Cathy Faulkner: Big Speakers and Loud Volume. Seattle’s 99.9 KISW Music Legend Shares Stories
Cathy Faulkner or perhaps you know her as “The Late” Cathy Faulkner joins us to talk about Seattle’s music scene in the 1980s and 1990s
Cathy started at 99.9 KISW when she was 15 years old. Imagine that with labor laws today. From her internship to her time as a DJ, Music Director, Program Director, and more Cathy was on air during the most important decade in Seattle’s music history.
We’re bringing something to throw on the turntable for you to check out. That was the philosophy at KISW. What a great way to run a radio station.
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From the early days of such Seattle Icons Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden plus so many others…. Cathy was able to have her finger on the pulse of the Seattle club scene during the halcyon days.
Cathy was an amazing guest and was very generous with her time and stories. This is a must listen to episode!
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