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RetroMusicRadio™ was an American independent rock radio show hosted by Erick Jones, Tim Battig, Amy Jacobson, and Brandy Nightingale among others. The series aired from 1999 through 2001 on KCLA 99.3 FM in Los Angeles, as part of the American Radio Network’s “Kaleidoscope Radio Magazine” lineup. It continued to run exclusively on Jones’ 24-hour web streaming station at Live365.com from 2001 to 2002.

The program promoted local bands through studio interviews, concert broadcasts, and free airplay, while mixing classic rock and new music.

Musical and celebrity guests over the years included Jennifer Perryman, Jillian Speer, Burning Star, Ana Sidel, David Lichens (formerly of Revolver), Patty Medina, Particle, Red Fish Blue Fish, Emaue, and Ana Robles.

RetroMusic™ radio personalities, styles and musical formats have changed over the years. Various sketches and themes included: "The Gas Show," "High School Crushes," “When Animals Attacks,” “Childhood Memories,” “The Anti-christmas Show,” “Bitter Dude Songs,” and Waterboy’s quote of the day.

In 1998, Erick Jones was first introduced to musician/songwriter Tim Battig. The two became roommates. From that time, Jones produced several half-hour episodes of his first RetroMusic™ 80’s-themed music program (“Favorite Songs of the 80’s”) from his bedroom/recording studio. The program aired Saturday nights at midnight on KCLA-FM from 1999 to 2000. Jones expanded the show’s music format to include 70’s and 90’s rock. He also moved his midnight program to Sunday mornings, renaming it: “RetroMusicMorningMix™.”

Tim Battig soon took an interest in the show, offering his own weekly “New Music Spotlight” segment that promoted local and unsigned artists. Tim eventually became Erick’s long-time co-host, who helped improve the show and increase listenership nationwide through email blasts, song requests, and prize giveaways. They continued to record the show from their shared apartment, rather than at the radio station.

The series soon caught the attention of New York personality/comedian Brandy Nightingale who signed on to become the first female co-host. Brandy improvised some of the funniest comedy sketches on the show with her raw and spontaneous humor. She also shared her musical knowledge of 70’s classic rock with a weekly Flashback segment. After enjoying a year of success with 23 episodes, Brandy had to leave the show in spring of 2001 to focus on her comedy career.

Within a week, Erick and Tim were able to secure Brandy’s replacement - a young, energetic music promoter named Amy Jacobson. Amy’s connection to the recording industry and friendships with Hollywood celebrities added a new dynamic to the show. Amy was instrumental in bringing many well-known musical and celebrity guests, including TV star Erin Cahill AKA “Jen” the Pink Ranger from Fox Kids’ “Power Rangers: Time Force" television program. Amy co-hosted six months worth of episodes, including the 100th broadcast: “The Best of RetroMusic” before eventually leaving the show in September of 2001. She was later replaced by Leslie Robinson and a 4th co-host: Derek the Waterboy.

In October of 2001 Jones moved his programming from KCLA-FM, to stream daily on his exclusive “RetroMusicRadioNetwork™” station powered by live365.com.

In November of 2001, Erick and Tim produced “RetroMusicLive™,” a three-hour live concert showcase and backstage interview show promoting independent Latin rock artists. Featured acts included Ana Sidel, Burning Star and Emaue, and concerts were recorded live from the Key Club in West Hollywood, California. Additional studio interviews took place at Erick and Tim’s apartment complex in West Los Angeles.

In March of 2002, Erick and Tim produced their final 123rd episode (spotlight on punk-era bands) with guest co-host Kate Cummins.

Since then, Tim ultimately had to leave the show after founding his own band The Dichotomy. Economic hard times also led to the shows cancellation.