WZZQ the Movie

For a brief shining moment (the 70’s!), this free form, counterculture, FM radio station in Jackson, Mississippi rocked the mid-South. With no playlists, no rules, and very few inhibitions, the legendary WZZQ represented a way of life for its young listeners. Hear the story from the DJs who ran it and the fans who loved it, along with original on-air recordings. Rock me all night long, ZZQ!

WZZQ the Movie

56m 50s

For a brief shining moment in the 70’s, this free form, counterculture, FM radio station in Jackson, Mississippi rocked the mid-South. With no playlists, no rules, and very few inhibitions, the legendary WZZQ represented a way of life for its young listeners. Hear the story from the DJs who ran it and the fans who loved it, along with original on-air recordings.

Episodes

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    WZZQ the Movie

    56m 50s

    For a brief shining moment in the 70’s, this free form, counterculture, FM radio station in Jackson, Mississippi rocked the mid-South. With no playlists, no rules, and very few inhibitions, the legendary WZZQ represented a way of life for its young listeners. Hear the story from the DJs who ran it and the fans who loved it, along with original on-air recordings.

Extras + Features

  • How Victor Met Wayne: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Victor Met Wayne

    46s

    Former WZZQ employee Victor Hawkins talks about how he met Wayne Harrison.

  • Bo Diddley: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bo Diddley

    57s

    Former WZZQ DJ Perez Hodge talks about how he would decide what music to play while the managers were asleep.

  • Getting Into WZZQ: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Getting Into WZZQ

    2m 4s

    Former WZZQ DJs talk about how they got their starts at the legendary radio station.

  • After WZZQ: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    After WZZQ

    1m 5s

    Former WZZQ DJ Sergio Fernandez talks about life after WZZQ.

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