KROQ AUDIO ARCHIVE / 1972–1981
KROQ-AM & KROQ-FM Jingles from the 1970s and Early 1980s
The sound of the station.
Listen to original KROQ-AM and KROQ-FM station jingles, IDs and promos—from the new call letters in 1972 to the early sound of the ROQ of the 80s.
10 original audio players • 1970s station IDs • early 80s Future Rock
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KROQ-FM / LOS ANGELES RADIO HISTORY
FOUR CHAPTERS OF THE ROQ
From AM to the ROQ of the 80s
Follow the station’s changing sound through original promos, jingles and recorded IDs.
KROQ-AM
1972
LATE 70s
EARLY 80s
1972 / NEW CALL LETTERS
KROQ-AM Takes the Dial
Begin with the September 2, 1972 recordings. The original page includes two players carrying the same recording title; both are preserved here.
September 2, 1972 — Original player
New call letters and a new format. Listen to the first archived player.
September 2, 1972 — Second player
The second original player for the same titled recording.
1973 / THE GREAT SIMULCAST
When KROQ-FM Was Born
Hear the AM promos for the Great Simulcast and the recording marking KROQ-FM’s November 16, 1973 debut.
The Great Simulcast
KROQ-AM promos promoting the simulcast.
November 16, 1973
The original “KROQ-FM is Born” archive recording.
THE 1970s / STATION JINGLES
KROQ-AM & KROQ-FM Jingles
Three sets of KROQ jingles from the 1970s, followed by the archive’s combined compilation.
1970s Jingles · Part 1
First set of KROQ-AM and KROQ-FM jingles.
1970s Jingles · Part 2
Second set of KROQ-AM and KROQ-FM jingles.
1970s Jingles · Part 3
Third set of KROQ-AM and KROQ-FM jingles.
Complete 1970s Compilation
All three sets together in one archive player.
THE NEXT FREQUENCY
The ROQ of the 80s Arrives
The familiar KROQ sound carried forward into new station IDs and Future Rock.
ROQ of the 80s Jingles & IDs
KROQ-FM station jingles and identifiers from the ROQ era.
Future Rock · March 8, 1981
Hear a March 1981 recording from KROQ-FM.
KEEP THE RADIO ON
Explore More KROQ History
Also visit the KROQ video archive and the 94.7 KMET jingles.
INDEPENDENT RADIO ARCHIVE
Remember When Radio Was Fun?
These recordings preserve the sound and personality of Los Angeles radio. Turn back the dial and keep exploring.
KROQJingles.com is an independent historical fan archive and is not affiliated with KROQ-FM or 94.7 KMET.