(February 2 - 8:59 a.m.) Palm Springs has always been a magnet for those who retire and want a quieter and simpler life. There was a radio station that complemented their lifestyle, KWXY/fm. It was the soundtrack of those who liked their music simple and they referred to their favorite artists with just a first name – Frank, Bing, Tony, and Ella.

Thousands of World War II vets and their spouses were given a musical consistency for over four decades, that is, until last night. The plug was pulled on the long-time fm operation and the format will move to 1340AM in a complicated transaction with a number of moving pieces including the transfer of 104.7 from Palm Springs to Redlands in a deal orchestrated by Roy Laughlin. Dave Hull promised to turn out the lights at KWXY at midnight last night.