Home Login RADIO ONLINE RSS Facebook
Advertisement

Westwood One Announces the End of ''Rockline''


Bob Coburn announced through Westwood One that he is ending syndication of the long-running radio show "Rockline" after 33 1/2 years. "Rockline" offered fans the opportunity to engage with their favorite rock and roll stars live on the air. Committed to breaking new artists and saluting classic rockers, the show was available in both Active Rock and Classic Rock formats. The final programs will air on Wednesday, December 17 (Rockline Classic) and Monday December 22 (Rockline Active). Rockline will continue to run encores of its best shows until the broadcasts conclude.

Coburn, longtime Rockline host as well as owner of the show, stated "The world has changed from an innovative, unique idea back in 1981 to a one of near constant exposure for artists in 2014. With the Internet, Twitter accounts, hundreds of television channels and a more sophisticated press, artists are now literally at the fingertips of their fans. Rockline is no longer the invaluable tool to connect fans with their Rock & Roll heroes, it has become but one of many."

"We have had the honor to present the history of Rock as told by the artists who created it for the past three decades plus, but now is the time to pass the mantle. We will proudly present the very best of Rockline until the end of the year when our mics will fall silent forever. Thanks for listening and long live Rock & Roll," he added.

Advertisement

Latest Radio Stories

AM/FM Radio Dominates Q2 2025 Edison's Share of Ear
Edison Research
Edison Research
Edison Research's latest Share of Ear report underscores the strength of AM/FM radio in the U.S. audio landscape, while highlighting the disconnect between perception and reality when it comes to digital platforms like YouTube Music, Spotify, and Pandora. This week's Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active More

Conservative Talk ''Upstate Red'' Debuts in Greenville
Upstate Red
Upstate Red
Audacy has launched Upstate Red, a new conservative talk outlet airing on WYRD-AM (1330) in Greenville and WORD-AM (950) in Spartanburg and on WYRD-HD2. It can also be streamed on the Audacy app, from the station website at upstatered.com, and on smart speakers using the invocation More

EMF's Air1 Adds Lacy Abercrombie to Middays
Lacy Abercrombie
Lacy Abercrombie
Educational Media Foundation (EMF), parent company of K-LOVE and Air1, has taps Lacy Abercrombie is joining the Air1 on-air lineup as the new midday host. Abercrombie, a Christian speaker, Bible teacher, and content creator, brings a passion for helping people connect with God's Word in ways that resonate More
Advertisement

Superadio Launches AmplifiedVoices to Elevate Black Culture
AmplifiedVoices.com
AmplifiedVoices.com
Superadio is expanding its digital footprint with the debut of AmplifiedVoices.com, a new platform designed to spotlight Black culture and storytelling across podcast and video platforms. The hub will serve as the central home for both the Amplified Voices Podcast Network and Amplified Voices TV. "This More

Costa Media Adds El Cotorreo to Washington DC Lineup
Que Onnda 87.7 FM
Que Onnda 87.7 FM
Costa Media has expanded its Washington, D.C. programming with the addition of El Cotorreo with DJ Chicano & DJ Scorpion to WDCN (Que Onnda 87.7 FM). The show airs weekdays from 4-8pm, blending humor, high-energy music, and timely updates for listeners across the DMV. Featuring More

Matsui, ACLU Push Bill to Protect Broadcast Free Speech
Rep. Doris Matsui
Rep. Doris Matsui
Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) has teamed with the American Civil Liberties Union to introduce the Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act, legislation aimed at strengthening First Amendment protections for broadcasters. At a press conference in Sacramento on Friday, KCRA reports that Matsui said the measure More

Return to Menu

Advertisement

Subscribe to our Newsletter
Radio news and headlines delivered right to your e-mail box -- and it's free.

Advertisement

Advertisement