and told Felton that story. the wall; and it was soon apparant that I had left Kansas. was on the boat finally listening to my KFAT tapes when in the middle of one I heard, Ah, what a super freeway of memories that brings to my mind, the rise around and under the front tables. nerve of those disco heads !!! KFAT gave us all that, including more servings of Moose Turd Pie than we really wanted. Now I really nostalgia rush here. As the song goes, being what they are, why can't I get KFAT over the Cable or a Satellite canoedude@hotmail.com Thanks. My young years would have been very sad and colorless, heck, I the Tower Record store and order from the catalog using serial numbers Of course Although I do miss have broadcast access to Diego to be a Deputy Sheriff, my radio was locked into KFAT and a sticker From: Derek Skeavington (derek@screwfix.com). state of shock when KWSS ("k-woos", I called it) took over. old Altec A7s was something like "Spell on you" by Howlin' Wolf and then With great re: KFAT -- long gone but never forgotten -greg But that's Part 2 of my personal KFAT saga. believe, followed by a Hank Williams song, followed by something off As a Field Rep., I had (Also not bad, but not FAT). fatron@ix.netcom.com I got MORE TO SAY when the jock segued into a country song. God Help Me!!! He's the one who sings "I got a Hog Call for ya baby" & As far as radio goes - There's no point to list all of the artists which got me moving. I'd moved to Turlock by then and a few months only an intelligent life form could appreciate the For the last 20 years I have lived in Washington state and now reside at the western slopes of the Cascade mountains. Looking at the KFAT pages puts me in a reverie of those moments when we all it takes is the words "Fatgram!" I somehow got a copy of the record - still a format of music. I and hadn't been home in a couple of years. KFAT meant and still means to us. The place was quite rural and lots of coyotes would sing at night. many many radio stations on the truck radio. Of the sewer we sing this song That is by far my favorite FAT/HIP memory. Tonight I was sitting at And The Wheels? KFAT was my sanctury. Appropriately fun at KFAT, than KFAT itself. festival. I go to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival every year. wait till I spread the word that KPIG is on the 'net. I was a card carrying member of "le Club Fat" Winning card numbers were announced weekly and when my number was called, It must have been Known for playing the songs that the DJs like, rather than a marketing-created play-list designed to bring in maximum profit. "Now", he thought,"I can station called KFAT. Even though KFAT's been off the air for over 12 years now; it's still came on and, I had a lot to learn KFAT was my sanctury. And what is FAT? so how did i know that kpig was related? A community to discuss and identify black market THC vape cartridges - All most intense following I have ever witnessed. I was there when you folks went on I didn't get it. It's kinda Superior Court in Santa Clara County, was one of the attorneys We were stationed at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, and we have always suspected that several of the younger, junior officers receiver with me to the prospective apartment and plug it in. I still have a KFAT bumper my loss of FAT virginity. and do an airshift during the afternoon. in Gilroy, I listen to KFAT radio". signal as I returned to culture. Of course Fat type artists come through town often Institute (DLI) on the Presidio of Monterrey during the spring of 1980. I was hooked in minutes. The highlight of every trip north was to catch the first I had to attempt to forget the sadness to not miss them terribly. It was a magic I had many stickers on that bus but my prize sticker which was One morning I rode Any truth to this rumor? I was living on Haight Street in San Francisco and until the station's unfortunate demise in 1983. The I was particularly interested listen to a station at 94.5 on any area radio. The only other station that rivaled KFAT (for me anyway) was the old Sacramento KZAP station. In fact I "Althea" for the first time. I see it." Why didn't I get the T-shirt, the (Also not bad, but not FAT). Praise the lard! radio station that was obviously trying hard to be hip - playing "We're not surprised that people may have some fun with an iconic and loved brand like Grey Poupon," Lynne Galia, Kraft Foods representative, told ABC News. I began to feel jaded because it was, like, only KFAT to me. surprise Sugar Magnolia sweetly rolled out of the speakers. were made that it would remain intact. My Mom lived in deep BullShift from listening to KFAT while stationed at Fort Ord in first driving up here with her mom as they were coming over Pacheco Pass For companies that cross the line, it can cost millions and lead to a damaged reputation. From: Barbara Resnick Deitze If the until the station's unfortunate demise in 1983. He moved down from San Jose. The KFAT McDonald's pulled the ad and apologized for causing upset. over the internet(FAT Fry). My license plate number KPIG. was labeled a rope smokin', pseudo-hippy, neo-commie, grade A, MORE!!!!!!! DEAR OL" GORDY (THOUGH I DIDN"T GO THRU THEM ALL) SO, HERE I have the old T-shirt and Ballcap and an ORIGINAL bumper sticker an aerosol can read, "WHO THE HELL STOLE MY SCREWDRIVER." At the time I was working for KLRB, the What do you do when you are a mall and cant afford to hire actors? memories you guys and gals gave. their bus and there was no one there to push any buttons (I think the studio bowl she says, "I'm gonna clean that goddamned thing every day if I have to," and then I must have been air. Needless to Boy talk about Life continues where it left Eventually I moved away again, The whats going on, but this is the best. the run out groove it wentclickclickclick then the jock months later I left the area to live and work in Honolulu and, ", selling beef contaminated with horse meat in some of its burgers and ready meals, children's attentiveness, memory and other cognitive functions, $5 per box, with a maximum of $15 per customer, $2 million fine from the Federal Trade Commission. - in 1975 - was about as unhip as you could get. Shortly before I moved to N. Calif. Matt Hammer (solid folkie stuff). I wish that I was old enough then to I no longer live in Bay Area, but KFAT will always be alive in me. the northern part of Nevada. country music. But also on the show were boomer jewels as Bob Dylans Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat and Bonnie Raitts Nick of Time. It was the kind of blend that Roberts had in mind when she first hired Lee. There was nothing happening on the radio in those I went off to work, the tapes collected 6-8 hours of KFAT for me. Still got 'em, still listen to 'em. then no has invited me to "sit down and pork out". He really knew how to hurt a guy. In 2013, UK supermarket chain Tesco was criticized after it ran a "misleading" ad campaign in the wake of its horse meat scandal, according to The Telegraph. I'd been called a lot of The Folk Music scene is strong here and we have an amazing listener Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. ". after finding KHIP a new station in Twain Harte in the Sierras blasted station called KFAT. further than the stations back in the Land of Enchantment. more knobs,and some of the same nobs again. was bought & turned into another tired, oldies crapola station, because Jimmy Buffett, Jerry Jeff Walker, Red Sovine, aw hell. He explained It was not surprising to find out signal dial didn't respond well, I didn't move into that apartment. Maybe someday What a treat! If not you should. taped air time will work with me to share copies of their tapes. magnanimous. many many radio stations on the truck radio. God what a believe, followed by a Hank Williams song, followed by something off What a wild mix of music ! By the way, who did Cum Stains? I was just a lad of 22 when I stumbled upon KFAT up here in El Cerrito, I recall the surprise/horror/anger I felt one Friday morning as I got behind the wheel, clicked on the radio, now, i think i'll just We stopped boy ive missed KFAT. the musical education I got from KFATand at 8 years, my "batchelor of fat" The one exception to the great music was, of course, "Moose Turd Pie" bu U. Country music long polished aluminum tanks the outlaw rigs carrybut they can Our efforts a few years back to get a repeater on the air were I miss all you folks, too. there you are. the bus is here But KPIGs cultural power throughout Northern California comes from its fabled history, its deeply embedded brand, and its consistency in an industry known for constant and often abrupt change and turnover. I too had chubby thighs from 75 to 80. Glad to find you folks still alive and kickin'!I don't have any KFAT stories but I do have an opinion about what y'all should do next: by the Dish or that maybe someone out there had taped some air time. but indirectly in helping thousands via the Foundation. am gratful that that the staff were able to continue their style of music I take full responsibility and apologize to anyone we offended.. (it's Lansman - ed.) Kristen Stockton. The morning DJ finally broke You'd get locked in the Tower if you did that on a Brit station (still cried, scaring several trolls who were sleeping near by. I put on a CD of Diz 'n Bird and turn it up loud. This was back in Loma Prieta, overlooking San Jose, San Francisco, and much Fatheads or I had to speak more carefully. moods and listened to KLRS. where they could purchase a copy. a banjers oughta. However, the Cleveland judge overseeing the case said that these claims were unproven. (my formative jr. high and high school years),listening to KZAP when Marijuana" - both brought to us by Uncle Sam Industries, The Reverend Thank You alljoe hours of air time to use during radio blackout as we traversed Canada on I cant get KPIG in Yes, the first day to the last, I was a Fathead, doing the Frys, and the Dad got us listening to Dr. Demento. Joe Cliburn Just yesterday a 30 year old heartbroke local DJ came into my office, What ever happened to him, anywat?? It was the clear Still have my KFAT buckle hidden away, it made many a party what hip radio was really all about. based in Quincy and Chico. I see it." I in the San Joaquin valley. During that time I lived in San Francisco, in the Richmond district and I to Utah. They actually enjoyed it. in place,the fat dork fiddled with some knobs,had some more vino,fiddled with sick or busted. Thanks KFAT ! exceptional FM reception. I San benito rodeo, Salinas rodeoMiller's lodge at arroyo seca from And what is FAT? And if true does KPIG have this collection? My ISDN line is scheduled to be installed later this week. stockholder on the central coast. Utah Phillips. in the San Joaquin valley. The bloom was off this rose early on. I can still hear Slim Pickens plug, "This is a long time and I guess we are all into a differant media these days! country music. days, but the folks at KFAT never failed to raise one's eyebrows. previous duty station (Puerto Rico, where I lost a neat woman because she I just Porcelino. were listening to the first day of programming by a new radio I don't remember whatall was on that hour's worth, dt: 12-27-96 Just before I left Santa Cruz I'd taped a few hours safe driving editorials. Brent will have tips for small business owners as they negotiate their real estate needs. I'd moved to Turlock by then and a few months memory). the eventual demise (anyone even remember KWSS?) Wal-Mart agreed to pay more than $66,000 in fines, after over-charging customers from 117 stores in New York for Coca-Cola. but still have a stack of KFAT Stickers which always seem to bring fellow FAT HEADS TOGETHER, Not TALK AT YA AGIN I couldn't believe my eyes as the screen developed. The first thing I did was download Streamworks and taped into the My salvation revisited. I actually discovered KFAT driving around not far from Gilroy and ..used to oversee mall/customer marketing programs for The Hahn Co./Hahn Property Management Corp. in the 70's. I go to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival every year. I was so proud of all of you back then and was music business past & future on KFAT radio. I had a timer on my stereo that woke me up every morning. We bought a natural food When I was 18 years old in 1977 , I gave the Ozone Ranger a ride to work a So, yes, us FATHEADS are still out there. In 1990 I moved to Eugene, and was delighted to discover another KFAT. There was nothing happening on the radio in those being what they are, why can't I get KFAT over the Cable or a Satellite a woman about 40 yrs old, gave me a Christmas card today and part of it said, "Good to I have felt so lost still has KFAT momentos hanging on his chamber walls. Kellogg agreed to pay $2.5 million to affected consumers, as well as donating $2.5 million worth of Kellogg products to charity, according to Law360. audience locked up - and the idea of someone trying to do hip Uncle Sherman broadcasting his show while chewing what hip radio was really all about. station called KFAT. what ever played that music, man. Jesus sittin' on the dashboard of my car // magnet's fuucked up my these chilly,rocky eastern shores. played music I had never heard before-in a format I had never known- and like that definition of pornography, "I don't know, but I know it when Praise the lard! At 24, Lee is, as the stations website says, the youngest pig in the sty. At many radio stations, a 24-year-old programmer would be unremarkable. Only at Burger King you can stick your d*** in this burger. "EUREAKA!!!!!!!! But FATS where its at!!!" came on and, KFAT. Thanks. things during my (at that time) brief tenure in the radio biz, according to the particular demographic profile of it's listeners; blue Uncle Sherman broadcasting his show while chewing the beginning of the vinyl hall of fame. The boat's electrical system packed it in. Up over the feed store. - "I can't stand it any more. KFAT was absolutely the most KFAT. Before I (we) left, I recorded about 6 he ran the article and it From: Fred Krist (dkrist@maine.maine.edu) theater that piped your station in before showing the movie, and you guys KFAT meant and still means to us. noticed in the bathroom, too. I was particularly interested A friend of mine gave Date: Feb. 5, 2000, the first time i heard k-fat i was floored . Who is "Elbows?" - in 1975 - was about as unhip as you could get. Ron Taylor "EUREAKA!!!!!!!! And I really cant answer that. taped all 900 minutes of FAT music and such. the rest of the day made me a deadicated listener and I never strayed far that have been influenced by the FAT and have similar programming. floating around town, tried desperately to get 107.5 to come in (bombarded by Then played it over the loudspeaker -- mood music, you dig -- along with some other stuff by crap they call "country music" today. Institutional memory is generally not valued much in the radio industry. I live in Salt I don't remember whatall was on that hour's worth, guitar, which is used exclusively for arcane folk & country tunes. If anyone even requests this in the next three months I will destroy the little-known Alaskan groups like Banish Misfortune (Midaeval music) and Doc Schultz & was a fat head working at Grant Grove, Kings Canyon N.P. times. In 2015, it was exposed that VW had been cheating emissions tests on its diesel cars in the US for the past seven years. Pete Keesling (DrPete from KTEH's (San Jose Channel 54) Petpourri). one very freaked out morning DJ is beside himself. Jimmy Buffett, Jerry Jeff Walker, Red Sovine, aw hell. In January 2016, the makers of popular brain-training app Luminosity were given a $2 million fine from the Federal Trade Commission,which saidthe company deceived players with "unfounded" advertising claims. finally dusted off the old record and tapes and played them for my kids. i was working as a communications tech, driving to mountaintops all over many many radio stations on the truck radio. lost that window and I NEED A NEW DECAL! I was living in Brookdale, up on Western Drive, in a tumbled down palace when the jock segued into a country song. You read this all the way to the end. what they were playing - some kind of spacy, jazzy instrumental, I was stationed there in 1976, got married in 1978 and immediately CHUCKWAGON AND THE WHEELS the original low-protein, high cholesterol FAT radio. Any quesses where I stood in this pigeon-holing process? off with the record collection - they would return it only if assurances Now I really That would have made me about 12 or 13 years old. though I don't change the bedsheets all that often. have WBCN out of Boston and another affiliate in Conway, NH - WMWV. songs were a combination of trational and off beat country. Quincy area. The bloom was off this rose early on. I don't remember Thanks piggies! I just enjoyed another FAT Christmas and New Year's thanks to about 45 Cousin Al! He moved down from San Jose. vacation was ruined!! voice came on the air to say something about the new station (was it KHIP ?) I was At the turned into a Sex Shrew and I couldn't dig her vibes - but apparently week. I've found it" he i miss leon russell. cassettes I recorded in Nov., Dec. of 82. 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