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The History of Alternative: Q101 Chicago's Alternative // Formerly on 101.1 FM From our first days on the air in 1992, (the first song ever played was The Cure’s “Friday I’m In Love”), Q101 has grown with Chicago and continues to deliver the best new and established Alternative music for all of Chicagoland and planet Earth. Q101 works every day to respond to your requests and suggestions. Feel free to reach out with your input, and feedback, tell us on how Q101 can improve on being your radio station!  Q101 has made national headlines over the years as an Alternative Rock juggernaut, fan favorite and once home of morning man Mancow Muller.  Mancow is a long time Fox News contributor and local Chicago favorite.  The Mancow Show (Mancow's Morning Madhouse, Mancow Experience) is still syndicated nationally out of Chicago.  Mancow has dabbled in local TV. Mancow is not the only Q101 alum success story. Countless bands have been discovered on Q101's "Local 101" local music Read more > about About