MEDIA RELEASE: 1/24/11- "After giving the offer to revive my "Solid Gold Show" on radio station WSYY careful consideration, I have decided not to accept their offer to return to the airwaves. I have also decided to close the door, as it were, on any future endeavors to bring me and my show back. I will not entertain any future offers to broadcast again. I have enough great memories to last a lifetime - why would I want more?

I have had the pleasure of having a number one rated radio show, and I have been lucky enough to be able to share the music I love so much with thousands of listeners in eastern and northern Maine on the radio and at my live shows. And, I got paid for all this!! But the radio business, and live DJ business, have changed as have the demographics. I've done it, and I've been there, so I've decided I have no need to 'do it again' over the radio waves.

But let me tell you, it was great, and I want to thank each and every one of you who listened in, went to my sock hops, and still write or e-mail me - you, along with the music, will always be a part of my life. I enjoyed every minute of it!"

In a letter to WSYY owner James Talbott, Rand also cited potential conflicts with his company, Rand Advertising LLC, and lower than expected compensation from the station as a couple of the reasons he declined the offer.