POPPING BACK : CLASSIC ROCK--THE PEOPLE SPEAK

In the Popping Off column on May 10, Chris Willman criticized the “classic rock” radio format for its narrow definition of classic rock and for discouraging diversity in programming. Here’s a sample of reader response.

Good golly Miss Molly!

Willman hit the proverbial nail on the head in his article about so-called “classic rock” radio stations. When I first heard about KLSX’s oldies format, I immediately tuned in, hoping to hear a little Little Richard, Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis. Imagine my disappointment when a Moody Blues song came wafting out of my speakers. I was mad. I was crushed. I was confused.

So imagine my relief when I read Willman’s article, which echoed my feelings. Here was someone else who also felt KLSX was somewhat of a sham. I was so happy, I jumped up from my breakfast table and hollered:

“A WOP BOP ALU BOP A WOP BAM BOOM!!”

JOHN McELLIGOTT JR.

Fullerton