VH1 CLASSIC ROCK NIGHTS
Meet Vh1 Classic Rock Nights host Eddie Webb. Webb began his radio career at 15 in a small town in Iowa. He has worked for Skid Row, Guns N' Roses and most recently for Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's Ozzfest where he ran the VIP program for the tour.
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ON THE SHOW TONIGHT: TUESDAY
Tonight we are featuring Bad Company and Deep Purple ALL night!! Show starts at 7, don’t be late!
ON THIS DAY IN ROCK: JUNE 28TH
ON JUNE 28TH
In 1965…The Beach Boys released their tenth album in three years, Summer Days (and Summer Nights).
In 1969… Neil Diamond released his future number-four song, “Sweet Caroline.”
In 1969…Pink Floyd began their sessions for “Embryo.” The song later appeared on a label sampler called Picnic.
TONY IOMMI TALKS ABOUT A SABBATH REUNION
The last time we heard anything about a possible Black Sabbath reunion was in February. Most of the band seemed to be up for it but bassist Geezer Butler posted a note on his website strongly saying it isn’t going to happen. Now, however, when asked about a reunion by TheQuietus.com, guitarist Tony Iommi said, “You’ll have to wait and see.” Read More→
JOHNNY DEPP PLAYS WITH ALICE COOPER
Alice Cooper brought up a surprise guest during his show on Sunday at England’s legendary 100 Club. It was Johnny Depp. Read More→
ON THIS DAY IN ROCK: JUNE 27TH
ON JUNE 27TH…
In 1967…Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger appeared in court following a February drug-raid on Keith Richards’ home. A judge ruled that his defense was not admissible, and the singer was found guilty by a jury for unlawful possession of four Benzedrine tablets. Jagger claimed he bought the pills in Italy legally. He spent a night in jail.
In 1970…The English band Smile decided to change their name to Queen.
In 1970…Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young released “Ohio” in response to the Kent State shootings on May 18th.
ON THE SHOW TONIGHT: MONDAY
Tonight we have Yes live in studio and we are featuring Peter Frampton all night!! What else could you ask for?
Show starts at 7, don’t be late!
NICK MASON TALKS PINK FLOYD REISSUES
Pink Floyd and EMI Music plan to put out both previously released and unreleased music from the band during a campaign called Why Pink Floyd. Over the next nine months, “Experience Editions” of the group’s records will come out featuring the original album and a second disc of related content from that effort. Drummer Nick Mason told us about his favorite bonus features.
“The alternate takes, the alternate versions of things were probably for me more interesting Read More→
THIS WEEKEND IN ROCK: JUNE 25TH & 26TH
ON JUNE 25TH…
In 1967…The Beatles debuted, “All You Need Is Love,” with the help of Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon and others, as part of the One World satellite broadcast.
In 1969…Mick Taylor performed with The Rolling Stones for the first time in Rome.
In 1969…The Hollies recorded “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” with Elton John on piano.
ON THE SHOW MONDAY
Join us Monday as we feature Peter Frampton all night!!
JEFF BECK LOVES HIS JOB
Today (6/24) is Jeff Beck’s 67th birthday. He’s spent almost five decades making music and he told us that playing his songs live is one of his favorite things to do.
“It’s fun and when you’re giving people enjoyment, there’s nothing like it. Whether it’s a small club or 20-thousand people, if you can go home knowing Read More→
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