Whilst a single station these days couldn't please everyone, in the 60s and 70s, music was so diverse. I take all your points, but radio was still developing in the mid 60s to probably 1985. Even though it was predominantly pop, most stations (including BBC AND LATER ILR)had specialised shows to try and cater for most tastes. I listened to Radio 1 when it began in 1967, it was like the the pirates to a certain extent through the daytime hours, but on a nightime reverted back to the old light programme, a really weird mix. RNI came on in 1970 and their programmes were mostly pop, but when Caroline came back in 1972, her programmes, when she got the transmitter sorted out, were very experimental, playing stuff that no one else played, or sometimes never heard of. My local ILR station began in mid 1974 (Metro Radio) it tried and failed to be everything to everyone, after nearly bankrupting itself, it reverted back to pure pop. Laser 558, was undoubtedly the most listened to station in the mid 80s, it's american slick style was a breath of fresh air. They broadcasted good "pop" radio, with a few rock classics late on a night time shows. I didn't like Radio Carolines programming in 1983, but i still listened often, when Monique joined in, and Overdrive began, now that was good rock radio. To a certain extent Caroline558 tried to take over from Laser, with its fast paced "pop" 24 hours a day, whilst on 963 and later 819, we had an alternative Rock service, which i enjoyed immensely. Up to the present day, i think Big L on 1395 try and be different with their programming, to be honest, although they are probably losing money, they are bold with their music policy, and sound completely different to any other station on AM, long may they continue, right you's can all wake up now, all the best LA and 73s.