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December 2, 2008
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Faces Reunion In The Works
Ron Wood is ready to put his best face on, as he's confirmed reports that his old band the Faces are hitting the road for a reunion tour next year. "We had a few fantastic rehearsals last week and we're ready to go," he told ...Read More
Grammy Hall of Fame Inducts New Class
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jimi Hendrix, the Police, Queen and Ennio Morricone were all inducted into the Grammys Hall of Fame. The songs chosen include Hendrix's legendary performance of the "Star-Spangled Banner," ...Read More
McCartney Talks Illegal Downloads, Digital Music
Paul McCartney stated that he "doesn't mind" illegal downloading, although he admitted that he found the concept "weird." While the former Beatle said he doesn't engage in the practice himself, he said ...Read More
Rare Keith Richards Songs May See Release
Legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is gearing up to release an album of easy-listening tunes. The project is said to feature a jazz version of Judy Garland's classic "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," ...Read More
MUSIC FEATURES
12/2/2008 - Today In Rock and Roll History
It was in 1967 that The Monkees had their fourth number 1 album of the year. Their self-titled album started the year off at number 1 and it was later replaced with their own, More of The Monkees. ...Read More
12/1/2008 - Today In Rock and Roll History
Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke and The Rays all made their first appearance on the same Ed Sullivan Show in 1957. Cooke belted out “You Send Me,” The Rays sang their one and only big hit, “Silhouettes,” and Holly and The Crickets performed ...Read More
11/30/2008 - Today In Rock and Roll History
The Crests released their forever popular doo wop hit, “16 Candles,” in 1958. After switching record companies earlier that year, a new ballad was recorded. “Beside You” would become the next single, and for the B-side, a song called “21 Candles”was planned. ...Read More
11/29/2008 - Today In Rock and Roll History
“Bohemian Rhapsody” hit the top spot in the U.K. this week in 1975, where it stayed until the end of January 1976. It was the biggest hit since 1955, when Slim Whitman’s, “Rose Marie,” had a stranglehold on the number 1 ...Read More
Southwick's Zoo Pays a visit to Adam Webster
Southwick's Zoo brought their new tiger cub into the studio to play with Adam.
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Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits joined Adam Webster on the phone prior to a recent concert in our area.
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