Happy 40th, KFMX/Lubbock!
• Today, Jan. 18, 2021, Townsquare Media’s legendary KFMX (FMX 94.5)/Lubbock, TX celebrates 40 years of rocking Buddy Holly‘s hometown! Making this occasion even more special is that KFMX’s iconic morning host and Brand Manager Wes Nessman has been with the station for all but a few months of its illustrious lifespan.
“We are incredibly proud to have served Lubbock, West Texas, and Eastern New Mexico for over four decades,” said Nessman, pictured here with his morning co-host Chrissy Covington. “We are fortunate to have the best listeners who have supported us as we’ve grown into one of the most successful media brands anywhere. We like to refer to ourselves as ‘Lubbock’s Dirty Little Secret,’ but it’s really no secret as our fans have made us the #1 station in Lubbock time after time. I’m actually not surprised that we are still around. We have remained true to ourselves, our mission, and our audience since January 18, 1981 when we hit the air with Led Zeppelin’s ‘Rock & Roll.'”
Lance Ballance, Director of Content for Townsquare Lubbock, commented, “94.5 FMX is Lubbock. It’s in the fabric of the community every day. I couldn’t be prouder to be a coach and partner to Wes, Renee, Chrissy, and the entire team. The passion for this amazing radio station grows and grows.” Kurt Johnson, Townsquare SVP of Programming, remarked, “Forty years a rare radio milestone, but not surprising given Wes’ passion for the format, his skill, and his love of the staff and the Lubbock rock community. The station’s legend has only grown as it’s built a thriving online and social fan base. This is the definition of local, and one we are very proud of.”
Above: Please enjoy this vintage photo of Cheap Trick’s memorable 1982 visit to KFMX: Pictured, (l-r): KFMX’s Wes Nessman & Jon Brant, Cheap Trick’s Bun E. Carlos, KFMX staffers Harold Thompson, Nat Lamp & Charlie Palmer, and Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen.
