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'''BOB FM''' is the on-air [[brand]] of a number of [[FM broadcasting|FM]] [[radio station]]s in the [[United States]] and formerly in [[Canada]]. The BOB FM format mostly concentrates on [[album rock]], [[alternative rock]] and [[pop music|pop]] hits from the 1980s and 1990s, especially those popular during the early days of [[MTV]] when [[music video]]s made up most of MTV's schedule. However, BOB FM also features a smattering of [[oldies]] from the 1970s or earlier and [[classic hits]] from the 1990s or later.

Once or twice an hour, an unexpected song will get played, sometimes a [[dance music|dance hit]] or [[novelty song]]. BOB FM stations are quite similar to those using the moniker [[Jack FM]]. On many BOB FM and JACK FM stations, [[disc jockey]]s are not used or are only heard in morning [[drive time]]. Instead of a live DJ, a prerecorded voice will make sarcastic or ironic quips between songs.

BOB FM stations in Canada were all owned by [[Bell Media]]. Those in the United States are owned by a variety of companies. Bob FM stations are officially classified as '''variety hits''' or '''[[adult hits]]''' by radio research companies.