KIIS 102.7 Los Angeles - Rick Dees - January 16, 1995 - Radio Aircheck

[@oldtatshow]

I heard KIIS FM live for the first time in the summer of 1995 during a roadtrip in California. Brilliant!

[@johnnyballenatl]

There was one reason given: *Ryan Seacrest!!!* He was already at Star 98.7 (KYSR), but after American Idol finally made him a household name, Clear Channel (now iHeartMedia) knew that Ryan was the perfect morning person to replace Rick. The rest, as they say, is history.

[@27inzenith]

January 16, 1995.

[@thetimewave]

When Rick Dees started his Top 40 nationally in the 80s, I switched from Casey Kasem overnight.

[@EllisFeaster]

I did too. I remember thinking this show sounded very 80s, whereas Casey sounded 70s to me.

[@christophercruz8359]

I'd listen to them both. Different styles of broadcasting, but entertaining, to my ears.

[@rebeccadeane4679]

GREAT Station!! But WOW hanging up on the PHRASE that PAYS!!!😅

[@riceymartin2203]

That episode of Melrose Place advertised is Season 3 Episodes 17 and 18: They Shoot Mothers, Don't They?