WAAF 107 FM

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For nearly 50 years, the eye-catching logo of WAAF 107 FM, a well-known Boston-area rock station, played a key role in shaping New England’s music scene, especially through its dedication to hard rock and heavy metal. Launched in 1968, the station quickly gained fame for its lively on-air personalities, wild antics, and for airing songs that more mainstream stations avoided. Its signature red-and-white logo set against a black background evokes the energetic, rebellious attitude that defined WAAF during the 1980s and 1990s.

WAAF became known for its edgy humor and sometimes controversial broadcasts, which won it both devoted listeners and some critics—especially when it came to content some claimed was sexist. A memorable rivalry with Boston rival WBCN culminated in a 1997 race to air Aerosmith’s Nine Lives album before its official release. Although WAAF went off the air in 2020 after being sold and its frequency switched to Christian programming, button memorabilia still serves as a reminder of the station’s lasting impact on Boston’s rock scene. The Educational Media Foundation purchased the station for $10.75 million in 2020. WAAF's rock programming remains available online and on its HD2 signals.