History of WEEI-FM in Timeline

WEEI-FM is a sports radio station broadcasting on 93.7 FM in the Greater Boston area and surrounding New England. Owned by Audacy, Inc., it functions as the Boston affiliate for Infinity Sports Network and the NFL on Westwood One Sports. Notably, WEEI-FM serves as the flagship station for the Boston Red Sox Radio Network. Prominent personalities on the station include Greg Hill, Lou Merloni, Christian Fauria, and Jermaine Wiggins.

1964: WCGY Plays music from 1964 to 1974

By 1986, the station leaned slightly toward classic rock while still playing mostly music from 1964 to 1974.

1970: WEGQ plays music from 1970 to 1979

Initially, it played music from 1970 to 1979, ranging from classic rock and pop, to disco, novelty and easy listening.

1974: WCGY Plays music from 1964 to 1974

By 1986, the station leaned slightly toward classic rock while still playing mostly music from 1964 to 1974.

1974: Station Evolves into WCGY

In 1974, the station evolved into WCGY, an automated stereo top 40 and oldies station.

1979: WEGQ plays music from 1970 to 1979

Initially, it played music from 1970 to 1979, ranging from classic rock and pop, to disco, novelty and easy listening.

1983: WCGY flipped to an oldies format

In 1983, WCGY changed to an oldies format playing hits of the 1950s and 1960s.

1984: Addition of 1970s oldies

By 1984, WCGY mixed in some early to mid-1970s oldies.

1985: 1950s Music Removed

By 1985, the 1950s music was gone from WCGY, and the station was called "Superhits WCGY".

1986: Lean towards classic rock

By 1986, the station leaned slightly toward classic rock while still playing mostly music from 1964 to 1974.

1987: Evolved to more of a classic rock format

By 1987, WCGY had evolved to more of a classic rock format and held on to this format until 1994.

September 3, 1991: WEEI's sports format launched

On September 3, 1991, the sports format currently heard on WEEI-FM launched on the former WEEI (590 AM).

September 1991: WEEI Relaunches as all-sports station

In September 1991, WEEI (590 AM) formally relaunched as an all-sports station.

1992: Station Named "Rock 93, WCGY"

From 1992 until its demise in 1994, WCGY was called "Rock 93, WCGY".

September 30, 1994: WCGY Becomes WEGQ "Eagle 93.7"

On September 30, 1994, WCGY became 1970s hits-formatted WEGQ "Eagle 93.7".

1994: WCGY Held onto a Classic Rock Format

By 1987, WCGY had evolved to more of a classic rock format and held on to this format until 1994.

1995: WEGQ leans towards classic rock

By 1995, WEGQ leaned toward classic rock.

1996: Zapis sold WWTM and WAAF to American Radio Systems

After Zapis sold the renamed WWTM to American Radio Systems along with WAAF in 1996, it reincorporated WEEI programming into its lineup in 1997.

1996: WEGQ's transmitter relocated

In 1996, WEGQ's transmitter was moved south from Andover to a newly constructed tower in Peabody.

September 1997: CBS Radio to acquire American Radio Systems

In September 1997, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, then-parent company of CBS Radio, announced its acquisition of American Radio Systems.

1997: WEEI programming reincorporated into WWTM

After Zapis sold the renamed WWTM to American Radio Systems along with WAAF in 1996, it reincorporated WEEI programming into its lineup in 1997.

April 1998: Department of Justice orders CBS to divest WEGQ, WEEI, WRKO, and WAAF

In April 1998, the Department of Justice ordered CBS to divest WEGQ, WEEI, WRKO, and WAAF (now WKVB).

August 1998: Entercom to acquire four Boston-area stations

In August 1998, Entercom announced plans to acquire the four Boston-area stations, along with WWTM (now WVEI), from CBS for $140 million.

March 31, 1999: WEGQ Stunts with "1999" by Prince

On March 31, 1999, after playing "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones, WEGQ began stunting with a loop of Prince's "1999".

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2000: WWTM Reclaimed the WVEI call sign

In 2000 WWTM reclaimed the WVEI call sign.

2001: Richard Hatch as morning host

During 2001, controversial "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch was a morning host briefly.

2002: First Radio-Telethon for The Jimmy Fund

Since 2002, New England Sports Network (NESN) and WEEI have teamed up to raise money for The Jimmy Fund by holding a Radio-Telethon.

2004: WVEI-FM was acquired from Phoenix Media/Communications Group

What is now WVEI-FM was acquired from Phoenix Media/Communications Group in 2004

April 14, 2005: WQSX becomes WMKK

On April 14, 2005, WQSX became WMKK, with an adult hits format branded as "93-7 Mike FM".

April 15, 2005: Infinity Broadcasting may have transformed WBMX, WZLX, or WODS into Jack FM

Had the change on April 14, 2005 not taken place, Infinity Broadcasting reportedly would have transformed either WBMX, WZLX, or WODS into Jack FM on April 15, 2005.

2006: Boston Red Sox signed a radio deal with WRKO

In 2006, the Boston Red Sox signed a 10-year radio deal with WRKO.

2006: WWEI was purchased from Vox Radio Group

What is now WWEI was purchased from Vox Radio Group in 2006.

August 16, 2007: Entercom's plan to syndicate WEEI programming

On August 16, 2007, Entercom announced its initial plan to syndicate WEEI programming to non-Entercom stations.

2007: Station re-branded as "Mike Lowell FM"

Following the Boston Red Sox victory in the 2007 World Series, the station re-branded itself as "Mike Lowell FM" after the third baseman for one day.

2007: Boston Red Sox broadcast rights

In 2007, WRKO had the broadcast rights for the Boston Red Sox.

January 2008: The deal between Nassau and Entercom ended up collapsing

By January 2008, the deal between Nassau and Entercom ended up collapsing.

September 2008: WPPI initially carried WEEI programming

In September 2008, WPPI, one of the first affiliates, initially carried WEEI programming (as WGEI).

April 2009: WPPI began simulcasting talk station WLOB

In April 2009, WPPI began simulcasting talk station WLOB.

July 2009: Station re-branded as "Michael FM"

In July 2009, the station paid tribute to Michael Jackson by re-branding themselves as "Michael FM" and playing Jackson's songs for the afternoon on the anniversary of his death.

August 26, 2009: WEEI becomes flagship station for the Red Sox

As of August 26, 2009, WEEI once again became the flagship station for the Red Sox.

2009: WEEI began carrying a partial ESPN Radio schedule

WEEI began carrying a partial ESPN Radio schedule in 2009

January 2010: WAEI terminated its affiliation following a breach-of-contract dispute

In January 2010, WAEI (910 AM and 97.1 FM) in Bangor, Maine, carried WEEI programming until Blueberry Broadcasting terminated its affiliation following a breach-of-contract dispute.

August 2011: WPPI Rejoined WEEI Network

In August 2011, WPPI rejoined the WEEI network.

September 8, 2011: Announcement of WMKK Simulcasting WEEI

On September 8, 2011, it was announced that WMKK would begin simulcasting WEEI's sports radio format on September 12, 2011.

September 12, 2011: WEEI Programming on 93.7 Frequency

On September 12, 2011, the 93.7 frequency began carrying WEEI programming.

September 21, 2011: WMKK changes call letters to WEEI-FM

On September 21, 2011, WMKK changed its call letters to WEEI-FM.

September 21, 2011: WEEI-FM call letters granted

On September 21, 2011, the WEEI-FM call letters, formerly on a station in Westerly, Rhode Island, were granted as part of a call letter shuffle.

October 4, 2012: 93.7 Frequency becomes the primary station for WEEI programming

On October 4, 2012, 93.7 frequency became the primary station for local WEEI programming.

October 5, 2012: AM 850 becomes ESPN Radio affiliate

On October 5, 2012, AM 850 became a full ESPN Radio affiliate.

January 4, 2013: WWHQ joined the WEEI network as WZEI

On January 4, 2013, WWHQ (101.5 FM) in Meredith, New Hampshire, joined the WEEI network as WZEI, after Nassau sold its stations.

January 2013: Launch of CBS Sports Radio

In January 2013, CBS Sports Radio launched, leading to the dropping of Fox Sports Radio programming from WBZ-FM.

May 6, 2013: J.T. The Brick's program added to WEEI-FM

On May 6, 2013, J.T. The Brick's Fox Sports Radio program was added to WEEI-FM's schedule.

August 20, 2013: WEEI-FM to cease broadcasting Boston Celtics games

On August 20, 2013, WEEI-FM announced that it would no longer carry Boston Celtics broadcasts after being unable to reach a new contract with the team.

2014: Celtics broadcasts move to WBZ-FM

In 2014, Celtics broadcasts moved to WBZ-FM, after Entercom and Celtics were unable to come to terms on a new agreement to air the Celtics for the 2013-2014 season.

2014: WEEI-FM drops Fox Sports Radio

In early 2014, WEEI-FM dropped Fox Sports Radio and began carrying NBC Sports Radio's overnight program.

2016: Boston Red Sox broadcast rights

In 2016, WRKO had the broadcast rights for the Boston Red Sox.

November 2017: WRCH-HD3 converted to a WEEI simulcast

In mid-November 2017, WRCH-HD3 converted to a WEEI simulcast after WRCH's former owner, CBS Radio, merged with Entercom.

2017: WEEI-FM's HD2 channel simulcast WRKO

Until 2017, WEEI-FM's HD2 channel simulcast then-sister station WRKO, with WAAF being broadcast on the HD3 channel.

February 16, 2018: WEEI-FM Suspends Live Schedule for Sensitivity Training

On February 16, 2018, WEEI-FM suspended its daytime live schedule so all employees could undergo mandatory sensitivity training following controversial on-air comments.