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Brother Wease retirement announcement shocks Rochester radio listeners as legendary broadcaster Alan Levin ends his 40-year career on Radio 95.1. The Radio Hall of Fame inductee made the emotional announcement during his final show on September 5, 2025.

In this breaking news coverage, we detail Brother Wease's sudden departure from Rochester's airwaves as Radio 95.1 transitions from talk radio to rock music format. The 78-year-old broadcasting icon, who has been a fixture in Rochester radio since 1985, declined management's offer to host weekend shows, stating he couldn't end his legendary career in obscurity.

Key highlights from Brother Wease's final show:
Emotional farewell after 40 years in Rochester radio
Explanation of station format change from talk to rock
His decision to decline weekend opportunities
Plans to launch podcast with son Jake in January 2026
Recognition of his Hall of Fame status and broadcasting legacy

Brother Wease, a Vietnam veteran and cancer survivor, has been inducted into multiple halls of fame including the National Radio Hall of Fame (2021) and Rochester Music Hall of Fame (2023). He served as emcee for Woodstock '94 and Woodstock 1999, and founded the Wease Cares Children's Fund in 1997.

This marks the end of an era for Rochester radio, as one of the market's most recognizable voices signs off after four decades of entertaining and informing listeners across Western New York.

Stay tuned for updates on Brother Wease's upcoming podcast venture and the transformation of Radio 95.1 to Rock 95.1.