“94.7 KMET” refers to a legendary Los Angeles freeform rock radio station that operated from 1966 to 1987, known for its influential DJs and the slogan “The Mighty Met”.

In 1967, the former KRHM 94.7 traded frequencies with KLAC-FM at 102.7 and the KRHM calls moved to the latter frequency until the station became automated top-40 KKDJ on April 15, 1971. KLAC-FM “disappeared” and KMET was born during the 1967 frequency switch.

As Tom Donahue got behind the mike for the first time, few (if any) knew then that the station would set a standard for many other album-oriented rock stations to come. Groups like Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin helped anchor the AOR format.

“The Mighty Met” had a DJ lineup that made stars out of AOR jocks the way KHJ had done for top-40 DJs. Over the years they boasted such talent as Jeff Gonzer, Cynthia Fox, B. Mitchel Reed, Tom Donahue, Paraquat Kelley, Ace Young, Al “Jazzbeaux” Collins, and of course, Jim Ladd.

Famed novelty king Dr. Demento, who began his career on Pasadena’s KPPC in 1970, hit the big time in 1972 when he went to the Mighty Met. On Sunday nights, Mike Harrison hosted a phone-in talk show called Harrison’s Mike, right after Dr. Demento’s show. The interview show Off The Record was first heard on The Met. Jack Snyder conducted the “Off The Record” interviews. He would then write out the questions and Reputa the Beauta Mary Turner would dub her voice in over Jack’s. The station snagged KLOS legend Frazer Smith in 1984.