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WE:
- are an anthem for distant
memories.
- are a close-knit radio family.
- play songs you forgot you loved.
- have local & authentic radio
personalities.
- give away classic cars &
oven mitts.
- stream live from
TheDriveTucson.com

04/17/2025

You step up to an old-school jukebox with just enough quarters for three songs…What’s your opening trio?

TODAY is Dine Out For Safety, raising money for the  Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault!  Dine out for breakfast, lun...
04/16/2025

TODAY is Dine Out For Safety, raising money for the Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault! Dine out for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner at over 22 locally owned restaurants! Get a list of participating restaurants at www.dineoutforsafety.org

ANNOUNCING A NEW CHAPTER IN TUCSON RADIO!The Drive Tucson is proud to present COUNTRY ROADS - a brand-new, locally produ...
04/11/2025

ANNOUNCING A NEW CHAPTER IN TUCSON RADIO!

The Drive Tucson is proud to present COUNTRY ROADS - a brand-new, locally produced one-hour weekly radio show celebrating the timeless country songs & artists that crossed over into the pop charts and helped shape generations.

Beginning Easter Sunday at 8am, join us for a nostalgic ride with timeless artists Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Glen Campbell, Ronnie Milsap, Marty Robbins, and so much more.

This new, hour-long show will bring the spirit of the Old Pueblo and the golden days of country back to life.

Then stick around for an all-new season of American Top 40: The original 70s broadcasts with Casey Kasem from 9am to noon.
The Drive Tucson

Val Kilmer has passed away at the age of 65. With him goes a piece of our youth. He wasn’t just an actor, for some of us...
04/02/2025

Val Kilmer has passed away at the age of 65.
With him goes a piece of our youth.
He wasn’t just an actor, for some of us, he was our Iceman, our Jim Morrison, Doc Holliday, Batman, Madmartigan (Willow) and Chris Knight (Real Genius)
Fly high, Val❤️❤️

OH HOW SWEET IT IS!! Arizona advances to the sweet 16!! Whew that was a nail bitter at the end!
03/24/2025

OH HOW SWEET IT IS!! Arizona advances to the sweet 16!! Whew that was a nail bitter at the end!

03/21/2025

The Air Force Thunderbirds will be doing this all weekend at the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona show in Tucson!!!✈️

03/18/2025

Ruin a band/artist name by changing a letter or two.
(The Rolling Scones)

Thanks to Drive listener Ina for sharing these pics of the Moon Eclipse and the blood moon! If you got to see it between...
03/14/2025

Thanks to Drive listener Ina for sharing these pics of the Moon Eclipse and the blood moon! If you got to see it between the clouds, we’d love to see your pics!

Gene Hackman has passed, and with him goes a piece of old-school Hollywood grit. He wasn’t just an actor, he was our Pop...
02/27/2025

Gene Hackman has passed, and with him goes a piece of old-school Hollywood grit.
He wasn’t just an actor, he was our Popeye Doyle, our Lex Luthor, Coach Norman Dale, Royal Tenenbaum, Little Bill Daggett, and Harry Caul.
He was tough, vulnerable, and always real.
He made us believe in quiet strength and broken men trying to do right. Rest easy, Gene. The screen will never feel as grounded without you.

What is The Drive Tucson? Great question! Long answer🤓We are an Anthem For Distant Memories. We are also……Tucson’s most ...
02/22/2025

What is The Drive Tucson?

Great question! Long answer🤓

We are an Anthem For Distant Memories.

We are also…

…Tucson’s most unique radio station that blends Nostalgic songs from the Doobie Brothers Toto, Carpenters, Captain Tennille, and fuse them with Timeless artists like Elvis, Patsy Cline and Frank Sinatra.

We have a uniquely crafted playlist that’s all complemented by radio personalities that feel more like family rather than just some voice on the radio.

We’re the Tucson radio station that LOVES to give away classic cars!

So far, we’ve given four Tucson-area residents a classic car. We are currently working on our 5th giveaway.

We’re the Tucson radio station that has a phone line directly to the studio where you will, more than likely, talk to any one of our friendly, on air staff. You can even text us at the same number.

(520) 815.1017

We also give away oven mitts. These oven mitts have become insanely coveted. They are not for sale and you can only win them. Only (52) are made available every year. As of the date of this post, there are 43 left for 2025.

We’re the Tucson radio station that plays Timeless Variety from the very corner of Timeless & Nostalgic.

Great variety of music, minimum commercial breaks and friendly, veteran broadcasters.

And because of our amazing and passionate listeners, you have now made us one of the fastest-growing radio stations in Tucson.

Thank you. We are so very honored to be a part of your daily lives.

Be sure to share us with your friends!

Wherever your DRIVE takes you, we’d love to be the soundtrack.

Thank you for listening!

Matt, Leslie, Ken, Mikey & Maria

02/20/2025

Name something nostalgic from your childhood that you fondly remember playing.

02/10/2025

Superbowl Halftime Show.
Drive it or Park it?

02/06/2025

What Do You Love Most About Tucson?

02/04/2025

What smell instantly takes you back to your childhood?

01/28/2025

Where do you go when you want breakfast for dinner in Tucson?

01/14/2025

What was your favorite board game as a kid?

Beautiful view of the snow covered Catalina’s this morning! And looks like they got more than a dusting on Mt. Lemmon as...
01/09/2025

Beautiful view of the snow covered Catalina’s this morning! And looks like they got more than a dusting on Mt. Lemmon as shown here from Drive Listener Beth’s cabin up there!! Got pics of the snow? We wanna see them!

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, has passed away at 86, leaving behind a legacy that forever changed music. His hea...
01/08/2025

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, has passed away at 86, leaving behind a legacy that forever changed music.
His heartfelt songs, from (Puff the Magic Dragon) to (Blowin’ in the Wind) inspired generations, championing love, unity, and social change.
At The Drive Tucson, we honor his extraordinary impact, reminding us all that music can heal, unite, and inspire. Peter’s voice may be gone, but his message and spirit will live on in every note.
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Well-Known Locals Launch New Radio Station Targeting In-Car Listeners

Hall of fame radio personality Bobby Rich, legacy station manager Jim Arnold and local downtown champion Fletcher McCusker have joined forces to launch a new Tucson owned-and-operated commercial radio station in Tucson at 101.7FM and AM830

The trio of well-known Tucsonans recently acquired the stations and have converted to an original format of music and local, live personalities.

Branded as The DRIVE, KDRI Tucson originates 24/7 broadcasting from Scott and Broadway downtown. The station is designed to appeal to baby boomers whose radio options have become overlooked and underserved by local radio. With a catalogue of over 2,000 songs, the distinctive presentation is unlike anything in the region and maybe in the country.

Listeners can hear the KDRI-AM830 signal while driving from the Mexican border to Phoenix. The DRIVE 101.7-FM signal can be heard all over the Tucson valley, allowing for frequent road reports and local information. The music will be familiar without playing the same 40 songs over and over, and you’ll connect with local, live DJs.