CURSE OF THE BLACK ROSES?
Well before KQIV went on the air, and while a classical music format was still in the works, a veteran Portland broadcaster was offered the job of general manager by the station's owner, Walter Kraus.
Eventually, the decision was made to dump the music of the old masters and to program KQIV as a progressive rock station. The job offer was rescinded.
When I arrived at work one morning shortly thereafter, I noticed on the front desk an unusual bouquet of a dozen black roses. The card read, "Thanks for nothing, Walter."
Had I just seen an ominous sign for KQIV's future?
Eventually, the decision was made to dump the music of the old masters and to program KQIV as a progressive rock station. The job offer was rescinded.
When I arrived at work one morning shortly thereafter, I noticed on the front desk an unusual bouquet of a dozen black roses. The card read, "Thanks for nothing, Walter."
Had I just seen an ominous sign for KQIV's future?
posted by J. R. Miller at 10:30 PM
