Nice Bite

BEASLEY AC WPBB (b98.7)/TAMPA, which flipped to all-CHRISTMAS music almost seven weeks ago (NET NEWS, 11/8), has dropped the holly and resurfaced as Classic Rock “98.7 THE SHARK.“ Claiming it plays “The Next Generation of Classic Rock”, the station debuted at midnight on DEC. 26th with AC/DC “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You),” STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' “Plush” and DEF LEPPARD “Photograph.”

The station website already announced its future morning show. Succeeding CHADD & KRISTI, who left in early DECEMBER (NET NEWS, 12/7) will be DAVE & CHUCK THE FREAK, who are broadcast out of WRIF/DETROIT. They start on MONDAY, JANUARY 7th.

"We are thrilled to bring Classic Rock radio back to TAMPA BAY with 98.7 THE SHARK,” BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP/TAMPA Interim Market Manager STEVE tRIPLETT said. “With a hand-picked mix of Rock hits from the '70s, '80s and '90s and the DAVE AND CHUCK THE FREAK MORNING SHOW, we’re excited to give listeners something new and truly unique!”

“It’s been many years since TAMPA BAY had a true Classic Rock station on a full signal and we’re excited to offer the next generation of Classic Rock to such a great Rock market,” EVP/Programming JUSTIN CHASE said. “Plus, we’re including our successful morning show DAVE & CHUCK THE FREAK, which is a perfect complement to the music position.”

“There is a large group of Rock fans that do not have a radio station right now,” BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP/TAMPA OM TRAVIS DAILY said. “TAMPA BAY has always been one of the best Rock markets in AMERICA. Our goal is to give the music fans exactly what they have been asking for which is a highly entertaining morning show with DAVE AND CHUCK THE FREAK with Classic Rock for the Next Generation the rest of the day!”

“After spending many years on TAMPA BAY Rock radio, it’s exciting to be part of a station with real bite,” PD TED KAMIKAZE said.

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