KFIV is LIVE Back in the days of the cruise, there was only one radio station that played the rock and roll hits. KFIV 1360 AM was for many the soundtrack of our lives. Sometimes it was even broadcast live from Burge’s Drive in a 9th and O Streets. American Graffiti was the first movie that was created around a selection of popular music not written for a movie. These songs were integral to the script and securing the rights to the songs consumed 10% of his $750,000 budget. This was the soundtrack of a generation and the Modesto cruisers in the late 50s and early 60s shared the same set of songs.
Beginning in 1953, rock and roll was first heard on the Modesto airwaves on KBOX. As the kids in Modesto Dragged 10th, 1360 KFIV would play the songs of the day and since there was only one rock station, everyone shared the same music. The song dedications came from Dwight Case at Burge’s and the nights were filled with the legendary doo-wop, rockabilly and rock and roll. This year, classic rock and roll radio is back with the legendary DJs: Bob DeLeon, Kenny Roberts, Derek Waring, John Chappell and more!
KFIV will begin playing those Solid Gold Hits on Friday, June 7th, from six pm to midnight, and on Saturday, June 8th from noon to midnight, and on Sunday June 9th from noon to six pm. Who knows, there may even be a dedication or two, or three.
KFIV Graffiti Gold Weekend
Friday
6-8 pm
8-10 – Skinny Kenny Roberts
10-Mid – “The Midnight Honker” John Huey
Saturday
Noon-2 – Rockin’ Ron Richards
2-4 – Gail Wax
4-6 – “Mr> Entertainer” Ron Posey
6-9 – Bob DeLeon & Derek Waring
9-Midnight – John Chappell
Sunday
Noon-3 – Bob Lang
3-6 pm – Bob DeLeon, Derek Waring, Chris Murphy
6-8 pm – “Fast” Lane Clark
8-10 – Steve White
