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Former Q101 DJ James VanOsdol offers an exclusive peek at behind-the-scenes stories of Q101.
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08/12/2011
Q101’s leap from dentist-office tunes to alt rock wasn’t immediately accepted.
The station’s co-opted “not for you” campaign and a contest spot featuring Eddie Vedder’s mom raised the singer’s ire.
The station’s most successful on-air personality doesn’t care to ponder his eight years with the Chicago station.
With Q101 gone, get your indie and alt-rock fix with these radio stations.
August 17, 2011
