Rock journalist, insider and MTV legend, Matt Pinfield, is set to make his return to radio as the host of the nationally syndicated show, “Flashback With Matt Pinfield,” premiering this Father’s Day Weekend.
Pinfield took time off to recover from a life-threatening stroke he suffered in January. He is set to make a notable return to “Flashback,” the leading retrospective Rock radio program in the country.
Pinfield said, “I am so excited to be back hosting my show, ‘Flashback,’ and I am so proud to be here in my 13th year. I’m so grateful to be alive and back with my great family at Westwood One! Thank you to the amazing Leslie Fram, who has been covering for me since my stroke. I am getting better every day and am ready to be back on the air doing what I love.”
Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer, Cumulus Media and Westwood One, said: “The indestructible Matt Pinfield is one of the most beloved storytellers in Rock, and we are grateful to have him back in good form. We know doctors have characterized his recovery as ‘miraculous’. Matt is a warrior and a true friend to all music lovers.”
Philips added: “We thank fill-in host Leslie Fram, Co-Host of Cumulus Media’s 99X morning show in Atlanta, for her selfless work during Matt’s recovery. Leslie enabled us to keep the great shows coming for “Flashback” fans around the world.”
“Flashback” is syndicated by Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and written and produced by Benztown. It takes fans back in time to celebrate classics with rockers who defined their time. Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, The Who, Rolling Stones, Eagles, and many more.
The show fuses Classic Rock with news clips, TV and movie footage, vintage commercials, and comedy of the era. As a living music encyclopedia, Matt Pinfield gives listeners a first-person, behind-the-scenes perspective.
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