Dropping a bombshell...

Naga · Post by **Naga** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:37 am

Gah... What in the Hell, man??? That has to be the biggest pile of BS I've ever heard! "Hey, you've done us great for 25 years. Here's your pinkslip..." I'm half ready to make a marshmallow roast out of the Q94 building! Who's up for marshmallows???

Jim, for all it's worth, you've inspired many. You'll continue inspiring us. And as you've helped so many over the years, I know I stand with those many. I'm here for whatever it may be worth. I don't know much, can't do much and am but a lone man, but I'm a man in a mass of men and women behind you. Best of luck in EVERYTHING, don't let this stop you!

Thank you, JP, for inspiring and helping so many. I think it's our turn to do what we can for you

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:11 am

WTF???
Jim, You've always been there for all of us and we will always be there for you as well.
-DM

Mistress_DB · Post by **Mistress_DB** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:18 am

Unfuckinbelieveable!!!!! In my eyes The Professor is Q94. Without JP, they are nothing!

paul · Post by **paul** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:31 am

That sucks Jim. Let me know if you need anything.
Paul

Ronnyd · Post by **Ronnyd** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:04 pm

Jim,
Best of luck ,Thanks for everything over the years.
It has been a RIOT(Think Of The Nazi Pie Waitress)
Something better awaits.
Peace Ronny.Half-Tempted.

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:16 pm

JP,

More than anyone here on Rockpage, I can feel your pain. The same thing happened to me at Forever Broadcasting when I was at Rocky, and it sucks. BXQ just lost it's most valuable asset, and they have no idea. If you need anyone to talk to, give me a call, I can relate, my brother.

Kev

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:28 pm

ToonaRockGuy wrote:JP,

More than anyone here on Rockpage, I can feel your pain. The same thing happened to me at Forever Broadcasting when I was at Rocky, and it sucks. BXQ just lost it's most valuable asset, and they have no idea. If you need anyone to talk to, give me a call, I can relate, my brother.

Kev

I too can relate on a personal level, only I've had about 15 years to adjust to it, since local radio in the Huntingdon area died its tragic death in the early '90s. A very good friend of mine and former "voice" of the region, Terry Bitner, was one of the last on-air hangers-on, but was axed by Forever last year shortly after "the machine" acquired the AM where he was working.

He too is now at Walmart.

Grrrr.

r:>)

Feelgood · Post by **Feelgood** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:47 pm

I'm sorry to hear that, Jim. I have always appreciated the work you have done in the area scene.

REDillon · Post by **REDillon** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:58 pm

when you think of Q94 the only thing that comes to mind is THE PROFESSOR! They are losing a great and dedicated talent. You have many friends JP. I'm sure something wonderful will come your way.

DMFJ03 · Post by **DMFJ03** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:10 pm

Those idiots - didn't they realize that just lost 99% of the reason why people dialed in? What a bunch of fucktards. Honestly.

Good luck, Jim.

webmiztris · Post by **webmiztris** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:25 pm

This blows my mind.. JP IS Q-94!!

They've got to be out of their minds to 'let you go'!

Good luck, Jim......

Gallowglass · Post by **Gallowglass** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:52 pm

No Professor = No class.

orangekick · Post by **orangekick** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:47 pm

Gallowglass wrote:No Professor = No class.

Quoted for truth.

They obviously don't know what they are doing by doing this.

songsmith · Post by **songsmith** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:48 pm

Yep, there are a number of folks who should have hit the bricks before canning Jim.--->JMS

skipisode · Post by **skipisode** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:12 pm

JP,

I just got back from vacation and heard this news. Holy S$*&!
I just want to wish you all the best in anything you do (whatever it
may be). You have been an ardent supporter of live music of all kinds
in this area for years. In many ways you have been "Our Voice", especially on a local level. God Bless, and hope the future is bright
for you. The local scene has lost a great asset (on radio), but I'm sure your other endeavors will continue to show that our music community
is alive and well. You have my support as we have always had yours!

Scott

Jones · Post by **Jones** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:27 pm

Wow!!!!!! Sad times on the local music scene. JP is the one guy that ties us all together somehow. He's been to see many of us play, he's sat and had a beer with us, he's never written a bad review(even if he did think we sucked he'd find something good)......that really sucks!!! Best of luck JP.

44guitar · Post by **44guitar** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:53 pm

Holy Crap! I'm shocked...I thought You would be there until We were all in our 90's....Something just doesn't feel right now....Sorry Jim...But I'm sure You will find someone that appreciates Your talent...

Keep Your chin up!
Chris

Post by **Jim Price** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:22 pm

First to everyone who has responded: Thank you for your support; it is much appreciated.

I do have a request...While I appreciate everyone here taking up for me, please do not take it out on Diane or Adam or the other staff at Q94. The decision was made from above, and the other employees are victims of the decision as much as me. They are fearing for their jobs as well, and the "Eff Q94" trashing could cost them their employment as well. I do not want that to happen. Diane and Adam especially have been fighting in my corner to keep me on, so they do not deserve the mean-spiritedness.

While I'm disappointed in the decision, I can't dwell on it, and have to move forward. Make lemonade from lemons.

DrumAndDestroy · Post by **DrumAndDestroy** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:49 am

I am very sorry to hear, JP.

RamRod 1 · Post by **RamRod 1** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:49 am

Make lemonade from lemons.

Go Jim! My stepdaughter Melony Lenz did the news at Q94 in the early 80's and they canned her too. She went on to the Big Markets like KYW in Philly and WBAL in Baltimore but still there would always be bumps in the road.

One day when she worked at a station in Philly after she did her morning shift, 12 minutes before her next co-worker was to do his show at 9:00, they told him that he wasn't "Going On". Then they started this goofy second countdown thing where they started counting backwards from 10,000 seconds to zero which was like to the next day. Then the next day the station was an automated disco station. Yeah, they fired everybody!

Radio is Tough!

old Skool · Post by **old Skool** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:59 am

Best of luck Jim! They say things happen for a reason. Maybe this will lead to bigger & better things.

generationgap · Post by **generationgap** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:51 am

JP

Monday I thought I had a bad day until I read this post.
It got even worse after this
Sorry to hear Q-94 big wigs feel they had to do that
Good luck in any of your adventures
If I ever need a radio voice i got your email brother I will be in touch

Ed

313 · Post by **313** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:58 pm

313's Haiku:

Corporate bungholes
Supplant Prof with a machine
Feeble decision

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:07 pm

313 wrote:313's Haiku:

Corporate bungholes
Supplant Prof with a machine
Feeble decision

LOL!! Nice!

songsmith · Post by **songsmith** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:51 pm

313 wrote:313's Haiku:

Corporate bungholes
Supplant Prof with a machine
Feeble decision

That's awesome, Todd!------->JMS

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