KOLA 99.9 afternoon host Vic Slick is set to retire after 31 years with the Inland Empire classic hits station.
Slick joined KOLA in the early 1990s and has remained a consistent presence in afternoons, hosting from 2-7 PM.
His departure marks the end of a run that began when he first arrived at the station after years of listening to Inland Empire radio and pursuing a career that started as a childhood goal.
“Ever since I was 8, I’ve wanted to be on the radio,” said Slick. “Growing up in the Inland Empire, I listened to KMEN, KFXM, KRLA, and KHJ. My heroes growing up were Wolfman Jack, Casey Kasem, and the Real Don Steele. Working on the radio where I grew up? Totally a dream come true. And, combining my radio career with my love of classic car shows? Can’t get any better than that. The Inland Empire has been amazing to me, and I’m so thankful.”
Station leadership reflected on the career of Vic Slick and his tenure at KOLA.
“It has been an absolute pleasure and an honor to have worked side-by-side with Vic for the past thirty-one years,” said KOLA GM Jeff Parke. “He was already a legend when we hired him, and he has remained a legend the whole time he’s been with us at KOLA. It will be very hard to lose Vic, not just as a diligent, loyal broadcasting professional, but also a dear friend who I’ll miss every day. I wish Vic all the best in his retirement.”
“Vic has spent thirty-one incredible years doing what he does best, connecting with listeners in the Inland Empire,” KOLA 99.9 Program Director Gary Springfield said. “He is the best of all of what KOLA represents to the community. His impact is immeasurable, and his presence will be deeply missed by our team and our listeners.”
His final day on the air will be Friday, December 12th.
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