97.1 FM, The Drive is Chicago’s Classic Rock. Combining the greatest music ever made with venerable musicologists and contemporary hosts, The Drive’s appeal spans several generations of rock fans.

The Drive's Core Values

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Variety

We challenge ourselves to stay unpredictable.

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Supportive

We care about each other, our audiences, our advertisers and our community.

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Positive

With plenty of negativity in the world, The Drive is an oasis of optimism, entertainment and fun.

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Engaged

The Drive is always on the streets and in your zone.  We strive to be great neighbors.

Artists

Live and Local

97.1 FM The Drive’s Sherman & Tingle Show kicks off mornings in Chicago with the best classic rock and a unique blend of humor, topics and contests.  This top-rated show is home to “The 7:30 Song Challenge,” “The Five @ 8:05” trivia cash contest and honest and funny conversations everyone can relate to.  Always out in the community, they are the most active and engaging morning show in Chicago.

10am-1pm

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Bob Stroud

Bob Stroud hosts the Ten @ 10 and Rock n' Roll Roots 97.1 FM The Drive.

Janda Lane hosts middays 9a-2p. She also hosts one of the country's hottest rock podcasts, "Behind The Song."

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Alice's Attic with Alice Cooper

7pm-Midnight

Hosted By rock icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper, Alice’s Attic with Alice Cooper is five hours of “Pure Alice”. Featuring exclusive content, fan interaction, celebrity interviews and the best Classic Rock of all time, delivered as only the “Man with a Face Made for Radio” can!

97.1 The Drive Listeners by the Numbers

%

Have a household income of $100K+

Market average: 33%

%

Have at least one

child under 18 at home

%

Have some college education

Total Audience 6+
Adults 25-54
Avg. Monthly Streaming
Social Media Followers

Source: Scarborough R2 Aug 18-Aug 19  • Nielsen Audio • Triton Digital Streaming • Social Media as of 3/13/2020, including Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

 

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We Are Where YOU Are

97.1 FM The Drive is accessible on several devices and can be wherever life takes you.   Listen to The Drive on your desktop, tablet, mobile device or smart speaker by saying, “Alexa, open 97-1 The Drive.”  

The New Free DRIVE app gives access to our Live Stream, Podcasts, DRIVE Music Playlists, Contests and great DRIVE App Rewards.

On Demand

Listen to great DRIVE content curated by our talented hosts On Demand.  From Janda’s deep dive into song lyrics on the Marconi-nominated “Behind The Song“ to Tingle’s collection of relatable, fan-generated stories on “This One Time,” these Podcasts have something for everyone.

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Behind the Song

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Sherman & Tingle

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Bob Stroud's One 45

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Hubbard Helps: Chicago

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