Director of Content for both Fun 107 and 1420 WBSM, Rock began his radio career in Boston as a 16-year-old intern for "Rock and Roll Hall of Famer" Dale Dorman. He cracked the mic for the first time on his 18th birthday as a freshman broadcaster at Syracuse University's legendary Z-89. Rock has hosted radio shows in Boston, Syracuse, Connecticut, and New Hampshire...and came to Fun 107 back in 1995. He's hung out with some of the world's biggest names, including Tom Brady, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, The Jonas Brothers, and Rihanna. Michael Rock has hosted live broadcasts from the Grammy Awards, Atlantis in the Bahamas, Universal Studios Florida and Red Sox Spring Training. But the most important live broadcast he's ever done was during one of his weekly Saturday Night Hotmixx shows from the Jukebox in New Bedford. That's where he met his wife, Cyndi. They now live in Mattapoisett with their two children.
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Patriots Preview: Can New England ‘Squish the Fish’ in ’80s Throwback Uniforms?
The New England Patriots will rock their '80s throwback uniforms on Sunday night for their game with the Miami Dolphins. Can they Squish The Fish?
Desperate Mattapoisett Bride’s Hurricane Lee Nightmare Has a Happy Ending
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Buttonwood Park Zoo Adopts Two Adorable Bear Cubs
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New Bedford Movie ‘Finestkind’ Flounders at Toronto Film Festival
Reviews were less than flattering for "Finestkind," the Tommy Lee Jones and Jenna Ortega movie filmed in New Bedford and Fairhaven and based on the SouthCoast.
New Normal? More Tornadoes Possible in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
ABC6 meteorologist Kelly Bates said three tornadoes in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut could be confirmed in one day. Tornadoes are likely to keep coming.
‘Ferris Bueller’ Actor Uninvited from Rhode Island Comic Con
Jeffrey Jones, the actor known for his role in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," was removed from the Rhode Island Comic Con lineup because he is on a sex offender registry.
How a Fall River Bakery Made Sweet History on JFK’s Wedding Day
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Fairhaven Mom Surprises Daughter After Army Deployment to Kuwait
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Layla is Searching for a Family That Values Time Together
Layla, who goes by Yoshi, is a sweet, creative person. Yoshi loves art, drama and watching anime. Yoshi is a very bright child who recently took up chess and enjoys challenging others to a game. Yoshi would do best with a supportive family who likes to be social and spend time with one another...
TikTokers Say Hurricane Lee ‘Not Good’ for Boston But Can You Believe Them?
ABC6 meteorologist Bill Gile shares why you need to be careful about weather forecasts from social media following a trend of Hurricane Lee TikTok videos.