Z 97.9 FM - Classic Rock

About Z 97.9 FM - Classic Rock

CKZZ-FM 97.9 Z FM broadcasts from Nanaimo, British Columbia as part of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group. Operating with 25,000 watts of power from studios at 95 Victoria Crescent, the station serves central Vancouver Island. Launched in 2000, Z 97.9 has established itself as Nanaimo's classic rock leader through its focus on rock's greatest hits from the 1970s-1990s.

The station's playlist features definitive artists like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and Van Halen, with specialty shows highlighting deep album tracks. Z FM's programming includes local morning hosts and maintains strong connections to Vancouver Island's music scene. This pure classic rock approach continues to attract listeners who grew up with these timeless anthems.

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