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Offline ClockGameJohn

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Rich Fields Update
« on: October 13, 2017, 04:33:07 PM »
Hello all,

I received a rather surprising phone call today from Rich Fields -- he called with some exciting news that he has just been signed to a three-year deal taking over the afternoon drive slot at radio station Q105 in Tampa Bay, Florida.  We chatted briefly about TPiR and he wanted to be sure that all of the fans on Golden-Road.net were aware of his new gig!

There is a press release going out to local media outlets announcing this; I was able to get a copy:

BREAKING RADIO NEWS! Former Announcer of The Price is Right Rich Fields, has agreed to a three-year deal with Beasley Media Group to take over the Afternoon Drive slot (3-7pm eastern) on Q105 in Tampa, FL. Fields is a 30+ year radio veteran who grew up listening to Q105 (WRBQ). Fields says, “THIS is the radio station that inspired me to get into broadcasting in the first place. I am thrilled to now be a part of it’s stellar air-staff.” Rich Fields officially signs on to Q105 this coming Monday 10/16. Fans can listen worldwide by logging on to www.MyQ105.com and clicking “Listen Live”… or my downloading the Q105 App. You can even make requests by calling Rich at: 1-800-990-1047.

So, if you miss Rich's familiar voice on Price and want to tune in (or even call in!), you may thanks to the power of the internet.  :biggrin:  It was nice to know that Rich still has a fondness for our Golden-Road.net community and our members.

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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2017, 04:43:28 PM »
I found out earlier today through his Facebook page, this is really great news and I'm thrilled for him
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2017, 09:06:03 PM »
Oh my...awesome for someone to get a call!
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2017, 08:10:10 PM »
I saw him plugging this on social media (Twitter I think?) earlier.  I'm not a fan of country music, but I am interested to hear if he talks up the records like an old-school disc jockey much like how he channeled the traditional methods of Johnny Olson when he started on Price.  Glad to see he's keeping busy and getting some good gigs.
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2017, 08:14:45 PM »
Good to hear that things are going okay for Rich.  Best of luck to him as he goes down to Florida.
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2017, 09:41:27 PM »
Garffreak: Q105 is not country, it's classified as a "Classic Hits" station (aka: 70s, 80s and 90s music).  Kind of like Boom 97.3 where I live
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2017, 12:19:41 AM »
Good to see that he's still on the air somewhere. I wonder what he thinks of George Gray taking his spot in the announcer booth...
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2017, 03:42:24 PM »
Well --- I just happen to be heading to the Tampa area on vacation at the beginning of November.   I'm going to have to make sure I turn on the station.    He looks great in the photo.
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2017, 03:51:57 PM »
Well, I know now what I'm gonna listen to if I'm ever down Tampa way!
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2017, 07:37:31 PM »
Try TuneIn Radio or IHeart Radio or station stream to listen in
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2017, 05:27:08 PM »
Im listening to the station now and some of the songs I have not heard in a very long time. 
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2017, 05:39:28 PM »
And I actually got to talk to rich.  I told him I watched him on price and really miss him.  If you hear the song Man on the Run, he actually recorded me saying that.
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2017, 11:36:30 PM »
I could have sworn he mentioned it as a country station.  All the better--nothing wrong with some classic hits.

Quote from: FieldsFan336 on October 14, 2017, 09:41:27 PM
Garffreak: Q105 is not country, it's classified as a "Classic Hits" station (aka: 70s, 80s and 90s music).  Kind of like Boom 97.3 where I live
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Re: Rich Fields Update
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2017, 04:56:34 AM »
Glad to hear about Rich's new gig. 
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