Beloved SoCal DJ Signing Off After 31 Years: 'Bittersweet'

INLAND EMPIRE, CA — Beloved and familiar voice Victor “Vic Slick” Corral has announced his retirement from the radio business after more than 42 years.

Corral served for 31 years at KOLA (99.9), a Southern California radio station based in San Bernardino.

"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each one of you," Corral wrote in a farewell letter to his fans. "For over three decades, you all have welcomed me into your cars during commutes, workplaces, homes and your headphones during daily walks. Sharing my mornings and afternoons with you has been the highlight of my career."

The longtime DJ says he will spend the next chapter of his life spending more time with his wife, Lisa, his six children and his granddaughters.

"I’m excited about the future, but leaving this community is bittersweet," he wrote.

Corral started off at the KOLA as nighttime host in 1994, until he was able to land a spot as the "Morning Show" host. After garnering high rankings, he became host of "Afternoon Drive."

His voice has become an interlude between the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and more recently the ’90s and 2000s hits on the radio.

Aside from his legendary career on the airwaves, Corral, a classic car fan, was the "Voice of the Rendezvous," the announcer for San Bernardino's Route 66 Rendezvous car show for years.

In 2012, he was officially recognized when he was inducted into the Cruisin' Hall of Fame as a Lifetime Achievement Honoree.

Since he was 8, Corral had dreamed of being on the radio.

“Growing up in the Inland Empire (Colton, CA), I listened to KMEN, KFXM, KRLA, and KHJ. My heroes growing up were Wolfman Jack, Casey Kasem, and The Real Don Steele," he said in a widely circulated press statement. "Working on the radio where I grew up? Totally a dream come true. And, combining my radio career with my love of classic car shows? Can’t get any better than that. The Inland Empire has been amazing to me, and I’m so thankful.”

To hear Corral host his final Afternoon Drive shows, tune in from now until Dec. 12 from 2 to 7 p.m. to hear him sign off one last time.

"I have truly loved connecting with you, hearing your stories, your music requests, and sharing in the laughs and daily challenges," Corral wrote in his farewell letter. "It wasn’t just a radio show, it felt like spending time with friends. I will always cherish the memories we’ve made together. Thank you for listening and for making my dream job so much fun."