KXPT (FM)
Encyclopedia
KXPT is a commercial radio station
located in Las Vegas, Nevada
, broadcastiing on 97.1 FM
. KXPT airs a classic rock
music format branded as "97.1 The Point".
which featured the mascot appearing at a 1986 International Roller Derby
event televised by ESPN at the Showboat Hotel & Casino
.
In 1993 Lotus Broadcasting purchased the station and switched call letters and format to KXPT (The Point). For the first four and a half years the Point aired a AAA format, originally breaking artists like Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler, Jewel and many more now contemporary artists. Original Point DJs included Chris Foxx, Mike Fox, Rob Landry and JD (from Lotus' KOMP, "JD Pig") Other personalities throughout the years have included: Byrd (WLUP), Lark Williams, Dusty Street (KROQ), Randy Morrison (KNAC) and Mike O'Brian (now at crossstown 96.3 KKLZ). In 1997 they shifted to the Classic Hits format and in 2005 they officially became a Classic Rock format. In 2007 they became the only Classic Rock station in the Las Vegas Metro as KKLZ changed to the Classic Hits format.
Current DJs of the station include Chris Foxx and Steph Mackenzie (FOXX AND MACKENZIE IN THE MORNING) along with Ken Johnson, once of the crosstown team "Johnson & Tofte" (mornings), Kim Kelly (formerly of the now-defunct KFBI and KKLZ when they were a classic rock station) (mid-day), Lorrin Bond (afternoons), Todd Fowler and Gretchen (share the night duties.) Mike Culotta, formerly of KOMP (another Lotus station) was a mid-day shift DJ on the station until his death in December 2010 (though he didn't appear on the air in the months prior to his passing.) On Wednesday nights the Point broadcasts ROCKLINE
w Bob Coburn. On Saturday nights, Dr. Feedback (Formerly of the now-defunct 103.5 the Edge) hosts "Classic Rock Live!" and on Sunday nights, "Nights with Alice Cooper
" is broadcasted.
The signal was once rebroadcast on a low power frequency at 98.9 out of Henderson
with the call sign K257VU, but this frequency now rebroadcasts KWWN
.
Radio station
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located in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, broadcastiing on 97.1 FM
FM broadcasting
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. KXPT airs a classic rock
Classic rock
Classic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
music format branded as "97.1 The Point".
History
Through the 1970s 97.1 was known as KORK-FM and aired a mostly instrumental easy listening format. In 1983 they changed call letters to KEER. A year later in 1984 they switched formats to Top 40 KYRK Y-97.In the late 80's, early 90's they changed the slogan to POWER 97. Some of the KYRK DJs included Pat Garret, Anthony Miles, Rob Holiday, Shaun St John, Johnny West, Don "Action" Jackson, Zappo "The Love Puppy", Marty "The Stud Muffin", Les "The Party Animal", Bobby "The Bear" Mitchell, Tony "The Boss Man" Arias, Todd "The Hitman" O'Hara, Dean Roberts, Harmon and Holiday, Mike Fox, Greg Spin, "Dr." John Potter, Rene "Baby" James and The J Man. The station was also famous for the "Tookie-Tookie bird" which was their cue to call in and win prizes. The bird appeared at local events, and was mocked on an episode of Cheap SeatsCheap Seats
Cheap Seats without Ron Parker, commonly shortened to Cheap Seats, is a television program broadcast on ESPN Classic hosted by brothers Randy and Jason Sklar...
which featured the mascot appearing at a 1986 International Roller Derby
Roller derby
Roller derby is a contact sport played by two teams of five members roller skating in the same direction around a track. Game play consists of a series of short matchups in which both teams designate a scoring player who scores points by lapping members of the opposing team...
event televised by ESPN at the Showboat Hotel & Casino
Castaways hotel and casino
The Castaways hotel and casino was a hotel and casino located at the north end of the Boulder Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. The hotel consisted of a 19 story tower containing 445 rooms, a casino and an adjacent RV park.-History:...
.
In 1993 Lotus Broadcasting purchased the station and switched call letters and format to KXPT (The Point). For the first four and a half years the Point aired a AAA format, originally breaking artists like Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler, Jewel and many more now contemporary artists. Original Point DJs included Chris Foxx, Mike Fox, Rob Landry and JD (from Lotus' KOMP, "JD Pig") Other personalities throughout the years have included: Byrd (WLUP), Lark Williams, Dusty Street (KROQ), Randy Morrison (KNAC) and Mike O'Brian (now at crossstown 96.3 KKLZ). In 1997 they shifted to the Classic Hits format and in 2005 they officially became a Classic Rock format. In 2007 they became the only Classic Rock station in the Las Vegas Metro as KKLZ changed to the Classic Hits format.
Current DJs of the station include Chris Foxx and Steph Mackenzie (FOXX AND MACKENZIE IN THE MORNING) along with Ken Johnson, once of the crosstown team "Johnson & Tofte" (mornings), Kim Kelly (formerly of the now-defunct KFBI and KKLZ when they were a classic rock station) (mid-day), Lorrin Bond (afternoons), Todd Fowler and Gretchen (share the night duties.) Mike Culotta, formerly of KOMP (another Lotus station) was a mid-day shift DJ on the station until his death in December 2010 (though he didn't appear on the air in the months prior to his passing.) On Wednesday nights the Point broadcasts ROCKLINE
Rockline
Rockline is a nationally syndicated radio interview program hosted by Bob Coburn that broadcasts live via satellite every Monday and Wednesday night from 8:30pm-10pm PT to radio stations in the United States. Founded in 1981, it is considered to be the longest running, uninterrupted program in rock...
w Bob Coburn. On Saturday nights, Dr. Feedback (Formerly of the now-defunct 103.5 the Edge) hosts "Classic Rock Live!" and on Sunday nights, "Nights with Alice Cooper
Nights with Alice Cooper
Nights with Alice Cooper is a radio show hosted by rock and roll artist and shock rock pioneer Alice Cooper. It is syndicated by United Stations Radio Networks and broadcast on over 100 radio stations in the US, seven in Canada, and is also available in the UK , Germany , Ireland, Australia ,...
" is broadcasted.
The signal was once rebroadcast on a low power frequency at 98.9 out of Henderson
Henderson, Nevada
-Demographics:According to the 2000 census, there were 175,381 people, 66,331 households, and 47,095 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,200.8 people per square mile . There were 71,149 housing units at an average density of 892.8 per square mile...
with the call sign K257VU, but this frequency now rebroadcasts KWWN
KWWN
KWWN is a radio station licensed to Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The station is owned by Lotus Broadcasting Corp. Programming includes the UNLV Rebels football and men's basketball teams, ESPN Radio talk shows and play-by-play, and various local talk shows....
.