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Quiz about Remembering 104FM WBCN Boston Volume 1

Remembering 104FM WBCN Boston, Volume 1 Quiz

104FM WBCN was the greatest radio station ever. We were blessed to have the best lineup of DJ's, programmers, sports casters and background talent anywhere.

A multiple-choice quiz by fishmagnet. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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fishmagnet

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422,433

Updated
Dec 22 25

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Question 1 of 10

1. What do the BCN call letters stand for? Hint

Boston Concert Network

Business Connection Network

Boston Common News

Biggest Community Network

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the first rock song played on WBCN? Hint

"Fire" by Jimi Hendrix

"House of the Rising Sun" by The Animals

"I Feel Free" by Cream

"Light My Fire" by The Doors

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1969, Charles Laquidara was hired by WBCN. Who did he replace on-air? Hint

Joe Rogers

Dale Dorman

Arnie "WooWoo" Ginsburg

Peter Wolf

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Question 4 of 10

4. What WBCN DJ gave Aerosmith its first major airtime, helping to introduce them to many new listeners and growing their popularity? Hint

Maxanne Sartori

Peter Wolf

Charles Laquidara

Sam Kopper

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did the WBCN DJ's and staff go on strike? Hint

1979

1977

1975

1981

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Question 6 of 10

6. When the WBCN staff went on strike, what did the group of employees call themselves? Hint

the WBCN Ballbusters

the Rocking Rebellions

the WBCN Strike Alliance

the DJ Support Network

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Question 7 of 10

7. What WBCN DJ first worked on TV channel 4 as the floor manager on Rex Trailer's show "Boomtown"? Hint

Ken Shelton

Arnie "WooWoo" Ginsburg

Oedipus

Charles Laquidara

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Question 8 of 10

8. What WBCN DJ did the band The Police credit for helping to launch their success in the United States? Hint

Mark Parenteau

Maxanne Sartori

Oedipus

Ken Shelton

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the last song played on WBCN? Hint

"Happy Trails" by Van Halen

"Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd

"The End" by The Doors

"Good Riddance" by Green Day

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Question 10 of 10

10. What former WBCN music director published a history of the station titled "Radio Free Boston: The Rise and Fall of WBCN"? Hint

Oedipus

Adam 12

Sam Kopper

Carter Alan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do the BCN call letters stand for?

Answer: Boston Concert Network

WBCN hosted a lot of big-name bands and often broadcast live from many local concerts. Seeing WBCN's bright yellow GMC van, affectionately named "Wicked Too" at any show was a common site and a great place to grab station bumper stickers and swag.

2. What was the first rock song played on WBCN?

Answer: "I Feel Free" by Cream

On March 15, 1968, DJ Joe Rogers played the 1966 release "I Feel Free" by Cream as the first rock song when WBCN shifted from classical music to progressive rock. The rest is rock and roll history.

3. In 1969, Charles Laquidara was hired by WBCN. Who did he replace on-air?

Answer: Peter Wolf

Peter Wolf had a popular late night radio show where he interviewed many touring artists for much of the 1960s. He left WBCN to focus his time on the newly-formed band he was in, the J. Geils Band

4. What WBCN DJ gave Aerosmith its first major airtime, helping to introduce them to many new listeners and growing their popularity?

Answer: Maxanne Sartori

Maxanne Sartori gave Aerosmith significant airtime by repeatedly playing "Dream On" and other songs off their debut album. She also broadcast their live performance at Paul's Mall in March of 1973, allowing thousands of listeners to hear them.

5. In what year did the WBCN DJ's and staff go on strike?

Answer: 1979

The WBCN unionized staff went on strike for three weeks in 1979 after the radio stations new owners (Hemisphere Communications) fired a lot of the long-time workers, including the news director Danny Shecter and Oedipus, a very popular DJ. They called all of the firings "the massacre" but in the end, they were all rehired.

6. When the WBCN staff went on strike, what did the group of employees call themselves?

Answer: the WBCN Strike Alliance

During the strike, the DJ's were supported in their efforts by many listeners as well as local bands The Cars and Aerosmith.

7. What WBCN DJ first worked on TV channel 4 as the floor manager on Rex Trailer's show "Boomtown"?

Answer: Ken Shelton

My favorite DJ, aside from working on the Rex Trailer Show, "Captain Ken" has also worked at WBZ-FM, WCOZ-FM and WEEI-FM.

8. What WBCN DJ did the band The Police credit for helping to launch their success in the United States?

Answer: Oedipus

Oedipus was a pink-haired music director and DJ that was also known for creating one of the first punk rock radio shows in America. He was the first DJ to repeatedly play the Police song "Roxanne".

9. What was the last song played on WBCN?

Answer: "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd

On August 11, 2009, DJ Bradley Jay signed off, ending his 27-years with the station and closing the final chapter of WBCN by playing the Pink Floyd tune. He chose "I Feel Free" by Cream as his second-to-last song (which was the first rock song played on WBCN on March 15, 1968).

10. What former WBCN music director published a history of the station titled "Radio Free Boston: The Rise and Fall of WBCN"?

Answer: Carter Alan

Carter's book covers the beginnings of the station, it's heyday and its decline. Carter would remain in radio at WZLX as an Assistant Program Director and can be found giving his daily reports on some of his favorite albums. Check him out!

Source: Author fishmagnet

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