By Get It Right

January 2, 2009 12:31 PM | Link to this

Who gives a Rat’s …

I’ve been in Atlanta since 1987 and there hasn’t been a decent station here in all that time. All you hear are the hits - country, rock, hippity hop, etc. Nothing decent. 106.7 is better, but they are even starting to fall into the trap.

By Ralph

January 2, 2009 12:42 PM | Link to this

Hey Get It Right:

Get Sirius Satellite Radio. I have had it for 2 years now and will never ever listen to commercial radio again.

By JB

January 2, 2009 12:50 PM | Link to this

Try the REGULAR GUYS 0n Rock 100.5 between 6AM-10AM!

They are the BEST!

By RAYDIO

January 2, 2009 12:59 PM | Link to this

AM 1690.

By DL

January 2, 2009 1:14 PM | Link to this

Mara Davis is the best!

By K-Dogg

January 2, 2009 1:26 PM | Link to this

This is unfortunate. I think that Star94 is going to lose a lot more listeners because of this than what they’ll gain from bringing in that syndicated Seacrest crap. My wife and I listen to Tripp during the day while we’re at work, and he is one of the reasons we have continued to listen to Star94 (given all their recent changes).

Good luck Tripp! I hope another Atlanta station recognizes your talent and picks you up.

By radiorehab

January 2, 2009 1:28 PM | Link to this

You must think Radio is here to serve the listener. No, it’s to serve the ratings, and the bottom line. It’s so sterile and methodical it’s like porn. Watch it once, and you know the plot to every other one even before it starts. That’s radio today, and now when you can listen on the internet ipod or whatever, and even program it how you like it. Who needs commercial radio anymore. No one thinks for themselves anymore. (Regular Guys? Give me a break, and Rick and Bubba, don’t even go there)

By EA

January 2, 2009 1:40 PM | Link to this

Aww, that’s a great loss to Atlanta radio. I do hope someone else will pick him up. I’ve been listening to Tripp since he was on the air in Savannah (went to Georgia Southern with him) and I hope he finds a station that is similar to his true taste in music. His sessions in Savannah were excellent and alternative. He really turned people on to new music. I’m sure it’s been no treat for him having to play crap like Daughtry and Miley Cyrus!

By Kristin

January 2, 2009 1:49 PM | Link to this

That stinks. Star94 is getting farther and farther away from playing music. If I wanted to listen to talk radio, I would. But now there’s the Morning Mess, Seacrest, then Cindy and Ray. Too much talking for me. I’m glad I’ve got my iPod.

Also, how is Seacrest’s show going to be relevant to Atlanta? Plus you can listen to the show live in the morning on the KIIS site.

By Out of the Business

January 2, 2009 2:12 PM | Link to this

Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to work in radio!

Get REAL job skills and don’t be unemployable after you reach 40!

By davis

January 2, 2009 2:14 PM | Link to this

Poor trip….

Hey Rodney, What did Bandy die of? Lots of rumours going around…

By Tami

January 2, 2009 2:26 PM | Link to this

I sure do miss what radio used to be. It was supposed to serve the market and what music the market demanded. Nowadays, WE members of the market couldn’t even pay a DJ or radio station to play what we want to hear. They THINK they know what we want to hear, but don’t bother to listen to us. This latest move by Star94 is just yet another bonehead move on the part of radio. Radio only serves to promote the best interests of their pockets and promotion of the IMAGE of an “artist”, not whether or not the “artist” (notice the sarcasm) has any talent. Radio is basically dead. Wish I could have satellite radio…I’ll get it eventually.

By jbean3

January 2, 2009 2:38 PM | Link to this

Seacrest gets on my nerves - don’t listen to Star 94 anyway. Sirius and XM are better.

By Obvious

January 2, 2009 3:30 PM | Link to this

“All you hear are the hits”.

What do you expect? Radio is a business that lives by selling advertising. Advertisers want the most listeners. Hits are hits because more people like them (of course, not music snobs that are apparently posting here, but real, regular people, who make pop music, well, popular).

Radio is a mass media. Get over it. If you want to listen to your “cool” limited market stuff, get an IPOD (or is that too “pop” for you, too?)

By SR

January 2, 2009 3:33 PM | Link to this

Haven’t listened to ANY music radio station in Atlanta in YEARS! I occassionally listen to the River, but even that is RARE.

Commercial music offerings stink. Everybody is made to sound like everybody else, and the lyrics have no depth whatsoever.

Bring back Motowners and The Classic Rock sounds.

By finally

January 2, 2009 3:33 PM | Link to this

I am sorry to hear that because Tripp was a super nice guy everytime I called in. Star 94 should have canned the morning messtration if they wanted to put in Dull but "pretty" Ryan. I doubt there is really anyone who cares that he worked there before 'cept his mama. I would like to hear Tripp on the Bull with Kristen Gates, they would make a great team. Star you are starting the new year off very crappily, losing long time listeners hoping the teenagers will think you're cool? Guess what, they don't listen 12-3 you blew it.

By Wil Miss Tripp

January 2, 2009 3:50 PM | Link to this

Tripp West was all class, and will be missed.

Idiot radio station programmers only listen to “consultants” and they live and die by market research. There are only a handful of DJ’s left on ATL airwaves that actually know music and know metro Atlanta listeners (Lord bless Mara Davis). Those idiots gave us the crapola of the “Morning Mess”???

Thanks for the past 11 years Tripp. And I won’t be listening to Star 94 anymore.

By Bud

January 2, 2009 4:07 PM | Link to this

Radiorehab…comparing Atlanta radio to porn is complete insult…to porn.

Yeah, C’mon!

By kennyh

January 2, 2009 4:35 PM | Link to this

star94? davefm? whats that?? oh i forgot..there is still regular radio…since i have XM, i never consider anything else worth listening to…

By needgoodstation

January 2, 2009 5:20 PM | Link to this

Couldn’t stand to lisen to Cindy in the afternoons. She is so immature. Then when Steve and Vickki left, I tried to listen to that MESS. Couldn’t stand that, so I had to switch stations. Now this. What are they trying to do?

By tracy

January 2, 2009 7:41 PM | Link to this

what?! first star94 replaces steve and vicki with the morning mess(which by the way is a GREAT name for them)and now tripp? i also have xm but chose to listen to star94 because i liked the djs. i will now start getting what i’ve been paying for because i’m done with that station. you guys are making a big mistake.

By Michael

January 2, 2009 9:40 PM | Link to this

At least this is better than the Mourning Mess Mistake!

By Star Fan

January 3, 2009 12:26 AM | Link to this

Tripp West and Cindy and Ray are the only good DJs on the station. Granted, I may not have listened to Tripp as much as I would have liked because of work, but he was always one of the best. Steve, Vicki, the Mess, and Nudge are all very odd and very bad. At least C&R talk about interesting things. Tripp seems like a classy, great guy. What a great loss.

By emanonGA

January 3, 2009 5:23 AM | Link to this

Ryan Seacrest only gets the biggest Pop-Icons to stop by his show in LA. Oh, and he hosts the #1 TV show in America! Nobody is naive enough to think all of their TV programming/content is local, so why should they think all radio is local? They just want compelling content so they’ll listen more often and longer. Don’t be a hater, that’s lame and narrow-minded. Give it a listen and then form your opinion. That’s how a reasonable person attacks any situation. PPM is here my friends! Better learn how to program within it’s new applications. If you interview with a GM and can’t go deep with PPM, you might as well stay home!

By michelle

January 3, 2009 6:44 AM | Link to this

Too bad. First Star94 gets rid of Steve and Viki and replaces them with the very rude and obnoxious “morning mess”. Now they are getting rid of Tripp West. Cindy and Ray are good but they messed that show up adding that arrogant “spoon” and the stupid kid that does the traffic. They are pretty lame. It once was a great radio station;now it’s an example of what don’t to do!

By Christopher Cook

January 3, 2009 10:25 AM | Link to this

Ryan Seacrest is a tool.

By vuduchld

January 3, 2009 11:06 AM | Link to this

Radio has become beyond being a joke here! All these stations need to be nuked because thay sure as heck don’t play what people want to listen to. I STOPPED LISTENING LONG AGO!!

By Hot Mom

January 3, 2009 11:50 AM | Link to this

I quit listening to Star 94 in protest after Steve and Vikki were axed. I’m not much for Top 40, but I always enjoyed the show. When I was younger and Tripp was on the grave yard shift, I’d call and bs with him just to pass the time and we’d talk for hours while he worked.

The new morning show is HORRIBLE!!! I’ve only listened to probably a total of 10 minutes since it started and I can’t stand it. Star 94 should not be for the “young crowd” that is what Q100 is for. I’d listen to Tripp after the morning show was over on occasion, but I religiously listen to The Regular Guys now that they are back on the air.

It’s a shame they are dumping Tripp, he is the best thing on that station. The drive home Dj’s I can’t stand either. Just get rid of the whole lot of them and start over.

By Stan Piatt

January 3, 2009 12:17 PM | Link to this

For good talk radio, listen to WNIR in Akron, Ohio. 18 hours of local programming featuring myself, Howie Chizek, Bob Golic and Tom Erickson! And best of all, we would never hire Randall Bloomquist. Give a listen at www.WNIR.com!

By Otreborthe1

January 3, 2009 1:07 PM | Link to this

I WANT MY 99X!

By d

January 3, 2009 1:36 PM | Link to this

Regualar Guys ruld!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! F*** the rest…………………..Email me southside

By James

January 3, 2009 1:45 PM | Link to this

I get so aggravated to hear STAR and Q100 say they are Top 40 stations when they aren’t. They are “Selected Top 40” stations. Top 40 means you play songs in the Top 40 today; not Top 40 over two years ago. How many times do I have to hear the same song over and over again!

Sirius Satellite Radio is so much better. I pay a nominal fee and have more to choose from! No annoying DJ’s (like Cindy and Ray; Bert and his crew, etc.)

Atlanta Radio…you suck!

By Beth

January 3, 2009 8:52 PM | Link to this

I left Star94 back when the Morning Mess came on board (they are HORRIBLE)! I listen to Q100 (LOVE the Bert Show) all day while I am at work and then switch over to XM for the ride home. Tripp can do so much better than Star94….that station is a sinking ship!!!! Good luck Tripp!!!!

By michael

January 4, 2009 3:50 AM | Link to this

STAR 94 became irrelevant years ago as far as I’m concerned. And why do these local stations think they need “talk” and controversy to succeed in teh morning, drive-to-work slots. There hasn;t been a god one for years. Maybe they ought to try some home-spun, long-time resident ‘jockey rather than all these ego-inflated idiots.

By mike

January 4, 2009 3:54 AM | Link to this

I wouldn’t turn the dial away from 92.9 for anyone especially Ryan Seacrest. What’s wrong with Atlanta radio? Simple; they’ve all forgotten waht they are about and what alternatives (ipods, Cd’s) we have now. They should be cutting-edge, not dull as Ryan Seacrest!

By mike

January 4, 2009 3:55 AM | Link to this

I wouldn’t turn the dial away from 92.9 for anyone especially Ryan Seacrest. What’s wrong with Atlanta radio? Simple; they’ve all forgotten waht they are about and what alternatives (ipods, Cd’s) we have now. They should be cutting-edge, not dull as Ryan Seacrest!

By Stephanie

January 4, 2009 9:37 AM | Link to this

Best of luck to Tripp…he truly is a stand up guy and great radio talent. I’m sure he will land a new gig very soon. What the hell is Star 94 thinking? Ryan Seacrest? What a douche!

By Sid

January 4, 2009 4:34 PM | Link to this

Looks like we moved out of Atlanta just in time. I really miss hearing local DJs that are in tune with the community. Nationally syndicated shows do not have local flavor. Nationally syndicated radio is to music like McRibs are to Bar-B-Que. Best wishes, Tripp.

By Dave

January 4, 2009 6:10 PM | Link to this

Ryan Seacrest??? Does anyone want to listen to him, it’s not like he’s not all over the place and is annoying and cheesy. Good move Star 94….Now you are even more irrelevant than before!!! Too bad all the 12 year old girls that like Seacrest will be in school while the show is on the air……Tripp did a good job and is an awesome radio talent, good luck to you!

By Greg P

January 4, 2009 10:27 PM | Link to this

Tripp — I am sorry to hear the news. You are one of the most successful Georgia Southern broadcasting grads ever. Hang your head high and you’ll be fine!

By FanOMan

January 4, 2009 11:19 PM | Link to this

I’m a Tripp West Fan-O-Maniac!!!!!! Best Wishes!!!!! Go Get them!!!!!

By Your Uncle

January 5, 2009 9:37 AM | Link to this

Tripp,

I know you will land on your feet. As we discussed, you have a lot of opportunities before you. You had the drive to make it as a DJ despite many who said you needed to get a real job. And I know you still have the drive and the passion to add much to whatever company you decide to join in the future.

Good luck and see you next time at Disney,

JMC

By war eagle

January 5, 2009 2:07 PM | Link to this

OH NO! Not more Ryan Seacrest! he’s like dick clark in the 70’s-he is EVERYWHERE! No more! Please can we get some other decent talent?

By mrplaydo

January 7, 2009 5:38 PM | Link to this

What star 94 morning show has been told to “SHUT UP AND PLAY MUSIC” because the new PD is banging the afternoon chick (who hates the morning show)?? it’s unfathomable that star would put themselves in this legal bind over jr and cindy. how sad! DOES LINCOLN CORPORATE KNOW THE PAST?

By mrplaydo

January 7, 2009 5:40 PM | Link to this

What star 94 morning show has been told to “SHUT UP AND PLAY MUSIC” because the new PD is banging the afternoon chick (who hates the morning show)?? it’s unfathomable that star would put themselves in this legal bind over jr and cindy. how sad! DOES LINCOLN CORPORATE KNOW THE PAST?

By AQUAMS

January 15, 2009 1:28 PM | Link to this

TRIPP WEST IS ONE OF THE BEST MIDDAY DJ’S IN THE AREA AND WAS ALWAYS UP ON NEW MUSIC, AREA NEWS, HAD THE PERSONALITY TO KEEP LISTENERS AND WAS ONE OF THE MOST ENTERTAINING DJ’S AT REMOTES THAT YOU COULD EVER MEET. HE IS COMPASSIONATE, SINCERE AND MOST OF ALL AN ALL AROUND GREAT GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG BIG BIG MISTAKE!!!!!!!!!!! OBVIOUSLY ONE OF THE COMMENTS ABOVE WAS CORRECT….IT’S NOT ABOUT THE LISTENERS, IT’S ABOUT THE MONEY……SOMETIMES YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT THE PEOPLE THAT ACTUALLY ALLOW YOU TO MAKE THAT MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOREE

By ken

March 25, 2009 8:48 PM | Link to this

glad to see fat ass trip go now fire cindy and ray start a new staion