Live Episode: The Legacy of WIXY 1260-AM

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Live Episode: The Legacy of WIXY 1260-AM

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Jun 23, 2022

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In a special live edition of CLE Rocks, we examine the legacy of WIXY 1260, the AM radio station that dominated Cleveland in the 1960s, revolutionizing the industry. Guests include radio legends Larry Morrow, Billy Bass and historian Mike Olszewski.
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Jun 23, 2022

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Live Episode: The Legacy of WIXY 1260-AM

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