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10 Questions with ... Chris Tyler
August 22, 2006
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NAME:Chris TylerTITLE:MDSTATION:WXKS - Kiss 108MARKET:BostonOWNER:Clear Channel
1 What led you to a career in radio?
I interned at Rhode Island College, while I was still in high school. No lie, I was hooked instantly!
2 What is your favorite part of the job?
I love it all! That's not a cop out. I truly love everything about it.
3 You do shifts for both Kiss and Jammin,' and you're the MD for Kiss. What is a typical day like for you?
Actually, I'm glad you asked. This is a common misconception. I don't work at Jam'n at all anymore...it's 100% Kiss 108.
4 What's one thing that would surprise many people to learn about you?
I worked at Jam'n for 8 1/2 years and I don't really like Hip Hop that much.
5 What was your favorite station to listen to when you were a kid?
I grew up in Rhode Island and listened to 94 HJY and 92 PRO-FM.
6 Looking back, which years hold the best musical memories for you and who were your favorite acts at that time?
It would definitely be my high school years in the mid to late '80s. I was a metal head! Van Halen, Metallica, Guns 'N Roses, Motley Crue, ALL OF THEM!
7 Do you have a favorite hobby outside of radio?
Poker. I only wish that I were good enough to play professionally.
8 What music do you listen to when you're not working?
Rock music, everything from Dave Matthews to Metallica, Van Halen to Foo Fighters and now my new passion - Under The Influence Of Giants!
9 What is it about our industry that keeps you wanting to do it for a living?
Like I said ... I'm not good enough to play poker professionally.
10 What is the one truth that has held constant throughout your career?
My goal from day one was to make it to Boston WITHOUT bouncing around the whole country every two years. Luckily, it worked. I've been in New England my whole life.
Bonus Questions
Name the artist (living or dead) you'd love to meet and why?
Frank Sinatra. I'd love to hear all of his Vegas stories from back in the day.
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