WCSX-FM (Detroit, MI)

WCSX is a classic rock FM radio station located in Detroit. Its transmitter is situated in Royal Oak Township, a suburb of Oakland County, near the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Wyoming Avenue. The station broadcasts its signal through a 951-foot tall antenna, utilizing an effective radiated power of 13,500 watts. Notably, five other radio stations in Detroit share the same tower with WCSX. Owned by Greater Media, WCSX is licensed to the Birmingham area, while its studios are based in Ferndale. Interestingly, despite its name, WCSX has no connection to the CSX Corporation.

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#555745

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#159985

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Skid Row's '18 And Life' The Story Behind The Song

4 days ago | wcsx.com | Donielle Flynn

Skid Row’s ’18 and Life’ performed by Sebastian Bach at Pine Knob JHune 5th, 1992. photo: Ken SettleSkid Row's '18 And Life' was the breakout song for the band. It went to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received Gold certification for selling half a million copies. The song told the very clear and relatable story of Ricky's tragic life. Guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo drew inspiration from a true crime story he’d read in a local newspaper.
Mick Ralphs, Guitarist for Bad Company & Mott the Hoople, Dies

4 days ago | wcsx.com | Erica Banas

Victor Blackman/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesMick Ralphs, the acclaimed guitarist best known for his work with Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. He was 81. Ralphs' death was confirmed via Bad Company's Facebook page. Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers said in a statement, "Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us with exceptional songs and memories.
Ex-REO Speedwagon Singer Terry Luttrell Makes It Through Car Wreck After Reunion Show

1 week ago | wcsx.com | Laura Adkins

At 78, Terry Luttrell crashed his car on I-57 in Illinois. He dozed off behind the wheel while heading home from REO Speedwagon's final show. The crash struck 30 miles below Champaign as Luttrell drifted off during his drive to St. Louis. "It just happened. I nodded off. I rolled the car over, and I woke up, and I was in a cocoon [airbags]," Luttrell told The News-Gazette over the phone from the hospital.
Pinata of Your Face: Jim O'Brien' Beat Down

1 week ago | wcsx.com | Donielle Flynn

About two weeks ago, I was listening to Big Jim's House and I heard Jim saying, "I want a pinata for my birthday. I've never had a pinata." Did you know that you can buy a pinata of your face? I found out that day when I googled it. I thought it would be hilarious is Jim had to smash his own face in order to fulfil his childhood dream of having a pinata.
Tom Cruise To Receive Honorary Oscar

1 week ago | wcsx.com | Donielle Flynn

The fearless action star celebrates his birthday on July 3. Born in 1962 in Syracuse, NY, Cruise still has a “long list” of stunts he wants to do. But one of his stunts in “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1” will be hard to top. Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images for Paramount PicturesFour celebrities being recognized at this year's Governors Awards: Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen, and Wynn Thomas.
Motown Museum Closing This Fall

1 week ago | wcsx.com | Donielle Flynn

The expansion of the Motown Museum is reaching it's final phase. The upgrades planned are beyond amazing. According to MLive, "The 50,000 sq. ft.
Ketchup on Eggs: Do You Do It?

1 week ago | wcsx.com | Donielle Flynn

Do you eat ketchup on eggs? is it only scrambled? What about Eggs that are sunny side up? Heinz is looking to normalize ketchup on eggs in their new campaign. Donielle FlynnHeinz is adding labels that say "Breakfast Ketchup" to their bottles at 100 Waffle Houses around the United States in an effort to "normalize" ketchup on eggs. It's the same Heinz ketchup, just a new label.
Lost 1976 Motörhead Recordings Found After 49 Years

1 week ago | wcsx.com | Laura Adkins

Hidden studio tracks from Motörhead's first lineup will hit stores on June 27. The collection, The Manticore Tapes, marks 50 years since the band started. These raw cuts catch the group's start before they shot to fame. They celebrate a pivotal moment in their history when the classic Three Amigos line-up was solidified in 1976. The Amigos, Lemmy Kilmister, "Fast Eddie" Clarke, and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, made their first studio work together at London's Manticore Studio in Fulham.
Elton John Announces 'Live From The Rainbow Theatre' Featuring Rare 1977 Shows

1 week ago | wcsx.com | Laura Adkins

A new 13-track album hits stores July 25, preserving the magic of Elton John's six nights at London's Rainbow Theatre back in 1977. When John performed these live shows in Spring 1977, he had just finished an eight-month break. "I'm delighted that Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper will be available for my fans to enjoy. It's an album I'm incredibly proud of, and listening back to it, I'm astounded by how great it sounds.
Big Jim's House Dinner and a Movie!

1 week ago | wcsx.com | Doug Warner

Win a Night Out, Courtesy of Big Jim's House!Big Jim's House is hooking you up with a fun night out — dinner AND a movie! Each weekday, one lucky listener will score:🍕 A $25 Buddy’s Pizza Gift Certificate🎥 Two Passes to MJR TheatresWhether it’s date night or just time to treat yourself, Big Jim’s got your back!Just fill out the form below for your chance to win.