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WLVR 91.3 FM HD2 The last bastion of truly FREE FORMAT radio in the country. WLVR college and community radio strives

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Jack Bruce performing "Killer" as part of Cozy Powell's band on the British TV show Old Grey Whistle Test on 8th January 1980. Band:Cozy Powell (drums)Jack B...

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This is a remarkable example of talent, intellect, and ambition converging in one individual.

Dexter Holland, known as the frontman of The Offspring, excelled academically as his high school’s valedictorian and top math student. He pursued higher education at USC, earning a PhD in molecular biology. Beyond academics and music, he became a licensed pilot and certified flight instructor. In 2004, Holland completed a solo around-the-world flight in a private aircraft in roughly ten days.

His story illustrates the combination of creativity, discipline, and determination across diverse fields.
It also highlights how pursuits in arts, science, and adventure can intersect in extraordinary ways.

Holland’s achievements show that excellence is not limited to one domain.
From music stages to scientific labs and the skies, he continues to inspire through ambition, versatility, and fearless pursuit of goals.

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Today in 1950, RCA Victor officially adopted the 33â…“ RPM long-playing (LP) vinyl format, effectively ending a fierce industry "format war" with Columbia Records.

While RCA had spent the previous year heavily promoting its own 7-inch 45 RPM format for all music, it finally bowed to market pressure to provide an uninterrupted listening experience for longer works.

Before relenting in 1950, RCA had attempted to compete with Columbia's LP by using their 45 RPM format for both singles and full albums.

To compete with LPs, RCA sold boxed sets of multiple 45s. For example, a complete opera might require 16 separate 45 RPM discs played on a fast-changing automatic player.

Early RCA 45s were color-coded by genre: green for Country, yellow for Children's, and red for Classical.

This shift moved the industry away from fragile 78 RPM discs to more durable vinyl that offered longer playing times and better sound.

RCA's decision cemented the 33â…“ RPM LP as the standard for full albums, allowing artists to present complete works, while the 7-inch 45 RPM became the go-to for pop singles, creating the familiar format dichotomy of the 1950s.

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WLVR 70+ years serving Lehigh University and the Lehigh Valley Community

WLVR-FM, Lehigh’s award-winning freeform radio station, officially went on the air at 11:30 a.m. on May 8, 1973. Today the station offers a wide range of programming types and is recognized as one of the top outlets in the Lehigh Valley. It was named “Best College and Community Radio Station” by the Lehigh Valley Music Awards 13 times between 2005 and 2019.

Staffed by Lehigh students and members of the community, WLVR broadcasts throughout the Lehigh Valley at 91.3 MHz FM 24 hours a day, seven days a week and listeners can also stream programming via its website, wlvr.org