<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Xs78p_0wCjOzK700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Xs78p_0wCjOzK700" width="375" height="325" ></figure>After more than two decades of hosting afternoon drive on Beasley Media Group classic rock WMGK Philadelphia (102.9), Andre Gardner is hosting his final show today (Oct. 18).The first quarter-hour of music from Gardner’s last show included “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen, “Changes” by David Bowie, “That’s All” by Genesis, and “What It Takes” by Aerosmith.“I’m kind of laughing just because of the songs that just happened to come up in the set. ‘That’s All’ from Genesis and ‘Changes’ from David Bowie, and I’ll explain why in just a second,” Gardner said as he opened the show. “Today is a very momentous day for me, and maybe not for the reasons you might think. I want to let you know that today is my last day.”Gardner spoke of the honest relationship he has enjoyed with listeners for the past 22 and a half years and discussed the challenges the radio industry has weathered through.“Beasley is no exception,” he continued. “You know, they’re working so hard to try to provide you with programming that you deserve every day, and sometimes they have to make really tough decisions in a tactical manner to keep things moving… and, in that sense, I was informed last night that, due to budgetary issues, my position with MGK has been eliminated.”He thanked VP/Cluster Manager Paul Blake and PD Eric Johnson for the opportunity to host a final show.“But I want to take today not to be maudlin or sappy or any of that, but just to celebrate the great times that I’ve had being with you over 22 years and playing you all this wonderful music… So, if you’ll indulge me for just one day… They’re giving me a chance at the last show and a chance to say goodbye to you. So that’s what I’m going to do this afternoon. We’ll play our music as usual. I might slip in a few favorites between six and seven tonight, and I look forward to hearing from you.”Gardner has been with the station since 2002. Before joining WMGK, he served in various roles, including PD, at the former WXRK New York. He also worked at numerous Philadelphia stations (including the former WYSP), and at stations in Dallas, Atlanta, and Florida throughout his career.</div></body>

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A Grateful Andre Gardner Hosts Last Show On WMGK Philadelphia.

After more than two decades of hosting afternoon drive on Beasley Media Group classic rock WMGK Philadelphia (102.9), Andre Gardner is hosting his final show today (Oct. 18). The first quarter-hour of music from Gardner’s last show included “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen, “Changes” by David Bowie, “That’s All” by Genesis, and “What It Takes” by Aerosmith.