Eagle Flies With Martin In Mornings
• Audacy Classic Rock KSEG (96.9 The Eagle)/Sacramento announced a revised weekday on-air line-up, starting with the news that Chris McCoy, who has done afternoon drive since 2017, will be retiring, effective July 2. Justin Case, who had been holding down morning drive on The Eagle since Charlie Thomas retired in January, will transition to afternoons to succeed McCoy.
Stepping in to take command of The Eagle morning show is market icon Pat Martin (left), who crosses the hall from Rock sister KRXQ (98 Rock), where he has manned the midday shift for the last 33 years. Martin will be now wake you up on The Eagle weekday mornings from 6-10am PT, starting July 6.
“Pat’s market-leading tenure of almost 33 years is not only a testament to his talent, dedication and fans, but also has cemented him as a true Sacramento icon and we’re delighted to have him headline 96.9 The Eagle’s revamped weekday lineup,” said Stacey Kauffman, RVP/Market Manager, Audacy San Francisco & Sacramento. “Together, this lineup will collectively produce a full slate of premier programming — powered by Classic Rock’s top hits and driven by some of our industry’s top talent.”
Martin joined 98 Rock in 1988 and has served as midday host ever since, while adding APD and MD stripes along the way. Earlier in his illustrious career, Martin worked for the late, legendary KMET/Los Angeles and KGB-FM/San Diego from 1977-1988.
“So why now? After 33 years on 98 Rock, I’m excited and ready for a new challenge,” Martin said. “It’s crazy to think it’s been that long, well over half my life. I’ve spent decades with this audience. I’ve been to their weddings, I’ve visited them in the hospital, I’ve been to funerals, I’ve hung out with them at concerts and drunk an untold number of beers with them. And now, as time marches on, it’s time for a new beginning. What an honor and privilege to join one of the nation’s great classic rock stations, and work alongside its legendary air staff. Many thanks to Joe Calgaro, Stacey Kaufman and everyone at Audacy up the chain for believing in me to take on this monumental challenge.”
