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Curated Classic Rock playlists on Spotify and Amazon Music full of the most premium rock of the 1960 A: It is Classic Rock Radio done right. Q: Really? Q: Thanks.

Classic Rock Liberation Q & A:

Q: What is Classic Rock Liberation? Q: What is the purpose of your station? A: It is designed to revolutionize society's perspective on Classic Rock music by playing the choicest selection of songs from the genre interspersed with my personal insights and spread by violence when necessary. Q: Do you play Guns'N'Roses? A: Guns'N'Roses is not Classic Rock. Q: Why does

my local Classic Rock radio station play G'n'R? A: Because this Classic Rock Liberation has just begun--so let us now join together in revolt as lover's of music from the greatest chapter in rock history and end this travesty! Q: Do you consider yourself a hero? A: Yes, and you can be a hero too, by listening. A: No, but it would be really cool if you did anyhow. A: That's not a question...but thanks anyway.

08/02/2024

Hello friends. Just a short announcement for those of you who may be interested: I bought a yo-yo! 📣📣

Also, I've had a few people reach out asking if there was a place to stream my podcast/radio program Classic Rock Liberation.

The answer to that question was always. "No. Nobody cares and I'm too lazy." Well, despite the first reason still being true I finally signed up with Mixcloud and uploaded 10 of my podcast episodes which may be accessed here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/classicrockliberation/

These episodes were some of my first attempts at putting together a radio experience that featured some of my favorite Classic Rock tunes and artists while at the same time also exploring ideas and concepts surrounding the music. I promise that it's more fun than it sounds (especially if you're a fan of rock music from the 1960's and 70's). Please excuse my overeager ignorance and, as the intro invites, please send all your comments and concerns to [email protected]

My plan is to leave these ten episodes up for awhile and then replace them with some of the more recent programs I made for 103.3 WWRO Time Travel Radio.

Tune in, enjoy and I'll get back to y'all in a bit with some of those sweet yo-yo tricks!

12/27/2021

"One two--one two...uh...listen here":

As promised Classic Rock Liberation will return tomorrow night with a freshun full of the best music of the 60's and 70's. This episode taking it's shape from my modest, yet mighty record collection.

That's right. Nothing, but 2 hours packed to the gills with delicious vinyl! Come check it out Tuesday night at 6 Pacific/9 Eastern on 103.3 WWRO!

https://1033wwro.com/

-Chris

11/30/2021

"So with a nod to my fellow WWRO DJ Smokin' Joe (always bringing the jams every Friday on the Hi Fi Dream Machine). I am Chris Lopez and this is the Lo Fi Dream Machine.

"So..what, then?" You're asking yourself. "It's like, good music, but crappy sound?" Well, that's a somewhat crude way to put it, but yeah kind of. The sound quality will vary and I'm definitely using this as an opportunity to play some recordings I typically wouldn't, but the idea is to feature performances that are raw and brilliant. Creative honesty, warts and all."

Click here tonight at 6 Pacific/9 Eastern to take a LoFi journey through some greats of the 60's and 70's!

https://1033wwro.com/

- Chris

10/27/2021

Tonight at 6 PST on 103.3 WWRO it's The Classic Rock Liberation Short-Long! That's what we used to call the glorious hairstyle known as The Mullet in my neck of the woods back in the day. 🤘

It's also what I'm calling this episode. Instead of playing a bunch of killer shorties or big bad jammers I decided to do both in one unprecedented Classic Rock extravaganza! What you'll get is a pile of rock gems that are 2 minutes or less followed by a vintage, longboy, in-studio jam 10 minutes or more in length. Wash, rinse, and repeat for 2 hours. What could be better? Maybe if the show were actually about mullets? Perhaps next episode.

Artists Include: , , , , , , and

Features Include: "The Deep Stuff" and "Holy Crap That's An Awesome Jam!"

See you there...

-Chris

09/14/2021

The show where I borrow the Delorian from ol Doc Brown in order to have a look at Classic Rock artists at different points in time.

Doesn't make any sense you say. Well, neither did "Back to the Future" and you still watch it every time it's on TBS (which is often).

https://1033wwro.com/

07/27/2021

The time has come folks for your monthly dose of Classic Rock Liberation on WWRO!

https://1033wwro.com/

Admittedly, this episode may not be my most accessible. Musically though, it's probably one of my most awesome! This month I shall focus in on international tunes that contain "No English, Thank You" 🚫🇺🇸😁.

The other kicker is my self-imposed rule of No Instrumentals Allowed. That means three hours basking in some of the finest underappreciated rock musicianship of the 60's and 70's with nothing but the beautiful and fiery vocalizations of foreign tongues!🇸🇯🇦🇷🇮🇹🇩🇪🇳🇬🇭🇺, etc. I also talk a bit too...in English...which IS allowed. I try my hand at a little French too 🇨🇵!

So go to work, take a nap, do all the chores, set an alarm, get Google translate booted up. Do whatever you need to to, just BE THERE!

-Chris

06/29/2021

A few from the catalog of Brewer and Shipley. Conspicuously missing is the "Tarkio" album which I'm pretty sure I used to have and is, pretty undeniably, their best album.

These are good too though. Some better than others. I've always enjoyed their clean take on the folk-rock sound. Great harmonies, some well crafted tunes. Easy to find and cheap, which is always nice.

One of B & S's songs will grace the airwaves tonight on 103.3 WWRO (can you guess which one?). A breezy uplifting melody to go nicely with the show's theme "Sunshine & Rainbows". 🌞🌈✌️

It's Summer and it's time to get happy with some overtly positive Classic Rock. It all still totally rocks of course and will include some Deep Stuff and an especially Awesome Jam all with an aim to lift your spirits and give you something to smile about.

Join me tonight as I try to keep the minor chords to a minimum and my levels of cynicism at bay.

https://1033wwro.com/

Hope to see you there.👀

-Chris

06/24/2021

The CRL Funkaroo is back!!! Airing today at 3 PST and Monday at 9 am on KKSM radio https://player.live365.com/a61597?l

If you're the type who likes nothing but the tunes I gotcha covered as well (and it only hurts my feelings a little bit). The Funkaroo is now available in playlist form on Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gwMqBaRcZT31l4vWePVdU?si=v3gAzezjQcynkynwM6kDig&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 ) and Amazon Music with just a couple of slight alterations due to song availability, computer glitches, El niño, the Illuminati, etc.

If you're in the mood for something else cool you oughta pop on over to https://1033wwro.com/ and check out Cabin In The Woods at 5 PST as Nicholas will be continuing his killer series of "songs you know from artists you don't".

If you're hungry try hamburgers and if you're thirsty just swallowyourspit

There. Problems all solved!

-Chris

06/15/2021

It's Summer time kids! You know what that means. Time for old man Lopez to mucho fiesta and mucho siesta. The upshot of this is that I'll be spending a bit less time behind the mic. Instead of my typical two shows a month I will be be doing a paltry ONE SHOW a month.

Never fear however! This is actually great news for all of you fans of the wild and wonderful world of Classic Rock in all of it's multi-faceted splendor. None other than vinyl ju**ie extrordinaire Natalie Testa ( aka on Instagram) will be filling in for me as a special treat for y'all throughout the summer.

Here she is in her own words, discussing her show:

"Chris Lopez, who hosts a favorite @103.3wwro program of mine, !"

Oops. 😏 Wrong quote. Here it is:

"a favorite @103.3wwro program of mine, !"

My bad 😬. Here we go:

"FAVORITE PROGRAM OF MINE!!!"

Alright. Enough messing around. This is really what she says about HER show:

"Here I am, pulling some stellar slabs for your listening pleasure. I’ll be bringing you 'A Guide to the Weird & Wonderful,' sending you a glimpse of my personal collection over the airwaves, from my listening room to yours."

And what a stellar collection it is!!! Just give a swipe up top to see some of the bounty that awaits. Gems galore from the single greatest era in rock music!

Check out "A Guide To The Weird & Wonderful" this Tuesday at 6 PST and look for me back on the air with a fresh new episode on June 29th.

Have a great summer and DON'T FORGET TO BOOGIE...and use sunscreen. Very important.

- Chris

06/02/2021

Hello friends! I know you're all feeling a bit down after that Tuesday grind. Some of you may have even had a three day weekend which makes the situation even worse.

Well, do not despair! Old man Lopez is here to give you something to be excited about. Namely, three hours of organ drenched Classic Rock. There's also plenty of drums, bass, and sweet guitar (just in case you were curious).

You could do alot worse on a Tuesday!

-Chris

https://1033wwro.com/

05/04/2021

Happening Tonight at 6 PST (9 Eastern)! Make all necessary preparations.

Some high concept shenanigans going on on the big show tonight! I will be playing killer tracks by some of the most pervasive rock artists of the 60's and 70's and then matching these bands up with lesser-known artists with a similar feel. I'll be attempting to do the thing with artists such as Pink Floyd, Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, CCR and many more.

Click here for rockin' goodness:
https://1033wwro.com/

Classic Rock Liberation. It's Classic Rock Radio done right!

04/29/2021

-📢 - RERUN ALERT! 💥 RERUN ALERT! -❗

Today at 3 pm and Monday at 9 am tune in to KKSM Radio San Marcos, CA to see how it all started. For Classic Rock Liberation on WWRO Time Travel Radio, as well as for Classic Rock in general.

The entire program will is devoted to the power of the blues and what happens when it mixes boldly with the greatest rockers of the 60's and 70's. Jams galore as well as my list of Top 5 Classic Rock harmonica players. Little Feat, Beefheart, The Mighty Groundhogs, The Mighty Zep, RORY!!

It's everything you'd expect from The CRL Blues Deluxe!

- Chris

https://player.live365.com/a61597?l

04/20/2021

T'S ALL HAPPENING!

Tonight, starting at an ALL NEW TIME. The liberation of Classic Rock shall begin at the stroke of 6 P.M. Be there and ye shall be richly rewarded with a sumptuous stack of exclusively live recordings. Nothing but the best of the 60's and 70's.

https://1033wwro.com/

Are there jammers? You bet! Funky little rippers? Check! A bustling beauty from an enigmatic, obscure outfit whose name is just three seemingly random numbers? But of course. I've even got something for you snooty Dylan fans.

It's CRL "Choice Cuts LIVE!!!"

See you there

-Chris

04/15/2021

Let the acoustical revelries commence!
Check it out Today or Monday on KKSM AM1320. Also available to stream using the link below.

https://player.live365.com/a61597?l

- Chris

04/08/2021

Yeah. I know it's the middle of the week, but who says we can't party! Spring Break baby!!!

Dial up the CRL Funkaroo being broadcast all throughout San Marcos, CA on the mighty AM 1320, also available for streaming on the world wide web of knowledge and entertainment. Today 3-5PM PST and Monday 9-12PM.

A whole gob of primo funky rock cuts from the 60's and 70's including a stellar jam from early Chicago and a visit from Cheezy Peter Cetera.

Maybe bring some snacks if you can and if you could stick around after and help with the clean up that would be much appreciated. 👍👌👌

See you there.

-Chris

https://player.live365.com/a61597?l

04/06/2021

Hey everyone. First Tuesday of the month. You know what that means! That's right, garbage day. Make sure it's out by the curb cause those people come super early and you DO NOT want to miss it.

After you've got that all sqaured away you should pop on over to 103.3 WWRO (time travel radio) and check out the latest and greatest. All night long (8-11 anyway) I will be spinning great acoustic tunes of the 60's and 70's, discussing the medium in all it's glory, and pondering the mysteries of the Classic Rock Kingdom. Such as: why would any legitimate band name themselves "Hard Meat"? There's even a Pauly Shore reference. Really, this show has it all. Everything except screeching guitars.

Yes.All in all it's a laidback affair, but there are definitely a few numbers (including one featuring the fiery fingers of John Mclaughlin) that'll blow your hair back.

See you there. Seriously though, don't forget the trash.

1033wwro.com

- Chris

04/01/2021

A bunch of my favorite vocal performers/performers of the 1960's and 70's plus a CRL podcast FLASHBACK, from the archives.

"There's alot worse stuff I could do with an afternoon I guess."
- a not-disappointed listener 👍

Check it out again for the first time on KKSM. If you're in the San Marcos area it's AM 1320. For the rest of you, just follow the link below.

https://player.live365.com/a61597?l

03/25/2021

Right now and Monday! Hear it again for the first time.

https://player.live365.com/a61597?l

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Classic Rock Liberation Presents: "The Lo-Fi Dream Machine"

"So with a nod to my fellow WWRO DJ Smokin' Joe (always bringing the jams every Friday on the Hi Fi Dream Machine). I am Chris Lopez and this is the Lo Fi Dream Machine. "So..what, then?" You're asking yourself. "It's like, good music, but crappy sound?" Well, that's a somewhat crude way to put it, but yeah kind of. The sound quality will vary and I'm definitely using this as an opportunity to play some recordings I typically wouldn't, but the idea is to feature performances that are raw and brilliant. Creative honesty, warts and all." Click here tonight at 6 Pacific/9 Eastern to take a LoFi journey through some greats of the 60's and 70's! https://1033wwro.com/ - Chris

CLASSIC ROCK LIBERATION: SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS

A few from the catalog of Brewer and Shipley. Conspicuously missing is the "Tarkio" album which I'm pretty sure I used to have and is, pretty undeniably, their best album. These are good too though. Some better than others. I've always enjoyed their clean take on the folk-rock sound. Great harmonies, some well crafted tunes. Easy to find and cheap, which is always nice. One of B & S's songs will grace the airwaves tonight on 103.3 WWRO (can you guess which one?). A breezy uplifting melody to go nicely with the show's theme "Sunshine & Rainbows". 🌞🌈✌️ It's Summer and it's time to get happy with some overtly positive Classic Rock. It all still totally rocks of course and will include some Deep Stuff and an especially Awesome Jam all with an aim to lift your spirits and give you something to smile about. Join me tonight as I try to keep the minor chords to a minimum and my levels of cynicism at bay. https://1033wwro.com/ Hope to see you there.👀 -Chris

Hello friends! I know you're all feeling a bit down after that Tuesday grind. Some of you may have even had a three day weekend which makes the situation even worse. Well, do not despair! Old man Lopez is here to give you something to be excited about. Namely, three hours of organ drenched Classic Rock. There's also plenty of drums, bass, and sweet guitar (just in case you were curious). You could do alot worse on a Tuesday! -Chris https://1033wwro.com/