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2/29: Kicks & Eagle staffs blown out
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
ABOVE: Cadillac will remain. Kristen, who was with him as the Kicks morning team for two years, is out.
ABOVE: Rhubarb Jones is out after 22-plus years. Dallas McCade survives, though she might end up at Kicks.
I spoke too soon about it being a quiet day. (See my previous blog entry.)
Instead, we’ve got what is already being dubbed the Leap Day Massaacre.
Management at Eagles and Kicks Friday dumped nearly the entire on-air staff in what appears to be a severe cost-cutting measure.
The only major survivors: Cadillac Jack, Dallas McCade and Bill Celler. I hear traffic guy Greg Talmadge will remain, too.
Gone? Veteran Kicks news man Jim Vann, Eagle morning man Rhubarb Jones, Kicks morning co-host Kristen Gates, Kicks afternoon DJ Wylie Rose, Eagle afternoon jock Steve Mitchell and Eagle mid-day gal Sandy Weaver, Kicks night-time jock Scotty O’Brien, and promotions guru Buck in the Truck, to name a few. I also heard former “Kimmer” sidekick Wayne “No Offense” Kitchens is out as Eagle morning producer after just a month.
It was ugly and quick. It also looks like Eagle 106.7 will be toast very very soon, replaced by something else. My sources say Citadel, the new owners, are interested in bringing Imus on air at 106.7 and perhaps turn it into a talk station. Another format change could be oldies. I presume they have to keep NASCAR around regardless.
No word yet from Rick Mack, the general sales manager who had to dole out the bad news. I’ve also tried to reach Weaver, Buck and Rhubarb. I’ll post comments from them if I get them. KIcks is now using some weekend jock while Eagle is now being automated with no jocks at all.
“It’s horrible but it’s the radio business,” Mitchell said, matter of factly. He was not under contract and is ready to work anywhere else Monday. In preparation for this, he already has built his own production company.
Citadel, the Kicks/Eagle owner, yesterday reported a nasty loss nationwide and promised swift changes. Well, here is one of them, an obvious major cost-cutting measure.
“I’m glad I’m on the outside looking in,” said Moby, who worked as morning host at Kicks from 1991 to 2002 and now runs his own syndication deal. He is heard on the Bear in Griffin, South 107.1 in Rome and WNGC-FM in Athens.
Rhubarb Jones was on the air for more than 22 years, the longest running morning jock in town. Mr. Charity is also one of the nicest guys you’d ever meet. He’s got a good heart but even he knew things were winding down for him at Eagle. They cut his hours a few months back to boot.
“Rhubarb Jones is the second person I ever called about getting into radio and he gave me great advice,” said Cledus T. Judd, the country parody singer and new morning host at rival 94.9/The Bull. “He’s an absolute class act and radio legend. For all the good he’s done in radio, he’s twice as good a person. Kristen is a good friend of mine, a class act as well. I absolutely hate with a passion to see those people lose their jobs.”
“It breaks my heart for Rhubarb,” said Mike Stiles, who worked at WYAY back in the late 1980s. “This looks like another let’s-get-rid-of-talent affair. I have no idea how you win that way.”
What do you think? I’ll add more to this blog entry as I get more details and more reactions. This is just more insanity in Atlanta radio, which has also featured a major station move signals, four new morning shows and the return of the Regular Guys and Steve & Vikki (in July) on new signals.
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By dianne ryan
February 29, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
the radio business here in atlanta is pathetic. they don’t care how they treat their employees. Jim Vann has been with kicks forever. and Rhubarb Jones, give me a break. thank god for cd players and ipods
By Jeff
February 29, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
WWWWHHHHAAAATTTTT???????
Can I get a refund of my CountryFair tickets?
WHY would you fire Jim Vann?????? I grew up listening to that guy doing the traffic and interacting with the various Kicks morning shows.
The Kicks of old was a GREAT station (and I’m including Wylie on that). Why do they have to mess with it so???
By jmill
February 29, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
i am shocked, esp about kristen gates. kristen and caddy in the mornings was the best morning show on the air. i can’t believe that they would break those 2 up. and if 106.7 turns into talk radio they just lost a listener.
By Jim
February 29, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb has been an ICON here for so many years that I promise to immediately switch to, and stay with, whichever station is smart enough to have him on the air-hopefully by Monday morning.
By nocountryforanybody
February 29, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
Does anyone care about country radio in Atlanta?
By john
February 29, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
There is always the BULL or WNGC (Moby in the Morning still has it!!!)
By Brittney
February 29, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
WOW! what happened? So, as of today, are they off the air? Kristen will be missed.
By Brittney
February 29, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
WOW! what happened? So, as of today, are they off the air? Kristen will be missed.
By grammymoe
February 29, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
Please tell me this is a hoax! No Jim Vann. No Kristen Gates. No more switching to 106 when Kicks goes to commercials. I must admit I am more loyal to Kicks than to Eagle, but why mess with EITHER stations! Say it aint so!!
By Rod
February 29, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this
I ALWAYS listen to Cadillac and Kristen - make that USED TO.
101.5 has just lost me. Hello 94.9.
By Terry
February 29, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
Rodney, what about Wayne Kitchens?
By Ted Knight
February 29, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
This is all Southside Steve Rickman’s fault. Had he not left Eagle and gone back to the Regualar Guys, none of these people would be fired. F U Steve and that comeover of yours.
By notacountryfan
February 29, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
This is just the latest in a long list of Atlanta radio re-vamps. I’m glad I chose not to go to broadcasting school after all.
By lakerat
February 29, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb will land on “The Bull”, ‘cause that is him all the way around.
By Rod
February 29, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
Terry - sorry, who’s Wayne Kitchens? (I only listen to 101.5’s morning show)
By Ted Knight
February 29, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
This is all Southside Steve Rickman’s fault. Had he not left Eagle and gone back to the Regualar Guys, none of these people would be fired. F U Steve and that comeover of yours.
By Dorothy Withers
February 29, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
Rubarb and Steve Mitchell?! What are they thinking?! I hope the new format falls flat! I also hope Dallas McCade leaves too (with Rubarb). They were great together! Why do these radio stations mess up good things? First Randy and Spiff and now Rubarb and Dallas!!
By Pre-2007 WGST Listener
February 29, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
If 106.7 FM is becoming a talk station, NOW is the Time to reunite THE KIMMER, WAYNE “No Offense” and Jim Gossett once more.
We are ready and waiting for you, KIMMER!
By southside z
February 29, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
YEAAAAAAAAAAAA C’MON i love it hahaha, glad i got the hell out when i did, hahahahah boy did they get the shaft what idiot listens to country anyway inbred rednecks thats who yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa c’mon
By beverly
February 29, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
Big mistake firing Rhubard Jones. He is an Atlanta fixture. What a big screw up!!!
By Q
February 29, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
I have never lived in a city where there is so much turnover in the radio industry. This is crazy! I’ve been listening to the Bull in the mornings because a friend is part of that morning show, but who knows how long that will last! Not to mention, The Regular Guys are back AGAIN. This just shows that these media companies recognize when mistakes are made in firing popular local radio personalities and ratings suffer for long periods of time thereafter. It’s just frustrating for listeners to have to wait for the mistakes to be realized and popular personalities to be picked up by other stations!
By Becky
February 29, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
This is a bunch of crap..Rhubarb has been my favorite for the past 20 years. Of course it’s not just country radio in Atlanta that’s going downhill, it’s all radio..So from now on, I’ll stick to CD’s..Or Moby & Cledus..Real radio for real fans..
By Andrea
February 29, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
I fully agree with Jim …. Rhubarb was not only wonderful on air, he did so much for the community on his own time! The new owners are really going to be sorry. Besides, talk radio belongs on AM not FM. I will be switching my station as soon as I get off work - Rhubarb and Steve were my drive partners and they will be sorely missed.
By beverly
February 29, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
Big mistake firing Rhubard Jones. He is an Atlanta fixture. What a big screw up!!!
By Danny Noonan
February 29, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
Rod, Wayne Kitchens is best friends Steven Bathrooms and Andrew Pantrys. FWIW
By Danny Noonan
February 29, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
Rod, Wayne Kitchens is best friends with Steven Bathrooms and Andrew Pantrys. FWIW
By mommajean
February 29, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
Just when you think you have found the perfect station. Bam!! They lose their minds and get rid of the reason that we listen. Does anyone know where Kristen, Jim Vann, and Wiley are going? That would be my choice for a new station. Guess the CD collection will increase.
By Satellite Radio - Now is the Time
February 29, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this
FYI:
There are 6 (Yes, Six!) different genres of Commercial-FREE COUNTRY channels on XM Satellite Radio plus an all-Bluegrass channel.
We are NOT at the mercy of corporate radio companies.
By Jakebelle
February 29, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
I am DONE with Kicks 101.5. Hope Rick Mack finds himself literally sucking air!
By Karen
February 29, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe these shake ups, especially the women. I love Kristen Gates and Wylie Rose. I love Jim Vann too….what a voice. I can’t believe 101.5 messed with their morning show. I wonder what Monday morning with Cadillac will be like……somber maybe….
By RK
February 29, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
With the ratings Imus got, he doesn’t deserve an FM station…although Atlanta could use an FM talker. Bring on Don & Mike in the afternoons!
By Greg
February 29, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
What exactly is a “comeover?” Is that anything like a “comb over?”
By sadgirl
February 29, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
How can you fire Jim Vann? How?!?! This is a sad day for this girl.
By Danny Noonan
February 29, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
Rod, Wayne Kitchens is best friends with Steven Bathrooms and Andrew Pantrys. FWIW
By jcr
February 29, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
I was so sick if kristen gates I stopped listening to that station.
By southside z
February 29, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
who gives a $%## nobody likes c** you filthy redneck yea c’mon
By pargolf
February 29, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
They should have included Caddy in the firings? Why was he left? Caddy and Kirsten had the most annoying morning show I’ve ever heard. I was a loyal listener before they became the new morning show. Not sure why you would fire a legend like Jim Vann, but in corporate America there are no feelings so it’s not really a shock. Atlanta’s morning shows are kind of like Atlanta’s professional sports teams - you know they are there but you don’t really care!
By Karen
February 29, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
Why?! I (and I lot of other people) love Wylie in the afternoon, after Caddie left for the mornings, I knew it would be hard to fill his shoes, but she was doing a great job. And Kristen is great with Caddie, they make my more morning drive so much more relaxing. I know what I these execs will get for Christmas… a bunch of coal in their stockings
By Stacey
February 29, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
I must admit, Southside Steve was a major turn off for me. (Yes, Steve. You’re sort-of hot for an old guy but WAAAAAAAAAY TO SHALLOW!) After a while, I started listening to The Bull … even though I felt like I was turning my back on the other DJs. In January, Cledus T. Judd became the new morning host on The Bull and is doing an absolutely incredible job!!! I’ll have to agree with Lakerat, The Bull would be stupid not to snatch up Rhubarb … and some of the others for that matter! NO MORE 101.5 AND 106.7 FOR ME! I’m a loyal Bull fan now!
By AT
February 29, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
Looks like we are going to get Caddy & Dallas in the morning on 101.5. What a stupid decision.
By beth
February 29, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
I cannot believe it! The morning show was the best, I will no longer listen to 101.5
By NIKKI
February 29, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
First Star 94 lost their mind, now Kicks & Eagle! What in the world are these stations thinking??? I mean do they really not care about the people that actually listen to the radio??? Now what am I suppose to listen to? Not talk radio with that Imus guy…he shouldn’t be allowed on the radio in the first place.
By beth
February 29, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
I cannot believe it! The morning show was the best, I will no longer listen to 101.5
By md
February 29, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
I really enjoyed the KICKS morning show. I’ve been fan of Kristen Gates since Star 94 and followed her to KICKS - I’ve listend to KICKS since then. It just won’t be the same during my 5 AM commute…
By Ted Knight
February 29, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
Greg, good call. Meant to put combover, typing too fast.
By Marie
February 29, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe they are removing Rhubarb and even Kristen. I drove to and from work listening to Rhubarb, but listened to Kristen at work. My radio didn’t pick up too well inside. I even called my husband to tell him. We love Rhubarb. He has always treated us and our adopted little girl with so much respect and friendship. I will not be listening anymore to Kicks at work or while I am driving. We will be on the outlook as to where Rhubarb will be next. The good will win and Rhubarb was the best. He gave his all to everyone he met.
By lisa
February 29, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
big mistake firing Rubarb he is a icon in Atlanta. I hope someone in Atlanta picks him up. They jusy me as a listener!
By The Legend
February 29, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this
Before there were ipods…..there was “Legends” 96.7 Better than both stations……
By spike
February 29, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this
Firing Jim Vann & Rhubarb Jones is the single stupidest thing I’ve heard in a very long time. Why did Eagle fire Rhubarb and keep that hussy Dallas? She’s as phony as a 3 dollar bill.
Satellite radio is looking better and better as each day passes.
By susan
February 29, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
Can’t believe it!! How disappointing.. Have been a big KICKS fan forever and I think this is a BIG mistake.
By Rosemary
February 29, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this
I loved listening to Steve Mitchell in the afternoons on Eagle, and I guess this means no more of my favorite radio show: Southern Fried Saturday Night.
By Paul
February 29, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this
What are you thinking? I will never listen again.Done. Gone. How can you fire Mr Country Music? Rhubarb was Y106. What are yo smokin???? We have listened to Rhubarb since moving here in 1986. We will miss him.
By Jen
February 29, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this
The format won’t be the same without Rhubarb Jones… The Eagle is officially off my dial settings. Kicks screwed up years ago getting rid of Moby, now we’ve lost Rhubarb. I would love to know if this huge change was actually due to low ratings or if it’s just a case of overly ambitious management attempting to make yet another ‘new and improved’ radio station in Atlanta…
By Paul
February 29, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
What are you thinking? I will never listen again.Done. Gone. How can you fire Mr Country Music? Rhubarb was Y106. What are yo smokin???? We have listened to Rhubarb since moving here in 1986. We will miss him.
By Michelle
February 29, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
NO FREAKING WAY!!! I mean, thank goodness that Cadillac is still there. . but dang, Kristin was great with him. What are they going to do now? Dallas and Cadillac? Esh. . not sure about that … .
By bowfan
February 29, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
Ridiculous! Someone in charge doesn’t have a clue! Look for ratings to plummet Smarty. And karma.
By Bill
February 29, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this
GOOD. I WISH THEY WOULD FIRE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY BUMPKIN DJ’S WHO CANNOT SPEAK PROPER ENGLISH ON THE RADIO. REPUBLICANS COMPLAIN ABOUT IMMIGRANTS NOT SPEAKING ENGLISH….HOW ABOUT THE COUNTRY MUSIC DJ’S AND HALF OF THEIR LISTENERS?
By Bill
February 29, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this
GOOD. I WISH THEY WOULD FIRE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY BUMPKIN DJ’S WHO CANNOT SPEAK PROPER ENGLISH ON THE RADIO. REPUBLICANS COMPLAIN ABOUT IMMIGRANTS NOT SPEAKING ENGLISH….HOW ABOUT THE COUNTRY MUSIC DJ’S AND HALF OF THEIR LISTENERS?
By Bill
February 29, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this
GOOD. I WISH THEY WOULD FIRE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY BUMPKIN DJ’S WHO CANNOT SPEAK PROPER ENGLISH ON THE RADIO. REPUBLICANS COMPLAIN ABOUT IMMIGRANTS NOT SPEAKING ENGLISH….HOW ABOUT THE COUNTRY MUSIC DJ’S AND HALF OF THEIR LISTENERS?
By JonnyBoy
February 29, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
I see a post that suggests if 106.7 goes talk, it is high time to bring the Kimmer back. Holy CRAP! That would be THE silver lining on this cloud if Kimmer were brought back. Atlanta radio has not been the same for me since Kim left. If anyone knows how to get in touch with the Kimmer, let him know he still has fans here in Atlanta that would love having him back! Same to the execs at 106.7!
By VIKKI
February 29, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe this!!! Been listening to 106.7 in the morning since high school (yes, it was that long ago), I grew up listening to Rhubarb and of course it is a preset on my radio, well I guess it’s gone now. Who comes up with these ideas? Do they just sit back and say ” OK been here forever time to get rid of you.” He’s a great man for his community like Moby, it’s a sad day for ATL radio.
By Dorothy Withers
February 29, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
Randy: Please keep everyone informed as to where Rubarb, Jim Vann and Steve Mitchell go so we can tune in to them wherever they go.
Southside Steve - I never did understand why 106.7 had you at their station. They didn’t need you and it made my year when I heard you had left! C’mon!
By AGrier
February 29, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
It totally blows me away the way Radio management is not loyal to their DJ’s. Rhubarb and Dallas were like peas and carrots. It doesn’t make sense to separate them. The only problem either of the stations was, was just playing the same songs over so much, when there are so many great country songs that could be added in the broadcast. Say play three new/current songs and a couple of classic country songs. Don’t forget about the great singer/songwriters from the past. And don’t forget to treat people like you like to be treated. I think you owe all of these DJ’s a big apology. You advertised about being a loyal listener and then you just go and blow everyone away with your stupidity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By rebecca
February 29, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
They should bring the Kimmer back.
By Maybethereshope
February 29, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
KG (screachy screachy) ran my family off months ago… Hate it for Rhubarb and Jim… i guess we’ll have to check it out in a couple of weeks.
By fubarb
February 29, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb Jones is a fixture in Aylanta and has done more for the community than the last three mayors. To dump him, for rating or reasons like a format change is a disgrace.
By Mark
February 29, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
Now what will the ignorant rednecks listen to. Country music sux!!
By Country Fan
February 29, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
I hate the thought of there being one less country station! I like being able to switch around to other country stations, when the other’s are on commerical break. Not having 106.7 leaves only 3 country stations and 106.1 doesn’t come in that great when you’re close to Atlanta.
Rhubarb? Jim Vann? Kristen Gates? Come on! These are all great DJ’s! Why would you let them go? Heck, I am still baffelled by the firing of Moby all those years ago! Too country??? HELLO!!!! We live in the south, where SOUTHERN people live and where people enjoy country music!People like to hear folks that sound like them on the radio. Is Georgia not filled with areas that are country? Not every city or town in Ga is filled with city folk like Atlanta!
Save Country Radio!!!! Quite firing all the country talent!
Thank goodness Moby is back, Peaches! Yeah, Baby!
By Craig
February 29, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
Since moving to Atlanta 3 years ago, I have never scene such turn-over in the radio station business. How do these stations maintain a strong listener base when they change the on-air staff or reformat the station consistently. It seems they want the listeners to buy into satellite radio instead of listening to their station and advertisers.
For me, it just means that I will listen to CD’s or MP3’s more. Atlanta radio is a joke right now. Maybe it is time to do away with the Telecommunications Act of 1996 which started all of this. Cities like Indianapolis, Tampa, Houston, and Nashville have a better network on radio stations (more variety for a large base of listeners). I wish Atlanta would do the same.
By Maybethereshope
February 29, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
KG (screachy screachy) ran my family off months ago… Hate it for Rhubarb and Jim… i guess we’ll have to check it out in a couple of weeks.
By Misty
February 29, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Looks like I’m done with 101.5 and 106.7! How can you let such good people go? Looks like I’ll have to reprogram my stations too! Rhubarb Jones will always be #1 in my book! Maybe Rhubarb and Cledus T. Judd can hook up, then Rick Mack will be looking for a new job!
By STEVE BELKIN
February 29, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Another item…If 106.7 goes to talk and has Don Imus, where will NASCAR go? There is no way that they will be associated with him…
By Roseland
February 29, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
Kimmer nobody is going to hire you okay? So stop posting rumors about yourself.
By vikki
February 29, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
Go to eagle1067fm.com to contact us and leave a note just like you did here. Load that website up with your comments about this. LET THEM KNOW THEY’RE IDIOTS!!!
By Misty
February 29, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this
Looks like I’m done with 101.5 and 106.7! How can you let such good people go? Looks like I’ll have to reprogram my stations too! Rhubarb Jones will always be #1 in my book! Maybe Rhubarb and Cledus T. Judd can hook up, then Rick Mack will be looking for a new job!
By Megan
February 29, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this
Did they give any valid reasons for firing the morning people such as Rhubarb and Kristen Gates? Rhubarb has been around Atlanta radio forever… and why fire 1 part of a morning show and not the other???
By Tami Berger
February 29, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
HORRIBLE CHOICES…Esp love listening to Kristen Gates in the am….makes the show much more interesting to listen to….Maybe I’ll need a new channel to listen to also…Hope lots of other listeners feel the same too!…Talk Radio… isn’t there enough trash out there already to listen to.
By Cledus Fan
February 29, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
two words: THE BULL one dial position: 94.9 FM
By Tami Berger
February 29, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
HORRIBLE CHOICES…Esp love listening to Kristen Gates in the am….makes the show much more interesting to listen to….Maybe I’ll need a new channel to listen to also…Hope lots of other listeners feel the same too!…Talk Radio… isn’t there enough trash out there already to listen to.
By Roswell Ed
February 29, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
Talk Radio- YES
Don Imus-
No- Mother of God No-
please sweet Jesus NO-
I’d rather have an ice pick driven through my ear drums NO-
Hell No-
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE NO-
Beside the word talentless in the dictionary is a pic of Don Imus NO-
I’d rather listen to Air America than that hack NO-
I’m not a fan.
The Kimmer and Wayne would be great, but please leave the Marine grunt behind. Everything else was great.
I don’t even know what that means!!
By ClemKay
February 29, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
Wow ! I gave up Kicks once Moby was fired….only listened occasionally enough to hear Jim Vann who is a radio icon. Rhubard should have gone long ago……I can’t listen to the Bull anymore because of Cletus and his torture of the English language ! One would think that in a city the size of Atl that we would have a better choice of country radio stations….go figure !
By Sharon
February 29, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe that Anyone in their right mind would ever let go of a Great Talent,and a proven Humanitarian such as Rhubarb Jones. Come Home to Tallapoosa we appreciatte the Man You are,we may not have a so called “Big Market”, but we do have Loyalty.
By phil
February 29, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
Wylie and Kristen should be fine, unlike this other radio chick I met, at least they have a current PHOTO!
By Country Fan
February 29, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
Mark, just because you listen to country radio doesn’t make you a redneck! Also, even if you are a redneck, what makes you ignorant?
Just because you don’t like something, doesn’t mean that it sucks; that is just your opinion, which you are entitled to, however that doesn’t give you the right to knock what others enjoy!
To everyone that has a problem with “southern” or “country” people— MOVE! You live in the south, where you are going to encounter people with southern accents, who listen to country music and GASP…rednecks! I bet you wouldn’t find such people up north…..just a though!
By MIKE
February 29, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
QUIT WHINING!!!!!!!!! NOT ONLY DO THE STATIONS SUCK BUT COUNTRY MUSIC IN GENERAL SUCKS RIGHT NOW. BRING BACK WAYLON,MERLE,CONWAY,WILLIE, AND YOU CAN KEEP YOUR UNDERWOOD AND RASCAL FLATTS
By PR
February 29, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
NOT IMUS!!!! He sucks. So much for good radio in the ATL. Citadel could screw up a wet dream.
By bj
February 29, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
Oh No! Not Rubarb, I’ve been listening to him for years on my way to work. Also have met him. Very friendly, hospitable guy and great radio personality. Oh, this makes me sick. We’ve already go talk shows here in Atlanta. I listen to Dave Ramsey and Sean Cassidy in the evenings on the way home. Switch back & forth between commercials.Very upsetting but I guess other folks are upset too.
By Cledus Fan
February 29, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
Two words: The Bull One Dial Position: 94.9 FM
By Anna Burke
February 29, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
This breaks my heart, especially when it comes to Jim Vann and Rhubarb Jones. They ARE icons, and not because they’re resting on their laurels. They know this city and their listeners inside and out. Shame on these new owners. They don’t care about what their listeners care about, and that is people on the air who KNOW WHO WE ARE!
By By AM
February 29, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
I sincerely hope that it was not really Southside Steve that did the post as Southside Z because if it was, he’s showing that he truly is ignorant. I listened to him when he was on with the Regular Guys and my husband loved their skits and he seemed like a pretty good guy. If he thought country music and its listeners were such rednecks, WHY DID HE TAKE A JOB AT A COUNTRY STATION? Was he so desperate because no one else would hire him that he, in his opinion, “lowered” himself to take a job with a platform that he didn’t like? I’ve never met him but some of my friends have and they thought he was a really nice guy but if this is how he feels about country music, why does he still show up at Eastside Station in Snellville where they have a country platform played on Saturday nights? Apparently he’s one of those ignorant inbred idiots that listens to country music also. If Southside Z is not the actual Southside Steve, I apologize but if it is, you stink!!!!
By Bette
February 29, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
Unbelievable. Listening to Caddy, Kristen and Jim in the morning on the way to work was a bright spot not to mention, after a bad day, having Wylie making everyone feel better on the ride home. KICKS brought a lot of laughs, happiness, a little sorrow at times, and most of all, pride in Atlanta. They will be sorely missed. Seemas like we went through this a while back with Moby in the morning. I guess a good thing is not worth keeping!
By Bette
February 29, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
Unbelievable. Listening to Caddy, Kristen and Jim in the morning on the way to work was a bright spot not to mention, after a bad day, having Wylie making everyone feel better on the ride home. KICKS brought a lot of laughs, happiness, a little sorrow at times, and most of all, pride in Atlanta. They will be sorely missed. Seemas like we went through this a while back with Moby in the morning. I guess a good thing is not worth keeping!
By Cathy
February 29, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
That’s it….I’m done with KICKS. I’m going back to Moby…I miss him anyway. I have stuck with them for years, but no more.
By Bette
February 29, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
Unbelievable. Listening to Caddy, Kristen and Jim in the morning on the way to work was a bright spot not to mention, after a bad day, having Wylie making everyone feel better on the ride home. KICKS brought a lot of laughs, happiness, a little sorrow at times, and most of all, pride in Atlanta. They will be sorely missed. Seemas like we went through this a while back with Moby in the morning. I guess a good thing is not worth keeping!
By southside z
February 29, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
whoa whoa every one just calm down/ lets have a adult discussion here \ no need for the threats/ gosh some of the commentary is just plain aggressive/ ya c’oon
By Tami Berger
February 29, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
HORRIBLE CHOICES…Esp love listening to Kristen Gates and Jim Vann in the am and Wylie Rose in the afternoon to and from work….they make the show much more interesting…Maybe I’ll need a new channel to listen to also…Hope lots of other listeners feel the same too!…Talk Radio… isn’t there enough trash out there already.
By CP
February 29, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
I always listen to the morning show on KICKS, but now, definitely the BULL. I think this is big mistake!!!!!!!!!!
By Teresa
February 29, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
I was SHOCKED to hear they fired Rhubarb. When you think of all he has done for Atlanta and what a genuinely great person he is its horrible! And I always enjoy Steve Mitchell and Sandy Weaver. I didn’t want to listen to 94.9 because of what they did to Randy & Spiff and the choices keep getting smaller and smaller. Are all country radio stations run by idiots!?!?!!? Like Megan I want to know if they had any warning and why!?!
By Bob
February 29, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
While I really hate it for long term listeners, Atlanta had too many country stations… no oldies stations and no current rock that can be picked up very far outside the downtown area.
By Wendy
February 29, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this
Well you guys really flub the dub on this one. I listened to Kicks years ago when Moby was on there. Once they fired Moby, I banned them and listened to Rhubabrb until I found Moby again. Then The Bull brought Cledus T Judd on air so I have listened to all three of them. Now Rhubarb has been canned, I will listen between Moby and Cledus, I love them both. Rhubarb was a great assett to 106.7 and I know the ratings will show it. If you bring Imus on air you should be beaten to a pulp. He is a old man with no life except to be a racist. I will no longer support Kicks or 106.7. You lost another listener. Good job!!!
By elliott
February 29, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
Thanks Citadel for absolutely ruining a good thing.. Im really going to miss all of you. Maybe someone could fire the stupid people running the Citadel. I can tell you if you put imus on you will never have a listener in me…
By Christy
February 29, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
OMG I can’t believe that 101.5 has gotten rid of two more awesome radio personalities - Jim & Kristen - you will truly be missed - Best wishes to you both (oh not to mention that Jim has been the “sexiest voice” for how many years now ???
By G354ME
February 29, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
This is so wierd. Just this morning in traffic I was commenting that I was beginning to enjoy the Eagle and I thought they had finally found just the right mix of new and old country without replaying the same songs every 3rd hour. The Bull really never has hit the mark and Cletus T Judd would make my head hurt after 30 minutes. I’ve always enjoyed Kicks and thought Eagle was a good compliment to their format. I guess all Atlanta needs is another obnoxious talk show host that thinks their crap don’t stink and anyone that disagrees with them is ignorant.
I wonder if this is how New York ran country stations out of town. New owner’s with no real concern of the loyal listener that probably hate country music anyway. I shouldn’t speak to soon, but I guess it is better to become attached to a lower budget station that falls under the big dog’s radar like the Fish and J93.
By Janoi
February 29, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
I knew the time of Rhubarb was coming to an end. Though I hated to see it. But the trio of Cadillac, Kristen, and Jim Vann was a great trio and I think it is a big mistake letting 2 of the 3 go. They really worked well off each other.
By down_so
February 29, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
More proof… Atlanta is no longer part of the south. Yankess have taken over.
It’s just a matter of time before they burn’er down again. Let’s get back to the southern values we all grew up with or I’m moving to Nashville
By James
February 29, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
I’ll miss Kristen, Wylie, and Jim Vann.
By Donna
February 29, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
EAGLE OWNERS MUST BE NUTS…. * RUBARB IS THE BEST!!*
AS ANOTHER POSTER SAID, I WILL BE LISTENING TO WHATEVER STATION HAS THE SMARTS TO HAVE RUBARB ON AIR.
IMUS????* NO WAY!!!* NOT MY CUP OF TEA.
By elliott
February 29, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
Thanks Citadel for absolutely ruining a good thing.. Im really going to miss all of you. Maybe someone could fire the stupid people running the Citadel. I can tell you if you put imus on you will never have a listener in me…
By southside z
February 29, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
HEY BY AM(she is really a bull d**) NO BODY CARES WHAT YOU THINK SO SHOW THE RESPECT WENCH AND SHUT THE F*&% UP DONT EVER TALK TO ME THAT WAY AGAIN, YOU ARE A COMPLETE DUMBA@#, GO BACK TO WASHING DISHES AND CLOTHES, YOUR MAN SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HIMSELF FOR LETTIN YOU TALK ABOUT S-Z IN THAT MANNER/ YOU NEED TO WASH YOUR FILTHY MOUTH OUT WITH A BAR OF SOAP… YOU DONT HAVE A CLUE WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE ME YOU ASSHO##. /// yea c’mon
By Tyler
February 29, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
Wow!! I can’t believe this. Buck in the Truck was my favorite. He was so nice to the fans. I think he was voted Atlanta’s favorite side kick. KICKS you suck!!!!
By Cledus Fan
February 29, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
Two words: THE BULL One Dial position: 94.9 FM
By Angela
February 29, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
I am in shock. I too hope it won’t be long until I hear him on another country station here in town. I also very much enjoyed listening to Steve Mitchell and Sandy Weaver in the afternoons.
By Sam I Am
February 29, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
Wow! I couldn’t believe this when I saw it. The BULL hasn’t been able to get a bunch of traction in Atlanta, but what KICKS and EAGLE just did will open the door big time for them.
No matter what you may think of Kristen, the morning show is horrible without her - the interplay between the two of them makes the show most of the time.
I’m not so disappointed abotu Wylie and Scottie. I said that the BULL could give KICKS a run for its money in the afternoon and evening IF the BULL got decent on-air talent. They finally did that lately by doing the Cledus T-Party in the afternoon.
I hate it for Sandy Weaver, too. I thought KICKS made a mistake by letter her leave after the morning show fiasco a few years ago. I have missed her on KICKS.
It’s a sad, sad say for KICKS. They have really made a mistake.
By Donna
February 29, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this
EAGLE OWNERS MUST BE NUTS…. * RUBARB IS THE BEST!!*
AS ANOTHER POSTER SAID, I WILL BE LISTENING TO WHATEVER STATION HAS THE SMARTS TO HAVE RUBARB ON AIR.
IMUS????* NO WAY!!!* NOT MY CUP OF TEA.
By Austin
February 29, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
I agree with Tyler. I thought Buck was one of the funniest guys around. Maybe the bull will pick him up soon.
By Al
February 29, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
And to think that Bloomquist & Deskins were not involved in this massacre.
By Total B*S*
February 29, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
This is the craziest thing I have ever heard… I loved Kick’s 101.5 in the morning with Caddy and Kristen… I listen to this station all day long… But I will be changing… I hope this company goes under!!!!!
By angie
February 29, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY THINKING???? I GUESS BOTH STATIONS ARE GOING DOWN NOW!!! HELLO 94.9
By bj
February 29, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
Guess what Ya’ll!! They are just trying to make us folks that have a regular radio, pay to switch to satellite radio. Just like Television that are making us switch so we can listen to programs we like that we can’t get on regular TV anymore. Blah….
By Yvonne
February 29, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
Now that The Eagle is gone, I’ll just listen to WNGC I guess.
By Cledus Fan
February 29, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
Two words: THE BULL! One Dial position: 94.9 FM
By Jimmy
February 29, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
Citadel the company that purchased these stations from ABC has no backbone. They own small markets and in small markets when you don’t hit the numbers you fire people.
By Jimmy
February 29, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
Citadel the company that purchased these stations from ABC has no backbone. They own small markets and in small markets when you don’t hit the numbers you fire people.
By Dee
February 29, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
I won’t listen with IMUS or the oldies. I want my country guys back..
By Tommy
February 29, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
Can I have Christens spot at the Atlanta Motor Speedway suit race week?
By Al
February 29, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
And to think that Bloomquist & Deskins were not involved in this massacre.
By Tammy
February 29, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
This has got to be a joke.. Do you people care never mind…. we can clearly see you do not!! I hope Dallas tells ya”ll quickly that she will not be back.. talk show radio hahahahahahaha
By Tommy
February 29, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
Can I have Christens spot at the Atlanta Motor Speedway suit race week?
By Everett W.
February 29, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this
This isn’t just happening in Atlanta. It’s New York, Washington DC, San Francisco… Citadel is blowing apart radio air staffs left and right today. That company needs to get out of the radio business.
By Total B*S*
February 29, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Ohh and By the way I want my money BACK for my Country Fair Tickets!!!!!!!!
By Moonbeam
February 29, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Unbelievable! I will be switching to 98.5 in July when Steve & Vikki are back on the air, but I have been enjoying listening to Caddy & Kristin these last few months. That really bites. I wonder if they saw it coming?
By Sam I Am
February 29, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
This is like the WGST massacre. Did CLEAR CHANNEL secretly buy KICKS and EAGLE? This smells so much like a CLEAR CHANNEL move.
As for ratings, just which station is the #1 radio station in the Atlanta market in the country genre?? Duh!
Bring on THE BULL.
By Katie
February 29, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this
Now you guys know how us ex-99x listeners feel. I haven’t turned on the radio since 99x went off the air. May I suggest an ipod? That’s what I’ve done.
By Big Al
February 29, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this
As a Listener of the Eagle for over 20 years even before it was the Eagle. Being it declared as a memebr of the Eagle Loyal Listener Club. I hereby resign club membership. Hello To The Bull 94.9 and WNGC 106.1
By Sarah
February 29, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this
How can you get rid of Jim Vann & Kristan Gates? Jim has the best radio voice. I grew up listening to him. Kristen/Caddy were a great team in the a.m.. I was so mad when you all fired Moby, but this tops it! I will no longer listen to Kicks.
Getting rid of Ruhbarb Jones is a mistake also. I loved the friendly rivalry between him and Kicks.
I hope they sue ya all’s butts for age discrimination! I would often shift between the two stations in the morning. They were the best radio jocks, besides Moby, in the Atlanta listening area.
Perhaps Moby can hire these fatalities! Shame Shame Shame
By See ya
February 29, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this
When KICKS canned Moby, I, for the most part, stopped listening and switched to The EAGLE. Love Dallas and still do. Love Rhubarb, too. No reason to can him. So, Goodbye (Sorry Dallas). Hello Cledus and The BULL!
By Sarah
February 29, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
How can you get rid of Jim Vann & Kristan Gates? Jim has the best radio voice. I grew up listening to him. Kristen/Caddy were a great team in the a.m.. I was so mad when you all fired Moby, but this tops it! I will no longer listen to Kicks.
Getting rid of Ruhbarb Jones is a mistake also. I loved the friendly rivalry between him and Kicks.
I hope they sue ya all’s butts for age discrimination! I would often shift between the two stations in the morning. They were the best radio jocks, besides Moby, in the Atlanta listening area.
Perhaps Moby can hire these fatalities! Shame Shame Shame Next you all will be getting rid of Art the Mad Man!
By Sarah
February 29, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
How can you get rid of Jim Vann & Kristan Gates? Jim has the best radio voice. I grew up listening to him. Kristen/Caddy were a great team in the a.m.. I was so mad when you all fired Moby, but this tops it! I will no longer listen to Kicks.
Getting rid of Ruhbarb Jones is a mistake also. I loved the friendly rivalry between him and Kicks.
I hope they sue ya all’s butts for age discrimination! I would often shift between the two stations in the morning. They were the best radio jocks, besides Moby, in the Atlanta listening area.
Perhaps Moby can hire these fatalities! Shame Shame Shame Next you all will be getting rid of Art the Mad Man!
By On The Inside
February 29, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
Saw it coming, but I’m still in shock as to why they would save Caddy, he is the most arrogant host I have heard in years, anybody who brags about having a “nanny” is a pile of crap in my book, take care of your own kids. Jim & Kristen made that show, It’s not like Caddy was better off by himself, because when he left afternoons, Wylie’s #’s did drop a bit, so in other words, it didnt matter who was in that slot, the #’s were there. Caddy by himelf will fail, he better get back to the afternoons where the #’s are a given.
By See ya
February 29, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this
When KICKS canned Moby, I, for the most part, stopped listening and switched to The EAGLE. Love Dallas and still do. Love Rhubarb, too. No reason to can him. So, Goodbye (Sorry Dallas). Hello Cledus and The BULL!
By Cindy
February 29, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this
The world is going to hell and Atlanta is going first. This just gives me an excuse to listen to “The Bull”…all the time.
By Cindy
February 29, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
The world is going to hell and Atlanta is going first. This just gives me an excuse to listen to “The Bull”…all the time.
By Dee
February 29, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
The changes in staff and format is about the almighty dollar. It’s Atlanta radio..we have never had a radio station that matched up to other city’s stations. R. Jones, everybody’s friend, is the most boring and arrogant person I ever attempted to listen to. Good riddance! Moby is much more entertaining. I hope the station will consider oldies music as long as they frequently change the songs. How about a variety of different types of music??? Talk radio is appealing as well. It will be interesting what the new owners come up with…betcha it’s not going to any better than what we Atlanta listeners have had in the past.
By concerned
February 29, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
Stupid move - Kicks. I’ll remove you from my radio dial. Another station down the tube to Rap or Spanish. Guess there is no room for COUNTY IN ATLANTA anymore.
By Pam
February 29, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this
I thinks it sucks!!
By Pam
February 29, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this
I think it sucks!!
By Rhonda
February 29, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this
I hope the phones at Citadel are ringing off the wall,protesting these firings! None of this makes any sense! I listened to Rhubarb on the way to work every morning and Steve Mitchell on the way home every afternoon. I’ll follow them wherever they go. Goodbye,Eagle106.7FM!
By Tracie
February 29, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this
Books on tape here I come. 106.7 is history after firing Rubbarb. I’ve been listening to him for 20 years, every morning.
By One of Southside's Friends
February 29, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
I just got off the phone with Southside. (southside z) IS NOT Southside Steve. He DID NOT say any of those things above. He was sad to hear about his friends at the station and wishes everyone the best.
By Candy
February 29, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
those people were actually tolerable… someone should have canned Moby
By southerndixie2485
February 29, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
Call their corporate office: 404-521-1015* (The number is listed on the Kicks website) Let them know your thoughts…I spoke with the operator and she was as baffled about it all the same as us. Let the production manager know your disapproval in their decision!! Maybe we can make some difference.
By Not a Comb Over
February 29, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this
I’ve had the pleasure of sleeping with Southside and can promise you ITS NOT A COMB OVER!
By Mark
February 29, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
The one they should have fired (Caddy) they kept, go figure. The people they fired have done a geat job and there is no better news person than Jim Vann. You want change well I just changed my dial.
By Tara
February 29, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
I am so outraged by this, I absolutely love Caddy & Kristen in the morning, I listen to them every morning ono my way to work and it saddens me to know that Kristen as well as Jim Vann have been ousted!!! I probably WILL NOT be listening anymore thanks to this…this just SUCKS!
By Gale
February 29, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
Business is Business, but just dropping long time radio jocks and talent like that without warning to either the employees or the fans is a great way to be OUT OF THE RADIO BUSINESS for good! Thank God we still have Moby to listen to on another station! If I wanted to listen to talk radio, I would turn to NPR or the news. Stop trying to force listeners to listen to what you want! Enough already!
By nick
February 29, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
dont call atlanta, call New York
By Tara
February 29, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
I am so outraged by this, I absolutely love Caddy & Kristen in the morning, I listen to them every morning ono my way to work and it saddens me to know that Kristen as well as Jim Vann have been ousted!!! I probably WILL NOT be listening anymore thanks to this…this just SUCKS!
By Ginger
February 29, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
I think it is a bunch of BS that they fired all those people. Getting rid of Jim Vann and Rubbarb Jones was there worse mistake. Dallas and Rubbarb was perfect together and Dallas will not be happy with out him. I will no longer listen to the Eagle or Kick’s. This is a sad day just like the day that randy & Spiff got fired and the Kimmer and Wayne no defense.
By KT
February 29, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
Just another example of pathetic corporate greed. Citadel Broadcasting should keep their filthy greedy hands out of Atlanta. WE DO NOT WANT YOU HERE! SHAME ON ALL OF YOU! One more loyal listerner GONE! May you rot with your money!
To Kristen, Jim and all those who have been wrongfully let go: ATLANTA LOVES YOU! We can’t wait to hear you on the air again soon!
By MAD AS HELL
February 29, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this
HOW STUPID!!!! I just started listening to KICKS when they had the Craig Faux Pax! Did we not learn from our mistake? I agree.. GO CDs. I HATE the way ATL radio execs treat the people that we love. JIM VANN, WYLIE ROSE and RHUBARB “Rubie” JONES- You will be missed more than you will EVER know!!! Do the “smart guys” not care about the listeners????? Bye Bye KICKS! HELLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO Citadel ‘the new owners’ you are total idiots! This totally BITES
By Nicole
February 29, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
This is just crazy. How can they do this? They have just totally screwed up 2 of the best county stations ever.
By Shirley
February 29, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
It is a sad,sad day for Atlanta,when an Icon like Rhubarb,is dumped like he has been by the new owners of Eagle 106.7..Rhubarb has such a wonderful heart and done so much charity work,he has given so much of himself..It is truly a shame,for someone so giving to be done this way..WHAT a loss for us all..
By Pam
February 29, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this
I hate it when the radio stations think that they are so powerful that they can do what ever they want and not lose listeners. As soon as I get into my car to go home, I’m resetting my presets. I’ve done it before and I’ll do it again. Maybe their advertisors will get the hint and take their business elsewhere. To all those who lost their jobs, God Bless you and I know with all your talant you’ll find something better Very soon!
By jss
February 29, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this
The radio business is brutal. Screw the suits.
By Steve
February 29, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this
I am glad Rhubarb is out because he was too goofy. Sure he was overpaid and Kristen was silly as hell with that laugh.Too much giggle. She is one reason I stopped listening to KICKS morning show. Glad Caddy survived. Great timing for the Regular Guys to be back.
By Betty
February 29, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
I am upset to hear this. I start my mornings off with Caddy, Kristen, and Jim. I love listening to Jim Vann give the news and traffic and especially “just thinking”. I may give Caddy a chance but my satellite radio is looking better and better.
By mic
February 29, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
I only listened to Kicks in the morning for Kristen! I can not stand Caddy! The show was always better when he was out sick! I will be going to buy satellite radio this weekend!
By Earl
February 29, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
This is what you get when yankees that have no business in our business runs the show. All of the ones that were fired are my favorite radio personalities. This just sucks, big time. Heck, we can buy the cd if it’s the music only we want to listen to, I liked the talk…the cutting up. Man, this sucks to hear this right before I walk out the door to go home. Grrrrrrrrrrr.
By Faithful Listener to Kicks & Eagle
February 29, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
Please tell me this is a Leap Year joke???!!!!
By Mel Jordan
February 29, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
I have listened to Rhubarb for 20 Years. When my son had his motorcycle wreck in 1992, Rhubard could be heard in my son’s ICU room. I have always felt Rhubarb helped him survive. He made every day better. I will not listen to 106.7 again. The people that made this decision are not the kind of people that should have power. I feel bad for all who got fired. May the big bosses lose their jobs also!!!
By pat
February 29, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
I GOT it! Rhubarb, Mitchell, Kristen Gates, and Wylie Coyote Rose with Steve and Vicki will replace Kelly and Alpha on B98? Could Woooooooorrrrrrk ! Radio’s doin great….”ain’t it”.
By Faithful Listener to Kicks & Eagle
February 29, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
Please tell me this is a Leap Year joke???!!!!
By SANDRA
February 29, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
I am done with kicks. You have lost me as a listener and will lose many more to come. You took away the best of your show. Yall all should be ashamed!!! I am going with 94.9 the bull. Anyone wanna buy country fair tickets cuz it aint worth goin now!
By Patti
February 29, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
If it is a leap year joke, they took it really far, all the Kicks people are already gone off the website!
By TSteaks
February 29, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
Good luck to Buck in the Truck. He’s a great guy. Also, to everyone else. Radio station executives are idiots.
By SANDRA
February 29, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
I am done with kicks. You have lost me as a listener and will lose many more to come. You took away the best of your show. Yall all should be ashamed!!! I am going with 94.9 the bull. Anyone wanna buy country fair tickets cuz it aint worth goin now!
By jill
February 29, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
I’m not sure about Eagle but I never listen to any station but Kicks in the morning. It is because of the morning show. I like Cadillac but have enjoyed Kristen as well. I’m not sure now. And … what is the deal with Jim Vann. He is quick witted, SMART, and down to earth. I’ll be making a decision soon. jj
By DeLisa Brown
February 29, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
Have these people lost their freaking minds?????? Don’t get me wrong, I love Cadallic & Dallas, been friends with them for years. But getting rid of Rhubarb and Steve Mitchell, what are they thinking????? Rhubarb has done more for the community and as far as that goes, the entire State of Georgia. This new company has made a big mistake and they will pay dearly for it. All these great radio personalties will end up somewhere else, maybe The Bull 94.9 and Eagle 106.7 will go under, Caddy and Dallas will make a good team!!! Good Luck to them working for the stupid idiots that have tool over!!!! Rhubarb and Mitchell, you are still my loves!!!!!!!
By Whoknew
February 29, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
It’s no Leap Day joke - they have already removed any trace of them on the KICKS website.
By T. Welch
February 29, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
No more 106.7 for me.
I loved Ruby he was the best!!
By Southern Gal
February 29, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
What haters! Why are you here if you do not like country music or the way southern people speak? Go back north and take the Citadel dummies with you. Jim Vann- I will miss you!!! Go CLEDUS!!! You are the man- keep up the GREAT work- and Jamie too. So ummm DUH- Georgia is a SOUTHERN state so GET OVER IT AND GO HOME.
By carolyn
February 29, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this
Replace Rhubarb with Don Imus? The station execs have lost their minds. I certainly don’t want to wake up to that mess. Sorry Eagle, you lost a lot of listeners with this bone headed move !!
By southside z
February 29, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
take it from southside z those folks are better off being fired, hey go have a cold beer and drink off the stench of eagle. like the girl said above(not a comb over) hahah she knows i gave here the ride of a lifetime on the southside train whoa, dont listen to that fool about being one of my friends, my friends would never shed a tear over a toilet of a radio station going under and firing people who couldnt perform at a level strong enough to provide sales revenue and talent draw on listeners thats why THE REGULAR GUYS ARE ABOUT TO EXPLODE ON ATLANTA’S FACE,,, yea c’mon
By Jakebelle
February 29, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
Agree with another poster that Cadillac had become a bit arrogant. The Nanny talk, the hundreds of dollars it cost to fill up those dealership provided vehicles he drives, a house in Cashiers … I can’t relate and I was getting a little weary hearing all of it. Also agree with another poster that the show was better when Cadillac was out … Will miss Kristen (a real and down to earth girl) and most especially Mr. Jim Vann. Wish them the absolute best! Hello, books on tape.
By Whoa
February 29, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
Wait a minute southside z. Who said NOT A COMB OVER was a girl? I understand there have been many drunk nights where you weren’t sure who you were with…lol
By andi
February 29, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
Imus??? R they crazy!!! This “country girl” will not listen to that!!!
By Becky
February 29, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this
southside z, you only wish that you were half as smart & witty as the real Southside..So please go finish smoking whatever you have in your pipe & pass out…
By andi
February 29, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this
Imus??? R they crazy!!! This “country girl” will not listen to that!!!
By Speachless
February 29, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this
I’m speachless!!! I love the morning show on Kicks. I’m at a loss for words
By Red Neck
February 29, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this
This is for Bill…you have your nerve to say “I wish they would do away with you. Who do you think you are call our DJ’s “country bumpkin” By your statement they are smarter then you are. This is what happens when Democrats take office. And by the way we have a right to complain IMMIGRANTS NOT SPEAKING ENGLISH..you come to our country you speak our language. And by the way I am Eagle listener and I have a master degree in Englis…Smoke that Bill.
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 29, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
Rodney is that Steve Mitchell the same one that was at 96Rock a gazillion years ago with Kaedy and Mark McCain and Willard? it’s a fairly common name, so i wasn’t sure…. i haven’t listed to the Eagle so i didn’t know he was there, and now, of course, i can’t listen to see if it’s the same guy because “HE’s not there” (hmmmmm sounds like a good title for a song…)
By southside z
February 29, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
OH BECKY, here let me help you clean off your face!!!!!!!!!!! next time come with something more original you dumb, fat, bull dyk3 yeaaaaaaaaaaaa c’mon
By earl
February 29, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this
Haven’t they already tried Imus here a couple of times. They should bring back AM Atlanta with Tom Hewes, Snake and Kowri.
By Insider
February 29, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
This was all inevitable. Disney engorged what was once a great company, Capital Cities-ABC, over eleven years ago. They quickly destroyed what had been the Nation’s greatest commercial Radio operation on many internal and product-changing levels. Disney stepped over several “real” broadcasters such as Cox, Entercom and Emmis, to sell the now-rotting crop of stations (San Francisco’s KGO being the exception to the rule: #1 in every Ratings book since 1977!) to Citadel…whose big markets were Chattanooga, Birmingham and Oklahoma City, prior to the sale…Why? Any of the other previously mentioned outfits would’ve cleaned house from top to bottom….except in S.F., where Disney somehow left the 25-plus year Management team in place. Elsewhere, competent dedicated personnel were replaced primarily by ass-kissers who gave the top-level bloatees what they wanted to hear (and God knows what else). Disney knew they could keep pulling the strings as long as they wanted, as long as the “buyer” was Citadel; then of course the whole mess was rubber-stamped by the FCC & SEC. You other people in the “biz” know damn well it can all be laid at Disney’s corpse-strewn doorstep. And Karen, down here Santa leaves bags of Hickory Switches, not Coal! Have a Nice Day.
By Jim Vann
February 29, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
I was just thinking…do you think they’re hiring greeters at Wal Mart? Just thinking.
By lora
February 29, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this
Let me know where Kristen lands on her feet again. She was one of the only genuine people to listen to on the radio. Cadillac Jack will struggle without her. Let’s not feel bad for her. Heck! She doesn’t have to deal with his pompous ass anymore! And neither do I!!! Way to go, Girl!
By Amazed
February 29, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this
Gone Jim Vann, Rhubarb Jones and Buck in the Truck…the three good guys of Atlanta radio…implosion from within…I’ve removed Kicks from my pre-set and will never listen again!
By Tim P.
February 29, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this
Opie and Anthony would be great here. As much as I like the Regular Guys, O&A are much better.
By jgm
February 29, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this
This makes me sick. I tune in to Rubarb & Dallas every morning going to work & every afternoon I listen to Steve. Somebody sure messed up.Can’t wait to find out where everyone lands. That’s where I will be …….
By jgm
February 29, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this
This makes me sick. I tune in to Rubarb & Dallas every morning going to work & every afternoon I listen to Steve. Somebody sure messed up.Can’t wait to find out where everyone lands. That’s where I will be …….
By Bud
February 29, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this
Well…Atlanta radio got better once 99Xcrement was flushed down the toilet for good and replaced with Rock 100.5…we’ve got gobs of country stations, so if we can nix the Eagle and put in an FM Talk station with TOM LEYKIS that would, like, totally rule and stuff. A 3rd Rock & Roll station would be cool too, but that’s probably unrealistic.
A man can dream…
By Teresa Walker
February 29, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this
What in the world??? Kicks has lost me as a listener forever. I’ve got to show loyalty to my family. Where are you going Jim? Let me know so I can turn my radio on again.
By scott woodside
February 29, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this
I just have to give my comments on this debacle! I was in broadcasting for 30 years and this is the biggest blow out I’ve ever heard of.
Wow, did you know broadcasting is the only career where people get fired for doing their jobs? That’s right. You get fired for being a team player, for doing the right thing, for agreeing to do all of the things dictated to you by the Program director and general manager.
Good people with families were fired today and those of you on the outside looking in, have no earthly idea how hard this is going to be for the families of those effected.
I can remember coming home to my nice 4500 square foot home on the river and telling my wife and two daughters that my three year contract at Z93 was not renewed. Not knowing what to tell the girls, and wondering how the hell we were going to survive and find another job (radio or otherwise) that I could make the kind of money I was making to support my family.
I guess my children suffered the most from me being out of a job. They were pretty damn popular in school until word got ‘round that their daddy wasn’t on the radio anymore. It was difficult for them and my heart hurt for those guys.
Here’s the other problem you face when you’re fired from a high profile career position. All those people in the subdivision that were supposedly your friends? NOT! Once you’re out of the limelight they sure as hell don’t want to be around you. It’s like all of a sudden you have cancer. Well, at least you find out who your friends are.
I’m really saddened to find that one of my best friends was caught up in this mess. Sandy Weaver. If you know her as a friend and her husband Bob as a friend then you know neither one deserved this. Sandy and I used to work together at ABC in Washington DC and have been friends since the early 80’s.
She’s been a great help to me during my weaning from broadcasting. We’ve even joked about the nature of the business and how it attracts communicators and then never communicates with any of them.
The last time my wife and I were out with Sandy and Bob, she asked if I’d ever get back into radio. I told her that I had had a couple of offers, but why would I want to go back into radio so that I could be fired for doing my job.
Life is so much better now in my new career. My career out of broadcasting where I actually get rewarded for doing a good job and actually get to keep my job as long as I’m doing what I’m supposed to. What a concept.
My heart hurts for all of those who got the axe today and I hope that in time you will grow stronger. I also hope that you will have the courage to turn your back on the business that turned its back on you and channel your communication skills in other directions where people will appreciate you.
God Bless!
Scott Woodside Family Service Counselor H.M. Patterson and Son funeral services Arlington Memorial Park scott.woodside@sci-us.com
By Utterly Stupified
February 29, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this
New management? Ignorant mis-management! They have messed with too many great radio personalities and will lose many loyal listeners (myself included).
By Philancy
February 29, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this
The heart of Atlanta Country was ripped out by yet another station buy out. There is no warmth to radio without a jockey. So sad to see KICKS and Eagle disappear but the jocks remain in the hearts of those they touched, just like the music.
By Philancy
February 29, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this
The heart of Atlanta Country was ripped out by yet another station buy out. There is no warmth to radio without a jockey. So sad to see KICKS and Eagle disappear but the jocks remain in the hearts of those they touched, just like the music.
By Janice
February 29, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this
I cannot believe this!!! What he hell were they thinking? I like Caddy on kicks and was tierd of hearing Kristin, Glad she is gone. Jim, Buck and Steve M should have got to stay as well. They are going to lose a lot of listeners. And please don’t let Imus come to Atlanta Radio.
Guess I will change stations.
And Southside, You worked for a country station so don’t start knocking the country listeners!!!! You are just an old hippie trying to be young again, GET OVER IT!
By Jeff
February 29, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this
First 96 rock, then 97.1, then 94.1, then 99x, then 100.5, then 101.5 and 106.7. What is left? I never really liked Atlanta radio for this reason. It cost money to have good people working for you. Every station plays the same music, the personalities are what keep people listing to a certain station. I think this is a big mistake. You cant expect me to believe that the salaries that were eliminated will be a savings compared to the salaries that still remain. Do you know what these primetime jocks bring in?, big $$$$$ and BIG RATINGS !!!!!!!!
By JT
February 29, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe this!!! I will NEVER listen to those two stations again!!! I was had them on in my car EVERY day. They will regret their decision because they have messed up bad.
By JT
February 29, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe this!!! I will NEVER listen to those two stations again!!! I had them on in my car EVERY day. They will regret their decision because they have messed up bad.
By Angie
February 29, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this
Ok so I will officially never listen to kicks again. What a stupid move by them. In stead of gaining money they are going to lose alot when people decide not to listen to their station anymore. Way to go KICKS! d*******…
By Gina in Jasper
February 29, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this
I have been listening to WKHX since I returned to the Atlanta area in 1994 - 14 years! When Moby “left” I wondered what would change. We weathered that storm, and now this! There is NO better station (prior to today) than KICKS, with Caddy, Jim, Bill, and Wylie! Not to mention Buck - he’s a treasure in the promo area! What a shame that Citadel, or Disney/ABC, can make such monumental changes…… leaving all the loyal listeners stunned and lost! I can say the same about WYAY, even though it was my 2nd preset, behind WKHX. All these people have done what they were hired to do, and done it very, very well! It’s a tragedy for Atlanta and for country music fans in Georgia. Jim Vann, the next time you come up to see your mom, or go the the BBQ place (you know where I mean) let me know - I’d love to chat with you again! Buck — You know me — give me a call and let me know where you’re going from here. Maybe I can help you. Well, I guess that I will retreat to my CDs like so many others. But that will make it more difficult to keep up with the new talent from Nashville. Maybe I’ll just move to Nashville —- at least there, country music is a “religion” not just entertainment! I will miss you all terribly, and my “life” after 14 years will no longer be the same. Gee thanks, Citadel/Disney/ABC! NOT!
By Janet
February 29, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this
I am totally shocked! I love Caddy and all, but it won’t be right without Kristen and Jim. It really doesn’t effect me one way or the other about Rhubarb, but I still hate that this has happened to him, and the others at 106.7. Buck in the Truck was my ALL TIME favorite. He is such a nice guy and he is so much fun. I can’t understand what (if anything) these idiots were thinking.
By by Katrina
February 29, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this
Today was the worst leap day in my 46 years of life. Work finally ended and when heading home I heard part of a news cast saying Rhubarb had been fired. I truly thought my ears were playing tricks on me. My mind could not conceive the notion. So I came straight home and got on the computer to see if I’d been hearing things. Sadly I hadn’t been. I know we each have our favorites to listen to and sometimes we may wonder, but when I listened to Rhubarb is was like I was at home. Rhubarb’s southern charm, southern dialect, knowledge of the cities, counties and state locations, facts, memories as well as a love for the music and history, even going back to college … all of these plus more made Rhubarb the best country music DJ.
As usual it comes down to money!! That’s all corporations think of, how to save a dime. Citadel knows nothing of their listening audiences. I’m sure the decision was that of all big corporations; get rid of the veteran employees, one of their salaries can pay for two younger employees right out of college. Citadel, I hope your business decision back fires in your face, no…back fires in your wallet. Yeah two for the price of one saves the company money and has twice the amount of production. But in this case nothing can replace all the country music knowledge of those you fired today.
By Bill M
February 29, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this
What a loss. Rhubarb was 106.7. The station was not as good when SS Steve was there and seemed to be headed downward, but had a chance to get back to “country great” with Rhubard and Dallas in that order. More Dallas and less Rhubarb just did not work. We all have favorites and choices and I will tune in to the first station that grabs Rhubarb and I am done with 106.7.
By K
February 29, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this
Hey Southside –
Such eloquent speech. See, most stations appeal to a lower intellect, which is why we listen to country. Since we don’t care what happen at your stations, why do you care what happens at ours?
Far better to be a redneck than to be illiterate.
By Winn
February 29, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this
Crazy! I can’t believe KICKS would make the mistake of getting rid of Kristen. I know we will be hearing her on another station…I can’t wait! I sure hope Dallas can carry caddie the way that Kristen did. She WAS the morning show. Bye-bye KICKS.
By Nick Wright
February 29, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this
Note to self: Check back every Friday for new carnage. Seems that is the way the Evil Corporations like to fire people.
By Steven
February 29, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
Terrestrial radio is nothing but corporate owned cr*p now anyway. Satellite radio is the ONLY way to go….
By Steven
February 29, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this
Terrestrial radio is nothing but corporate owned cr*p now anyway. Satellite radio is the ONLY way to go….
By Steven
February 29, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this
Terrestrial radio is nothing but corporate owned cr*p now anyway. Satellite radio is the ONLY way to go….Howard! Howard! Howard!
By Gina in Jasper
February 29, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this
WKHX & WYAY fans: Have you thought this through enough to think about how this will affect the “big stars” coming to Atlanta? Without the 2 “big” stations, without the airwaves spinning the artist’s songs, without the promos about upcoming albums or news….. why would any of our favorite country artists want to come to Atlanta? You don’t just build a new “big” station overnight! WKHX & WYAY have been the promotion behind EVERY major concert in Atlanta for years! Why would they come here with no more “hype?” The answer is simple — without a MAJOR market here, the stars won’t come here either. Let’s watch to see who backs out of the already slated shows, or who just never comes here again? Let your station know how you feel! Go to the Site Map at the bottom of both home pages — send your comments TO the station, just so they know. WE, the fans/listeners, are the ones that REALLY lose out bigtime from this “money conglomerate” - not the stations. Think about your favorite artist, and imagine that you can no longer see them here in the Atlanta area. This is bigger than just your radio dial!
By Mimi
February 29, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb Jones made my very long morning commute enjoyable. This makes loyal listeners. This change is a huge mistake. Rhubarb and Dallas were so gracious and professional when Southside Steve joined them. He was a little funny but couldn’t get to work on time and was way out of his league. I will not listen to whatever these owners offer. I will make a change too.
By Mimi
February 29, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb Jones made my very long morning commute enjoyable. This makes loyal listeners. This change is a huge mistake. Rhubarb and Dallas were so gracious and professional when Southside Steve joined them. He was a little funny but couldn’t get to work on time and was way out of his league. I will not listen to whatever these owners offer. I will make a change too.
By TOBY YOUNG
February 29, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this
Radio is operated by white guys in there late twentys who have 359 ways to make love to a women but can,t get oral sex from there wife.These people are used car salesmen not radio people.For every dollar they think there saving, will be lost because there taking the Rubarbs and Steve Mitchells and replacing it with computure voice tracking.Dam if a TORNADO hits your town and your listing to a radio show pre taped two days ago.Don,t think sirus is going to let you know ither.Millions of americans depend on radio to know whats happening NOW.I want my local radio.My local guy or gal i can relate too.I want somebody near that mike 24/7 to inform me.Not a machine.
By Country Radio Guy
February 29, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
RADIO IN ATLANTA IS FINISHED!
Watch for more and more firings as advertisers are chased away by dwindling audiences and stations can’t afford to pay full-time people!
Blame the satellite snobs who want the world to exist around XM and Sirius, and don’t know ANYTHING about the city or state they live in. they don’t care about local programming or information.
This will get worse before it gets better, and ALL radio jobs will be part-time very soon.
Radio is only 10 years from being obsolete as the next generation gets its music from the web and other digital sources.
Radio’s only hope is PERSONALITIES, and a whole BUNCH of them have been fired this year.
If you’re in radio, the odds of getting a full-time job right now is virtually ZERO!
By Stacy
February 29, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this
I am so disgusted and disappointed in the changes management has made. Kristen and Caddy were the reason I listened to Kicks. Kristen was such a bright star on that station and I will never listen again. Don’t worry Kristen, another station will be snap you up and I’ll follow you there. When will these big companies learn!!
By Racebaiter
February 29, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this
TOBY YOUNG,
Learn the difference between their, there, and they’re. It will make you look so much smarter, or atleast less dumb.
By DURTFAN
February 29, 2008 8:33 PM | Link to this
its a sad day went folks are treated like this ,i loved them all ,ive read a lot of you say that you will not tune to KICKS or THE EAGLE again but we as the people of atlanta can make a stand , DONT LISTEN ,DONT SUPPORT ANY ONE THAT USES THEM TO ADVERTISE , DONT GO TO THERE CONCERTS DONT GIVE THEM NOTHING , them just sit back and ( LMAO ) as for the folks that lost there jobs may god be with you in whatever you do ,thanks for the great time`s
By Sam I Am
February 29, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this
The KICKS web site may offer up a little clue — Bill Cellar in the 3-7PM slot, at least temporarily?
By Kelly
February 29, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this
This is WRONG!! I grew up listening to Rhubarb. I love listening to him. Ever since they cut his hours, I have been listening to the Bull. But if I knew Rhubarb was on at the Eagle my radio was pointed there. Now I will only be listening to the Bull.
I don’t care if this is the way it happens in the radio business. It does not make it right. I will never listen to the Eagle again. It will be removed from the buttons.
I did listen to Kicks. Caddy is awesome and a really great guy to boot. I am glad he survived, however I can’t listen to a company that does crap like this to 2 awesome stations. Its bad enough that the former owners ran Moby off because he was to “country” as one DJ told me at Kicks.
Steve Mitchell, Jim Vann, Rhubarb, Kristen I hope yal’ll find a new station soon (maybe even at the Bull…JUST LEAVE CLEDUS ON IN THE MORNINGS, he is great)
By DURTFAN
February 29, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 96.7
By bossjock
February 29, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this
Such is the nature of the business nothing stays the same forever.Bean counters dont listen to the audiece they look at the bottom line.Before long we will hear the big voice imaging guy with something like No Bull
By REMEMBERING
February 29, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this
HEY ALL YOU COMPLAINERS… WHAT IN THE HELL HAPPENED TO ALL YOU DIE-HARDS THAT VOWED NEVER TO SUPPORT CLEARCHANNEL FOR THEIR MASSACRE OF STATIONS, FOR FIRING THE REGULAR GUYS’S IN ORDER TO KEEP SOME MEXICAN JOCKS HAPPY, FOR ALL THEIR INSANE BUSINESS DECISIONS? HUH? NOW EVERYBODY’S RUNNING TO THE BULL? WITH THEIR FULL-OF-HOT-AIR JOCK CLEDUS “CLEED-R-US” JUDD AND THEIR CANNED VOICE-TRACKED CRAP? COME ON, I REMEMBER WHEN ATLANTANS “SUPPOSEDLY” BANDED TOGETHER TO BOYCOTT CLEAR CHANNEL FOR ALL THEIR BULLSH**… WOW YOU GUYS HAVE A SHORT SHORT MEMORY. WAY TO SHOW SOME SOLIDARITY. THE FUTURE IS SATELLITE RADIO PEOPLE.
OH AND AS FOR THE POSTER THAT NEEDS HIS TORNADO NEWS AND LOCAL STUFF FROM HIS ATLANTA STATIONS, WELL BUDDY, THIS AINT KINDERGARGTEN. CORPORATE RADIO DOESNT GIVE A RAT’S ASS ABOUT YOUR NEEDS. AT LEAST 90% OF RADIO IS PRE-RECORDED CANNED VOICETRACKING ANYWAY. SO GET OVER IT. CORPORATE RADIO DOESNT CARE ABOUT ANYTHING ANYMORE. YOU GUYS ARE WITNESSING THE LAST BREATHS OF REGULAR FREE TERRESTRIAL RADIO. BUT RUNNING OVER TO THE BULL? A CLEAR CHANNEL STATION?? COME ON, HAVE A SPINE FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE!! THIS IS THE SAME COMPANY THAT KILLED THE KIMMER, THE REGULAR GUYS, THAT GOT RID OF A STATION THAT HAD BEEN AROUND WITH THE SAME FORMAT, LOGO, AND DIAL POSITION FOR 32 YEARS!! (96 ROCK) THE SAME COMPANY WHOSE EXECUTIVES CANT EVEN UNDERSTAND THE FRIKKING LANGUAGE ON 2 OF THEIR STATIONS!! CATERING TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FRIKKING CARNIVAL MUSIC!!
HOW QUICKLY ATLANTA FORGOT THEIR GRUDGE WITH CLEAR CHANNEL. YOU GUYS MAKE ME SICK. WHAT THE HELL, MAYBE IT’S A REDNECK THING. MAYBE REDNECKS ARE TOO STUPID TO OPERATE AN I-POD OR A SATELLITE RADIO SYSTEM. LOSERS…
By DURTFAN
February 29, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this
WELL PUT REMEMBERING WELL PUT, NUFF SEAD !!!!!!
By bossjock
February 29, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this
No Bull Indeed The switch is on to 94 THE BULL or maybe the people who were taken off the year will sit out the non compete and resurface maybe in a year on another Big Broadcast company who has seen the light and felt the winds of change.Maybe HOT TALK with the likes of Imus,Opie and Anthony,Tom Leykis,Rick EmmersonJ> Jackson types of jocks.My Fantasy trip could once again become reality…….
By Brittany
February 29, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this
Jim Vann will be GREATLY missed!!!
By Diane
February 29, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this
Employees show their dedication and and pour their hearts and souls into a program and this is how corporate shows its appreciation? Starting Monday morning, The Bull has a brand new listener.
By Tee
February 29, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
When I was in college, I was an intern for a radio station in Annapolis, MD. Overnight, the owners pulled the trigger on a format change and the next morning each employee found the doors locked. Each employee’s possessions were boxed and labeled waiting for them on the sidewalk. I will never forget that and I knew then that radio was not for me. Come to think of it, it seems like more businesses have taken to locking the door and throwing people’s stuff into boxes these days!! Sad.
By Tee
February 29, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this
When I was in college, I was an intern for a radio station in Annapolis, MD. Overnight, the owners pulled the trigger on a format change and the next morning each employee found the doors locked. Each employee’s possessions were boxed and labeled waiting for them on the sidewalk. I will never forget that and I knew then that radio was not for me. Come to think of it, it seems like more businesses have taken to locking the door and throwing people’s stuff into boxes these days!! Sad.
By JAMIE
February 29, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
WELL, KICKS JUST LOST A LONG TIME LISTENER……..THEY WILL GO DOWN THE DRAIN JUST LIKE THE OTHER RADIO STATIONS THAT MADE THOSE KIND OF CHANGES
By JAMIE
February 29, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
WELL, KICKS JUST LOST A LONG TIME LISTENER……..THEY WILL GO DOWN THE DRAIN JUST LIKE THE OTHER RADIO STATIONS THAT MADE THOSE KIND OF CHANGES
By raceman94
February 29, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this
WHAT THE Heck is a matter with these people!? Don’t expect me to listen to these stations anymore.
By Rollin Jackson
February 29, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this
I loved Rhubarb and Dallas, but their music selections were most boring each morning - nothing but the current music stars and their music can’t compare to all the great songs of Country from past years. We listen to WAAZ/WJSB (Crestview and Fort Walton Beach, Florida) who have the greatest and widest variety of C&W music all day long. They play everything from the past all over the American C&W scene. We are part-time residents in the Destin area and that makes those stations possible. We want Atlanta to wake up to a station like that! All Atlanta C&W fans would enjoy that as much as a part-talk station.
By Candace
February 29, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
What is wrong with the radio stations these days? It seems all they want are talk shows that are trashy and cheap, or they want some morning show with all young, hip people who have no respect for their listeners! I LOVED Cadillac, Kristen and Jim Vann in the morning. I have listened to them for years! And Wylie in the afternoon just made the ending of a work day so much better. I will be changing my settings on my radio now and I will be getting rid of Kicks and Eagle! How can a company just throw people out on their butt when our economy is the way it is…oh that’s right, because these days people don’t give a crap about each other. They just assume kick you out on your ass. What’s the old saying “Out with the old in with the new”. This new company made a BIG MISTAKE. I will truly miss all of you at Kicks 101! I have listened to them since I was a teenager and all I can say now is thank God for my CDS!
By David Vann
February 29, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this
Thanks KICKS, now me and my brother can do some fishin.
By Barkers Red Hots
February 29, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this
Scotty good luck man!!!! It was always fun talking to you about the Biz. Your Barkers Red Hots Buds!!
By Nancy
February 29, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this
Since Moby has his studio, maybe he will take Jim Vann to his team. They were great together at kicks for many years. I quit listening when kicks fired Moby for “being too country”. The Bull and 92.5 The Bear are great! What a STUPID move for Atlanta radio!!!
By Barkers Red Hots
February 29, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this
Scotty good luck man!!!! It was always fun talking to you about the Biz. Your Barkers Red Hots Buds!!
By Cheryl
February 29, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this
I am disgusting of the news on the ousting of these loyal, dedicated radio icons! What is happening to the radio business in Atlanta? You just axed some of the BEST personalities in Atlanta radio! Rhubard, Kristen, Steve, Wylie and JIM VANN you will be truly missed and THANK YOU for the memories! This is so hard to swallow. I guess it is finally time for satellite radio. Country radio will NEVER be the same! Citadel, just remember…What goes around, comes around….AND…. Karma is a b***!
By I FEEL A PARTY!
February 29, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this
Since us listeners don’t mean crap to the owners, let’s show the jocks and personalities how much THEY mean.
Jim & Rhubarb - go rent a hotel ballroom (yes Jim, you can be the bartender!), and invite everybody from Kicks & Eagle (Y106) who were just canned, and let us listeners pay $10.00 each just to party with you!
I’ll bet Travis Tritt and Danny Shirley would come, wouldn’t they?
It’s a tribute … a roast … a celebration of everything you’ve done well!
I’M IN!!!
By Bubba
February 29, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this
Imus Rules
By Karen Taylor
February 29, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this
What IS management thinking??!! JIM VANN?? Nobody can replace that man!
KRISTEN GATES?? I LOVED her bubbly personality; she & Cadillac had some awesome chemistry that will not be duplicated. Waking up in the morning will now be nothing but SAD SAD SAD! (THANKS, you “Powers that be”!) I truly believe that Kicks will never be the same…
RHUBARB?? RHUBARB?? OMG, he has been (and always WILL BE) the true voice of Atlanta Country Radio…Above all, SHAME ON Y’ALL for firing that man!
By Karen Taylor
February 29, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
What IS management thinking??!! JIM VANN?? Nobody can replace that man!
KRISTEN GATES?? I LOVED her bubbly personality; she & Cadillac had some awesome chemistry that will not be duplicated. Waking up in the morning will now be nothing but SAD SAD SAD! (THANKS, you “Powers that be”!) I truly believe that Kicks will never be the same…
RHUBARB?? RHUBARB?? OMG, he has been (and always WILL BE) the true voice of Atlanta Country Radio…Above all, SHAME ON Y’ALL for firing that man!
By julie
February 29, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
Letting Kristen go was a huge mistake, I will change to 97.1 now
By Karen
February 29, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
I think this is a HUGE mistake by Kicks. Kristen and Caddy can’t be beat in the morning and Jim Vann has been there ever since I have been listening. It gives me a whole new outlook on how this station treats their people and it isn’t a positive outlook either.
By julie
February 29, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this
Letting Kristen go was a huge mistake, I will change to 97.1 now
By Conner
February 29, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this
Two letters = XM as in XM radio, no commercial, no B.S. like this…
By Mrs. Skelton
February 29, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this
I have always liked 106.7FM. The majority of that was due to the wonderful people on the air. People like Rhubarb Jones; among others; made it wonderful for the family. When we took the kids to the events with a DJ present, it was fun too. The owners made a big mistake and I hope they survive. Corporate decisions have been known to be incorrect many times. God bless those families who have to start over due to a bad decision from some people with more money than sense. Those hard working people on the air made it sound like listeners were family.
By Missandie
February 29, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this
Citadel did the same thing in Chicago today. Wiped out most of the news staff on WLS-AM. They are calling it a “Bloodbath” up there. Awful, lots of supremely talented folks out of work.
Nationwide, Citadel made some huge cuts today. Just makes me sick.
By Sarah
February 29, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this
This is absolutely ridiculous. I loved Caddy and Kristin, and Wylie was my absolute favorite DJ! Jim Vann - what a guy. And Rhubarb? Please. He’s been an Atlanta fixture since before I was born. My radio presets will be quite empty now, gotta say. Atlanta is a pathetic place to live in now without Peach (or Lite, whatever, and I still don’t like listening to The Bull because of the overchange there), 99x and any of the good dj’s on Kicks and Eagle. RIP, Atlanta radio.
By Cigar Boy
February 29, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this
It is time to matters in your own hands. Call the main man at S** and tell him what you think about him killing your favorite Radio Stations and Personalities. Call Farid Suleman at his Las Vegas Office (702)804-5200 and his New York Office (212)887-1670. These people need to hear from you! They think it is just a business but this has been our life, for some of us for 22 years. God Speed and Good Luck to those effected.
Love, One Of Your Own
P.S. The Management are the same that blew up Fox 97.1…
By Cigar Boy
February 29, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this
It is time to take matters in your own hands. Call the main man at S** and tell him what you think about him killing your favorite Radio Stations and Personalities. Call Farid Suleman at his Las Vegas Office (702)804-5200 and his New York Office (212)887-1670. These people need to hear from you! They think it is just a business but this has been our life, for some of us for 22 years. God Speed and Good Luck to those effected.
Love, One Of Your Own
P.S. The Management are the same that blew up Fox 97.1…
By Cigar Boy
February 29, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this
It is time to take matters in your own hands. Call the main man at S** and tell him what you think about him killing your favorite Radio Stations and Personalities. Call Farid Suleman at his Las Vegas Office (702)804-5200 and his New York Office (212)887-1670. These people need to hear from you! They think it is just a business but this has been our life, for some of us for 22 years. God Speed and Good Luck to those effected.
Love, One Of Your Own
P.S. The Management are the same that blew up Fox 97.1…
By danny garland
March 1, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this
i think your radio station will flop big time by getting rid of mr. jones is like firing santa and the easter bunny,, i feel he told the truth too much of the time for you all and the rest that got the hatchett because they stood by him firmly..it was the best station in the south,, it will never be replaced nor will the hatchetted dj’s
By Sri
March 1, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this
I am shocked! Are these people crazy? It is ironic that just last Sunday, the President of the Georgia Recording Association or such was telling the bald gentleman on GPB (he interviews local corporate types on Sunday afternoons) that radio music is going to take a huge hit, thanks to IPods and such. In fact, he was saying that he personally listens to talk radio mainly. Wow! I am shocked. I can’t believe a southern market like Atlanta cannot have viable country channels. Wow! I will badly miss the Country Gold programs on Eagle, on Sunday evenings. That program used to be an excuse for me to take my car out for a drive on Sunday nights. I can’t believe this is true. i hope this is some sort of a Leap Year’s joke………..
By wtm
March 1, 2008 1:07 AM | Link to this
This truely a sad day for Atlanta radio. I have listened to Rhubarb since he joined 106.7.
Does anyone know another station tat carries NASCAR???
I will now be switching to “The Bull”
By Sherry
March 1, 2008 2:16 AM | Link to this
Well at least I can continue to hear Moby in the Morning on on “the Bear” 92.5 in Griffin, “South” 107.1 in Rome and “WNGC” 106.1 in Athens. Even better I can stream him right from his website www.mobyinthemorning.com YEAH BABY!!!
By GaDevil
March 1, 2008 3:51 AM | Link to this
This is Insane Is Citadel trying to put themselves out of business? We dont’ need to get rid of the ones that keep the radio stations alive, and that is exactly what it seems like they are doing. They should get rid of the people that lie to their listeners like Rob Lee they shouldn’t get rid of the ones like Rhubarb Jones. He was the only reason I still listened to Eagle but now that he is gone, I will listen to 92.5 out of Griffin or 96.7 The Legend who is the best source for oldies now. If Citadel wants a talk radio station, they should invest in an am station, not fm.
By eschristian
March 1, 2008 3:54 AM | Link to this
Well, “The Bull” this is one time you need to call the other 2 stations and say thank you - because they just sent a lot of us to you. I already listened to all 3 stations but now I will only listen to “The Bull” - I am erasing the other 2 from my radio next time I get in my car. Rhubarb and all the other folks - we love ya - and can’t wait until we can hear you again - take care and God bless you.
By TonyVendome
March 1, 2008 5:47 AM | Link to this
Jim Vann is one of the nicest people in this dirt bag business; I hope he lands on his feet…Same for A.J. Cannon…From now on it’s Outlaw Country on Sirius!
By Henry
March 1, 2008 7:03 AM | Link to this
Good-bye Eagle, Hello The Legend - 96.7 If the folks at The Eagle are smart, they’ll pick-up John Boy and Billy.
By Dead Air
March 1, 2008 7:04 AM | Link to this
These radio companies are all turds. How else can you explain how Bloomquist still manages to hide in his darkened office, lording over a one-share fiefdom?
By Gwen Carder
March 1, 2008 7:34 AM | Link to this
I am shocked. You can count all the Country stations off my list. I love Caddy and Wylie Rose, but to get rid of Kristin and Jim Vann. You guys have really messed up. You just lost a listener and I bet it will be more than me. This is just bull crap. Goodbye KICKS.
By janice
March 1, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this
man…..jim vann????? why because he had intelligence??? his voice is golden. i don’t like the bull….too much talk talk…i figured something would happend as both kicks and eagle were playing way too much the same play list over and over. realize nothing new has come out recently, but the still. keep cadillac??? that’s one i can’t figure out. he when he laughs i keep waiting for him to hack up a lung. he grates on my nerves. seems very pompus and self absorbed. someone called in one day this past week to take a guess on where the tickets for mcgraw concert were hidden. caller said cd case. i thought cadillac was rude to the man and made fun of him. be interesting to see if eagle keeps the nascar coverage. shame the economy is tight or i’d renew my satellite subscription. guess i’ll be at the river.
By Gwen Carder
March 1, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this
All you people who are downing Country can kiss my A. Obviously you listen to it or you would not have an opinion. If you do not like Country take your A back up North and leave the South alone. This whole thing is stupid.
By janice
March 1, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this
man…..jim vann????? why because he had intelligence??? his voice is golden. i don’t like the bull….too much talk talk…i figured something would happend as both kicks and eagle were playing way too much the same play list over and over. realize nothing new has come out recently, but the still. keep cadillac??? that’s one i can’t figure out. he when he laughs i keep waiting for him to hack up a lung. he grates on my nerves. seems very pompus and self absorbed. someone called in one day this past week to take a guess on where the tickets for mcgraw concert were hidden. caller said cd case. i thought cadillac was rude to the man and made fun of him. be interesting to see if eagle keeps the nascar coverage. shame the economy is tight or i’d renew my satellite subscription. guess i’ll be at the river.
By Gwen Carder
March 1, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this
You messed up Ron Ho or whatever your name is! Stupid decision. Caddy and McCabe is not going to fly. Hope you have money saved up cause you won’t own or manage Country after this. You have mucked up big time buddy. You don’t mess with Country. Country Fair????? What is that??? Not going happen. Sucks for you. You got rid of people we love in Kicks Country. We don’t forgive that.
By Mom
March 1, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this
you know the ironic thing here- Farid Suleman, CEO of Citadel makes more money than the entire staffs of Kicks and the Eagle combined. Between his COO, CFO and all that corporate staff up in New York, what does the company need him for?
The board of Citadel should have fired him, and given everyone at the stations a raise and they’d still come out ahead.
By kitty
March 1, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this
Eagle was my fav station. Never again. Rhubarb is my idol and frankly what they have done is slaughter their customers. Eagle——-A QUICK AND UGLY DEMISE. I hope Rhubarb is able to move on to bigger & better things.
By katie n
March 1, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this
I left Kicks when Mobey ticked me off, and found Eagle…and have been here about 7 or 8 years or so. The only program that I listen to is Dallas and Rhubarb! The thought of Imus coming???? What’s next? Howard Stern??? Stupid decision, guess I’m headed over the The Fish!!!
By Janie
March 1, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
I am shocked! These people I have listened to since they started here. I believe the company wanted “seasoned” DJs OUT and new “lower paid” DJs IN. What’cha think? Way to go radio…keep it up and no one will be listening.
By katie n
March 1, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
I left Kicks when Mobey ticked me off, and found Eagle…and have been here about 7 or 8 years or so. The only program that I listen to is Dallas and Rhubarb! The thought of Imus coming???? What’s next? Howard Stern??? Stupid decision, guess I’m headed over the The Fish!!!
By katie n
March 1, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this
I left Kicks when Moby ticked me off, and found Eagle…and have been here about 7 or 8 years or so. The only program that I listen to is Dallas and Rhubarb! The thought of Imus coming???? What’s next? Howard Stern??? Stupid decision, guess I’m headed over the The Fish!!!
By katie n
March 1, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this
I left Kicks when Moby ticked me off, and found Eagle…and have been here about 7 or 8 years or so. The only program that I listen to is Dallas and Rhubarb! The thought of Imus coming???? What’s next? Howard Stern??? Stupid decision, guess I’m headed over the The Fish!!!
By Lynn
March 1, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this
Well the radio station was trying to save money. Guess they are going to be really hurtin’ when all the listners jump ship…. DUMB MOVE
By Marsha W
March 1, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this
The very first day I arrived in the Atlanta area I found 106.7 and Rhubarb Jones. I’ve listened to the station and especially Rhubarb ever since. I can’t imagine starting my day without his familiar voice and humor. Steve Mitchell doing the afternoon show was a stroke of genius. These are two super talented men and won’t be forgotten. I can’t imagine what the new owners (the Citadel ???) are thinking. I am so disappointed and if Rhubarb and Steve aren’t on the air very soon, I won’t be listening to radio AT ALL. This is like a death in the family and I am grieving.
By Lisa
March 1, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this
I have lived in Atlanta most my life and yesterday was a complete travesty. I am shocked and disappointed. As mentioned in another post, The Bull just got a lot more popular. Sorry Caddy, I understand you must still make a living and support that wonderful family of yours but I can not support a company that would do what it did to it’s listeners that ultimately “pays thier bills” as well as treat the people in thier employment the way they did whether they have been there 22 years or just 1. Good luck to those who were wronged so unjustly yesterday. I am hoping to hear you guys again. I will tune it to whatever station that may be.
By Jim
March 1, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
Go to Citadel broadcasting dot com, and look up GA. There you’ll find an email contact for Mr. Sansone. Send him an email if you think this is ridiculous, but be sure you CC it to the investor relations address.
By mommajean
March 1, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
I hope that Jim, Kristen, Wiley Rose, Scotty, and Buck all find something better. A place where they will be appreciated by management as much as we the listeners appreciated and loved them. If anyone hears them on another station I would like to see it posted so I can find them. I am done with 101.5. What did management think about us the loyal listener when they did this? It just shows that we meant nothing at all. I am sure we will lose alot of the concerts that came to the Atlanta area since there will be no one to promote them. Good luck and God Bless to all of over favs, You will be greatly missed.
By Krystal
March 1, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
I would like to say that I think Atlanta radio has made a very bad decision.I have listened to country radio in Atlanta for over 20 years and the decision to let the host of these radio stations go is stupid, stupid, stupid!As I sit and read these comments from other people of Atlanta,I am thinking only one thing.That these radio stations will be losing alot of listeners due to these bad decisions.I loved listening to Kristen and Cadillac in the morning and Wiley Rose in the afternoons.I can honestly say that my listening will be limited if not cut out all together.I hope the people who made these awful decisions will realize that they should think about their listeners before anything else. Krystal
By Hootie
March 1, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
I think that it is time for the public to speak out. I have already emailed the general manager for eagle and think that everyone else should do the same. This is a sad day for all who have followed eagle throughout all of the endevors such as changing there name which was so stupid to begin with. This station has only had a few good things to hold on to and now al of them are gone. so i guess that it is true we dont have a say or do we. STAND UP
By Krystal
March 1, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
I would like to say that I think Atlanta radio has made a very bad decision.I have listened to country radio in Atlanta for over 20 years and the decision to let the host of these radio stations go is stupid, stupid, stupid!As I sit and read these comments from other people of Atlanta,I am thinking only one thing.That these radio stations will be losing alot of listeners due to these bad decisions.I loved listening to Kristen and Cadillac in the morning and Wiley Rose in the afternoons.I can honestly say that my listening will be limited if not cut out all together.I hope the people who made these awful decisions will realize that they should think about their listeners before anything else. Krystal
By Krystal
March 1, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
I would like to say that I think Atlanta radio has made a very bad decision.I have listened to country radio in Atlanta for over 20 years and the decision to let the host of these radio stations go is stupid, stupid, stupid!As I sit and read these comments from other people of Atlanta,I am thinking only one thing.That these radio stations will be losing alot of listeners due to these bad decisions.I loved listening to Kristen and Cadillac in the morning and Wiley Rose in the afternoons.I can honestly say that my listening will be limited if not cut out all together.I hope the people who made these awful decisions will realize that they should think about their listeners before anything else. Krystal
By Rena
March 1, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
HOW CAN THIS BE. PLEASE ALL EAGLE FANS AND KICKS EMAIL THE GENERAL MANAGERS AND FLOOD THERE PHONE LINES COME MONDAY MORNING. WHO WANTS THAT RACIST SOB IMUS ON OUR COUNTRY RADIO STATION? NOT ME !!!! I WILL FOLLOW RHUBARB JONES TO ANY STATION HE GOES TO. I AM A TRUE GEORGIAN AND I STARTED OUT LISTENING TO KICKS THEN WHEN Y106.7 STARTED IN 1984 I STARTED LISTENING TO THEM AND I HAVE NEVER TURNED MY DIALED UNTIL NOW. RHUBARB STARTED IN 1985 AND I JUST FELL UNDER HIS SPELL. I HAVE NEVER MET A NICER PERSON. HE HAS DONE MORE FOR COUNTRY RADIO AND FOR THIS COMMUNITY THAN ANYONE I KNOW. LOOK AT ALL THE MONEY HE HAS RAISED. JUST THINK ALL THOSE YEARS HE HAS DONE THE MARCH ACROSS GEORGIA. IF THERE EVER WAS AN ANGEL ON EARTH THEN RHUBARB JONES HAS THE BIGGEST HALO OF ALL. I AM HEART BROKEN OVER THIS, I AM MAD AND I AM DISCGUSTED WITH THIS CITADEL BROADCASTING WHO OWNS KICKS AND EAGLE THEY NEED TO GO BACK WHERE THEY CAME FROM, PROABLY FROM THE NORTH. SO WHAT IS GONNA HAPPEN TO COUNTRY FAIR???? I HOPE ALL COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST AND FANS PROTEST THIS INJUSTICE….
By Rena
March 1, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
HOW CAN THIS BE. PLEASE ALL EAGLE FANS AND KICKS EMAIL THE GENERAL MANAGERS AND FLOOD THERE PHONE LINES COME MONDAY MORNING. WHO WANTS THAT RACIST SOB IMUS ON OUR COUNTRY RADIO STATION? NOT ME !!!! I WILL FOLLOW RHUBARB JONES TO ANY STATION HE GOES TO. I AM A TRUE GEORGIAN AND I STARTED OUT LISTENING TO KICKS THEN WHEN Y106.7 STARTED IN 1984 I STARTED LISTENING TO THEM AND I HAVE NEVER TURNED MY DIALED UNTIL NOW. RHUBARB STARTED IN 1985 AND I JUST FELL UNDER HIS SPELL. I HAVE NEVER MET A NICER PERSON. HE HAS DONE MORE FOR COUNTRY RADIO AND FOR THIS COMMUNITY THAN ANYONE I KNOW. LOOK AT ALL THE MONEY HE HAS RAISED. JUST THINK ALL THOSE YEARS HE HAS DONE THE MARCH ACROSS GEORGIA. IF THERE EVER WAS AN ANGEL ON EARTH THEN RHUBARB JONES HAS THE BIGGEST HALO OF ALL. I AM HEART BROKEN OVER THIS, I AM MAD AND I AM DISCGUSTED WITH THIS CITADEL BROADCASTING WHO OWNS KICKS AND EAGLE THEY NEED TO GO BACK WHERE THEY CAME FROM, PROABLY FROM THE NORTH. SO WHAT IS GONNA HAPPEN TO COUNTRY FAIR???? I HOPE ALL COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST AND FANS PROTEST THIS INJUSTICE….
By Donna
March 1, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
Found this for your information, email, but be polite!! You catch more flies with sugar…..
Atlanta Market, Citadel Broadcasting
Victor Sansone
victor.sansone@citcomm.com
By Lowell White
March 1, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
It broke our hearts to hear about Rhubarb Jones being let go. Rhubarb has done so much for Atlanta, Tallapoosa, Georgia, the U.S. and makes the world a better place! He came up the hard way and made something out of himself, but did’t let it go to his head. He’s all heart. He’ll make lemonade out of lemons! LW & Jo Anne,Tallapoosa
By Randy S.
March 1, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
Bad choice letting Kristen go. Doesn’t make sense.
By Angry
March 1, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
Everyone needs to write citadel broadcasting (thanks, Donna!) and clear channel for the stupid things they are doing to our radio stations. Clear channel owns 94.9. I want Rhubarb back, and I want Randy & Spiff back!!
By Melinda
March 1, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
I guess thats it for my on KICKS! I love Cadillic but he can’t do it on his own. Wylie was the absolute best in the afternoon ride. Guess I will get the CD’s out. Stupid move!!!!!
By Neil
March 1, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this
Wow, over 300 responses to this story. I added up all the teeth these posters have and came up with 158. Had all you people supported Kicks/Eagle sponsors this wouldn’t have happened. It’s all your fault.
By Frances
March 1, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
I am shocked that the new owners would do such a horrible thing as to fire Jim Vann and Rhubarb especially. You have lost a loyal listener.
By Jan
March 1, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this
I am in total shock! I’ve listened to Rhubarb since his first day there…what a shame to do this to him and all the others! Why do folks mess with something that ISN’T BROKEN? What about all the charity work Rhubarb has done and all the money that has been raised over the years? Rhubarb is the nicest person you would ever want to know. I know him personaly and he is and always will be #1 in my book! I can’t even imagine how Dallas feels as she and Rhubarb are more than morning hosts they are great friends!
Shame on the people that did this to all of us….No matter what format you change 106.7 to I will NEVER listen again. Go back where ya came from….we don’t need your kind down here!
By Jean
March 1, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
It was a great shock when I heard of the firings at 106.7 and 101.5. I have been a loyal listener for most of my life. I have listened to Rhubarb Jones for his entire time on 106.7. I have grown to known him personally in the last few years and there is no greater man out there that has the big heart he does. Mr. Charity, Mr Country both are great titles for him. 106.7 was the first set dail on my radio (NOTE:WAS)and 101.5 was the second (NOTE AGAIN:WAS). Now it is set to the BUll and 106.1. When Rhubarb gets a new home that station will be number one for me. I love country music and he is country music to me.
P.S. For all of you none country music listeners please stay on your side of the track and let us have our say about what is going on on our side of the trake. My neck may be RED, but my mama did teach me some manners.
By Ken J.
March 1, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
Another tragic moment in Atlanta country music radio history. I vividly remember the bitter feelings I had when they did this to Moby several years ago. But, eventually, Caddy & Kristen filled the void left by Moby. And, now, here we go again. The dismissal of Jim Vann is UNFORGIVEABLE.
I say this with all seriousness - I would be willing to contribute a lot of money to a business venture that would involve the purchase of an FCC license that would grant us the rights to broadcast our own country music radio program that would hopefully employ ALL of Atlanta’s country music DJ’s and personalities we all have grown to love. Anyone interested?
Ken J.
By Pat
March 1, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
106.7 and Kicks just lost me as a Loyal Listener. I’m not sure what they were thinking but 94.9 looks better all the time. I can only hope that the new owners of 106.7 and Kicks have nothing to do with 94.9
By Alt
March 1, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
106.7X New Rock & Alternative with Steve Craig and Leslie Framm
By Cassandra
March 1, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
this email I sent to the not so bright person that fired our beloved DJs
Firing some of Atlanta's most beloved radio personalities was not a very bright idea. We have grown up listening to these people. We have become friends and these people have become part of our families. Every day waking up to listen to music and also the people that play it. I suspect that my email is one of the many you will be receiving and I hope that this letter isn't just cast aside as you have cast aside people we love. Kicks and Eagle have been a mainstay in the country music listening community in Atlanta for as long as I can recall. My family moved to Atlanta in 1981 and I grew up listening to both of these stations. Family functions suck as a Fourth of July picnic in Lawrenceville, Ga where the radio stations always played the music at the courthouse. Rhubarb was there always. He also made appearances around my county when we asked him. Jim Vann in the morning reading the news always made bad news sound better because it was coming from someone that we trusted. Also sharing personal views that were much like ours. You have not only taken away people that we love you have also proved that corporations only care about the bottom line MONEY. I hope that you have found people that can love and care as these people have to be replace them on our radios. We not only love our country in Atlanta we also love the people who play it for us. I hope as well that it is just a rumor that you are bringing Don Imus to Atlanta. There may be country people here but we don't tolerate ignorance. Have a wonderful day thank you for your time.By Fred
March 1, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
Thanks, for the follow-up information. we will all miss Rubarb, he has been such a soothing, and unique personality in Atlanta. And yes, he truly is a Gentleman. I hope he lands somewhere here in Atlanta, and I guess cost cutting may be necessary, but corporations seem to cut off the Golden Goose, due to salary or whatever reason they can justify. Just to lose the customer/listener base they need so dearly. Well, ultimately things will go well for Rubarb, and the others. Good Luck to them, and keep us advised. thanks again for letting me vent. Fred p.s. for Imus, he should just retire.
By EMAIL THE GUY
March 1, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
victor . sansone @ citcomm . com
By Rusty
March 1, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
This is a sad day for radio in Atlanta,Rhubarb was my favorite radio personality. He’s the reason I got into radio. jim Van is the dean of traffic reporters in this town. It looks like it’s 94.9 for me. I’ve fallen for Jamie Massey. hopefully rhubarb,Steve Mitchell and Jim Van will turn up eventually.
By Rusty
March 1, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
This is a sad day for radio in Atlanta,Rhubarb was my favorite radio personality. He’s the reason I got into radio. jim Van is the dean of traffic reporters in this town. It looks like it’s 94.9 for me. I’ve fallen for Jamie Massey. hopefully rhubarb,Steve Mitchell and Jim Van will turn up eventually.
By Rusty
March 1, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
This is a sad day for radio in Atlanta,Rhubarb was my favorite radio personality. He’s the reason I got into radio. jim Van is the dean of traffic reporters in this town. It looks like it’s 94.9 for me. I’ve fallen for Jamie Massey. hopefully rhubarb,Steve Mitchell and Jim Van will turn up eventually.
By Rusty
March 1, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
This is a sad day for radio in Atlanta,Rhubarb was my favorite radio personality. He’s the reason I got into radio. jim Van is the dean of traffic reporters in this town. It looks like it’s 94.9 for me. I’ve fallen for Jamie Massey. hopefully rhubarb,Steve Mitchell and Jim Van will turn up eventually.
By Rusty
March 1, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
This is a sad day for radio in Atlanta,Rhubarb was my favorite radio personality. He’s the reason I got into radio. jim Van is the dean of traffic reporters in this town. It looks like it’s 94.9 for me. I’ve fallen for Jamie Massey. hopefully rhubarb,Steve Mitchell and Jim Van will turn up eventually.
By In the know
March 1, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this
Bad day for both Atlanta radio and for country music here in Atlanta. But placing the blame on Citadel is wrongm It is the lame station management that deserves all your anger. The former station manager, who just skated out of town in the nick of time, has been MIA for the past two years as these station have been sliding downhill. The current batch of managers couldn’t manage a Wendy’s, let alone a radio station. When the Bull came to town they were all stuck like a deer in the headlights and couldn’t think of one proactive thing to do in order to compete. The two “sales” managers couldn’t close a barn door and spend the majority of their time sitting on their keisters in their offices and sweating their declining revenues. The programming director hasn’t had a winning concept since he’s been there. Their promotions department would rather find excuses for not venturing outside their bunker and could never extend themselves to work 1 minute past quitting time. This is one of the worst managed stations in radio.
Blame Citadel? Nah, not after announcing an $848 MILLION loss in the last quarter. This isn’t greed folks, this is survival! Hopefully, the idiots — like Mack, a man who can’t manage inventoryto save his life — will get the ax soon so the station can start to rebuild. No, it’s not corporate greed that I blame, it’s the lame management that caused this to happen.
By Sarah
March 1, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
This is WRONG! I have an issue with this station I have been listening to KICKS for 10 years, and i was so mad whenthey did this to Moby, and they even madder as they kept swicthing DJS, I was finally happy with the mix and now they wipe out EVERYONE??? What the hell are they thinking. Poor Jim, and wylie, and Buck, this was just seriously the wrong thing to do. I am now looking for a new station I have had enough. And it sure won’t be a station they own.
By Donna
March 1, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
Reposting in case you missed it above… please be nice, not rude (you catch more flies with sugar)….
** Atlanta Market, Citadel Broadcasting
Victor Sansone
victor.sansone@citcomm.com **
By Jeff
March 1, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
Attn radio station owners: It’s not the lame personalities, these guys were alright, it’s the constant over and over Chesney and McGraw and that’s it. If you want people to listen, play more than 10 songs a day!
By in the know
March 1, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this
Sorry, Donna but Victor left town several weeks ago. Not much he can do.
By Chuck
March 1, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this
Now if WUBL would get rid of that flaming redneck Cledus then radio might be worth listening to again.
By Marcy
March 1, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
I dont only know Rhubarb from the radio for the last 20 some years, but I also know him personally. He is a wonderful, sweet, generous man who gives so much of himself for the things that he believes in. He is truly an awesome person and will be sooo missed on the air.
I know this is God’s way of directing him into a different path in is life now, I pray for him and his family and I know God will keep him under his wings and bless him in anything he does with his life.
By Paul
March 1, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this
The Bull’s music has changed now they sound just like Kicks, what happened to all the cool southern rock they use to play?
By Clay
March 1, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this
I agree the Bull does sound just like kicks and Cledus T Judd is a frigging joke. The guy is illiterate “ain’t he”
By Shirley
March 1, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this
I can’t stand Cledus the man is not funny, the show is not funny when will someone wake up and fire him?
By John
March 1, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this
I think Kicks will be fine Cadillac is such a pro. And if the Rumor is true about Dallas that will be great. I remember those two from the old Y106 days.
By Sherry
March 1, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this
Whomever is responsible sould rethink what they have done. I agree with eveyone about Rhubarb he is an icon in Atlanta. I listen more to Kicks and I can’t believe they let all the good ones go. I would just like to know what they were thinking or were they even thinking. I can’t believe Kristen is gone or Jum Vann and espically Wylie. Hopefully if they get enough complaints they will change their minds. I just know it was a BAD DECISION whomever made it so please fix it all of it.
By Rodney
March 1, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
Well I tried to listen to the Bull today and they have a baseball game on, I think I’ll stick to the real country music station Kicks
By Bobbie
March 1, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
Who is Victor Sansone?
By Janet
March 1, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
I love Kicks, why would I stop listening, it’s not like the Bull has anything to offer. That guy Cledus just doesn’t cut it.
By Andy
March 1, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
How’s this for a morning show Cledus and Rhubarb with just a dash of Moby!
By Nancy
March 1, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this
I know what they should do, blow up Eagle and start playing Christmas Music, or hire Randy and Spiff and the fire them or in the middle of the holiday blow up Christmas music and play country again!
Sorry I was thinking of the Bull
By Tallapoosa Family
March 1, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb knows he will always have his Tallapoosa, GA family to love and support him no matter what he decides to do with his life. We love him for all the charity and giving of himself to our community that he loves so dear to his heart. We love you Rhubarb and know that you can always come home for the peace, support,love and serenity that you derserve!!!
By Randy
March 1, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this
I feel bad for every non-profit organization that Rhubarb Jones helps. Each day he’s off the air, fewer needy people will benefit in some way. The guy has one of the biggest hearts of any celebrity in Georgia and has helped thousands over the years. He’s a living radio legend and I sure hope he’s back on the air somewhere soon.
By Susan
March 1, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe it…I loved Kristen on star 94 and was so glad to hear her on kicks. The morning show will not be the same. Her and Caddy made a great team. Same with Wylie Rose. She was great on wngc in Athens and great on kicks. Sirius all the way know for me…
By Radio Man
March 1, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this
The problem is not with the local radio management, they didn’t make the decision to fire all these people. That decision was made by the Corporate big-wigs that have no clue or care what the people in Atlanta want or think. They were only looking at figures on a budget sheet & the people affected weren’t a consideration. Thats the big problem with the changes in the law that allow one company to own HUNDREDS of radio stations, they have no personal connection to the communities these stations cover, so it’s easy for them to ax personalities, morning-teams, or even the entire format of the station with no thought to what the PUBLIC will feel!
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 needs to be repealed or fixed to change the mass station ownership rules!!! The public will NEVER have the solid long-term relationship with stations that we deserve unless this is changed!!
By Joyce
March 1, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb Jones is one of the reasons I began listening and now lovecountry music…and that was 20 years ago…WYAY 106.7 is no longer a radio station I will listen to…stupid, stupid, stupid….Now I gotta find out another station…love you Rhurbarb…
By Jeff
March 1, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb Jones is on of the finest and nicest person I have ever met. This man gives more time to non-profits than anyone I know. If you have ever seen him work a crowd you will see him say hello or shake everyones hand and if he ask’s where you are from he will know something about your town or county. He makes you feel like a friend, Rhubarb is my friend and I wish him nothing but the best.
By Nick
March 1, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this
Sansone was transferred from Atlanta to Dallas in early January, write Corporate heads not him.
By Karmatheist
March 1, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this
Cheryl: Sorry to disappoint you, but “Karma” doesn’t extend down to personal levels in Radio. The worst of the worst in “Management” are continually rewarded for their bad decisions, while the backbone-longterm workers both on and off air are screwed. Radio “karma” is only seen in the way Disney poison first killed ABC, then leaked down into the Citadel transaction. Jeez, hasn’t Jim Vann been there since the WBIE days??
By Louise Cabe
March 1, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this
I will no longer listen to the Eagle ! Shame on you for letting Rhubarb Jones go.
By Brenda from Kennesaw
March 1, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this
I could not believe what I heard about Rhubarb Jones. He is one of the nicest men in radio today and he made me laugh! I WILL NOT be wasting my time with the Eagle or any other station the Citidel own. This just STINKS! Rhubarb made my day and a day without Rhubarb is a day without a smile. I’ll miss him so much!!! Any idea on what station he’ll go to? That’s where I’ll definately be and nowhere else!
By Nancy
March 1, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this
Run, Caddy, Run! These people have gotten rid of so many GREAT DJs. Don’t let them do the same to you. Can we all say STUPID move to those who got rid of our loyal and wonderful DJs?
By Brandy
March 1, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this
eagle us more talk and the same music all day from 6am to 5pm i can tell you the same song is played all day they one from sugerland is a little old. so some is ipod and 94.9 are rock on monday at work i will miss Rhubarb becouse if i email him he would write back you email dallas you will not get nothing back and kick i could never get it to work at work so we see good luck to the one’s that are go you will me Miss
By lisa vann-akin
March 1, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this
i hate it for these folks, both are great stations. my thoughts and peayers are with you for the future. god bless
By lisa vann-akin
March 1, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this
i hate it for these folks, both are great stations. my thoughts and peayers are with you for the future. god bless
By Janie
March 1, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this
Rhubard, Please make sure we all know where you end up. You WERE the station…and the only reason I listened. “That’s the radio business” is not a good reason nor explanation for doing something so sudden and devestating to so many people. It would seem some owner needs a little more money for himself. In the end, I think they will have found they have shot themselves in the foot. I can promise you you cannot be replaced - especially by Imus of all people. Rest assured, when you only think of yourself, in the end, that’s all you have. I am told often that the things that happen to us in life all are all part of His master plan for us and they all come together in the end to reveal the purpose God has for our lives - if we trust, listen and follow him and don’t question and doubt. So, as I say to myself every time I hit a wall - wow…this is going to lead to something really wonderful! So, Rhubarb - and all the rest who lost their jobs - keep looking up. God has something wondrful waiting for you! God Bless and keep you all…
By Libby Hannah
March 1, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this
This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard of. Rhubarb is the ONLY reason I listened to Eagle. He is the reason that Eagle has even been on the air. This is an absolute tragedy as far as I am concered. My mornings will NEVER be the same. It’s like there has been a death. SHAME on the people at EAGLE and Kicks. Rhubarb, I’ll be listening to see where you go. Wherever you go will be my new station. Always remember how much you are loved!!!!!!
By Betsy Streett
March 1, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
THIS IS CRAP! I’M DONE! KRISTEN YOU ROCKED!
By James
March 1, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this
I know a MAJOR advertiser that told me he’s through with Eagle. He’s calling them first thing Monday morning to cancel any further ads he has with them. Rhubarb, take care of yourself. We’re praying for you!
By Holly
March 1, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this
i think this is just loads of crap! i was friends with buck in the truck..he used to give me all kinds of things when i went to see him at certain places where ever kicks was gonna be at..i hope he goes to at least 94.9 the bull..he is a great guy! so is all the other kicks gang..they took away moby n now they take away buck from me :( i might as well just stick with 94.9 the bull now since kicks may go automated..what fun is that gonna be?
By HARSH REALITY
March 2, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this
Don’t look now, but MUSIC RADIO IS ON LIFE SUPPORT … and the end is nigh!
Everybody under 30 gets their music from iPods or downloads, and everybody over 30 who cares about current affairs is listening to talk radio.
Thus, ratings are dropping … advertising dollars are dwindling … management is panicking … and anybody in radio who makes over $50K needs to update their resumes.
Friends don’t let friends go to Broadcasting School or get into radio!
I’ll never go to another school and tell kids how wonderful radio is … I’ll be more like Dilbert describing office environments to the kids!
I wish Rhuby, Jim, Wylie and the rest very good luck in their next careers, and my condolences to the survivors (Bill, Dallas/Madison, Caddy & Greg!), for whom the torture is just extended!
Citadel executives have finally out-ClearChanneled Clear Channel … a dubious accomplishment!
By Rena
March 2, 2008 12:49 AM | Link to this
Well after the race next Sunday, there will be no more Eagle. Well as for me after yesterday there was no Eagle. I have heard that Dallas will be going to Kicks after then too. How can she do that. I wonder what will she say Monday morning.. My heart is braking for part of my family—The Eagle family that we all just lost. y106.7 has been a part of my everyday life since 1984 as long as I have been married, and ever since I had my daughter. I will so miss hearing my buddy Rhubarb, it has never really mattered who was on the air with him, he made them sound good. Remember the Zoo Crew, what a group.. I have alot of pictures of Rhubarb over the years, him playing his drums and always that huge smile and a HEART as big as the earth. I know GOD will be watching over him and his family, because Rhubarb is one of GOD’s angels on earth. He is so good, I guess he scared those stuff shirt pencil pushers who only care about numbers and money, where Rhubarb cared about the money going to help others in need and for research so maybe one day we will never have cancer and so our children will forever all be healthy.. I have cried alot of tears for my lost, but for Rhubarb and the other wonderful radio people that all lost there jobs, and for the charities that this is gonna hurt. But no matter what I think Rhubarb will find a way to still help and I pray he will find a way to let all of us know how we can help him. Where ever he may go I will do whatever I need to do to listen to him. I sure hope all of his country music artist friends finds out what has happened and really socks it to those awful people at the Citidal Corp. PLease lets all pray for the perfect radio station to come along so all of our FAMILY members can come together once again and have the best country radio station Atlanta has ever saw.. Rhubarb, Sandy, Steve and al the rest from kicks, we love you and will be praying for you and saying a little extra prayer to be listening to you all real soon.. And Dallas and Cadilac watch your backs you may be next……
By Rena
March 2, 2008 12:51 AM | Link to this
Well after the race next Sunday, there will be no more Eagle. Well as for me after yesterday there was no Eagle. I have heard that Dallas will be going to Kicks after then too. How can she do that. I wonder what will she say Monday morning.. My heart is braking for part of my family—The Eagle family that we all just lost. y106.7 has been a part of my everyday life since 1984 as long as I have been married, and ever since I had my daughter. I will so miss hearing my buddy Rhubarb, it has never really mattered who was on the air with him, he made them sound good. Remember the Zoo Crew, what a group.. I have alot of pictures of Rhubarb over the years, him playing his drums and always that huge smile and a HEART as big as the earth. I know GOD will be watching over him and his family, because Rhubarb is one of GOD’s angels on earth. He is so good, I guess he scared those stuff shirt pencil pushers who only care about numbers and money, where Rhubarb cared about the money going to help others in need and for research so maybe one day we will never have cancer and so our children will forever all be healthy.. I have cried alot of tears for my lost, but for Rhubarb and the other wonderful radio people that all lost there jobs, and for the charities that this is gonna hurt. But no matter what I think Rhubarb will find a way to still help and I pray he will find a way to let all of us know how we can help him. Where ever he may go I will do whatever I need to do to listen to him. I sure hope all of his country music artist friends finds out what has happened and really socks it to those awful people at the Citidal Corp. PLease lets all pray for the perfect radio station to come along so all of our FAMILY members can come together once again and have the best country radio station Atlanta has ever saw.. Rhubarb, Sandy, Steve and al the rest from kicks, we love you and will be praying for you and saying a little extra prayer to be listening to you all real soon.. And Dallas and Cadilac watch your backs you may be next……
By charlene nash
March 2, 2008 3:01 AM | Link to this
I have grown up listening to both radio stations since I was a kid and this is the stupidest thing I think this company could do. I love Kristen Gates!She and Caddy made a great team and without Jim Van how will we get around. Just remember we can’t be mad at Dallas or Caddy they had nothin to do with this I’m sure!!! I will support both of them even though my heart hurts for everyone else. God bless and be with their familys always,,,,,,
By Art Hoge & Chuck Heitzman
March 2, 2008 4:35 AM | Link to this
This news just kills us.We were long time friends with all of these people.We worked with them for years.doing radio remotes as the “Buckboard Bandits”.We had an established,working relationship as well as a personnal relationship with all of them and to hear that they fell victim to corporate killings,just tears out a piece of us.The “numbers”might have gotton smaller,business wise for the station,but to remove “household names”like these is sad.For everyone that got runover,from Chuck and I,We are very sorry.
By Kenny
March 2, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
Firing talent like Jones means 106 don’t want to be in the radio business anymore. Hell with them! I guess I’ll just sit in the silence for my AM commute.
By Cheryl Collins
March 2, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
I have been a KICKS listener since the beginning. The station used to be WBIE in the 70’s. I quit listening when Craig Cornett came in place of Bandy & Bailey. It took me a while to come back after Craig left but I did. I loved Caddy & Kristen. **NOW I AM OUTTA HERE. WHAT WERE YOU GUYS THINKING? HOW CAN YOU HAVE A RADIO SHOW WITHOUT LISTENERS?
By Mary Whipkey
March 2, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
These radio friends have been a part of our days for a long time. My son has a radio on in each room every am especially and he is disabled and if he is having a bad day these friends made him laugh. He talked to BCellar several time before he joined QWL.The heart felt work they didfor the St.Judes effort was beyond the call of duty. Their tears were from the heart. They will be missed. KICKS will not be the same in our hearts or ears
By Trust me
March 2, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
I hope some of the BIG players in the area take notice to this, Carl Black needs switch their millons they do in radio to somebody else, maybe the Bull, I hear they are hurting for money. Hopefully this was Kicks “last life” with the Head man at Carl Black and he makes a total switch. I actually purchased a SUV from Carl Black just because I loved Kicks, period, end of story….NOT ANYMORE, Bill Heard, here I come fro my next purchase!
By Now a Bull Rider
March 2, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
Two words: THE BULL! One Dial position: 94.9 FM
Too bad that Citadel didn’t let Rhubarb Jones say good bye to his listeners. Maybe Cledus will have Rhubarb on his show to give his side of the story and/or say good bye to his listeners.
By Donna O'brien
March 2, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
I THINK THAT IS ALL MONEY MOTIVATED THE FIRINGS OF THE WELL KNOWN PEOPLE AND SAVE MONEY .. LOSE LOYAL LISTENERS TOO.. YOU BUNCH OF MORONS!!!KEEP YOUR MONEY TO YOUR SELF AND SHUT DOWN THE STATION AS YOU GO.. i WILL LISTEN TO COUNTRY SOEM WHERE OR JUST LIST TO MY CD’S.AT LEAST CADILLAC AND MOBY ARE STILL AROUND ..IF THEY GO YOU MAY AS WELL TURN OFF THE RADIO. JUST MY OPPINION,, BUT I WOULD GUESS IM NOT ALONE..CITADEL BROADCASTING I HOPE YOU LOSE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS .. SERVE YOU RIGHT …DONNA O’BRIEN OF CEDARTOWN , GA ..
By Donna O'brien
March 2, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
I THINK THAT IS ALL MONEY MOTIVATED THE FIRINGS OF THE WELL KNOWN PEOPLE AND SAVE MONEY .. LOSE LOYAL LISTENERS TOO.. YOU BUNCH OF MORONS!!!KEEP YOUR MONEY TO YOUR SELF AND SHUT DOWN THE STATION AS YOU GO.. i WILL LISTEN TO COUNTRY SOEM WHERE OR JUST LIST TO MY CD’S.AT LEAST CADILLAC AND MOBY ARE STILL AROUND ..IF THEY GO YOU MAY AS WELL TURN OFF THE RADIO. JUST MY OPPINION,, BUT I WOULD GUESS IM NOT ALONE..CITADEL BROADCASTING I HOPE YOU LOSE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS .. SERVE YOU RIGHT …DONNA O’BRIEN OF CEDARTOWN , GA ..
By Donna O'brien
March 2, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
I THINK THAT IS ALL MONEY MOTIVATED THE FIRINGS OF THE WELL KNOWN PEOPLE AND SAVE MONEY .. LOSE LOYAL LISTENERS TOO.. YOU BUNCH OF MORONS!!!KEEP YOUR MONEY TO YOUR SELF AND SHUT DOWN THE STATION AS YOU GO.. i WILL LISTEN TO COUNTRY SOEM WHERE OR JUST LIST TO MY CD’S.AT LEAST CADILLAC AND MOBY ARE STILL AROUND ..IF THEY GO YOU MAY AS WELL TURN OFF THE RADIO. JUST MY OPPINION,, BUT I WOULD GUESS IM NOT ALONE..CITADEL BROADCASTING I HOPE YOU LOSE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS .. SERVE YOU RIGHT …DONNA O’BRIEN OF CEDARTOWN , GA ..
By Paul O'Malley is your Man
March 2, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
Rick Mack delivered the news at Kicks and Eagle but Paul O’Malley (Citadel Executive based in Charleston) made the decision. His email is paul.omalley@citcomm.com
Citadel is paying big money to Imus so of course they’re going to put him on in as many markets as possible to spread the cost around.
Rick Mack delivered the news at Kicks and Eagle but Paul O’Malley (Citadel Executive based in Charleston) made the decision. His email is paul.omalley@citcomm.com I’m sure Paul would love to hear from you
By pamela
March 2, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
RHUBARB WAS GREAT ON THE AIR, THE ONLY REASON WE LISTERNED TO THE EAGLE. NOW WHO IS GOING TO WENDY’S TO RAISE MONEY FOR KIDS. THE DUMB A@S THAT FIRED HIM WANT GET HIS HIGH CLASS BUT OUT THERE AND DO IT.
By Ken
March 2, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
I realize that radio is nothing more than a “business”. But what a shame to let such great personality go! I’m sure it wasn’t an easy task for management. Caddy and Kristen made a GREAT pair and we loved every minute of listening to them! They were funny and real together. We will really miss them and hope that they resurface as a “pair” soon! As far as The Eagle…I think Citadel is making a big mistake by flipping formats! Eagle is unique in the fact that they don’t hammer out the same “top 40” all day long. It was great to hear some 80’s and 90’s songs mixed in! Again…business is business….but PLEASE don’t change Kicks too! If only “corporate” radio people would take more advice from the listeners, I think we’d have a better radio landscape. Just my two-cents.
By Ken
March 2, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
I realize that radio is nothing more than a “business”. But what a shame to let such great personality go! I’m sure it wasn’t an easy task for management. Caddy and Kristen made a GREAT pair and we loved every minute of listening to them! They were funny and real together. We will really miss them and hope that they resurface as a “pair” soon! As far as The Eagle…I think Citadel is making a big mistake by flipping formats! Eagle is unique in the fact that they don’t hammer out the same “top 40” all day long. It was great to hear some 80’s and 90’s songs mixed in! Again…business is business….but PLEASE don’t change Kicks too! If only “corporate” radio people would take more advice from the listeners, I think we’d have a better radio landscape. Just my two-cents.
By Ken
March 2, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
I realize that radio is nothing more than a “business”. But what a shame to let such great personality go! I’m sure it wasn’t an easy task for management. Caddy and Kristen made a GREAT pair and we loved every minute of listening to them! They were funny and real together. We will really miss them and hope that they resurface as a “pair” soon! As far as The Eagle…I think Citadel is making a big mistake by flipping formats! Eagle is unique in the fact that they don’t hammer out the same “top 40” all day long. It was great to hear some 80’s and 90’s songs mixed in! Again…business is business….but PLEASE don’t change Kicks too! If only “corporate” radio people would take more advice from the listeners, I think we’d have a better radio landscape. Just my two-cents.
By Val
March 2, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
My dad taught Rhubard Jones in High School. To echo your comments, Rhubard Jones is a CLASS ACT with a heart as big as the world and a talent that is rare these days. The station messed up with this move, but like they say, “Everything happens for a reason” and I’m confident bigger and BETTER things are in store for Rubarb Jones! - V. McLain, Haralson County, GA
By Val
March 2, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
Sorry, that’s “Rubarb” with two “b”s. My computer has a mind of it’s own today. :-)
By Tommy K
March 2, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
I always liked Rhubarb but with The Regular Guys back on the air I don’t listen to any other morning show but theirs so it really doesn’t matter what they do with their morning shows on the other station, most of Atlanta will be tuned to 100.5
By CTJ
March 2, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this
I love Rhubarb and Ill miss him. I hope Dallas stays on she is good too.
By Harold H
March 2, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this
This is one more crazies that are taking place……. Rubard will find another place and make them money too.
By Just Me
March 2, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this
Kristin and Jim both gone? No Way! What in the world were they thinking. I love Caddy, don’t get me wrong, I just can’t imagine my mornings with the three of them. 101.5 FM will never be the same and I am sure they will loose listeners and it won’t be a reflection on Caddy.
By Sherra
March 2, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
I and everyone I know will stop listening to both stations. They want to play thier games, we will put both stations out of business!
By Lisa
March 2, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this
WOW! I knew something was wrong when I didn’t get a return email back. As good a person as Rhubarb is, I am sure he will be picked up by another station very soon! He is one of my favorites and has been for quite a while. I wish him all the luck in the world, and I know he will be just fine! When one door closes, God always opens a window!
By oj
March 2, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this
maybe they’ll hire Leslie Fram
By Shellie
March 2, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this
Wow!! I thought kicks screwed up when they booted Bandy and Bailey. But Kristen and Jim Vann?!!! They have certainly lost me as a VERY loyal listenter!! BOO ABC!!!!
By KCA
March 2, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this
Very sad event for Atlanta. Been listening to Y 106.7 / Rhubarb every morning since I moved to Atlanta from CA. Did not matter if I had business associates, the APHA Youth, or my children in the car, we listened to Y 106.7.
Instead of drastic cuts, did the station considered new revenue avenues such as TAP IT or other artist genres for increased advertising and listeners?
I, too, will remove Y106.7 from my presets. We do not need another talk show in Atlanta. Atlanta will see the negative impact from the loss of Rhubarb “Mr. Charity”.
By Michael Campbell
March 2, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this
Does anyone care about country radio in Atlanta?
Sweet Jesus, I hope not.
By DJR
March 3, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this
Contact all the Sponsors and tell them that they are not going to get your business as long as they support Citael Media - hit them where it hurts - in their wallet. What a bunch of jerks
By Kicks Listener
March 3, 2008 2:24 AM | Link to this
Wow, Monday is sure going to be boring without all of these guys. I visited the Citadel Broadcasting site and noticed that Victor Sansone is the contact for the Atlanta market. (victor.sansone@citcomm.com) Not sure if it will do any good, but maybe if they get a lot of negative mail, they will see what a mistake they have made by making such a drastic move.
By Kicks Listener
March 3, 2008 2:28 AM | Link to this
Wow, Monday is sure going to be boring without all of these guys. I visited the Citadel Broadcasting site and noticed that Victor Sansone is the contact for the Atlanta market. (victor.sansone@citcomm.com) Not sure if it will do any good, but maybe if they get a lot of negative mail, they will see what a mistake they have made by making such a drastic move.
By Iris
March 3, 2008 5:59 AM | Link to this
Monday morning comes, and I will too miss the line-up at KICKS. It’s become a normal thing in Atlanta Radio for the shows to change every year or two. KICKS has been the same for years.
I do know that I have alot of choices to spin the radio wheel. If radio execs think that I will ever again be loyal to a radio station, maybe they should think about being loyal to their listeners.
By Karl Phillips
March 3, 2008 7:02 AM | Link to this
I consider Rhubarb Jones a great on-air personality and a personal friend…. a great American and an even better human being.
Karl Phillips - Member Georgia Radio Hall of Fame.
By Debbie
March 3, 2008 7:41 AM | Link to this
I guess after years having my radio on Kicks to get me up…listen all day…The Bull is now my station. What a bad move!
By Bill
March 3, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this
Rhubarb will be missed but Dallas can still make it happen as long as there is a 106.7 Eagle And as far as SOUTHSIDE STEVE goes he needs get F#%&@D. He is just a long haired punk. COUNTRY ROCKS
By Bill
March 3, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this
Rhubarb will be missed but Dallas can still make it happen as long as there is a 106.7 Eagle And as far as SOUTHSIDE STEVE goes he needs get F#%&@D. He is just a long haired punk. COUNTRY ROCKS
By Bill
March 3, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this
Rhubarb will be missed but Dallas can still make it happen as long as there is a 106.7 Eagle And as far as SOUTHSIDE STEVE goes he needs get F#%&@D. He is just a long haired punk. COUNTRY ROCKS
By Jessica
March 3, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
This is so sad….radio will never be the same. I will miss hearing Jim’s voice every morning. No more hearing Kristen gripe about being on a diet. Wylie Rose was great too……and if they make 106.7 a talk station that will be horrible. Country music is great and Kicks 101.5 and Eagle 106.7 are the two best stations we have. If they really are having a budget problem then maybe they should get rid of Super tanker, cause that is still going on. CITADEL SUCKS!! Lets kick them to the curb and see how they like it. I want my regular radio people back!!
By Tori
March 3, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this
I am in total shock this morning!! How could you get rid of Rhubarb Jones!! He’s been on the air forever and is the sweetest man. Citadel Brodcasting **sucks!! How could you get rid of such great people? Kristen Gates, Jim Van, Whylie Rose, ect. I grew up listening to Kicks and Y106. I loved listening to Caddy and Kristen and now its not going to be the same without her. Country music is the greatest and these people helped make it the BEST!!
By Pam Lawhorne
March 3, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this
This is a total outrage especially if it is true about Imus. What happens to rest of the crew at Eagle. I hope the new owners are happy. I hope they lose everything they have invested and more. I would like to see the ones that were fired, start their own radio station. I bet they would be a hit. What happens to Nascar on 106.
By EX-eagle fan
March 3, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this
I have listened to Eagle for almost 30 years (since before it was Eagle)and my daughter has never known anything else. She grew up listening to Rhubarb. I have met him on numerous occasions, usually on his March across Georgia for Leukemia and Lymphoma which he did ON HIS ON TIME. I am sure the decision was based on $$$$$. To an accountant the best way to cut cost is to get rid of the highest paid employees. Sort of like cutting off your nose to spite your face. Our family has cancelled our Loyal Listeners memberships. We tried to send e-mail to Eagle thru there “Contact Us” link on the website but it came back as “undeliverable” so either they turned it off or it is full. We are now BULL listeners. Good Luck to Rhubarb and all the others.
By Angie
March 3, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
I can not believe that the big wigs are so out of touch with the listeners! How can you ditch a morning show team like Cadi and Kristen & Jim Vann?!?! & Wylie Rose in the afternoon?!? I have been a listener on KICKS for over 15 years and it seemed that everything was coming into a wonderful groove- and now the whole thing has been snatched away.
I am looking right now to write a letter to the parent company and let them know what a dumb move they made.
Maybe they will come to their senses…
By Angie
March 3, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
I can not believe that the big wigs are so out of touch with the listeners! How can you ditch a morning show team like Cadi and Kristen & Jim Vann?!?! & Wylie Rose in the afternoon?!? I have been a listener on KICKS for over 15 years and it seemed that everything was coming into a wonderful groove- and now the whole thing has been snatched away.
I am looking right now to write a letter to the parent company and let them know what a dumb move they made.
Maybe they will come to their senses…
By Angie
March 3, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
I can not believe that the big wigs are so out of touch with the listeners! How can you ditch a morning show team like Cadi and Kristen & Jim Vann?!?! & Wylie Rose in the afternoon?!? I have been a listener on KICKS for over 15 years and it seemed that everything was coming into a wonderful groove- and now the whole thing has been snatched away.
I am looking right now to write a letter to the parent company and let them know what a dumb move they made.
Maybe they will come to their senses…
By Kenny
March 3, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
I think it is kinda dirty to do Rhubarb the way they done cause he was a caring and nice fellow, always concerned and understanding!!!! without Rhubarb we are listening to 94.9 the bull now and will continue until Rhubarb is back or, on another station!!! No offense Dallas but you guys were a great team!!!! Rhubarb will be bigger and better somewhere else!!!! we have faith and hope for him!!!!!!!
By cara
March 3, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this
Kicks has lost a loyal listener in me…..This is not the way to treat you employees and certainly not a way to treat your loyal listeners Kicks had the best morning show on the air in Atlanta..thanks to Kristen who held the fort down before Caddy even came aboard!!!….94.9 The Bull looks better everyday…I will be selling my Country Fair tickets and will follow your ex employees where they end up and they will be successful wherever else they go…do you think we listen for free gas?????? Maybe you should have kept a little of that money to keep you talent!! X will get my business from now on…Kristen try to keep in touch!!!
By cara
March 3, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this
Kicks has lost a loyal listener in me…..This is not the way to treat you employees and certainly not a way to treat your loyal listeners Kicks had the best morning show on the air in Atlanta..thanks to Kristen who held the fort down before Caddy even came aboard!!!….94.9 The Bull looks better everyday…I will be selling my Country Fair tickets and will follow your ex employees where they end up and they will be successful wherever else they go…do you think we listen for free gas?????? Maybe you should have kept a little of that money to keep you talent!! X will get my business from now on…Kristen try to keep in touch!!!
By Denise
March 3, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this
When Rhubarb’s hrs were cut back I knew something was up. I enjoyed getting up to his laugh and his words of encouragement in the early morning. Rhubarb is an Atlanta icon and will have no problem finding a job - I just hope it doesn’t require him to leave my radio listening area. Good luck to the remaining personalities - we are praying for you. Rhubarb - Let us know where you are. -d in Conyers
By cara
March 3, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this
Kicks has lost a loyal listener in me…..This is not the way to treat you employees and certainly not a way to treat your loyal listeners Kicks had the best morning show on the air in Atlanta..thanks to Kristen who held the fort down before Caddy even came aboard!!!….94.9 The Bull looks better everyday…I will be selling my Country Fair tickets and will follow your ex employees where they end up and they will be successful wherever else they go…do you think we listen for free gas?????? Maybe you should have kept a little of that money to keep you talent!! X will get my business from now on…Kristen try to keep in touch!!!
By cara
March 3, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
Kicks has lost a loyal listener in me…..This is not the way to treat you employees and certainly not a way to treat your loyal listeners Kicks had the best morning show on the air in Atlanta..thanks to Kristen who held the fort down before Caddy even came aboard!!!….94.9 The Bull looks better everyday…I will be selling my Country Fair tickets and will follow your ex employees where they end up and they will be successful wherever else they go…do you think we listen for free gas?????? Maybe you should have kept a little of that money to keep you talent!! X will get my business from now on…Kristen try to keep in touch!!!
By Glenda
March 3, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this
I wont be listening to Y106 anymore now Rhubarb is gone.
By Glenda
March 3, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this
I wont be listening to Y106 anymore now Rhubarb is gone. We will miss him
By Glenda
March 3, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this
I wont be listening to Y106 anymore now Rhubarb is gone. We will miss him
By Worse than I thought
March 3, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
I didnt get to listen to 1067 but 1015 was terrible this morning, dead air, Caddy seemed like a lost puppy with out Kristen and Jim to bounce off of. He now probably realizes how bad this really is. Wow, I guess a previous poster was correct, I believe Kristen held down the fort for several months as the lead while Caddy was arguing a higher contract. THE BULL, HERE I COME AND EVERYBODY ELSE I CAN TALK INTO COMING OVER, JUST HAVE FUN AND MAKE US LAUGH, CAUSE KRISTEN WAS THE ONLY THING FUNNY ON THE “OLD” SHOW! Good luck Jim nd Kristen, I look forward to hearing you on another station!!!!!!
By plutarch
March 3, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this
Um…it seems a lot of country & western fans that post to this blog don’t quite understand “Just click the post button once.” I was amazed that there were 406 posts to this thread until I saw that about 100 of them were duplicates. They probably push the elevator button 5 or 6 times after its already lit.
By cara
March 3, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
Kicks has lost a loyal listener in me…..This is not the way to treat you employees and certainly not a way to treat your loyal listeners Kicks had the best morning show on the air in Atlanta..thanks to Kristen who held the fort down before Caddy even came aboard!!!….94.9 The Bull looks better everyday…I will be selling my Country Fair tickets and will follow your ex employees where they end up and they will be successful wherever else they go…do you think we listen for free gas?????? Maybe you should have kept a little of that money to keep you talent!! X will get my business from now on…Kristen try to keep in touch!!!
This is just for PLUTAR….we all can’t be as bright as you…are you sure there weren’t 102 repeat posts???? You need to get a life IF YOU HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN COUNT REPEAT POSTS!!
By cara
March 3, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
Kicks has lost a loyal listener in me…..This is not the way to treat you employees and certainly not a way to treat your loyal listeners Kicks had the best morning show on the air in Atlanta..thanks to Kristen who held the fort down before Caddy even came aboard!!!….94.9 The Bull looks better everyday…I will be selling my Country Fair tickets and will follow your ex employees where they end up and they will be successful wherever else they go…do you think we listen for free gas?????? Maybe you should have kept a little of that money to keep you talent!! X will get my business from now on…Kristen try to keep in touch!!!
This is just for PLUTARCH….we all can’t be as bright as you…are you sure there weren’t 102 repeat posts???? You need to get a life IF YOU HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN COUNT REPEAT POSTS!!
By Just Me
March 3, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
Talk about a Class Act. Cledus T. Judd talked about what a great guy Rhubarb is this morning. He said he was sorry to see all everything that happened and said that Rhubarb always had an open mic at The Bull… Cledus got to properly say goodbye to his listeners in Tampa and said Rhubarb should have been given the same courtesy.
By TENNIS LOVER
March 3, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this
KRISTEN AND JIM AND WYLIE SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE SAME COURTESY…THEY WERE ALL TREATED BADLY….AND BOTTOM LINE CITADEL SCREWED THE LISTENERS BECAUSE WE DON’T MATTER…YA NEED LISTENERS…..
By TENNIS LOVER
March 3, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
KRISTEN AND JIM AND WYLIE SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE SAME COURTESY…THEY WERE ALL TREATED BADLY….AND BOTTOM LINE CITADEL SCREWED THE LISTENERS BECAUSE WE DON’T MATTER…YA NEED LISTENERS…..HELLO???
By DeLisa B.
March 3, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this
Okay, so I still gave Kicks a try this morning. Awful. He sounds lost without her. I was apalled to hear him talk about how “he” had a bad weekend. What about the people who didn’t have a job this morning? What about Jim and Kristen? How do they feel? And then I have to listen to him and Dallas play grab ass like they used to at Y106. Sorry, Cadillac Jack, but you have lost yet ANOTHER listener.
By dadof7
March 3, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
I think it would be cool if the dj’s left at both stations would ban together and just walk out. Right in the middle of the rush hour . They are on borrowed time anyway.
By EX 1015 LISTENER
March 3, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
I FEEL BAD FOR CADDIE….IT IS NOT HIS FAULT BUT SORRY DUDE…YOU ARE WHAT YOU ARE WITH KRISTEN AND JIM….NOTHING PERSONAL….BUT I AM SWITCHING AND SELLING MY COUNTRY FAIR TICKETS….CITADEL SUCKS!! WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND…KEEP LISTENING FOR MORE LISTENING OPPORTUNITIES,…I AM SURE KRISTEN, JIM AND WYLIE WILL LANE ON THEIR FEET THEY HAVE REAL TALENT!!
By EX 1015 LISTENER
March 3, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
I AGREE……THE REMAINING DJ’S SHOULD WALK OFF… AS A SIGN OF UNITY FOR THEIR COWORKERS….IF IT HAS HAPPENED TO THESE TALENTS IT CAN HAPPEN TO THEM…THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED….LET’S FACE IT….EVERYONE IS EXPENDABLE.
By IBIKennesaw
March 3, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
Shame on all of you . Jim Vann is an icon in Atlanta. Kristen nd Caddie had the best morning show in Atlanta. I hope another radio station has sense enough to pick them up. I will not be listening to kicks ever again. Go the BULL!!!!!!!!
By Peg
March 3, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this
Dallas and Rhubarb were a team, they bounced off each other’s comments. It’s not the same. I will not listen to talk radio. Miss Sandy Weaver and Steve Mitchell too. I’m going over to the Bull.
By Stockbridge Gal
March 3, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
KICKS - you blew it this time. Caddy and Bill, feel really bad that you are stuck there. Jim Van - you are so loved and hope to find you on another show soon. Kristen and Wylie you were a fun act to listen to. KICKS has now been turned off in my vehicles and house and it is now HELLO LEGEND!! God Bless all of you who got the ax and may better things be in your horizion.
By Stockbridge Gal
March 3, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
KICKS - you blew it this time. Caddy and Bill, feel really bad that you are stuck there. Jim Van - you are so loved and hope to find you on another show soon. Kristen and Wylie you were a fun act to listen to. KICKS has now been turned off in my vehicles and house and it is now HELLO LEGEND!! God Bless all of you who got the ax and may better things be in your horizion.
By Sandra
March 3, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
I think it is absurd to get rid of everyone like that. Some of those people are like family to most of us here in the Atlanta area. We have been thru marriages, divorces, births, graduations…. I just can not believe it. Honestly, I hope they can’t recover from this.
By southside z
March 3, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this
what a bunch of whinners, stfu you idiots, nobody cares about some dumba$$ c** station, im back with larry and eric and we are exploding all over atlanta’s face.. the best is yet to come, lock up your daughters and wives cause southside is back!!!!!!! yea c’mon
By LISA J.
March 3, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this
THIS IS WRONG WE WILL HIM SHOW WILL NOT BE SAME AT ALL.
By southside z
March 3, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
what a bunch of whinners, stfu you idiots, nobody cares about some dumba$$ c** station, im back with larry and eric and we are exploding all over atlanta’s face.. the best is yet to come, lock up your daughters and wives cause southside is back!!!!!!! yea c’mon
By Brandy
March 3, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
i can’t believe. I always listen to kicks 101.5. I love the morning show, but I can’t listen anymore. Why would you get rid of Jim Vann and Kristen Gates? I love Caddy, but can’t do it without them. Sorry Kicks and Eagle you have made a BIG mistake.
By No KICKS
March 3, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
Big mistake Kicks….I just joined XM radio again….there is always the Bull….I get my Kenny on …..The Bull or XM now!!! CADDY AND Bill….get out while the getting is good…make them pay for their poor decisions…it could happen to you just as easily…Did you guys lose Carl Black too????? I hope they have more loyalty than to stay with a horrible company like Citadel Broadcasting.
By Wendy
March 3, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
I LOVED kristen…i dont understand why they got rid of any of them!
By Chuck Deskins
March 3, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this
It’s absolutely amazing that myself and Bloomquist had absolutely nothing to do with this debacle. And it’s a well known fact that Bloomquist and myself are a couple of morons.
Randall Bloomquist The Colonel Klink of Atlanta radio programming. Just look at the bang up job he’s done at WGST.
By Nancy Zintak
March 3, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this
Let’s never forget my Memorial Day Massacre of 1997 when I killed WGST for Planet Radio. What did you expect from someone as stupid as me?
By Mona
March 3, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this
I have to say that I won’t miss Rhubarb Jones. He is very arrogant and I stopped listening to his station years ago because of him. Now that his irritating personality is gone I can save the station again on one of the buttons. Who knows it could be #1 again! Good riddance, Rhubarb!
By Donna Baughcum
March 3, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this
I am very upset about what you people did to Rhubarb Jones! He was the best thing you guys had going for you in the morning, besides Dallas McCade. If you don’t bring him back, I will no longer listen to your radio station and I will tell my friends to do the same. Thank you.
By It's all your fault
March 3, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this
A wise gentleman posted earlier how dumb some people are for jumping to bull after this because they are owned by clear channel. I have to add, that it really ticks me off to see others jump to xm or sirius. Xm and sirius are two of the biggest reasons why you are saying goodbye to the voices that you’ve loved for years. The other reason is these big corporations with no local ties buying out local stations and picking them apart. Kicks and Eagle both had better ratings than the bull last quarter so do not think that it was due to ratings. If you go to xm or sirius expect to hear nothing but commercials in between songs before too long. You don’t remember when cable tv duped us all? If you really want to beat these big companies and get your people back, support local country radio stations outside of the Atlanta Market.
WBTR - Carrollton 92.1 WEKS - Griffin 92.5 WCON - Cornelia 99.3 WNGC - Athens 106.1 WTSH - Rome 107.1 WKNG - Tallapoosa 1060AM Don’t give them the power to make your choices for you!
By Rena
March 3, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
Mona whoever you are I think you are on the wrong comment page. People like you bad mouthing Rhubarb Jones might as well be employed by Citadel Broadcasting, because in my book you ain’t no better than they are. Now lets talk about A CLASS ACT… that is Cledus T. Judd. He was so nice and supportive this morning about all the people that lost there jobs, but he really gave a heart felt speach about Rhubarb. I could see Rhubarb and Cledus together. I listened to all 4 statons this morning, switching every minute, I wanted to see if Dallas or Caddie would say any thing but I didn’t hear nothing from them, only Cledus. He won me over this morning. Way to go Cledus.. Rhubarb, Steve, Sandy and all the other DJ’s we miss you and please let us know where ya’ll end up..
By kreedham
March 3, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this
Maybe Moby could have Rhubarb on to give a proper goodbye. Seems right since they hosed Moby too (even though it was different owners).
By Brian Groce
March 3, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
I can’t even fathem what “Citadel” is thinking. Taking the most talented group of people off the air at Kicks and Eagle. If they think bringing Imus, or whatever his name is, is a good idea, well they have another think coming! It sounds like to me that someone at Citadel is just trying to justify and save their own job! All the BIG WIGS need to start thinking about the fans and not just padding their own backside.
By Brian Groce
March 3, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this
I can’t even fathem what “Citadel” is thinking. Taking the most talented group of people off the air at Kicks and Eagle. If they think bringing Imus, or whatever his name is, is a good idea, well they have another think coming! It sounds like to me that someone at Citadel is just trying to justify and save their own job! All the BIG WIGS need to start thinking about the fans and not just padding their own backside.
By William
March 4, 2008 1:24 AM | Link to this
RODNEY HO!
Rodney,
When does “THE KIMMER PROGRAM” with Wayne “No Offense” make its debut on 106.7 FM?
By sean hall
March 4, 2008 7:14 AM | Link to this
I was the first afternoon drive jock on Kicks in 1982. Capital Cities owned it then; it would later merge with ABC. I had a great time in Atlanta and thought, at the time, it was still a good radio market. Sadly; it appears Atlanta has joined the money fray. Lots of good people on the street. Is salary parity more important than ratings and revenue? Best of luck to all who got it last Friday. Having been through a couple of firings en masse; you have my deepest sympathy.
sean hall suburban DC
By Kelly
March 4, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this
I learned today that Kristen Gates, Jim and Wylie have been laid off. I am totally shocked and very disappointed in WKHX. I have been an avid and LOYAL listener for years and was so excited when Kristen and Caddy were hosting the morning show. It was a great show and very lively and entertaining. They worked very well together on the air. Kristen was a home town girl and brought a lot to the show. Country music was/is her passion and that was very evident. Jim was WKXH history (nothing else needs to be said). And Wylie was fun in the afternoon on my way home – her God Winks – were a favorite part of my afternoon. I understand that Caddy & Bill Cellar will still be there and I hope they do well. As for me and my family – we will not be tuning in anymore.
By Cara
March 4, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
I am enjoying the Bull as we speak…..I have no doubt that these celebrities will land on their feet….Everything happens for a reason and they will end up with better opportunities in the near future!! Have faith Kristen, Jim, Wylie, Buck and Rubarb. When one door closes no matter how horrible it has been handled….another one opens!! Caddie, and Bill you should follow your colleagues…who knows when they will take the hatchet to you….there is something to be said for SOLIDARITY!!
By Connie
March 4, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
Are they crazy, getting rid of Kristen and Jim. I knew this morning things were not right. I will find another station to listen to. This is bull crap.
By RICK HARTHUN
March 4, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
THE PERSON THAT DESIDED TO KICK THESE FOLKS TO THE CURB BETTER WATCH OUT . JUST REMEMBER WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. YOU JUST SCREWED UP A GREAT RADIO STATION. THANK GOD FOR SATILITE RADIO
By Lisa Tarr
March 4, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
Saving money? Hope they can save the radio station! Caddie is awesome and can handle anything on his own — but why should he have to??? Jim and Kristen — and Wylie! Oh, my!!!! A sad time with radio. Can you say 94.9 the bull????
By Interesting
March 4, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this
Sari Rose who is fairly new to KICKS (been filling in for all the axed good guys) is from the 92.1 WBTR Carrollton station. I listen to the Carrollton station and don’t listen to KICKS anymore. Maybe she should have stayed in C’ton. I do like me some CLEDUS too!!! He has been very nice to invite Mr. Jones to the show- have any other DJs done that…ever?? Cledus and the party have a listener in me.
By Lirys
March 4, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this
It ain’t right!
Keeping with his classy nature, Rhubarb will still be appearing at the American Diabetes Association’s Ride To Live charity motorcycle ride on May 10th.
We can’t wait to see him there.
By Lirys
March 4, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
It ain’t right!
Keeping with his classy nature, Rhubarb will still be appearing at the American Diabetes Association’s Ride To Live charity motorcycle ride on May 10th.
We can’t wait to see him there.
By Dee
March 4, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this
UNBELIEVABLE!! Kristen and Jim Vann?? Sorry Caddy - but you’re not whole without those 2! I will NO longer be listening to Kicks and I think everyone should contact the companies that advertise on the station and ask them to pull their money from the station - so many listeners will no longer be listening anyway!! Kristen, Jim and Wylie need to start web pages so we can follow them to their new jobs. Kicks isn’t worthy!
By CheerMom
March 4, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
I am totally disgusted by the Citadel corp. for destroying the two major radio stations in Atlanta. I am switching to the Bull if they don’t bring Kristen and Jim Vann back. What about Wylie and Steve and Scotty??? Rhubarb? Unbelievable!!! KICKS has set up a comment line (770-563-8523). Please call and voice your opinions!
By Missy
March 5, 2008 12:47 AM | Link to this
I was shocked when I heard the news regarding Kristen, Jim, and Wylie, and very upset. They are what I looked forward to every morning on my way in to work, and home in the afternoon. What are they thinking???I love Caddy, but the 3 of them made a great team. I’m thinking…94.9 the Bull. If they can make changes, so can I…..God bless Kristen, Jim, and Wylie-
By Randy
March 5, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this
Who is this Spike that called Dallas a “hussy”. Obviously he is not from around here. Dallas is the nicest person you ever want to meet. Spike must not know “Class” when he sees it!
By lost listener
March 5, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
Kristen and Jim were the only reasons I listened in the mornings. While my XM is great for afternoons, I like a morning show to keep up with traffic, news, and the screachy, screachy. Obviously the radio station did not consult the listeners when determining who to downsize!
By LaVerne
March 5, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
What a shame that a corporation has the power to destoy the lives of others. Not only did Citadel destroy the lives of all who were terminated, they also destoyed the Atlanta radio market. They can sit in their big expensive offices all day and pat each other on the back for the injustice they did and tell the listeners it was due to ratings, but we, the listeners find that is just alot of bull——. If cost was the reason and the almighty $$$ was the actual cause, just be honest and tell it, no need to lie about it. I honestly feel that had they approached the people who were fired, they would have been able to work out a solution on a salary cut. I think all would have agreed to it in order to keep their jobs and remain on the air, and be the professionals that they are. In an earlier post, someone made a comment about the Morning Zoo Crew (106.7) in its early years. Yes, I do remember the show with Rhubard, Conner, BJ and Steve Mitchell. What a delight to start your day. For over 22 years, Rhubard and his morning show has gotten me to work and Steve got me home after he moved to the afternoon slot. I can even tell you what song was played after the announcement that the Challenger had exploded and Rhubard’s heartfelt apology on air. I hope the higher ups has the guts to read all the comments and face up to what they did and amke ammends not only to the employees it so greatly disrespected, but to all the many, many listeners. However, they will most likely want to read the comments beacusae then they will know the fans speak the truth, which is someting they probably know nothing about. A comment to Southside Z: Your comments are not welcome or wanted, so go suck an onion. They need to be improved if you want people to believe that a human being wrote them and not a dumb jacka—.
To Rhubard, Steve, Sandy and the others: Rememeber God is in control and he never makes mistakes, only ignorant idiots do.
I am on my way to 94.9!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Nana
March 5, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
What a bunch of jerks has done to the Atlanta radio market is beyond unbeliveable. They all need to have their heads examined. The Eagle and Kicks were like family to many Atlanta listeners. You can not do wrong and expect to get away with it forever and believe me, Citadel’s day is coming and it will be compounded ten times over. I can’t wait for that to happen. The CEO will pay in more pays than one for his decision. I will switch my dials to another station and will never give my support to some bird brain idiot who doesn’t know his a— from a hole in the ground!!!!
By jane
March 6, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this
What a disappointment. We loved Kristen, my children and I listened every morning on the way to school. They really know how to ruin a program. We’ll be listening to XM radio now! If everybody stops listening, there be no need to cut the buget.
By Donna
March 6, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
I just found out about Rhubarb, Steve and others at The Eagle and as far as I’m concerned, the Eagle has made a nose dive and as soon as I find out which stations they go with, my radio will follow them. Until then, I’ll be listening to CD’s!!!!!!!!I hope everyone starts complaining and switching stations and the Eagle gets shot out of the broadcasting business. Dallas, look out, you’ll be next!! Shame, shame on the culprits that tore apart one of the best radio personality families in Atlanta…..
By Tracy
March 6, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
I have always listened to KICKS 101.5 and love Kristen. Now that she is not there its just not the same. I will be looking for a new radio station. As far as Rubarb, he was great, 106.5 is making a big mistake taking him off of the air.
By Tracy
March 6, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
I have always listened to KICKS 101.5 and love Kristen. Now that she is not there its just not the same. I will be looking for a new radio station. As far as Rubarb, he was great, 106.5 is making a big mistake taking him off of the air.
By Tracy
March 6, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this
I have always listened to KICKS 101.5 and love Kristen. Now that she is not there its just not the same. I will be looking for a new radio station. As far as Rubarb, he was great, 106.5 is making a big mistake taking him off of the air.
By Tracy
March 6, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
I have always listened to KICKS 101.5 and love Kristen. Now that she is not there its just not the same. I will be looking for a new radio station. As far as Rubarb, he was great, 106.5 is making a big mistake taking him off of the air.
By Melissa
March 6, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
My husband and I were just talking of the wonderful chemistry in the morning on Kicks. I have been a loyal KICKS listener for many, many years and I must say that I am the MOST disappointed!!
I love CADDY and fortunately he is still with KICKS.
By deb kirkland
March 6, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
I just hate to hear that you let a good man go off the air. I hope the radio station falls to its face if they dont bring him back. Rheubard is one of the greatest person I ever met he didnt know a stranger and the things he did for the community and you let him go. HOW DARE YOU!!!!!!!!!! Get a Life people put him back on the air
By Brenda
March 7, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
If Rhubarb’s leaving 106.7, I am too.He’s got a heart of gold, an inspiration to others. I’ve met him & talked to him on the radio severasl times. They are crazy to get rid of him.He’s the best. They really messed up & I hope they realize what a GEM they lost. Hang in there Rhubarb, we still love you.
By Glinda
March 7, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
how sad for all the listeners…you get use to your morning crew and oops “we ain’t making no money” hey let’s fire Rhuby….hope Dallas will go with him somewhere and I want to know where I can find them on my dial goodbye Eagle…maybe Nascar will leave them too. Guess I will have to get a cd player for my car!
By Glinda
March 7, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
how sad for all the listeners…you get use to your morning crew and oops “we ain’t making no money” hey let’s fire Rhuby….hope Dallas will go with him somewhere and I want to know where I can find them on my dial goodbye Eagle…maybe Nascar will leave them too. Guess I will have to get a cd player for my car!
By Matt the Brave
March 7, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
I might actually listen to the Bull in the mornings if they put on Rhubarb with Judd. That would be a nice way for him to keep going. Also, it seems that he would fit their profile…
By Rhubarb Fan
March 7, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb,
My brother they will regret this decision. I was never crazy about Dallas and did not like Southside at all. You will be in high demand all over the country. I hope you stay in Atlanta. Atlanta needs you, always has. I pray God keeps you here brother.
So mote it be…
By beth
March 7, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
Ya’ll I’m not listening to either one again. Try 96.7 it’s like 106 used to be. Great oldies,actually Johnny Cash..not just someone singing about Johnny Cash.
By Edna
March 7, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
Yes we all should remember Y106.7 then Y104 and Y106.7, but even if we do forget we will all remember Rhubarb if we think 106.7 first thing that relates to that is Rhubarb, and before Dallas was Dixie Lee, and even though some that are gone have been both stations such as Steve Mitchell and Jim Vann,they were all wonderful people and will be missed. the new owners for got it takes money to make money and they threw theirs away!
By Nita
March 7, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this
This is a HUGE mistake on Kicks part! What are you people thinking? I can’t beoeive that you would fire the “bread and butter” of the Kicks station…what a stupid move!
By Jodi
March 7, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
I think 106.7 has just met it’s maker and personally Rhubarb was the personality. If they think the station will survive a cut like this one they have another thing coming it has been already deleted from most radio dials everywhere. P** off the county fans and you have a catastrophy on your lap!
By Angela
March 7, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
I THINK GETTING RID OF Rhurbarb Jones on the Eagle IS A LOAD OF BULL SH###T !!!!!!! delete this if you want!! Rhurbarb is a wonderful carrying human being that cares more about the pple than he ever has of the money ! HE HAS WORKED HIS A#@ OFF FOR THE STATE OF GEORGIA with charieties, local GOLF TOURNAMENTS FOR CHARIETY CHILDRENS HOSPITALS HERE IN THE STATE
HOW THE HELL CAN THEY DO THIS TO A GREAT GUY LIKE HIM
By Kay
March 8, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Let’s show them our displeasure and just not listen to Kick’s. Let’s BOYCOTT the station! That’s an awful thing they did. Kay
By Junebugz2
March 8, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb’s been a friend of mine for years. I’m just shocked. He has the biggest heart of any radio personality ever. My heart goes out to Rhubarb, Donna and babies but this just means there’s something bigger and better waiting for you! AND Jim “Bubba” Vann, come on now. Went to Cherokee HS with him and he has always been a great guy. I’m officially taking KICKS and Eagle off my pre-set dial. Best of luck to all of you.
By Kim
March 9, 2008 12:03 AM | Link to this
I can’t believe this MAJOR change I have listend to Rhubarb ever since I was a little girl & now he is no more. ya know its funny how on the air you can hear what people think when they call in but have you noticed that nobody plays the calls that I’m sure have come in about the new changes & why the chages they wont let them play thoses on the air.I guess the only thing to do now is to find a new COUNTRY station to call home! the talk show will not last. if people want talk show stations they can listen to AM not FM. Thanks new radio manajors! your are going to lose alot of loyal listners
By Carol
March 9, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this
When I bought my car I purposely did not get XM because I enjoyed listening to Kicks. I am going shopping tomorrow for a new system. Atlanta radio offers nothing now. Kristen Gates is awesome! I took my cheerleaders to the station last year and she ,Caddie and Jim could not have been warmer or more hospitable. I pay monthly to St. Jude now thanks to Wylie, I kept telling myself I couldn’t afford to give to yet another charity every month but her emotional coverage changed my mind, she was so sincere. Hope Citadel has other interests to make money, because they certainly have ruined the market here in Atlanta. They won’t have my support! Best wishes for all of those who were dismissed, you left behind a very loving following of listeners. Take care and we hope to hear you soon on another station!!
By Gwen
March 9, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb, You have always been my fav in the radio limelight. I never cared too much for Dallas after she came to mornings..Felt she took too much from you. But hang in there. there will be others that will pick you up. I’ll keep and eye on your web site. Please post it there when you get to another station. I refuse to listen to Cad and Dallas. Those radio owners can keep ‘em. They all deserve each other or they would be with you. Nothing like close friends that take raises and leave you in the cold. Hmmmm…guess they needed the “younger guys to draw the younger crowd” Well hoop rah to them…Guess they haven’t heard that crap doesn’t work…. Remember we’re YOUR fans, and we’re behind you all the way, not the radio stations fans. Doesn’t matter where we hear you from as long as we hear you… Good luck, My prayers are with you.
By Wendy
March 9, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe what they’ve done to Kicks and Eagle. The bull ought to take Kristin and Jim Vann.. Cletus is fine but the other 2 aren’t country.. not even close, they throw the whole show off. I think Dallas and Cadillac will be good, but I hate that we are back to only 2 country stations. Good thing I can get Moby in most of the city.
By Nancy
March 9, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this
I knew something was up, but was dumb-founded when I heard that everyone was shafted (except for Caddy, Dallas, and Bill; love them, but it’s not the same). I was angry when Moby was let go, but continued to listen (cause I didn’t know where he went and Jim Vann was still there) to see if Kicks could come close to what they had had. When finally Caddy and Kristen joined Jim on the Morning Krew, I knew Kicks had made it. They made my morning commute so much better (I have never laughed so hard in my life and even cried a little), Wylie made waiting in carpool line for my daughter so much easier as well. I loved listening to her stories about her kids. I truly enjoyed listening to these stations (106.7 also) because the DJs cared so much for their listeners. I hope Citadel does a complete nose-dive because they have just lost this loyal listener for good; I am switching to the Bull. Best wishes to Jim, Kristen, Wylie, Scotty, Buck, Rhubarb and all the others; you deserve better than this and you are lovd by this listener. Good bye Kicks and Eagle and good riddance (Caddy, Dallas and Bill I’m sorry).
By DCAT
March 10, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this
Unbelievable; Jim Vann will be sorely missed as will Kristen, Buck & Wylie…the shock came to me as I was listening Friday afternoon & heard the advertisement for Caddy & Dallas; what’s really sad is that Kicks does not even have the class to keep the listeners informed; we deserve to know what happens to those we love to hear
By DCAT
March 10, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this
Unbelievable; Jim Vann will be sorely missed as will Kristen, Buck & Wylie…the shock came to me as I was listening Friday afternoon & heard the advertisement for Caddy & Dallas; what’s really sad is that Kicks does not even have the class to keep the listeners informed; we deserve to know what happens to those we love to hear
By dissapointed
March 10, 2008 2:30 AM | Link to this
This is crap!!! Why would they fire WYLIE??? WHY?????? ugh, makes me sick… =[
By Todd
March 10, 2008 5:45 AM | Link to this
It’s a real shame to see good people lose their jobs this way. Not to mention the loss af a great radio station. I will definitely miss the Eagle and their energetic on air personalities. Maybe we will get lucky and some of the more undesireable music on the Atlanta airwaves such as, hip-hop, rap, or whatever that crap is will meet the same fate as our beloved Eagle. Until then we can only hope.
By Susan
March 10, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this
I honestly cannot believe what a cut throat business radio is. First it was Moby, I loved him and couldn’t believe Kicks let him go. Then I used to listen to Kimmer on AM in the afternoons, ….was totally sick when they let him go, what a guy! Really got into Caddy and Kristen and thought they were a great team, very funny! Wylie Rose in the afternoons was about the only DJ in town that would actually answer the phone and talk to the listener. I also loved Rhubarb. What are these corporate idiots thinking? People depend on actual “personalities” to listen to, makes drive time easier. Everybody “had” their favorite station, but not anymore I guess. We don’t like automated continous commercials! Doesn’t actual listeners make a station? Shouldn’t we have a voice? Why don’t we get Garth Brooks to buy these stations and run them like they need to be ran? Country Country Country!!!
Very Sad Susan
By Scott Johnson
March 10, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
The Eagle is gone and i feel like I have lost part of my family. It has been the “default” radio station in my car since 2000. The crew there was incredible and it always appeared they were having fun doing what they were doing so we listeners shared in that, too. Rhubarb Jones is the the biggest “class act” in Atlanta media and one of the most generous and thoughtful people anywhere. To go from Rhubarb and Dallas most mornings to hearing Imus when I tuned in this morning made me literally ill.
To the former Eagle 106.7 crew, thank you every one for some great years of entertainment and for being a consistently positive influence. What happened “just ain’t right” for you or the listeners. I wish you all the best and hope to hear from you all again soon on Atlanta radio!
By Donna
March 10, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this
I can’t believe these radio mix ups. I used to listen to Steve and Vicki in the mornings on Star, but came over to Kicks several years ago. I thought the chemistry with Caddy and Kristen was wonderful. I still love Caddy, but I have a hard time listening to a station where they have so little dedication to their employees. I guess I will start listening to the BULL! Kristen, Jim Vann, Wiley, and Rhubarb will all be missed on Atlanta radio!
By lori
March 10, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
Rhubarb I will miss you
By Lin
March 10, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
So sad! Very disappointed to lose Kristin, Jim and Wylie. I have XM but chose to listen to them instead. They should have respected staff and viewers enough to allow a goodbye. The station should have been open about what they were doing and at least posted a letter to the viewer on their website explaining. I will continue to look for management talking to the viewers. If it doesn’t come in the next few days, I am XM all the way!
By Rhys
March 10, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
This here is a load of crap!!! Rhubarb was the funny in the morning for me! i grew up listening to him and now the radio station has gone away with him!!!? this really tears me up inside because he always made me laugh! the next job he finds though will be lucky to have him.
By Rhys
March 10, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
This here is a load of crap!!! Rhubarb was the funny in the morning for me! i grew up listening to him and now the radio station has gone away with him!!!? this really tears me up inside because he always made me laugh! the next job he finds though will be lucky to have him.
By John
March 10, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
Ive listened to both 101.5 and 106.7 now for over 30 years.Im glas Caddy and Dallas are still there but IMO letting Rhubarb,Kriten and Jim Vann go will be the biggest mistake in their life.As far as bringing on that JackAZZ IMuss or whatever 106.7 is now the suckiest station in town.I guess their is always 96.1,94.9,106.1 or 104.7 to listen to.ood luck to Caddy and Dallas,they probably wont be their long because it sounds like the management doesnt have a clue on talent anymore,What`s next Howard Stern????Give me a break.
By Trina Dudley
March 10, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
I can NOT believe 106.7 is no longer! I do like Kicks but I loved the morning show on Eagle. R. Jones will be an asset to any radio station! I first heard Rhubarb when I went to Auburn (way back when) and loved him, even attended a concert and rode the bus with Rhubarb what a class act!!! Sirus radio here I come because who knows how much longer Dallas and Caddy will last!!
Thank you Eagle for all the good times!
What happens to NASCAR on Sunday’s? You know the people who listen to oldies will not like listening to racing!!! But I guess no one really cares! I own a business and yes you have to worry about the bottom line but were they really or just not making enough for themselves?
Atlanta’s a great city but our radio stinks!
Good luck and God Bless Rhubarb!!! We love you and all the others, something bigger and better will come around!
By bobbie
March 10, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
this is outrageous. i can’t believe they wouldn’t try to revamp the show rather than cancell it. rhubarb and crew are so well loved in the south. where do we go from here? i will never listen to 106.7 again no matter what they put on there.
By sabrina
March 10, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this
I grew up listening to kicks and letting go of jim vann,Kristen gates,wylie rose,scottie,and buck was a big mistake. Kicks you really blew it this time. do you think that we listen to you because you give away free money and tickets we don’t. we listened because of the people you had on there they were the best line up. with out them you have nothing and I hope you fall flat on your faces. Jim,Kristen and cadi was the best moring show around. and wylie in the afternoon was the best she was so much fun. and than scottie at night. buck is also one of the nices people you will ever meet. i will never listen to kicks again, or go to anything that kicks is a part of. All of you will be greatly missed. best wishes to all.
By judy
March 10, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this
talk about screw ups! you just did.who would want to listen to the trash programing you have.you had the best in this country and now you suck!everyone i know is finding other stations.love you Rubarb!
By david from covington
March 10, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this
Rhubard off the air at 106.7. So am I. Whever Rhubard lands I will listen. Make sure the new owners know they screwed up. Atlanta and north Georgia has lost a great morning show and great person. Tell me where Rhubard lands so I can listen to him. 101.5 was not too good this morning. They were having a hard time together. No magic bewteen those two. 106.7 you screwed up plain and simple. Bad business is wrong.
By coolmama
March 10, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this
HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE TO GET RID OF THE BEST RADIO ANNOUNCER IN ATLANTA! IT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH CLASS TO BE STUPID, DUMD.OR CRAZY!!!! NOW WHO’S THE REAL DUMD ASS THAT LET RHUBARB JONES GO?? you’ve run a radio station how long?? RHUBARB HAS MORE TALENT IN HIS LITTLE FINGER THAN YOU HAVE IN YOUR WELL THAT THING YOU CALL A BRAIN???? WHAT RHUBARB HAS DONE FOR RAISING MONEY FOR CHILDREN AND OTHER MANY CAUSES ALL AROUND GEORGIA. HE HAD A TRUE FAMILY SHOW!!! MY CHILDREN WERE RAISED ON EAGLE 106.7!! AS FOR MYSELF I WILL NOT BE LISENING TO YOUR RADIO STATION !! YOUR NOT GOING ANYWHERE WITHOUT RHUBARB JONES!!!ONE DAY AND IT WILL BE MUCH TO LATE YOU’LL BE SO SORRY FOR BEING SO STUPID AND TAKING AWAY THE BEST RADIO ANNOUNCER YOU’LL EVER HAVE!!!! SOMETIMES STUPID CAN COST YOU ALOT OF MONEY AND DEVOTED 106.7 FANS!!NOW THATS WHAT I CALL THE BULL.106.7 DOESN’T NEED US ANYMORE WELL WE SURE DON’T NEED THEM EITHER!!!! GOD BLESS YOU RHUBARB JONES WE ALL LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL BE MISSED ALL AROUND GEORGIA!!! 106.7 WHO?????? P.S REMEMBER WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND!!!!!!!
By G. Gilbert
March 10, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this
When you took Rhubarb, you took a piece of the South……Shame on Yall.
By dawn
March 10, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this
what the heck is going on here,don’t the station owners realize that we will all switch over to The Bull.Have you listened to the radio in the last few days.I love Cadillac,but he can’t carry the whole station.This is absurd.Thank the LORD for cd’s!
By dawn
March 10, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this
what the heck is going on here,don’t the station owners realize that we will all switch over to The Bull.Have you listened to the radio in the last few days.I love Cadillac,but he can’t carry the whole station.This is absurd.Thank the LORD for cd’s!
By C C Dad
March 10, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this
The begining of the end for the Eagle started last year when they hired southside steve. It went down hill from there.. This sux.
By Elizabeth
March 10, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
I tuned into 106.7 this morning on my way to work and found IMUS - I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was some cruel daylight savings time joke! How can I live without Rhubarb in the mornings? Whoever decided this truly doesn’t have a clue about his audience. We love Rhubarb and have for years - we are his local listeners. I knew one day he would leave radio, with his talk of possbily teaching - but, for the entire station to change to oldies music? What were they thinking? Nothing on the brain and a lot on their minds, I believe….Rhubarb, wherever you are, we love you! If you stay in radio, please let us know where you are - mornings will never be the same. Elizabeth from Jefferson, GA
By Elizabeth
March 10, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
I tuned into 106.7 this morning on my way to work and found IMUS - I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was some cruel daylight savings time joke! How can I live without Rhubarb in the mornings? Whoever decided this truly doesn’t have a clue about his audience. We love Rhubarb and have for years - we are his local listeners. I knew one day he would leave radio, with his talk of possbily teaching - but, for the entire station to change to oldies music? What were they thinking? Nothing on the brain and a lot on their minds, I believe….Rhubarb, wherever you are, we love you! If you stay in radio, please let us know where you are - mornings will never be the same. Elizabeth from Jefferson, GA
By Elizabeth
March 10, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
I tuned into 106.7 this morning on my way to work and found IMUS - I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was some cruel daylight savings time joke! How can I live without Rhubarb in the mornings? Whoever decided this truly doesn’t have a clue about his audience. We love Rhubarb and have for years - we are his local listeners. I knew one day he would leave radio, with his talk of possbily teaching - but, for the entire station to change to oldies music? What were they thinking? Nothing on the brain and a lot on their minds, I believe….Rhubarb, wherever you are, we love you! If you stay in radio, please let us know where you are - mornings will never be the same. Elizabeth from Jefferson, GA
By dawn
March 10, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this
what the heck is going on here,don’t the station owners realize that we will all switch over to The Bull.Have you listened to the radio in the last few days.I love Cadillac,but he can’t carry the whole station.This is absurd.Thank the LORD for cd’s!
By C C Dad
March 10, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this
Southside z (see his post above) if you are southside steve you are a P!!!K After Citadel bought Eagle and hire you that was the begining of the end for the Eagle. I heard you bad mouth the regular guys and how they treated you before you left them the first time. There is something wrong with a grown man dating teenagers. I bet yer maw is proud of you.
By Marsha Fogle
March 11, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this
Eagle 106.7 Where are your Loyal Listeners now? I know where at lest 4 of them are!!!! Not listening to you anymore. Why would you think we would want to trade Jones for Imus? As far as keeping the nascar races, forget it. I will either watch them on tv or just wait to get the highlights on ESPN. Who every made this decision needs to get the head out of their __ and see what the people want. All these people who were released need to start their own station and work together to put 106.7 out of business.
By Karen N.
March 11, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
What the heck happened to everyone??? I turned on Kicks Monday morning to Cadillac & DALLAS?????? What the…..? I used to listen to Dallas on Eagle and I like her fine, but I miss Kristen’s giggle and banter with Caddy. I know business is business, but as a listener I am ticked!!! Too bad these large conglomerates that own most of the radio stations now don’t listen to their listeners!!!!!! I am very sad… Karen Needle East Cobb
By Cindy
March 11, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
I’m sorry to see Eagle 106.7 loose so many good people. I loved to listen to the morning show with Rhubarb Jones, Dallas McCade, & Jim Vann. I have listened to this show since moving to the Atlanta area over 20 years ago. They will be MISSED!! I won’t be listening to 106.7 any longer!! I’m sure you will be loosing a lot more loyal listeners. Where ever Rhubarb ends up, I’ll be listening. In the meantime, I guess I’ll listen to what’s left of Kicks 101.5 with Cadillac Jack.
By frances
March 11, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this
I am still at a loss. I feel as if I have lost a dear friend. I have been listening to Rhubard Jones for a very long time. I’ve been involved (as many, many people in Atlanta have) in his life, personal and professional. There is a hole in my heart that can’t be filled until there is a spot made for him in Atlanta radio. I won’t be satisfied until that happens. I have been really upset by the comments made by Southside Steve. He was a joke in my opinion the whole time he was on eagle. He made fun of family life and morality in general. I knew there were times that he embarrassed Rhubard, he would laugh, but you could tell it bothered him. I will never listen to Southside again, no matter where he shows up. I would never have listened to him in the first place except for the fact he was on with Rhubard. (God go with you Rhubarb)
By lpeery
March 11, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
No warning at all for 106.7 listeners!!!!!!Rhubarb, Dallas, and Southside made me laugh out loud every morning on my way to work!!! That does not happen often. Please let us know where everyone ends up. In the meantime, I am searching.
By Cara
March 11, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
Kristen, Jim, and the rest of you who were treated so badly…….please post websites so we can keep up with you and where you end up…we love you and miss you….I will never listen to Kicks again…. and I have it written on my rear windshield….I get my Kenny…on THE BULL…Down with Kicks!!caraeppy!!
By Cara
March 11, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
Kristen, Jim & Wylie….and all of you who were treated so badly…keep us, your loyal listeners posted as to your where abouts so we can keep up with you. Post a website that can be found by searching for your names….I personally, will never listen to Kicks again….and I have on my rear windshield….I get my Kenny on…THE BULL…Caraeppy
By RGS
March 11, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this
I had been out of town for awhile, and I drove back in this morning, hit the preset button for Eagle 106.7, and find an oldies station. I thought something was wrong with my preset button…nope. I had to go online to find out that someone had lost their mind!!! I can’t believe that Rhubarb was fired! I have been listening to the Eagle since I moved to the Atlanta area in ‘95. Rhubarb’s and eventually the addition of Dallas to the morning show is what kept me sane in the crazy Atlanta traffic. I love all types of music, but loved Eagle’s morning show the best. I guess my radio will now be tuned to Project 96.1 —- at least until I find out where Rhubarb will end up. Good luck Rhubarb!!! We will be waiting for you…
By christy
March 11, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this
this was my # 1 country station, primarily because of rhuby and dallas. now i’ve got to reprogram my radios in my cars, and wait to hear where the two brightest jewels of country music radio begin their new shine. 1067 really made a huge mistake.we’re praying for you all who lost your jobs.
By ljrsrrjr
March 11, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
I will never listen to Kicks 101.5 again after this insanity. What were they thinking? When you have two people who mesh like Cadillac and Kristen (and Jim), you just don’t go messing with something that isn’t broken. Too bad, and sad, for those who were fired with no warning. They have families. Does anyone ever think of that?!!! Especially with our economy the way it is today. I think Kicks will go downhill now (and it should!).
By draggingcanoe
March 11, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
Why take the HEART of Atlanta away? Just plain GOOFY! Thanks Rhubarb. Stay in the hood, Dude!
By Helen Trapp
March 12, 2008 3:33 AM | Link to this
Please let us know where Rhubarb will be going!!! Loved him & Dallas in the morning. My mornings will not be the same. Hope to pick them up together again on another station. She just wasn’t the same on 101.5 this morning…guess they are all still in shock. WHAT A STUPID MOVE FOR CITADEL!!!!
By Cathy
March 12, 2008 5:11 AM | Link to this
No more Eagle…? What’s there to listen to? If you switch to Kicks, you’re agreeing with the actions of management. I’m thinking that the “IPod” idea is the way to go.
By Sandra
March 12, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this
I listened to the Eagle long before it was called the eagle, and also for many years before Rhubarb even arrived in Atlanta more than 20 years ago. I love my country music, and 106.7 was the best station in Atlanta to find it. Rhubarb and his cohorts made my mornings enjoyable. They were entertaining and informative, and also did wonderful things in the Atlanta and surrounding communities for a lot of years. I don’t know what the station management was thinking by not only firing these wonderful people, but also changing the station from country to “true oldies”. That is really a big joke because there is nothing “true” about the old music they play; the songs are not even done by the original artists; and Imus - he’s the biggest joke of all. The station owners are going to find that they have lost so many listeners, and probably a lot of revenue because of it, that if they don’t fix the mess they created soon, they too may soon be looking for a job. Atlanta misses and needs Rhubarb and I for one will be listening in the future to whichever station is lucky enough to hire him.
By Chris
March 12, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
I can’t believe they fired Jim Vann. I’m done with Kicks for good now. It doesn’t matter how good Caddy and Dallas are … it’s an ethics thing. Jim was the heart of the show. I never liked Kristen and thought they made mistake keeping her over Jill in the first place. But firing Jim Vann is unforgivable.
By Jan
March 12, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this
I couldn’t figure out where my Rhubard was until a friend told me 106.7 was now oldies. What!! I loved Randy & Spiff, oldies from awhile back and it was hard to lose them. But come on, Rhubard! Now that’s just insane! What a dumb idea and THEY were a fixture of Atlanta and country music!
By Barbara
March 13, 2008 6:11 AM | Link to this
Might as well go back to the old ringing clock without Rubarb in the morning. This stuff that is on now puts you back to sleep.
By Barbara
March 13, 2008 6:12 AM | Link to this
Might as well go back to the old ringing clock without Rubarb in the morning. This stuff that is on now puts you back to sleep.
By MGill
March 13, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
This has to be a joke! While I like Cadillac Jack, they made the wrong choice. Kristen MADE the morning show. She was the humor of the show and was always happy. Her giggle could put a smile on anyone’s face early in the morning. You could always count on sweet Jim Vann to say the right thing to make you think about life! Kristen will be severly missed! Looks like I’m making the switch back to Star 94, Country has gone crazy! Good luck Cadillac and Dallas….you are going to need it!
By Wendy Brooks
March 13, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
This is crazy!!! Kicks just screwed up and totally lost the younger country music listeners of Atlanta! The whole team from Eagle sucked… That is why I listened to Kicks, now you brought the same sucky crew over. That was stupid!!! Atlanta Country Radio Sucks!!! No longer a loyal listener!!!
By Wendy Brooks
March 13, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
This is crazy!!! Kicks just screwed up and totally lost the younger country music listeners of Atlanta! The whole team from Eagle sucked… That is why I listened to Kicks, now you brought the same sucky crew over. That was stupid!!! Atlanta Country Radio Sucks!!! No longer a loyal listener!!!
By Wendy Brooks
March 13, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
This is crazy!!! Kicks just screwed up and totally lost the younger country music listeners of Atlanta! The whole team from Eagle sucked… That is why I listened to Kicks, now you brought the same sucky crew over. That was stupid!!! Atlanta Country Radio Sucks!!! No longer a loyal listener!!!
By delilah towe
March 13, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this
Rhubarb will be very much missed by me. He was my introduction to country music and great conversation and laughter on radio. May God bless you, Rhubarb and where ever you go I know it will be better. I don’t know how I will find where he goes, but I sure will NOT be listening to Eagle or Kicks. You have lost at least two loyal listeners and it sounds like many more.
By Lynn Downer-Goss
March 13, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
CRAP is all I can say!!!! I so enjoyed listening to Kristen, Caddy and Jim Vann….not the same now. Sure would like to know where Jim and Kristen will be after the dust settles.
By Lynn Downer-Goss
March 13, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
CRAP is all I can say!!!! I so enjoyed listening to Kristen, Caddy and Jim Vann….not the same now. Sure would like to know where Jim and Kristen will be after the dust settles.
By Lynn
March 13, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this
Just plain CRAP, I say!!! I will sure miss Kristen and Jim Vann. Where will they go now? I hope they find jobs soon. And…..please let us all know where they will be.
By Rena
March 13, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this
Friday, march 14 on Kicks 101.5 on the morning show with Dallas and Caddy they are gonna have Rhubarb on it. I am not sure what time. They said Rhubarb has a story to tell and everyone needs to listen. Also, on his web page it says “Statement coming soon”. I know I just can’t wait to once again to hear my hero… Rhubarb Jones on the air. He is a hero to everyone who has ever met him for all he does and all his charity work.. God Bless Rhubarb Jones !!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE MISS YOU SO MUCH, MY MORNINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME UNTIL YOU COME BACK ON THE AIR..
By Kim Miller
March 14, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
I have known Cadiallac Jack all of my life and he ia a amazing D.J. He is also a good friend. I hate that rhubarb is gone, that is a big mistake for the radio station. I have been listening to Jim Van for so long, he added alot to the show. He will be missed so much. I think these are all bad decisions that were made and will be reflected as listeners are lost to other stations. Kim Miller
By Kat
March 14, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this
What a sad day for Atlanta. I am so tired of big businesses cutting cost this way. In my opinion, taking the brightest talent out of radio industry is detramental to the company. Kristen, Jim Van and others at Kicks will be missed. Maybe these high paid executives should have looked at cutting some of thier salaries before letting the “bread and butter” of Kicks radio go. To the Executives of Kicks/Eagle: what a cowardly way to cut cost…executives, secretaries and IT people should have gone….not the talent. The talent is what got listeners out to events, not the secretaries. I guess I will be listening to AM talk radio on the way to work from now on.
By Carole
March 15, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
I just found out late last week about eagle 106.7. I think this is awful. I never got to listen to them that often because of where I live but I love listening to Rhubarb. I hope he bounces back soon. I hate it for all of them but I actually listened Friday and couldn’t believe the crap that was on there.
By ANN LOVETT
March 16, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this
I THINK IT IS A SHAME YOU DID AWAY WITH EAGLE1067,ESPECIALLY TO HAVE WHAT IS ON THERE NOW….RHUBARB IS THE BEST ..PEOPLE LISTENED TO HIM AND DALLAS IN THE MORNING…YOU PROBABLY NEED TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER LINE OF WORK,CAUSE YOU WON’T BE AROUND LONG…
By Sandy
March 16, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this
I think it stinks that Rhubarb and Dallas are no l;onger on 106.7. I used to listen to that station going to work. Please e-mail me and let me know if Rhubarb goes to another station so I can listen to him.
By Sandy
March 16, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this
I think it stinks that Rhubarb and Dallas are no l;onger on 106.7. I used to listen to that station going to work. Please e-mail me and let me know if Rhubarb goes to another station so I can listen to him.
By COLEY
March 18, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this
I’VE BEEN LISTENING ALL MY LIFE,I REMEMBER WHEN THEY RAN OFF OF 104.1 AND 106.7 IF MY MEMORY SERVES ME RIGHT!THIS SUCKS-NO MORE SOLID COUNTRY GOLD,SOUTHERN FRIED FRIDAYS,AND TURN BACK THE CLOCKS!I’M NOT GOING TO LISTEN TO KICKS NEITHER,I’LL JUST LISTEN TO THE LEGEND,THE BULL,AND WGNC! WHERE’S MY MAN RHUBARB?
By D in Dacula
March 19, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
WHAT?? HAVE YOU GONE CRAZY?
I had the 7:00AM news on the other day and heard the new “news format”. Couldn’t believe it. Even though I like the oldies, I will not listen to the “Crummy Reporting A Playing” on this station. 106.7 will not be on my radio’s preset lineup.
Rhubarb and Dallas was a good start to my day. Always interesting and upbeat. The special features they had on were entertaining.
Rhubarb will be greatly missed. I just hope his next gig is in our local listening area. He will steal any listeners the new station has left.
The many charities he has helped by being the radio personality he is will also suffer.
The following is from Rhubarb’s website of the things he has achieved.
Here are just a few of Rhubarb’s achievements and honors: 2005 Wallace B. Dunlap Radio Award - National Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This award recognizes excellence in fundraising. Rhubarb is the 4th person in the history of the organization to receive it.
2003 Lifetime Achievement Award - March of Dimes Cobb County “Man of the Year” Award
2001 Inducted into the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame
2000 Ken McGredie Award - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (National
Named “#1 Radio Personality in Atlanta” - America’s Best.com
Named One of “Country Music Radio’s 100 Most Influential Personalities” - Radio and Records Magazine
1999 Named One of “Atlanta’s Disc Jockey’s of the Century” - Atlanta Society of Entertainers
1997 Build Better Georgia Award - Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner
1996 Achievement in Radio Award for “Best Radio Station Sponsored Community Event” - March Across Georgia
1995 Selected “Best Radio Personality” - Atlanta Magazine
Named “100 Most Powerful and Influential People in Georgia” - Georgia Trend Magazine
1994 “Best Radio Personality of the Year” - Inside Cobb Magazine
“Best Radio Personality of the Year” - Inside Gwinnett Magazine Reader
1993 Nominated for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Emmy Award “Outstanding Achievement Entertainment Special”
1991 Inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame
1990 National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Award - National Association of Broadcasters
1988 “Country Radio Air Personality of the Year” - Large Market - Billboard Radio Awards
Nominated “Radio Air Personality of the Year” Billboard Radio Awards: 1988, 1989, 1990
Nominated “Country Music Air Personality of the Year” - Large Market: 1988, 1991, 1992, 1994
1987 “Broadcast Personality of the Year” Large Market - Country Music Association
1983 “Broadcast Personality of the Year” Country Music Association
“Broadcast Personality of the Year” Academy of Country Music
By Jo
March 19, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
I have been listening to Rhubarb since the 80’s- the morning drive is boring without him. I tried KICKS & the BULL but not the same chemistry!As for 106.7 - NEVER AGAIN- lost a loyal listener!
By leigh jay
March 22, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
I think what you did to Rhubarb, Dallas and the others at eagle 106.7 was cruel. They were the best in Atl. The last 2 wks I thought maybe they were on vacation and would be back, so I kept putting up with Imus which I can’t cope with so as far as I am concerned it’s goodby to your station. There is 94.9 so thats where I’ll go or else kicks & join Dallas. I hope others do the same and then you will be cutting corners, you won’t have any left to listen to you.
By ricky forrester
March 26, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
what was done to 106.7 was the most ignorant thing ever who wants to hear that oldies crap rhubarb is truly a gentleman best in radio what is he going to do
By ricky forrester
March 26, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
what was done to 106.7 was the most ignorant thing ever who wants to hear that oldies crap rhubarb is truly a gentleman best in radio what is he going to do
By jody shahan
March 27, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
Money is not everything! One day big business is going to have to find a soul again. Rhubarb Jones does more for the world of Country Music than anyone eles involved with it. He doesn’t talk the talk, he walks the walk. Personally I will NEVER listen to a station owed by Citadel again. I hope that company goes “belly-up”!
By Dennis Kelly
March 30, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this
The useless asshole CEO at Cidatel should have been fired instead of the great people he did fire!!!! I hope to hell Cidatel goes belly up ASAP (which it probably will). I’ll certainly never listen to any Cidatel station again! Thank God for Sirius!!!
Shove it Cidatel!!!
By Renee
March 31, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
Well they lost ME as a listener. I’m loyal and have a long memory.
By Ellen Addlesee
March 31, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this
I have known Rhubarb since 1974 when he was a DJ at WCLS in Columbus, Georgia. Dark day in America now that he’s no longer at Eagle! But I know Rhubarb…he’ll come out of this for the better!! Columbus certainly could use his wonderful talent again!