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|name = Head Radio
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|title = Head Radio
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|image = Head Radio.png
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|data1 = Location: [[Liberty City]]
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|location = [[Harwood]], [[Portland]], [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]]
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|genre = Pop/Rock
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|data2 = Genre: Adult Contemporary
  
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Adult contemporary
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|data3 = Appearance(s): [[Grand Theft Auto]], [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]|data4 = Host: [[Eddie Symons]] (formily) [[Phanny Joe Styles]] and [[Johnny Riccaro]] (Formily) [[Michael Hunt]] (currently)|image = [[file: Headradio.jpg|200px]]}}
  
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|games = [[Grand Theft Auto]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto 2]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto III]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]
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'''Head Radio''' is an adult contemporary radio station in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]], [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], [[Grand Theft Auto III]],[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] and almost [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. It is hosted by Eddie Symons in GTA 1, [[Phanny Joe Styles]] and [[Johnny Riccaro]] in GTA 2. In GTA III and GTA LCS, it is hosted by [[Michael Hunt]], who misses living in [[San Fierro]] with his mother, having a yard, and cutting grass. By the year 2001, the station is owned by [[Donald Love]]'s [[Love Media]]. In 2008 it is also to be said that Head Radio was a Radio Station for Liberty City but was dropped for "private reasons" and was to be hosted by a woman named Pauline Simmones but isn't mentioned throughout Grand Theft Auto IV game and is unknowen if she was forgotten by [[Rockstar North|Rockstar N]].
  
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|host = [[Eddie Symons]] <small>(formerly)</small> [[Phanny Joe Styles]] and [[Johnny Riccaro]] <small>(Formerly)</small> [[Michael Hunt]] <small>(currently)</small>}}
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'''Head Radio''' is a pop-rock and adult contemporary radio station in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]], [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] and almost [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. It is hosted by Eddie Symons in GTA 1, [[Phanny Joe Styles]] and [[Johnny Riccaro]] in GTA 2. In GTA III and GTA LCS, it is hosted by [[Michael Hunt]], who misses living in [[San Fierro]] with his mother, having a yard, and cutting grass. Head Radio was founded in [[1941]] and by the year of [[2001]] had been active for 60 years . By the year 2001, the station is owned by [[Donald Love]]'s [[Love Media]]. In [[2008]], it is also to be said that Head Radio was a Radio Station for [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]] but was dropped for "private reasons" and was to be hosted by a woman named Pauline Simmones but isn't mentioned throughout Grand Theft Auto IV game and is unknown if she was forgotten by [[Rockstar North]].
   
 
==Playlist==
  
==Playlist==
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The station's playlist is as follows throught the games:
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The station's playlist is as follows through the games:
   
 
===Grand Theft Auto===
  
===Grand Theft Auto===
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* Reality Bubble - "Days Like These"
  
* Reality Bubble - "Days Like These"
 
* Meme Traders - "Automatic Transmission"
  
* Meme Traders - "Automatic Transmission"
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===Grand Theft Auto 2===
  
===Grand Theft Auto 2===
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* Apostles of Funk - "Yellow Butter"
  
* Apostles of Funk - "Yellow Butter"
 
* Pussy Willows - "Real Love"
  
* Pussy Willows - "Real Love"
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===Grand Theft Auto III===
  
===Grand Theft Auto III===
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* Dil-Don't - "Stripe Summer"
  
* Dil-Don't - "Stripe Summer"
 
* Whatever - "Good Thing"
  
* Whatever - "Good Thing"
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===Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories===
  
===Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories===
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* Conor and Jay - "Train"
  
* Conor and Jay - "Train"
 
* Cloud Nineteen - "The One For Me"
  
* Cloud Nineteen - "The One For Me"
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* L. Marie + Raff - "Free Yourself"
  
* L. Marie + Raff - "Free Yourself"
 
* 15 Ways - "Drive"
  
* 15 Ways - "Drive"
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* Rous Stow - "Welcome to the Real World"
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* Rosco Stow - "Welcome to the Real World"
 
* Vanilla Smoothie - "Keep Dreaming"
  
* Vanilla Smoothie - "Keep Dreaming"
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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<gallery captionalign="left" widths="200" spacing="large" captionsize="large">
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<gallery widths="200" spacing="large" captionsize="large">
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Head_Radio_logo_(GTA3).jpg|Head Radio logo in GTA III.
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Head_Radio_logo_(GTA3).jpg|Head Radio logo in 2001
 
head radio beta.jpg|Head Radio Beta in GTA III.
  
head radio beta.jpg|Head Radio Beta in GTA III.
 
Head Radio gta2.png|Head Radio logo in GTA2.
  
Head Radio gta2.png|Head Radio logo in GTA2.
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head radio.jpg|Photo for Head Radio in Grand Theft Auto IV.|link=Theft Auto IVA
  
 
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[[File:Carry Me Off - Conor and Jay (Head Radio deleted song!)|thumb|right|368 px|The cut song by Conor & Jay titled "Carry Me Off".]]
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Head Radio seems to be the oldest radio station in the [[Grand Theft Auto series]] since its appearance in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]]. It also is the radio station with the most appearances (four).
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* In GTA 2 the song "Taxi Drivers" was censored in the [[PlayStation]] version of the game. Some lyrics were interrupted by the sounds of horns.
  
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*Head Radio is one of the only three radio stations in the GTA series to cross universes, the others being [[Radio Los Santos]] and [[WCTR]].
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* The logo for Head Radio says "Give Head Radio A Listen This Weekend". ''Head'' is slang for giving a "blowjob"
  
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*In GTA 2 the song "Taxi Drivers" was censored in the [[PlayStation]] version of the game. Swear words were interrupted by the sounds of horns.
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* All bands from GTA III and LCS are [[Fictional Artists|fictional creations]] of [[Rockstar North]] with the exception of Conor and Jay.
  
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*The logo for Head Radio says "Give Head Radio A Listen This Weekend". ''Head'' is slang for giving a "blowjob".
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*All bands from GTA III and LCS are fictional creations of [[Rockstar North]] with the exceptions of Conor & Jay, L-Marie and Raff.
 
*In GTA Liberty City Stories, Conor and Jay's and Purser's singles can be seen advertised on billboards throughout [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]]. Purser's is advertised as "Feel the Pain".
  
*In GTA Liberty City Stories, Conor and Jay's and Purser's singles can be seen advertised on billboards throughout [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]]. Purser's is advertised as "Feel the Pain".
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* "The One for Me", "Take the Pain" and "Drive" are available as ringtones in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
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*"The One for Me", "Take the Pain" and "Drive" are available as ringtones in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
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* Head Radio was meant to carry on and appear in Grand Theft Auto IV, however it was dropped during development. It is unknown what genre it would be.
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*Originally, this radio station was meant to be in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], but it was dropped early in development for unknown reasons.
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*Head Radio is meant to be the closest station to the "Rock& Roll" genre in the GTA 3 era Liberty City, even saying so in between songs, despite sounding like Pop music.
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*Head Radio is meant to be the closest station to the "Rock & Roll" genre in the GTA III era Liberty City, even saying so in between songs, despite sounding like pop music.
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*Head Radio may have got its name from the alternative band [[wp:Radiohead|Radiohead]].
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*Head Radio seems to be the oldest Radio Station in the Grand Theft Auto Series since its apperance in Grand Theft Auto 1.
  
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*The Head Radio playlists from GTA III and Liberty City Stories are available to download from iTunes.
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*Head Radio got its name from the alternative band Radiohead.
  
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*In the GTA III 10th Anniversary Edition, while listening to Head Radio, there is a glitch where, if you press the radar, the radio station will be reset.
   
 
==See also==
  
==See also==
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*[[Head Radio Headquarters]]
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* [[Head Radio Headquarters]]
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==Video==
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===GTA III===
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[[File:Grand Theft Auto III - Head Radio|554px]]
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</center>
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===GTA Liberty City Stories===
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<center>
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[[File:GTA Liberty City Stories HEAD RADIO FULL|554px]]
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==External links==
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* [http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/grand-theft-auto-iii-music/id485228814 'Grand Theft Auto III: Music from Head Radio' on iTunes]
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* [http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/grand-theft-auto-liberty-city/id504300493 'Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories - Music from Head Radio' on iTunes]
   
 
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Revision as of 15:57, 9 April 2014

Head Radio is a pop-rock and adult contemporary radio station in Grand Theft Auto 1, Grand Theft Auto 2, Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and almost Grand Theft Auto IV. It is hosted by Eddie Symons in GTA 1, Phanny Joe Styles and Johnny Riccaro in GTA 2. In GTA III and GTA LCS, it is hosted by Michael Hunt, who misses living in San Fierro with his mother, having a yard, and cutting grass. Head Radio was founded in 1941 and by the year of 2001 had been active for 60 years . By the year 2001, the station is owned by Donald Love's Love Media. In 2008, it is also to be said that Head Radio was a Radio Station for Liberty City but was dropped for "private reasons" and was to be hosted by a woman named Pauline Simmones but isn't mentioned throughout Grand Theft Auto IV game and is unknown if she was forgotten by Rockstar North.

Playlist

The station's playlist is as follows through the games:

Grand Theft Auto

  • Reality Bubble - "Days Like These"
  • Meme Traders - "Automatic Transmission"
  • Ohjaamo - "Complications"

Grand Theft Auto 2

  • Apostles of Funk - "Yellow Butter"
  • Pussy Willows - "Real Love"
  • Davidson - "All I Wanna Do"
  • The One - "Soth Park"
  • Bula Matari - "Taxi Drivers"
  • Flytronix - "Pendulum"
  • Anna - "Do It On Your Own"
  • Testing - "My Tiny World"

Grand Theft Auto III

  • Dil-Don't - "Stripe Summer"
  • Whatever - "Good Thing"
  • Craig Gray - "Fade Away"
  • Conor and Jay - "Change"
  • Frankie Fame - "See Through You"
  • Scatwerk - "Electronic Go Go"
  • Dezma - "Life Is But A Mere Supply"

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

  • Conor and Jay - "Train"
  • Cloud Nineteen - "The One For Me"
  • Purser - "Take The Pain"
  • L. Marie + Raff - "Free Yourself"
  • 15 Ways - "Drive"
  • Rosco Stow - "Welcome to the Real World"
  • Vanilla Smoothie - "Keep Dreaming"

Gallery

Carry_Me_Off_-_Conor_and_Jay_(Head_Radio_deleted_song!)

Carry Me Off - Conor and Jay (Head Radio deleted song!)

The cut song by Conor & Jay titled "Carry Me Off".

Trivia

  • Head Radio seems to be the oldest radio station in the Grand Theft Auto series since its appearance in Grand Theft Auto 1. It also is the radio station with the most appearances (four).
  • Head Radio is one of the only three radio stations in the GTA series to cross universes, the others being Radio Los Santos and WCTR.
  • In GTA 2 the song "Taxi Drivers" was censored in the PlayStation version of the game. Swear words were interrupted by the sounds of horns.
  • The logo for Head Radio says "Give Head Radio A Listen This Weekend". Head is slang for giving a "blowjob".
  • All bands from GTA III and LCS are fictional creations of Rockstar North with the exceptions of Conor & Jay, L-Marie and Raff.
  • In GTA Liberty City Stories, Conor and Jay's and Purser's singles can be seen advertised on billboards throughout Liberty City. Purser's is advertised as "Feel the Pain".
  • "The One for Me", "Take the Pain" and "Drive" are available as ringtones in Grand Theft Auto IV.
  • Originally, this radio station was meant to be in Grand Theft Auto IV, but it was dropped early in development for unknown reasons.
  • Head Radio is meant to be the closest station to the "Rock & Roll" genre in the GTA III era Liberty City, even saying so in between songs, despite sounding like pop music.
  • Head Radio may have got its name from the alternative band Radiohead.
  • The Head Radio playlists from GTA III and Liberty City Stories are available to download from iTunes.
  • In the GTA III 10th Anniversary Edition, while listening to Head Radio, there is a glitch where, if you press the radar, the radio station will be reset.

See also

Video

GTA III

 	Grand_Theft_Auto_III_-_Head_Radio

GTA Liberty City Stories

 	GTA_Liberty_City_Stories_HEAD_RADIO_FULL

External links

Template:Gtaiii era radio stations

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