WDRQ

WDRQ is the callsign for the former Detroit, Michigan (USA) FM radio station 93.1 DRQ. The image shown is of WDRQ's most recent logo.

History

WDRQ, most recently known by the slogan "DETROIT'S #1 HIT MUSIC STATION - 93.1 DRQ," came to Detroit in 1972 as Detroit's first FM Talk Radio station. Soon after WDRQ moved to become a Top 40 station, until 1985 when it was replaced by the Light Rock station WLTI "93.1 The Light FM." In 1996, WDRQ returned as a Top 40 music station and remained so for 9 long years. Due to poor ratings, at 1 PM EST on April 1st, 2005, ABC Radio (who holds the 93.1 FM FCC radio broadcasting license in Detroit) abruptly pulled WDRQ off the air. This was no April Fools joke. ABC Radio replaced WDRQ with "93.1 DOUG fm - We Play... EVERYTHING!" See: 93.1 DOUG fm

Media (2002)

• WDRQ - Jingle Package.ogg
  • Sample of jingles used throughout the year to give DRQ a familiar image to Detroiters
• WDRQ - Without Stanley.ogg
  • Motivational song parodying Eminem's song "Without Me" as the Detroit Red Wings attempt to become 2003 repeat Stanley Cup champions
• WDRQ - Downriver Girls.ogg
  • A ridiculous rap song by Man @ Large and Jason the 300-Pound Intern

DRQ Radio Personalities (2002-05)

• Jake Edwards
• Dave Fuller
• Hugh Holesome
• Rachael Hunter
• Jason "The 300-Pound Intern"
• Lisa Lisa
• Man @ Large
• Jay Towers (who remained at DOUG fm)

Sources

FMQB Michiganguide.com Detroit News Online www.drqradio.com (Now offline)