Greatest Hits Of All Time.’"
"CBS-FM will be a station that celebrates its past with an updated sound appealing to a whole new generation of listeners on many levels," said Brian Thomas, Program Director of CBS-FM. "The role we play in the community and the responsibility we have to our listeners will be treated with respect as we reintroduce the station back into the fabric of the City."
Additionally, Dan Taylor has been named as the station’s new morning show host, along with contributors Mr. G and Al Meredith. Bob Shannon also marks his return to the station as host of middays, and is joined on-air by market staple Broadway Bill Lee who will host afternoon drive.
You can dial in CBS-FM at 101.1 FM.
Note: 1010 WINS is owned by CBS Radio.
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