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WE:
- are an anthem for distant
memories.
- are a close-knit radio family.
- play songs you forgot you loved.
- have local & authentic radio
personalities.
- give away classic cars &
oven mitts.
- stream live from
TheDriveTucson.com

08/31/2024

Love meeting our Drive listeners! Leslie is meeting them at Spirits Child Metaphysical Gift Shop today till 1pm! Come out and spin the wheel for prizes!

08/30/2024

The epic finale of The Drive Tucson's SUMMER OF LEGENDS is this Sunday at 12pm with the iconic Bobby Rich
Listen at 101.7FM in Tucson or AM830 statewide. You can also stream us live from TheDriveTucson.com

Click below to read Bobby's impressive bio -> https://thedrivetucson.com/summer-of-legends-bobby-rich/
Made exclusively possible by Play It Again Sports on Speedway

08/27/2024

What menu item at a Tucson restaurant is your favorite?

08/24/2024

Love meeting our Drive listeners before the Little River Band!!

08/19/2024

Summer of Legends continues w/
Billboard Magazine’s
(Country Music DJ of the Year) nominee, Tucson’s "Sunny Jim" Arnold.

Jim was one of the three foundational pillars and an invested partner of The Drive Tucson, playing a crucial role in the launch of this radio station.

Jim was a crucial part of the iconic K-CUB “It’s a Bear” years and even helped the Tucson radio station win Billboard Magazine’s “Grand International Radio Station of the Year” award. The most prestigious award of its kind.

Read about his extraordinary career here -> https://thedrivetucson.com/summer-of-legends-sunny-jim-arnold/

Another project made exclusively possible by Play It Again Sports on Speedway.

08/19/2024

Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue has passed away at age 88😔

08/15/2024

Greg Kihn has died at age 75

08/13/2024

We LOVE our Leslie Lois!
Here’s a special note from our amazing Leslie❤️

“Thank you all for the wonderful Birthday wishes you have texted, emailed or posted for me. I love our Drive listeners! I even got a new umbrella for Rain Patrol Girl”☔️🌧️
- Leslie

08/13/2024

Why did the chicken cross the road?

08/11/2024

Summer of Legends continues with the iconic Alan Michaels!

A huge thank you to Play it Again Sports in Speedway for making this possible💪🏈⛳️

https://thedrivetucson.com/summer-of-legends-alan-michaels

08/09/2024

What song or movie title best represents your love life?
😂

08/02/2024

Leslie and Matt were out at Automotive celebrating their 5th Anniversary! Listeners walked away with everything from tickets to UB40, Christopher Cross, brand new earbuds, t-shirts, water-bottles & ice cream! It was so much fun!
Thank you all that came out and happy anniversary to Klipper Automotive

08/01/2024

It's our 5th birthday, limited edition "MILE FIVE CLUB" logo!
Available exclusively for the month of August.
Featuring a unique design in vibrant blue and turquoise, the official colors of this milestone year.
Don't miss out on owning a piece of our history! Shop now at: https://the-drive-shop.myspreadshop.com/all

We have our birthday logo available for the month of August. It won't come back for another year! Get it while supplies last by clicking here. Happy birthday us

07/31/2024

How did you
hear about
The Drive Tucson and what do you love about the station?

07/29/2024

Tucson's iconic broadcaster
ED ALEXANDER!

More on Ed Alexander below:
https://thedrivetucson.com/summer-of-legends/

Made exclusively possible by:
Play It Again Sports on Speedway
⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🎾🏓🎱🥋🥊

07/26/2024

Rain Patrol Girl

07/19/2024

Mr. Prize Pants returns!

Click here —> https://thedrivetucson.com/summer-of-legends-bobby-lewis

07/18/2024

Iconic actor and comedian Bob Newhart has died at the age of 94!! 🥲🥲 What a funny man on so many good shows! His time on the Carol Burnett show!!! Plus the Bob Newhart show! The list goes on and on! ❤️❤️ Lost another icon today!

07/13/2024

(9) Legends we recently lost.

Bob Newhart (94)
Actress Shannon Doherty (53)
Actor James Sikking (90)
Richard Simmons at (76)
Dr. Ruth was (96)
Actress Shelly DuVall at (75)
“Alf” Star Benji Gregory at (46)
Singer Dave Loggins at (76)
Joe Bonsell of the Oak Ridge Boys at the age of (76)

07/11/2024

We’ve been nominated for
!Best Radio Station for Music!
❤️Your vote matters❤️

Click the pic and remember to vote for at least 15 categories to be able to successfully submit:) THANK YOU

The Drive Tucson has been nominated for Best Radio Station for Music! We are super excited and ask for your vote! Click here to help us make this a reality:)

07/02/2024

Sign Ken’s birthday card with a comment!!
Wishing our own Ken Carr (pictured middle) a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! We hope you have a KENtastic Birthday!

07/02/2024

HAPPY DAYS or CHEERS?

06/29/2024

Martin Mull, actor famous for roles in Roseanne, Arrested Development, Clue, has died at age 80

Martin Mull, the actor who started with 1970s TV series “Fernwood Tonight” and went on to appear in "Arrested Development," and "Clue" died Thursday.

06/20/2024

Sad news out of Hollywood!
Actor Donald Sutherland has died at age 88. RIP.
You will be missed!❤️❤️❤️😪

06/18/2024

What's a phrase you still hear that sounds
old-fashioned?

06/17/2024

What was your favorite
Saturday morning cartoon?

06/14/2024

What is a life lesson your dad taught you?

06/05/2024

What makes you smile?

06/02/2024

What is/was your dad’s favorite classic car?

05/28/2024

What songs remind
you most of summer?

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Tucson, AZ
85701

Telephone

+15208151017

Website

http://TheDriveTucson.com/

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Videos

Rain Patrol Girl

Yachtley Crew is coming back to Tucson and WE GOT THE TIX! Keyword announcement Monday morning at 7:30.

What an amazing show!!!! Yächtley Crëw #thedrivetucson The Rialto Theatre/Tucson, Arizona #yachtleycrew

New Years Eve Carpool!

Special guest Bobby Rich joins our 1st Annual Carpool! Listen live till Midnight on 101.7FM, AM830 or stream us at www.thedrivetucson.com

At Tucson Subaru for Make A Dogs Day Adoption event! #Thedrivetucson

Movies in the Park - Tonight! Reid Park (Bandshell) 6pm - Funstarts Top Gun: Maverick at 7:45pm

Our official license plates are in and we are giving them away for free😍 Get them at our Summer Tour stops. Get them while they last at any of our Summer Tour stops! Thank you to our exclusive Tucson print shop (Distinct Impression) for these AMAZING plates. Limited and coveted🔥 Get yours at Spirits Child on Saturday from Noon - 2pm #thedrivetucson

Drive Tucson listeners showed up in droves for Yächtley Crëw!! Thank you all for coming out. SO MANY Drive Tucson Roadies and listeners alike, came out to the beautiful Rialto Theatre last night for SOLD OUT show. We had the BEST time!🛥️ Be sure to listen to (101.7fm) or (am830)- or stream us at www.thedrivetucson.com - for all your Yacht Rock favorites! #yachtleycrew #tucson #thedrivetucson #YachtRock

IT’S SANTA!!! And Santa is doing something very special on The Drive Tucson TODAY, Christmas Eve! You’ll hear it at 5pm and 10pm Christmas Eve! #Thedrivetucson #Santaclaus #Merrychristmas #twasthenightbeforechristmas #Tucson

We’ve got SNOW! IT’S SNOWING! At Main Gate Square - University Boulevard as part of the Holiday Boulevard Bash! Santa is here too! we are here till 5!

It’s beginning to looking a lot like Christmas at The Drive Tucson! Let’s see your fun Holiday decorations!! #Thedrivetucson #Christmas #Tucson #Holidaydecorations #stockings

We’re set for Halloween today! Even have candy for the Trick or treaters!! Let’s see your cute costumes of you, your kids/grandkids or pets!! And be sure to listen today for some spooky music on The Drive Tucson HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! #Thedrivetucson #Halloween #Tucson

Animal Tails with Bobby & Bailey While taking her dog, Frankie, for a walk, Claire Robson says she found herself in a red-faced moment the dog just wouldn’t let go of. During the stroll, Frankie, the springer spaniel disappeared into a row of hedges, and came out with a new toy…a “rubbery pipe” that, upon further inspection, proved to be a large black adult toy. What’s more, Frankie became quite territorial about his new find, and refused to let go of it. For 20 minutes, or so, the dog held on it the adult toy, not even lured away by a promise of treats. Finally, Robson was able to pry the silicone dong away, and properly discard it.

The rain downtown at The Drive Tucson!! #thedrivetucson #rainpatrolgirl

Cicadas!!

Can you hear them?!? They are getting loud and that means the Monsoon isn’t too far behind! #Thedrivetucson #Tucson #monsoon #cicadas

#thedrivetucson #tucson #radio

Shortcuts

Well-Known Locals Launch New Radio Station Targeting In-Car Listeners

Hall of fame radio personality Bobby Rich, legacy station manager Jim Arnold and local downtown champion Fletcher McCusker have joined forces to launch a new Tucson owned-and-operated commercial radio station in Tucson at 101.7FM and AM830

The trio of well-known Tucsonans recently acquired the stations and have converted to an original format of music and local, live personalities.

Branded as The DRIVE, KDRI Tucson originates 24/7 broadcasting from Scott and Broadway downtown. The station is designed to appeal to baby boomers whose radio options have become overlooked and underserved by local radio. With a catalogue of over 2,000 songs, the distinctive presentation is unlike anything in the region and maybe in the country.

Listeners can hear the KDRI-AM830 signal while driving from the Mexican border to Phoenix. The DRIVE 101.7-FM signal can be heard all over the Tucson valley, allowing for frequent road reports and local information. The music will be familiar without playing the same 40 songs over and over, and you’ll connect with local, live DJs.