Comments on: 92.5 Jack FM Toronto is history…

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:12:32 +0000

Wow, it looks like Toronto is a dance city, and not a rock city anymore.
Chum FM, then Mix99.9 (who played the odd rock song) now Virgin Radio, Jack FM gone, Z103, even 101.1 the River/Planet (used to play some new rock too) is not Z101! (another teenage hip hop station now).
Q107 was good when it was “Toronto’s best rock” now classic rock is fine but not heavy, I listen to 102.1 the Edge alot but they aren’t even heavy anymore, they used to play bands like Godsmack and Disturbed but no more. Only real rock station now unfortunately is 97.7 htzfm http://www.htzfm.com in St. Catharines and (if you can get the signal) 103.3 the Edge in Buffalo http://www.wedg.com – that radio station stole our Edge’s format! but they really are good, play all the real rock. (like the bands listed below)
so 102.1 the Edge, would it kill you guys to play Korn, Limp Bizkit, Godsmack, Sevendust, Breaking Benjamin, Trapt, Mudvayne during the day? or Tool? (no I don’t just mean “The Pot or Schism”).
If you want to continue to call yourselves “The Edge” then act like it and show listeners why you should continue to be the Edge and carry that name. Jack is gone, lead the revvolution of new hard rock, not this soft Coldplay/Franz Ferdinand/Metric/K-os/The Stills/The Flatliners. That’s not rock, that’s soft music or pop, you’re a “rock” station guys, act like it, Jack is gone, maybe at this rate, hmm…..

By: Anamaria

Anamaria — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:51:04 +0000

Damn it! I was hoping JackFM had simply moved down the dial to a different setting!!! I used to listen to the radio all the time! But in the last few years it seems that all the reputable, decent radio stations have turned to pop and crap music! Even ChumFM is now playing so called hip hop and top 40s -NON STOP! I understand having a variety of songs for all tastes, but c’mon! Non stop top 40s!!! And then you move up the dial to Virgin 99.9 or whatever it’s now called. Three or four years ago they used to be good, great even!! With a mixture of pop, rock, alternative, folk, it was a great station to listen to. Then they brought in those idiotic dj’s – MadDog and Billie (who crashed with KissFM back in the 90’s btw), and ever since, the station is pure garbage. JackFM was my last resort – whenever I needed a break from the same old crap, I would tune in to Jack and listen to some awesome tunes!!! I guess it’s now back to cd’s and ipod lists – at least there are no commericals to listen to!

By: Me

Me — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:44:50 +0000

I totally agree with you about Jack when it first started. It was great with the amazing variety of music they played and the absence of DJs was refreshing. It lost it’s appeal when it turned into Q107 junior. If Jack does come back, hopefully it will be to it’s original format!! That would be truly innovative!!

By: THETRUTH

THETRUTH — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:07:08 +0000

Not that it really matters – but the story above is so wrong! The one that goes on about how all the old KISS people were sent out for lunch, then JACK came in and cleared out their “lockers” and then sent them packing…

I was in that meeting… It was in the building, we were all told at the same time, and then we were all allowed to come down and get our stuff, say goodbye, and take our time… It sucked, and it was sad – but it wasn’t like the above story…

Also, nobody used the lockers…

By: Hey

Hey — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:09:51 +0000

Is’nt the definition of insanity trying the same thing over again and expecting different results?
Kiss 92.5 will get clobbered again and will fail. Same format, same repetetive songs and I am tired of Kid Cudi every hour. Virgin, Chum and Z103 are infinitely better and whoever at Rogers made the change made a stupid move.

RIP Jack and enjoy it while you can Kiss!

By: JeffN

JeffN — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:36:13 +0000

What a tragety! Actually I heard it first on am 680. I was driving and needed a traffic report in a hurry. There was an ad for the “new” KISS FM on 92.5.

“Wait a minute!” sez I. So I went and checked it out. What a huge disappointment!

We have three teenagers. We all prefered Jack FM in the car. No one likes the new KISS so now we listen to… sob… CHUM FM.

By: Alannah

Alannah — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:52:50 +0000

I am only 14 but I think this is stupid too! I was on my way home from somewhere with my mom and she turns on the radio. I was so surprised to hear “Let It Rock” playing. It’s a good song but shouldn’t it be on radio stations like Virgin Radio or z103.5? We already have stations for us teenagers! A majority of radio stations are meant for teens! I liked some of the music they played on Jack! But of course, in the end it all comes down to making money..

By: peter

peter — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:44:53 +0000

in our world of big brother….i would not be surprised

By: Andrew G

Andrew G — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:41:20 +0000

I can’t believe it. So Rogers wants to target the teens? Don’t think Adults are important for their whole corporate model? I hate Rogers, from constant random cell phone billing(cancelled service) to not taking on TSN2 (forever), and now cancelling Jack. I say send them message to who really pays there bills and change cable and internet companies and rent your movies at Blockbuster. I’ve always hated Rogers. There is no way Jack had low lisitner ratings, everbody I know listened.

By: Maria T.

Maria T. — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:11:35 +0000

Like “Leave Well Enough Alone – Already” I can’t believe that they did this…. I couldn’t believe it but believe me… once you put your radio station on 92.5 you believe!!!! Hubby turned it on in the car the other day and I couldn’t take it!!! Had to change it immediately… Truly…. If you want a migrane, then I suggest you listen to the new format…. Please sign the petition and hope that Rogers will smarten up and bring it back! NOT LIKELY THOUGH!

How Sad!