KRCH

Infobox Radio Station
name = KRCH


city = Rochester, Minnesota
area =
branding = Laser 101.7
slogan = "Real Classic Rock"
airdate =
frequency = 101.7 FM (MHz)
format = Commercial; Classic rock
power =
erp = 39,000 watts
haat = 196 meters
class = C2
facility_id = 35527
callsign_meaning = RoCHester
owner = Clear Channel
sister_stations = KMFX-FM, KNFX, KWEB
webcast =
website = [http://www.laser1017.net/ www.laser1017.net]

KRCH "Laser 101.7" is a radio station located in Rochester, Minnesota, owned by Clear Channel Communications. The stations airs a Classic rock format.

"Laser 101.7" Morning Show (1996-1999)

Prior to broadcasting the syndicated Bob and Tom Show on weekday mornings, KRCH aired a locally-produced morning show hosted by "Big" Mark Clark, Jessica Dahl, "the Superfan," and "Sloppy Joe." The show featured news by Dahl, sports with Superfan, and pranks performed by Sloppy Joe to Clark's comic foil. Later versions of the show featured only Clark and Sloppy Joe.

The show was wildly successful for several years [Arbritron Books, 1996-1999, Rochester, MN] , peaking during a controversial incident in which Sloppy Joe was sentenced to jail for several weeks [Arbritron Books, 1996-1999, Rochester, MN] . Joe subsequently left the station in 1998 (unsubstantiated rumors indicate he relocated to the Indian subcontinent permanently). KRCH then moved Clark to afternoons, where he continues broadcasting today.

Current Weekday Lineup

Mornings: Bob and Tom Show Midday: Stu Reed Afternoons: "Big" Mark Clark Evenings: Jess Taylor

External links

* [http://www.laser1017.net/ Laser 101.7]
*FMQ|KRCH
*FML|KRCH
*FMARB|KRCH

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