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iHeartMedia Chicago Launches the New ''Rock 95 Five''

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iHeartMedia Chicago flips Country WEBG-FM (Big 95.5) the new "Rock 95 Five," Chicago's Rock Station. The new station launched at 5pm on Thursday afternoon playing Rock favorites including Metallica, Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, Linkin Park, AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Def Leppard, Foo Fighters and Motley Crue, among other. The programming line-up will be announced at a later date.

"Our goal with Rock 95 Five is to provide the music Chicagoland has been missing, a key soundtrack for a large lifestyle group," said iHeartMedia Chicago Regional Senior Vice President of Programming James Howard. "Our purpose is to be a driving force and a companion in the lives of millions of Rock music fans for years to come."

"I am thrilled to bring Rock music back to Chicago," added iHeartMedia Chicago President Matt Scarano. "These songs haven't been played on the air for years. I am looking forward to hearing the soundtrack of our lives on Rock 95 Five."

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