KNTR 106.3 FM (K292GC) in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., has dropped “Floydian Slip” from its schedule citing Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters‘s recent statement regarding the Super Bowl.
Yesterday we received an email from KNTR General Manager Traceye Jones that reads, in part:
“KNTR News Talk will no longer carry Floydian Slip effective immediately. We will not air this week’s show as we have previously scheduled for Sunday evenings 7PM AZ time.
“It has been brought to our attention that Mr. Waters has made a public statement regarding entertainers for the Super Bowl to not perform or ‘take a knee’ when in attendance.
“KNTR News Talk 106.3FM is a conservative radio station operated by a conservative owner and we feel if Mr. Waters chooses to use his fame to disrespect our Nation then KNTR News Talk will use our Freedom (to) not air his music.”
The station’s website lists Steve Greeley as “Owner/Operator.”
On Wednesday, Waters posted a statement to Facebook calling on this Sunday’s Super Bowl half-time performers to kneel on stage in solidarity with former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick, whose similar past actions were a statement against racism in America.
“I call upon them to do it in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, to do it for every child shot to death on these mean streets, to do it for every bereaved mother and father and brother and sister,” Waters wrote.
Waters was Pink Floyd’s driving creative force throughout the ’70s before he left the band following “The Final Cut” album in ’83. He’s continued to record and perform as a solo artist ever since. He often makes news for his outspoken views on social injustice.
Jones brought “Floydian Slip” onto KNTR Dec. 30. She’d previously managed “Floydian Slip” affiliate station KVYL 93.7 FM in the same market. “Vinyl” carried the show from 2014 until a format change in ’18.
(Pictured: Waters and his band kneeling at the end of a performance in Hartford, Conn., Sept. 24, 2017.)
If your station is ok with all the racism going on.
Well I don’t think I could no longer support you.
Kneeling down has nothing to do with the flag.
Do your research & you will find a service member asked him to do that.. I have all of pink floyd music so I really don’t need you or you station.
I guess the real loser is the radio station.
Well done Waters. If station does not agree with him they don’t deserve him. Better off without them.
Doesn’t this hurt you more than Waters? You give the show out for free and any money you make is from some of the ads you add to the program. I have no idea what it costs for the rights to play the music, but I’m sure it’s pennies to Waters. And probably doesn’t affect anything made from the last three albums or non-Waters solo albums. This is a case of a protest having no idea of who it actually affects. My apologies for this station’s short sightedness.
I would change the The American anthem to the Lords Prayer then no one would be offended if the team or any one took a knee during the prayer! This is why Wrestlemania doesn’t use the American Anthem there’s a lot of garbage with players who take a knee during the anthem ! Wonder if players would still take a knee if they played the Canadian Anthem ? Just a thought!
I wish all musicians would take Jerry Garcia’s perspective; apolitical performances. ‘The Dead’ stepped on Jerry’s beloved memory by endorsing a political candidate in 2008. That said, I respect Mr. Waters right to speak/perform/endorse political ideas, though it’s my opinion that it makes his music and message weaker. Performers- please perform. I’ll source my political insights from other sources. Thank you… Shine On y’all 🙂
Hey Jim, are you on drugs? Haven’t you noticed that almost all pink Floyd’s music is filled with sociopolitical commentary?
No loss , any true fan that has have a sniff, understands where Roger is coming from. This station is like the conservative fans that show up at a Roger Waters concert and are totally p**t when they see what it is about and leave swearing. Amused to death!
im sorry but i dont shell out $600 + for tickets i want to be entertained not given political speeches or opinions just play the songs that got you to be a multi millionaire
Hey Waters/Floyd fans……you can listen to Floydian Slip Saturdays 6-7 PM on ClassX Radio in Cincinnati! Check out our website at http://www.classxradio.com. And while you’re at it, tune in 4-6 PM for the “Flowers & Beads Show” featuring psychedelic rock from the 60s & 70s. My co-host Shaun and I would love to have you tune in. We are commercial free and in the Eastern time zone.