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Ozzy Bit The Bat 29 Years Ago Today
Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images On this day in 1982 in Des Moines, Iowa, one unlucky bat met [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Ozzy Osbourne[/lastfm] for the first and last time. Ozzy was on tour...
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A Salute To The Red, White, & Blue
How many times do we look up to see the red, white, and blue hanging from a pole? The wind sometimes blow our flag just right to see a full portrayal of the symbol of our nation, and yet we go by day...
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Today In Classic Rock History: Elvis Records “Heartbreak Hotel”
On February 10th, 1956, Elvis Presley would record his first number one pop record and his first million copy seller, “Heartbreak Hotel”. Written by Mae Boren Axton, it tells the story about the...
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Pink Floyd: David Gilmour Offers Up Free Download On His Birthday, Waters...
[photogallerylink id=56774 align=left]Six years ago today, David Gilmour released his first album in 22 years, On an Island. Today, he’s marking the anniversary by offering a free download and stream...
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Sunday Marked The 77th Anniversary Of Founding Of Alcoholics Anonymous In...
June 10, 1935 marks the historic date that has changed the lives of millions in a positive way. This date marks the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill Wilson, of New York, and Dr. Bob Smith created...
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Mick Jagger’s Secret Love Letters Heading To Auction Block
Mick Jagger’s love letters to Marsha Hunt, the woman who famously inspired the Rolling Stones’ “Brown Sugar,” are being sent to auction block next month in England, The Guardian reports. Ten letters...
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2 O’Clock 4-Play: Tuesday, January 29th
Today marks the 112th anniversary of Major League Baseball’s American League. Originally a minor league centered around the Great Lakes region called the Western League, it was home to eight teams...
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Before You Spring Ahead This Weekend, Here’s Some Fun Facts On Daylight...
(Photo credit: JEFF PACHOUD/AFP/Getty Images) Daylight Saving Time will start Sunday, March 10 at 2am, but before you ‘spring ahead’, here are some fun facts about the history about the occurrence. •...
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‘NCX Readers’ Poll: If You Could Relive A Michael Stanley Band Concert, Which...
There are several things that are synonymous with the city of Cleveland – Browns football, rock and roll and Michael Stanley. If you lived in Northeast Ohio in the 1970s through the mid-80s, there’s a...
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On This Day In AC/DC History: May 27, 1988 – CLEVELAND!
On this day in AC/DC history… May 27, 1988. AC/DC stop in Cleveland, Ohio for the first of two nights at The Richfield Coliseum. The band is on their “Blow Up Your Video” tour. The first show landed...
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What’s In A Name: Steely Dan Find Exotic Inspiration In ‘Naked Lunch’
Steely Dan fans you may not want to read on – the meaning behind the band’s name may change the way you look at your album collection forever. Steely Dan‘s formative members Walter Becker and Donald...
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Classic Rock Almanac: February 11
TRIVIA: The Beatles played their first U.S. concert at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C. 50 years ago today (Tuesday). Today’s question: In which city did they play their last U.S. concert,...
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Classic Rock Almanac: February 21
TRIVIA: Who wrote AC/DC’s “Back in Black” and who was it a tribute to? ANSWER: Brian Johnson wrote the lyrics to “Back in Black” as an ode to AC/DC’s former singer Bon Scott. The band told Brian of...
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Classic Rock Almanac: February 24
TRIVIA: If George Harrison was alive today, what day would he celebrate his birthday? ANSWER: February 24 – although George was born a few minutes after midnight making his birthday technically...
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Classic Rock Almanac: February 25
TRIVIA: Who was George Harrison’s first wife and how did they meet? ANSWER: His first wife was Patti Boyd, a model that was cast as a school girl on Hard Day’s Night – the two met on set. She and...
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Classic Rock Almanac: February 28
TRIVIA: How many writing credits does Brian Jones have on Rolling Stones albums? ANSWER: None. Although Brian was widely regarded as a talented musician and multi-instrumentalist and purportedly wrote...
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Classic Rock Almanac: March 5
TRIVIA: What was Dire Straits’ best selling album? ANSWER: Brothers in Arms ANNIVERSARIES: 2008 – Aerosmith’s Joe Perry cancels two solo dates to undergo knee surgery. 2008 – Scott Weiland pleads not...
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Classic Rock Almanac: March 6
TRIVIA: What is David Gilmour’s primary guitar of choice on stage? ANSWER: 1969 Fender Stratocaster – black with a black pickguard. ANNIVERSARIES: 2007 – Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes,” The Ronettes’...
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Classic Rock Almanac: March 8
TRIVIA: What were the three hit singles from Foreigner’s debut album? ANSWER: “Feels Like the First Time,” “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from Home.” ANNIVERSARIES: 2011 – Ex-Alice in Chains bassist...
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10 Jobs That Don’t Exist Anymore Thanks To Technology
Who even remembers half of these jobs existing – and that comes from us, the old guys. If you’re searching for a new job you’re spending more of your time on LinkedIn (so our kids tell us) than...
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