20 years of music

I don't know the exact date, but it was anywhere from Feb. 9 to Feb. 16, 1996 when I put on Q101 for the first time. Three songs would change my life for the better, giving me a purpose that was missing for a very long time.

I was 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, when Cumbersome from Seven Mary Three, Big Me from Foo Fighters and Wonderwall from Oasis came blaring through my speakers. That moment literally saved my life, as I was going down a really dark and dangerous road of depression.

Those three songs brought pure magic into my heart, causing me to burst at the wonder that would become my new life. Those first three songs played on Q101 opened a new world to me, giving me the guidance and a life path that I had no idea existed.

I am grateful for those three songs playing on Q101 in succession. I am grateful for getting the itch to put Q101 on my radio that day. I am grateful for listening to my Quigley friends and finally listening to what was alternative music.

I am grateful for the past 20 years filled with incredible music. 

And mostly, I am extremely grateful for those three songs saving my life.