ROOTS MUSIC: It may be "only rock 'n' roll," but generations of St. Louisans liked it, and it's coming back home to KSHE (FM 94.7) -- one of the country's original powerhouse rock stations -- on Jan. 17.

Legendary KSHE personality John Ulett will be back behind the mic weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., replacing the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show. Ulett will be paired with KSHE's Lauren Colvin, also known as Lern, who will provide news and traffic reports.

"KSHE-95 is the longest running rock radio station in America," Rick Balis, the station's "VP of Rock," said in an email today. "We take that title seriously. Rock music is what we are all about, and this change will enable us to return to our roots."

He added that: "John Ulett is the perfect person to lead this change. John has been playing rock on KSHE for 35 years. He understands what St. Louisans want to hear."

Balis noted that Ulett and Lern (Colvin) are St. Louis natives, and said he expects them to bring "a new sound and a new excitement to morning radio ...."