"Rolling Stone Radio" Unveils Unique Internet Audio Journey Through Pop Culture History, as Told Through the Covers of Rolling Stone Magazine.Technology/Entertainment Writers CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2001 "Rolling Stone rolling stone Noun a restless or wandering person : Behind The Covers" Gives Voice to the Music, Entertainment, Politics and Pop Icons of Our Time RollingStone.com, the Internet's definitive source for music, entertainment and culture on the web, and RadioWave.com, the leading Internet Radio Listening to audio broadcasts via the Internet. There are more than 4,000 broadcasts available on the Internet that can be streamed and played by a software media player in the computer or in a stand-alone Internet radio with the software built in. Network, today unveiled a unique new Internet See Web 2.0 and Internet2. audio channel on "Rolling Stone Radio" (www.rollingstone.com/radio) that guides fans on an unprecedented audio-visual journey through pop culture history, as told by the cover stories of Rolling Stone magazine. Rolling Stone Radio's new "Rolling Stone: Behind the Covers" channel chronicles the most memorable moments in the lives of music, entertainment, politics and pop icons of our time. Fans can listen to the music, interviews, and remarkable events that shaped our history. From Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (cover No. 628) to Janis Joplin's "Piece Of My Heart" (No. 6), from President Nixon's "I am not a crook" speech (cover No. 169) to Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali, pasha of Egypt Muhammad Ali, 1769?–1849, pasha of Egypt after 1805. He was a common soldier who rose to leadership by his military skill and political acumen. "Wait 'til I kick Foreman's behind" (No. 78) to a Jodi Foster scene from "Silence of the Lambs" (No. 600), Rolling Stone: Behind the Covers offers fans a truly one of a kind audio experience online. "The Rolling Stone covers have always taken readers behind the scenes of the major stories of their generation," said Greg Kot, Rolling Stone journalist and host of the Behind the Covers program. "This channel is a great way to rediscover that history." "Rolling Stone Radio is an integral part of the RadioWave network and this new programming represents the kind of innovative and interactive Internet radio experience that great brands allow us to create," said Bill Pearson, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of RadioWave.com. "This collection of memorable audio moments is an exciting virtual tour of recent history that offers something unique for everyone and is going to appeal to a broad range of fans," he added. Rolling Stone Radio expands RollingStone.com's comprehensive music offerings, which include artist features and interviews, music news, album reviews, and photo galleries on over 5,000 artists. The interactive radio platform allows fans to view artist/band biographies, photos and discographies, click to purchase CDs, as well as find tour dates and ticket information. Rolling Stone: Behind the Covers integrates different sources of audio content like never before. The program offers tracks that correspond directly with Rolling Stone cover stories, beginning with its first issue to the present and focusing on the past decade and the all-time classic cover subjects. As fans listen to a song or audio track, the corresponding Rolling Stone cover graphic will be displayed within the radio player, along with opportunities to learn more about the artist, feature, or obtain related links such as purchasing opportunities for albums. RadioWave.com developed, designed and programmed Rolling Stone Radio, including Rolling Stone: Behind the Covers. The line-up is hosted and narrated by Greg Kot, noted music journalist for Rolling Stone and The Chicago Tribune Chicago Tribune Daily newspaper published in Chicago. The Tribune is one of the leading U.S. newspapers and long has been the dominant voice of the Midwest. Founded in 1847, it was bought in 1855 by six partners, including Joseph Medill (1823–99), who made the paper . Rolling Stone Radio is comprised of channels representing every genre of music, as well as other specialty channels such as the recently launched and acclaimed Pop 100 Channel, which counts down the best Pop songs of the rock era. Rolling Stone Radio is part of RadioWave's Internet radio network, which includes MSN Chat Closure On August 31, 2006 Microsoft announced that MSN Chat would no longer be provided. On October 16, 2006 MSN Chat shut down their servers at about 11:30 a.m. EST. The service closed because MSN no longer deemed it profitable to run as a subscription service and the decision Radio, RadioFreeCash, ARTISTdirect Radio Network, Blue Note Records Radio, Astralwerks Radio, Alligator Records Alligator Records is a Chicago-based independent blues record label founded by Bruce Iglauer in 1971. Iglauer started the label with his own small savings to record and produce his favorite band Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers, whom his employer, Bob Koester of Delmark Records, Radio, and the Susquehanna Radio Corp.'s broadcast station group. About RollingStone.com RollingStone.com (www.RollingStone.com) is the definitive source for music, entertainment and culture on the web. The site leverages Rolling Stone magazine's unrivaled deep archives and includes an extensive collection of artist and actor profiles, exclusive photos and the latest music and entertainment news. Since it was founded in January 1998, EMusic (Nasdaq: EMUS) has established itself at the forefront of how music will be discovered, delivered and enjoyed in the next decade. In addition to having the Internet's largest catalog of downloadable MP3 music available for purchase, EMusic operates one of the most popular families of music-oriented Web sites -- including RollingStone.com, EMusic.com, DownBeat down·beat n. 1. Music a. The downward stroke made by a conductor to indicate the first beat of a measure. b. The first beat of a measure. 2. Informal A period of stagnation or inactivity. .com and IUMA IUMA Internet Underground Music Archive IUMA Interim Use Material Authorization . The company is based in Redwood City, California Redwood City is a suburb located on the San Francisco Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Redwood City is the county seat of San Mateo County. As of the 2005 census, the city had a total population of 76,000. , with regional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . About RadioWave.com RadioWave.com is the leading Internet Radio Network. It creates unique and compelling interactive audio entertainment services for radio broadcasters and high-traffic Internet destinations. RadioWave's fully customized Web-based solutions support and enhance its customers' brands by integrating live or programmed music with coordinated visuals, interactive information and interactive audio advertising (iSpots(TM)). iSpots feature real-time, seamless coordination of visual and audio messages that combine the branding effectiveness of a radio ad with the interactivity of a banner ad. RadioWave's proprietary advertising management software ensures ease of iSpot trafficking, order entry, uploading of visual/audio files, retrieval of performance reports and automatic billing. RadioWave's financial and strategic partners include Warburg Pincus Ventures, Intel, Motorola, EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) An electrical disturbance in a system due to natural phenomena, low-frequency waves from electromechanical devices or high-frequency waves (RFI) from chips and other electronic devices. Allowable limits are governed by the FCC. 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