AM 1600 History

• 1963 - WHVL signs on.
• 1977 - WHVL moves to a Top 40 format.
• 1986 - WHVL is sold to Butler Broadcasting. Mystle and Jim Butler.
• 1987 - WHVL changes to WTZQ and begins "Solid Gold" format.
• 1987 - Lake Lure is the scene for Swingfest '87. A large scale oldies music festival held on the lake. Guest artists included the Del Vikings, Rufus and Carla Thomas and a variety of shag and beach groups.
• 1988 - By mid summer WTZQ changes to "Simply Beautiful" format.
• 1990 - WTZQ sold by Butler Broadcasting to Ralph Conner.
• 1993 - WTZQ is sold to United Broadcasting Enterprises, Inc.
• 1997 - March 10th station transferred from Glenn W. Wilcox, Sr. to J. Ardell Sink.
• 2002 - WTZQ purchased by Houston Broadcasting.

List of Former Personalities at WTZQ

• Don Adams (1986-1988)
• Andy Brittain (1986-1987)
• Brother Bill (1979-1981, 1983)
• Mitt Butler (1986-1989)
• Tom Cassidy (1986)
• Chuck Finley (1979)
• Jason Forbis (1987-1988)
• Gaby (1985-1986)
• GT (1981-1985, 2002-2006)
• Dave Hogan (1993-2000)
• Clarke Hutchinson (1987)
• Kenny B (1984-1985)
• Sarah Kurkowski (1986-1987)
• Al B. Lake (1982-1991)
• David Lawrence (1986-1987)
• Dave Lyons (1980)
• Drew McLain (1985-1988)
• Mountain Man (1984)
• TC McCall (1986)
• Kevin McKee (1983-1984)
• Tom Moog (1989)
• Thorg Morton & Goober (1982-1985)
• Robin Muchler (1982-1985)
• Doug O'Brien/Chris Kelly (1982-1983, 1987)*
• Tracy Peltier (1985)
• Kevin Scott (1981-1984)
• Chris Smart (1986-1987)
• Mark Sterling (1978-1980)
• Paul Stevens (1988)