95.9 The Fox: Recent Episodes
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Ever thought you would feel empathy or even compassion for a serial killer? Clinical Psychologist and criminal expert Dr. Rachel Toles is bringing her show, Psychology of a Serial Killer, to the Ridgefield Playhouse on April 7th and gave Jon a behind the scenes look!
Brendan Toller from Verso Studio at the Westport Library spoke with Jon Kamal about their new compilation album featuring 100% CT talent!
Inspired by his career as a social worker and his own struggles with mental health, Paul Clark endeavors to make music that promotes mental wellness!
Bad Wolves is coming to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater this Sunday, but first they're playing an acoustic show at Little Pub Fairfield! Check out Jon's interview with their lead singer, DL.
Halestorm is playing at The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport this Wednesday! Check out an exclusive interview with founding member Arejay Hale!
Michael Glabicki is coming to the Ridgefield Playhouse May 8th! He took a few minutes to talk to Jon about his songwriting, the reason he dropped out of college, and a surprise coming from his new band Uprooted this Fall!
In Dumb Ass News, a man in China turned into a human fish tank when he "accidentally" sat on a fish. (0:00)
Boston Comedian Will Noonan was on the phone to talk about going out to breakfast for the first time since quarantine began, and his commercial for Honda. (7:29)
AJ takes on the Tribe's trivia questions in Trash Can Trivia. Every wrong answer, AJ got smashed in the head by a trash can lid. (12:59)
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim commented on the protests that have settled in front of the Bridgeport Police Department for days now. He sounds open to dialogue and changes towards making a better Bridgeport police department. (22:49)
The national spotlight is on police, so Chaz and AJ spoke with Chris Lyons, Retired Hartford Police Sergeant about the use of deadly force, the importance of not making police work personal, and the banning of chokeholds by police. Plus, he shared some of the memorable moments from his career as Hartford police.
Dr. Ron Clark is the Associate Chief of Emergency Medicine at the Hospital of Central CT, and gave a very encouraging report for phase two of the state's reopening, given the dwindling COVID-19 hospitalizations. (0:00)
CT State Police have searched an Avon property at least twice now, looking for evidence in the case of Jennifer Dulos. David Ford, the owner of the property, talked about his past interactions with Fotis Dulos, his willingness to open his home to the police, and why you never hang up the phone on him. (13:36)
Shelton Fire Department's Deputy Chief Paul Wilson was on to talk about the massive fire over the weekend, that was visible from Long Island. (40:16)
All you need to know about the PS5 release this year, from the King of the Nerds, Mitch Hallock. (51:39)
During what should have been an easy traffic report, Ashley started choking, was thoroughly mocked by Chaz and AJ, and barely recovered enough to finish the report intelligibly. (0:00)
State police visited a neighboring property to the Dulos house yesterday, to continue investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos, who has been missing more than a year now. (2:03)
A woman in New Canaan was bitten by a coyote recently, so Chaz and AJ asked Trapper Don about how dangerous they can be, how they hunt and mate for life. (18:08)
Derby Fire Commissioner Gary Parker was on to talk about the rescue of a woman last night, at a senior housing complex. It started when a person on oxygen was smoking a cigarette. Then, animal control officer Allyson Halm was on to give more information about the coyote incident the happened in New Canaan. (27:08)
Boss Keith's Top 5 was really just a trick to try and get Chaz and AJ to agree with him on making his 12-year-old daughter do chores. So here's the (fake) Top 5 chores that a 12-year-old can do. (40:21)
Piper is a graduating senior from Lyman Hall in Wallingford, and is going into environmental science at the University of Denver. After explaining to AJ what environmental science is (and many other things,) she gave her address to the class of 2020, and promised to come back on the air to explain things to AJ as needed.
Yesterday, Charles Haas the Titanic expert talked about the crazy danger he was in while diving to visit the wreckage site. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their stories, and got some intense ones about a raging river, a bear encounter, an accidental shooting, and a jackhammer incident. (0:00)
Chaz and AJ announced their first event since the pandemic, "Stand Up for Vets." Laurie Hollander, President of "Help Our Military Heroes" was on to help make the announcement about the event, which is going to be a virtual broadcast through Facebook. (17:53)
WFSB's Scot Haney was on to with the forecast for the weekend, and shared the incident that led to the "Scot Haney Rule" at Channel 3 when it comes to live events. (30:00)
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik addressed comments made by the Governor to Chaz and AJ yesterday, about outdoor concerts looking realistic for phase 3 of CT reopening. Plus, his favorite moments from the New Haven Coliseum and why Guns N' Roses canceled their show at Lake Compounce years and years ago. (39:54)
If AJ had to have a themed wedding, he thinks he'd go with NASCAR as the theme. (1:05:12)
Marissa is a 17-year-old senior at Sheehan High School in Wallingford, who has future plans to attend UConn for pharmacy. She's an established athlete, spending four years on the field hockey team, four years with indoor track, three years of lacrosse, crew, and has been a dancer for fifteen years.
Before Governor Lamont's call in, Chaz and AJ went through some of the questions the Tribe submitted on Facebook. It all ended with an AJ flubble. (0:00)
The Amity Regional High School graduation is going to be broadcast live on PLR, and Weston High School's graduation is on the Fox. Chaz and AJ received an email from someone at East Haven asking to recognize the graduates, but it didn't sound legitimate. (6:34)
Joe Della Monica is a retired police officer, and currently serves as a security consultant. He was on with Chaz and AJ to address the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, and the calls by public protesters to defund the police. (12:17)
In Dumb Ass News, a girl just wanted to help a squirrel stuck in a pool, but it all went terribly wrong. (24:02)
Charles Haas is an expert on the Titanic, and was on to talk about his two dives to visit the wreckage, and the latest plans to visit the site for special artifacts. (29:42)
It was recently announced that East Haven Police Lieutenant Joe Murgo will be promoted to Captain. He was on the phone to talk about career, dancing at the Toy Drive, and how police officers have a great opportunity to bring communities together since everyone is watching them, now. (48:18)
So, the Dalai Lama has released an album. Chaz and AJ played a clip in Dumb Ass News, then spoke to his advisor about the production and behind the scenes stories. (57:51)
Austin Jose from St. Joseph High School in Trumbull addressed his graduating class today, and talked about his plans to take a year off to travel the country filming snowboarders and working on his videography business.
Governor Lamont was on with Chaz and AJ to address the murder of George Floyd, protests in his name and for Black Lives Matter, and how he feels about calls to defund the police. Plus, the timeline for the reopening of Connecticut in the midst of a pandemic, when we could see concerts again, and questions from the Tribe.
In Dumb Ass News, a woman is suing after spinning around 174 times while being rescued by a helicopter. (0:00)
Movie and TV Critic Joe Meyers was on to talk to Chaz and AJ about the movie blockbusters that have not stood up to the test of time. The Big Chill, Star Wars, Avatar, and Ben Affleck's career after Good Will Hunting were all discussed. (7:07)
Phase 2 of CT's reopening process is June 17th, and Dave from the Riverview Bistro was on to talk about how he's gotten the restaurant ready, and what things will change from phase 1. Plus, Stefanie from the Capitol Theater gave an update on live concerts, and how they might be broadcast to audiences instead of having them attend live. (20:31)
In news, Tara was on to talk about CT graduations coming back soon, and how she helped to make that a reality. (34:19)
Inspired by a story in Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ talked about the times they had to take an emergency deuce outside. (43:15)
Jayson is the President of the Amity Regional High School Senior Class, and was on with Chaz and AJ. Hear about his plans to be a physical therapist, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and then AJ flubbled the second he hung up.
Chaz's fiancee, Jennifer was on to rib him about his embarrassing sun burn and admit to eating her own dead skin in the past. (0:00)
The singing dogs of Instagram! Chaz and AJ had some audio of two dogs, with different singing abilities. (8:14)
AJ, AKA "Major Danger," takes on peanut butter karaoke. Can he eat a heaping spoonful and make it through some Billy Joel? (12:51)
With Father's Day approaching, Chaz and AJ spoke with Todd Simon, the CEO of Omaha Steaks. Find out how you can still order an incredible package for dad, and then let Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw tell you how to cook it! He and Todd were buddies in college.
Rachel is a graduating senior from Branford High School on her way to UConn for Environmental Science. Although she is an accomplished singer, Chaz and AJ couldn't get a song out of her this morning. She did have a tremendous message to share to her senior class.
WFSB's Roger Susanin, AKA "Big Rog," talks about restaurant owners pleading with Governor Lamont to open early, and how proud he is of his hair. (0:00)
An arrest has gone viral, for a woman dancing and singing to the officer that he's about to lose his job. The internet seemingly immediately made it into a remix, that transfixed the entire show. (5:17)
Ashley is refusing to have her cavity fixed, because she's afraid go into a dentist's office. After she admitted to never flossing, Tribe member Tracy called in for Dumb Ass News to explain to Ashley why she needs to get her teeth examined right away. (8:01)
Comedian Chuck Nice was on the phone for Winner and/or Loser of the Week, but first addressed the George Floyd protests, police brutality, growing up black near Philadelphia, and made an incredible analogy for those still struggling to understand that not all police officers are being targeted. (18:10)
Winner and/or Loser of the Week continued with nominations from Bill in Wallingford, and Eleanor in Monroe who had a Loser of the Week nomination. (27:52)
Boss Keith's birthday was yesterday, and his Top 5 list tackled the stupid things the internet says he should already know how to do. (33:27)
AJ's phone went off in the middle of a call, which led to a big argument with Siri. Everyone felt AJ handily lost the argument. (39:53)
Art Wiknik is a Vietnam veteran who was on this morning to share the story of his Uncle Henry, who was in the D-Day invasion. Tomorrow is the anniversary of the battle.
Joey was on this morning representing Southbury, and the US Pro Halfpipe team. In September he's traveling with the team to Utah, Switzerland, Australia and more to compete. First, he has a statement for his graduating class.
Jennifer and Ashley share stories about the odd things they were hit by, Jennifer was pooped on, and Ashley had gum thrown in her hair. (0:00)
Rodney Butler from Foxwoods was on to talk about their first week reopening, and how restaurants and shopping will get back to normal. (3:55)
Chaz and AJ made three important calls to Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw for his birthday, Boss Keith for his birthday on the same day, and their GM Kristin Okesson for being named one of the most influential women in radio. (11:35)
Cart Narcs are a group of people who can't stand when folks leave shopping carriages in the parking lot. They often video tape their interactions, and Chaz and AJ had some audio from one of their most recent posts. They especially loved how he made up his own siren sound. (16:55)
There are some new conditions added to the qualifying list for medical marijuana in Connecticut, and Joe the Weed Guy was on to explain them and if the state is any closer to legalizing marijuana. (26:01)
Jimmy Koplik shared some stories about strange concert pairings, and opening bands he though were better than the headliners. Plus, the Tribe had some questions for him about concerts being rescheduled or canceled. (33:03)
Jason Page was on to talk about the latest in sports; the likelihood of a resumed NBA season, the big problems with Major League Baseball, and all the trouble Drew Brees made for himself yesterday. (53:08)
In Dumb Ass News, AJ is called out for fake news and a rare Chaz flubble caps it. (1:05:50)
Following the conversation with East Haven High School's Lexi, Chaz and AJ felt depressed with themselves for not achieving more. (1:10:45)
East Haven High School senior Lexi Pendziwater is heading to Albertus Magnus College double majoring, and playing two sports. She has accomplished quite a bit already throughout her high school career, and had an uplifting message for her classmates, and how they will shape the future.
Governor Lamont was asked yesterday about the protests, and whether or not he worries about the pandemic while demonstrations take place. Plus, Ashley learns the hard way that we're in the month of June now. (0:00)
Ashley's cellphone fell into a toilet full of pee yesterday, and she thinks she'll never lick her phone again. (9:12)
Chris the plumber was on after hearing about Ashley's phone in the toilet, and shared some storied about the crazy things he's had to retrieve from clogged toilets, including a set of teeth. (14:30)
Karen called in to talk to Chaz and AJ about her holistic healthcare, working at a Red Lobster in Florida during college, and how she was told not to have coffee. (19:42)
Dumb Ass News was all about AJ's strange personal beef with Jamie Foxx, and ended with Ashley shoving her finger in her nose. (26:52)
Movie critic Joe Meyers watched the Netflix documentary about Jeffrey Epstein over the weekend, as did Chaz, and they talked about the parts that really shocked and upset them. (30:00)
Adam Ferrara has seen freakouts in grocery stores, takes daily quarantine walks to "save" his marriage, and talked about the new Tesla truck recently test driven by Jay Leno. (42:19)
Cam Race is a Senior at Holy Cross in Waterbury, and talked to Chaz and AJ about being a sports fan, playing Fortnite, how to correctly pronounce his last name, and urged his senior class to look beyond their non-traditional graduation.
Joe was the winner of the Good Neighbor Grill Giveaway yesterday, courtesy of Art's Television and Appliance, and shared the story of saving his neighbor's family from a fire. (0:00)
Another Masks for CT giveaway was going on in East Hartford with Food Share this morning, and Scot Haney was on the phone to talk about the turnout. (7:48)
Chris Lyons is a retired Hartford Police Detective, and was on the phone to talk about the disgraceful actions of the four officers in Minneapolis, and shared some stories from his time as an officer. (12:01)
Lt. Joe Murgo with the East Haven Police was honest about his childhood, the daily stress growing up as a person of color, and the duty police officers have in every town and city to protect the citizens. Plus, Manchester Mayor Jay Moran gets a new nickname and talks about how things are going in his town. (25:38)
Boston Comedian Will Noonan sounds overwhelmed with the year, and can't handle any more happening. (43:46)
The return of Shock Collar Trivia, thanks to AJ. The Tribe called in their questions, AJ took the pain, and the montage of his brain short-circuiting filled in for Dumb Ass News. (54:53)
Michael is interested in being on television in the future, is captain for three sports teams, and was named Youth of the Year at the Boys and Girls Club of Milford. What does he have to say to his graduating class?
Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone to explain the charges against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. What is the difference between manslaughter and murder, and could the charges be changed? (0:00)
Former Hartford Police Lieutenant Brian Foley is now with the Department of Emergency Service and Public Protection, and addressed the protests in the state over the weekend. He also was open and honest about some of the things he's seen during his career as a police officer. Plus, New Haven Register reporter Meghan Friedmann was documenting the New Haven protest that blocked I-95, and led to a pepper spray incident at the New Haven Police Department. (11:48)
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker was on to elaborate on the protests in the city yesterday, which ended at the police department late last night. He addressed the pepper spray incident, and the protest on his front lawn from Friday evening. (32:57)
Today also marks the opening of some other businesses, including hair salons. Jess Sassu from Jessica's Color Room in Middletown was on to explain her preparation to open today, and how she is handling keeping her employees and customers, safe. (40:23)
Have you thought about a vacation this year? Amanda from Largay Travel has some ideas and suggestions for making a successful road trip vacation this summer. (46:27)
Stamford Police Chief Tim Shaw was pictured over the weekend kneeling in unison with protesters. He called Chaz and AJ this morning to explain how the conversation with protest organizers led to him joining in. (1:01:16)
Even the Amish were out this weekend, joining in on protests. But, how did they learn of the protests, if they are not using technology? (1:06:19)
In Dumb Ass News, a 9-1-1 dispatcher helps a motorist find her emergency brake, when she couldn't stop her car. (1:15:29)
Chaz and AJ are spending the next few weeks in June celebrating seniors who are missing out on their graduations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nate from Cheshire Academy set the bar high.
Foxwoods Chairman Rodney Butler was on to talk about their plans to reopen on June 1st, adding plexiglass at tables and slot machines, and the other safety measures they've applied. (0:00)
What songs make you the happiest? There's a list on the internet, but Chaz and AJ wanted to do better. Ashley and AJ suggested two wildly different songs by Michael Bolton and Extreme. (11:55)
In Dumb Ass News, a man claims to be able to communicate with leprechauns, and Ashley doesn't know what a leprechaun wears. (16:15)
Mousetrap Trivia. AJ had to identify a song by title or artist, or stick one his precious toes into a mousetrap. (19:20)
Attorney Norm Pattis was on to discuss the legal options for the UConn murder suspect, now that he's waived extradition. (29:30)
President Trump called Chaz and AJ to talk about the SpaceX launch getting scrubbed, Joe Biden's mask, and how he's feeling after taking hydroxychloroquine. (42:02)
Chaz and AJ offered the Tribe a choice, Loser or Winner of the Week. Kat chose her wife for a winner of the week, because she built her own #D printer and has been using to make ear guards for protection from mask elastics. Plus, comedian Alyssa Goggi had another winner to nominate, and it all centered around cake. (45:45)
Gregg Dancho from the Beardsley Zoo talked about their reopening process for June 1st, and how it will work to get everyone through safely while social distancing. He also admitted to having met Carol Baskin before, and refuses to watch "Tiger King." (55:31)
An old AJ flubble about cheese resurfaced, and brought good feelings of life before a pandemic to the crew. (1:08:32)
The UConn murder suspect was caught in Maryland last night. Chaz and AJ played CT State Police spokesperson Christine Jeltema's press conference announcing the news. (0:00)
Governor Lamont encountered a difficult question yesterday in New Haven, and was not let off the hook so easily. Chaz and AJ had audio of the encounter, and loved his answer at the end. (12:01)
How would you survive in the woods with whatever you have on you, right now? Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe, and got some very surprising answers. Also, no one on the show was going to live very long with what they had on them. (17:15)
Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema was on to explain how the manhunt for the murder suspect ended in Maryland, and what the next steps are. Plus, former Hartford police sergeant Chris Lyons was on to explain how the police approach a manhunt like this one. (34:44)
In Dumb Ass News, a man broke into a bank to use their microwave. (53:08)
Are we going to see any Connecticut concerts this summer? Chaz and AJ spoke to Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik about the latest. (55:43)
A man flung poo at a burger joint, because he didn't think they should have opened up. (1:04:49)
Trapper Don was on the phone to talk about the ways to find food in the wild, if you were hiding or living in the woods. Plus, AJ shares the same mentality as a raccoon. (0:00)
Bill Schietinger from Connecticut AMR was on to talk about the therapy dog program, and the plans to have a dog on the ambulance in the future. (12:20)
TV and movie critic Joe Meyers talks about how the shutdown has affected movie releases, and what it might look like at theaters when things finally open up again. (23:00)
Kevin Estela was on to talk about basic survival skills needed to survive in the woods for days at a time, and AJ tells him about his "eat out the garbage" theory. (29:00)
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced a social media challenge recently, and was on with Chaz and AJ to explain what video submissions he's looking for. (40:55)
Box in East Haven called in and made a flubble to rival AJ, the undisputed king. (47:08)
Chaz and AJ talked about their weekends, AJ had trouble with a friend that doesn't understand social distancing, and Chaz got a terrifying text while out alone in the woods. (0:00)
In news, Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema answered what she could about the manhunt for a UConn student that is suspected of murdering two people. (9:00)
A dumbass is arrested in the Chicago area after grabbing a reporter during a live report and shouting a vulgar statement. (24:24)
The weirdo house from Pittsburgh gets a walk-through with realtor Johnathan Carbutti, who was stunned by it's nondescript exterior, compared the very strange interior choices. (30:07)
Mohegan Sun is planning to begin reopening on June 1st. President Jeff Hamilton was on with Chaz and AJ to explain the substantial measures they are planning to enact in order to keep customers and employees safe. (37:34)
Boston comedian Will Noonan recently adopted a new puppy, Sam. He has completely taken over Will's Instagram account, and Will explains how they name "Sam" was decided. (50:36)
Shortly after putting his face in flour, chocolate and raw eggs, AJ was talking to his mother about her big move to Florida at the end of the week. (1:01:15)
KAtie Dykes from the CT DEEP was on to talk about which beaches are open this weekend, and the rules that are in place for social distancing. (0:00)
Karen's birthday call went off the rails pretty quickly, but involved a lot of laughs. (7:14)
Karen's birthday celebrations continued into Dumb Ass News, with Jennifer on the phone. (12:36)
"All on the Line" premieres tonight on Discovery, and Aldo will be in it. He was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about fishing, how to keep wild tuna, and what to expect from the show. (16:53)
During "Winner of the Week," Chaz and AJ took some calls from the Tribe about utility workers, plumbers, farmers and American military members. (31:22)
Do you need some tips on what to put on your hot dog this weekend? Eric Hummel from Hummel Bros. was on with some advice, and reveals the insane amount of hot dogs they make for Memorial Day weekend. (39:44)
A man plans to marry his cat after a breakup and some time in quarantine. (49:11)
Boss Keith's favorite weekend is Memorial Day weekend, and he was pissed that he can't do it how he wants to. (52:40)
Chaz and AJ spoke with Art Wiknik last year on the 50th anniversary of the infamous "Hamburger Hill" battle during the Vietnam War. Art was shot, lit on fire, nearly abandoned, and yet made it to the top. He explained his journey to the top, the terrible cost of the repeated attempts to claim the hill, and the public backlash.
Yesterday, AJ walked barefoot on sharp, tiny Legos. Today, Ashley attempted the same walk, after raising $1,000 to do so. (0:00)
Some Ashley sound bytes make a return in Dumb Ass News, because a woman took a dart to the head during a gender reveal party. (6:32)
Dave from Riverview Bistro was on to talk about the limited reopening of restaurants yesterday, and how quarantine affected his overhead. (10:02)
Lieutenant LaPlante was on the phone with Chaz and AJ from the Masks for CT giveaway in Orange, then Joanne in Bridgeport thanked the show for the free giveaway, since she suffers from COPD and has been reusing the same mask for a month. (19:43)
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to share a lot of announcements from yesterday, which included a number of cancellations and rescheduled concerts. Plus, details on how to get refunds on any tickets you have purchased through Live Nation. (27:19)
Bob Stefanowski and Scot Haney called in from the Masks for CT giveaway in Orange, but neither of them would put on the AJ tank top. Also, President Trump talks about taking hydroxychloroquine, and a terrible Andrew Cuomo shows up. (43:14)
In the later Dumb Ass News, AJ's sound bytes come in handy when talking about a streaker. (52:19)
Comedian Paul Mecurio called in from NYC to talk about how strange and terrifying things were during the beginning of the pandemic, and how he's most looking forward to arguing with people in public again. (57:14)
A news report from Texas went viral for covering the Jeeps at the beach event, because of the morons that showed up. (0:00)
AJ walked on Legos in the studio because he saw online people had done it to raise money for charity. (6:45)
Cromwell Mayor Enzo Faienza was on to talk about the town resisting the Governor's orders to keep some businesses closed, then Kat was on from Pawcatuck to claim her hair salon is open today. (20:17)
Joe Meyers, movie and TV critic was on to talk about the shows and movies we should check out. (37:25)
Chaz and AJ played the audio of the viral video of a CT State Trooper that lost his temper after pulling over a driver that flipped him off. Brian Foley was on to explain why he the officer was taken off the road, and how the world is different now with everything being recorded. (50:17)
Pat Oates was on to talk about the viral state trooper video, and his new job working at Big Lots! Plus, Jay Pinto from the Milford Oyster Festival announced that the event has been canceled for this year. (1:13:09)
Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about his viral video, which was a satirical spin on "Tiger King" Joe Exotic's music video. He did it all to raise money to feed people. (0:00)
As businesses begin reopening tomorrow, the Mansfield drive-in theater is prepared with a triple feature. Chaz and AJ asked Elena about the selections, how social distancing will work, and how you can still order snacks. (8:35)
Jessie the hair stylist is not comfortable opening up salons just yet, but is still upset with Governor Lamont's decision to move the re-opening date. They've spent money to be ready to open, and how even the salons that don't feel safe will have to open, or lose customers. (19:37)
Dino the barber is on the other side of the argument as Jessie, and wants to have his business open up tomorrow. Dino admitted that it feels impossible to bring new clients in with the restrictions that have been put in place for the reopening of salons. Then, Sarah from St. Vincent's defended the governor's decision, based on cases still coming into the hospital and asked everyone rushing to re-open to continue to be safe with social distancing and wearing masks. (25:24)
Pat called in his story about being stabbed in the lung during a Phil Lesh concert in Boston, after trying to stop a shop lifter. (38:16)
Comedian Will Noonan was on for his weekly check-in from Boston, and shared a story about getting busted smoking pot in the Boston Commons by a police officer, who turned out to be his father. (46:48)
Tuna from the Boardwalk Marina was on to talk about reopening tomorrow, social distancing between boat slips, and potentially came up with a new state slogan. (52:17)
Brian Glasser from J.P. MaGuire Associates was on to explain their sanitizing process, and why to be wary of other companies that only opened up recently. (58:10)
Stamford Deputy Fire Chief Tom G was on the phone to talk about firefighters escaping from a burning building. (0:00)
A man was saved from choking when he ran to his neighbor's house. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their stories, Johnny Rocket was saved by grandma and Charlie choked on soup. (9:21)
Ansonia Mayor Cassetti was on to explain the city's plan to let restaurants open by shutting down some streets, and Brooks Parker, the former Wethersfield Councilman was on to explain the ill-fated Zoom call that lost him his job. (23:42)
Don in Bridgeport provides further proof that you will be hung up on if you don't get right to the point. (37:54)
In Dumb Ass News, a cameraman completely blew it by bad-mouthing his job on a live mic. (39:50)
Attorney Bob Mitchell was on to help the Tribe through their employment concerns. Frank called in his concerns with returning to work, given his medical background. Can he refuse and still collect unemployment? (42:39)
Dr. Browne is the Chief Medical Officer from Griffin Health, and thinks things are getting better. He described what the hospitals looked like during the peak of COVID-19 infections, and what we can continue to do moving forward to prevent a second wave. (51:13)
Allie from the Ridgefield Playhouse was on to talk about shows that are still on sale for this year, and the plans the venue has for seating to comply with social distancing. Plus, the Tour Rider Game! (1:06:16)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Dennic McAllister was on to talk about the rise in anxiety during the pandemic, and the silver linings he's noticed from quarantine. (1:24:14)
Ashley returned to the studio today, and immediately spit all over the counter and her computer while arguing that motorcycle rallies should just be moved to next year. (1:37:07)
Responding to video posted by Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy, Chaz and AJ got a call from Dan who tried to take over the conversation with three quick points. (0:00)
Steve was in the news recently for surviving a lightning strike, and was on with Chaz and AJ to share the crazy circumstances from the incident in his garage. Then, Tim in Clinton called in about being hit by lightning on three separate occasions. (3:19)
Yesterday was the Air National Guard flyover of CT, and Jennifer Petrow was one of the pilots. She was on to talk about the event, and some of the crazy things she's experienced in her career. (17:39)
A restaurant in South Carolina has gone viral for practicing social distancing in their dining room by using blow up dolls. (28:58)
Rosalie was on from Bikers Against Animal Cruelty to talk about a way they've found to be helpful within the community, despite not being able to organize any events during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can help them tomorrow in Sandy Hook! (32:31)
In Dumb Ass News, Ashley and Erik fail hilariously to kill a spider. (41:33)
Boss Keith yelled louder than usual about his Top 5 list, which was all about the greatest American rock bands. (47:08)
Governor Lamont was on yesterday to explain dental offices opening, but did little to calm down the dental hygienists who feel it's still too early and unsafe to open. This morning, Dr. Mimi DeLessio-Matta of the Connecticut State Dental Association was on to try and clear up why dental offices are a phase one business. (0:00)
In Dumb Ass News, a pharmacist dies after drinking his own Coronavirus formula. (15:09)
CT Attorney General William Tong was on to talk about price gouging during the pandemic, the scams his office has already seen, and why internet scammers are harder to track down. (16:49)
Scot Haney was on live from the Masks for CT giveaway event in Middletown, and said Judy Collins is the greatest American rock band. (27:52)
Karen Zagurski is the President of the Association of CT Fairs, and was on to talk about the events that have already canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and those that are holding on to their dates. Plus, Bob Stefanowski checks in from the Middletown mask giveaway. (36:18)
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about the shows and tours that are in the process of rescheduling or canceling. Plus, who does he think is the greatest American rock band? (46:15)
Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema from the CT State Police was on to talk about the speeding tickets that were issued during their Tweet along event, and shared stories from some of the more memorable tickets she's issued in her career. (1:09:28)
In Dumb Ass News, a drunk guy bit a snake into pieces. (1:18:47)
AJ admitted to feeling uncomfortable in public the other day while buying his lottery tickets. (0:00)
What should we watch on TV or streaming services? Joe Meyers the TV critic was on to talk about "The Eddy" on NetFlix, "Dead to Me," and the new Seinfeld standup special. (1:32)
Meg is a dental hygienist, and called in to explain what a dental hygienist's job is, and why they are so upset to be asked to go back to work on May 20th. Plus, Dan Slaterly from Banker's Life was on to talk about the options that you have with your 401k. (10:15)
In Dumb Ass News, a fugitive is caught by police when a fart gave him away. The story reminded AJ of the first time he heard the name "Fred Steele."(24:37)
Governor Lamont was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the decision behind reopening dental offices starting in phase one on May 20th, why hair salons are now allowed to use blow dryers after being told no, and when phase two of opening will begin.
In Dumb Ass News, a bear breaks into a cabin to eat a LOT of candy and drink beer and soda. (0:00)
Erica the dental hygienist was on with Chaz and AJ to refute some of what was said by other dental hygienists, yesterday. Erica is not ready to go back, mostly because she doesn't feel like CDC guidelines are being followed, and they are at an extremely high risk. (5:18)
Attorney Norm Pattis called in to attempt to defend the student of CCSU, who have started a petition to have the school return their tuition amid pandemic shutdowns. (13:48)
Comedian Will Noonan was on to talk about the crazy process trying to adopt a puppy in Boston, and why people in need of haircuts have been scooting to New Hampshire. (23:49)
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee is selling his home, and has a video listed to try and entice a buyer. Johnathan Carbutti was on to talk about some of the interesting things he noticed. (31:29)
Chaz and AJ didn't remember the double rainbow guy! Bear, the double rainbow guy has died, and so they played some of his 2010 viral video on the air. (39:33)
Governor Lamont changed his thinking on which phase dental offices will reopen, saying they are now phase one. Chaz and AJ had a hard time trying to understand why the sudden change. (0:00)
Joey C was on the phone to talk about how restaurants are planning to open again with outdoor seating. Everyone needs to be on the same page, from the staff to the customers. (14:05)
A Colorado restaurant was packed on Mother's Day, despite social distancing measures. Chaz and AJ played a clip in Dumb Ass News. (29:39)
Senator Blumenthal answers the Tribe's questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, including hazard pay, incentive to get people off of unemployment, and trouble recouping money from canceled trips. (31:27)
Lori Linares was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to share the incredible moment of helping to deliver a baby over the phone. Clips from the 911 call were played too, which AJ immediately connected to a movie from 1974. (39:26)
Katie Coelho lost her husband to COVID-19, and was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about Mother's Day without him. (53:43)
Paige LaBonne is a dental hygienist and offered her thoughts on dental offices opening up in phase one. (1:00:10)
In Dumb Ass News, a man goes into a Dunkin' Donuts without any pants. (1:10:31)
Dave from Riverview Bistro lays out how his restaurant is figuring out outdoor seating, and how customers will be seated. (1:17:20)
Bob and Amy Stefanowski were on to announce the official total raised from AJ's "Miles for Masks." He may not have been able to last a full 24 hours, but he's provided a LOT of masks for folks who need them! (0:00)
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about his apparent side gig as a plumber. It all started with a funny typo while the mayor was on News 8, and he addresses whether or not he feels comfortable with the May 20th reopening date. (6:31)
Kristin Okesson is the general manager for Connoisseur Media CT, and was on to applaud AJ for his valiant effort during "Miles for Masks." Plus, her son has been named as one of six US pro halfpipe team members! (22:28)
A California Highway Patrolman describes one of the top 10 craziest things he's ever seen happen in Dumb Ass News. (26:00)
Sports Psychologist Dr. Brett was originally scheduled to help AJ power through his last few hours on the bike. However, since AJ had to hop off a little earlier than planned, the call turned into an impromptu roast of AJ. (28:19)
Beth the cyclist and trainer had some tips for AJ to recover from his 12-hour cycling endeavor. Hopefully he listens to her this time, since he ignored all of her preparation advice. (42:39)
Captain Russ Webster from FEMA was on the show to talk about the planning and response to the COVID-19 outbreak in New England. (47:16)
Without surprising anyone, AJ is nominated as this week's Winner of the Week. (59:34)
Trooper Christine Jeltema called in to warn all the people speeding on CT highways, that they will be pulled over and ticketed starting... now. (1:02:36)
Boss Keith was in to offer his Top 5 Zoom tips, to everyone that didn't read the email last night. He also admitted to perhaps being responsible for AJ's physical struggles this morning. (1:15:36)
A recap of Governor Lamont's call yesterday, and his thoughts on which businesses can begin opening during each phase. Plus, the crew is frustrated with the sanitizing process of their groceries. (0:00)
Scot Haney was on for an early weekend forecast (which might include snow!?) and talks about the antibody test for COVID-19. (11:44)
Employment attorney Bob Mitchell was on to help the Tribe through some confusion and uncertainty. He also answers a frequently asked question, "what happens if I'm collecting unemployment and have to go back to work?" (19:22)
Bob from Labonne's Market explains the meat shortage, and how long it could affect consumers. (37:06)
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik did not have any news to break, but he did explain how concerts in 2020 could work, if they are given the green light by Governor Lamont. Plus, some shows for the summer have still not been canceled or rescheduled, so what does that mean for people who bought tickets? (52:08)
AJ begins his 24 hour biking marathon for "Miles for Masks," despite sounding extremely unprepared for what's ahead. Plus, Bob Stefanowski was on to explain how Masks for CT are helping a lot of people who still cannot find the masks they need. (1:12:20)
John Foley, naval aviator with the Blue Angels was on to help AJ through his 24 hour "Miles for Masks." John also explained the "spud locker" and shared a story about the time he thought he was absolutely going to die. (1:24:05)
Beth the cyclist and trainer was back on to encourage AJ, despite not taking any of her advice from her previous call this week. (1:36:03)
Chaz and AJ acknowledged the death of legendary NFL coach Don Shula, and Chaz shared a brief but hysterical story of bumping into Dan Marino. (0:00)
Audio of a man being stung by a murder hornet, the Giant Asian Hornet that has recently been spotted in the United States. Plus, the Tribe calls in their bee sting stories. (5:11)
Glenn Lungarini was on to announce that the decision to keep schools closed for the remainder of the academic year, has forced their decision to abandon plans at salvaging any spring sports for the year. Does he know which sports might be easiest to start up when the time is right? Plus, Senator Blumenthal checks in to ask for some help acquiring masks for a veteran council in need. (18:39)
Movie and TV critic Joe Meyers was on again to talk about the shows everyone is watching. Chaz really latched on to "Dead to Me," while AJ has been enjoying a show called, "Mom." (31:50)
Boss Keith started his day irritated after listening to Chaz and AJ pick apart Eddie Vedder's "All In Challenge" package, and got fact-checked on the air. Then, Dr. Rich Diana was on to talk about the passing of Don Shula, who coached him in the NFL. (41:23)
Ashley continued to go through her parents' record collection, and there was some confusion (on AJ's part) about who the lead singer was in the band, Bread. (56:29)
Chaz and AJ spoke with Governor Lamont about the announcement to cancel schools for the rest of the academic year, when a new school year could start up, and what he sees happening on May 20th. Plus, AJ pitches a graduation plan, and Governor Lamont predicts which phase of the reopening process certain businesses and industries can expect to start opening up again.
Beth is a triathlete and trainer, who called Chaz and AJ this morning to help AJ along with his cycling training. As it turns out, he's woefully unprepared for what's ahead, and is in desperate need of chamois cream. (0:00)
Bob Stefanowski was on the phone to promote Masks for CT in New Haven, giving away another free 50,000 masks to residents who need them. (18:17)
AJ does not have the right shoes (of course) for a 24-hour cycling marathon, but the Tribe had a lot of advice to offer. (28:03)
Boston comedian Will Noonan warns AJ about what "hitting the wall" feels like, and also how intense cycling is, even for a decorated runner. (32:09)
In Dumb Ass News, a Peter Townsend clip turned into a debate about which member of Chaz and AJ would live the longest. (41:16)
Ashley discovered her parents' record collections, which are wildly different, and learned all about the terrible music created by Dan Fogelberg. (46:23)
Is the Commission for the Department of Labor having a mental breakdown? Chaz and AJ have some audio from a Fox 61 report that seems to suggest he's right on the edge. (0:00)
Eunice called in an update on the rescued raccoon from Chaz's yard, and the crew starts to think about a name for her since her recovery has been so encouraging. (7:30)
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker wants to "one-up" Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin on his presentation to deter riding ATVs in the street. Plus, Bridgeport Deputy Fire Chief James Buck talks about having to rescue 28 people from the beach. (17:11)
Jennifer was on to explain why she screamed over the weekend, and threw out a pair of shoes. (30:15)
Camp Getaway, an adult camp in Kent, CT will be a show on Bravo starting tonight! David, who runs the camp, was on with Chaz and AJ to explain what to expect from the show. (34:51)
Steve's birthday was Friday, while serving in Afghanistan. Chaz and AJ gave him a shoutout for building a makeshift and badass gym, and acknowledged "The Gun Bunnies." (45:19)
Mark Hayward from the Small Business Administration was on with Chaz and AJ to offer the Tribe help on securing the small business loans. Towards the end of the interview, Tim came on to tell Mark what to say. (47:38)
Ashley's mom, Momma Gee, had a socially distanced birthday over the weekend, but it was her gift that Chaz and AJ had a big issue with. (1:01:58)
AJ is going to attempt biking for 24 straight hours, "Miles for Masks" so Chaz and AJ brought in a professional to help him. Luke Yoder from The Edge Fitness was on to help AJ to prepare. (1:09:10)
James from Seymour called Chaz and AJ to talk about becoming an Eagle Scout during quarantine. However, James took a little too long getting to the point, and was hung up on, leading into Dumb Ass News. (1:23:11)
It is a rare, rare moment when AJ comes to the defense of children. Today was one of those rare moments, because AJ was such a fan of this 8-year-old's viral song. (1:31:51)
Jeannine from Wallingford was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to explain the plan that parents have cooked up to get a real graduation ceremony for high school students that are missing out this year.
Todd Simon is "Mr. Meat" to Chaz and AJ, as he's in charge at Omaha Steaks. They were talking to Todd about the easy ways you can order delicious aged steaks right to you home, when it was revealed that Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw and Todd are old college buddies.
Chaz and AJ had Eunice on the phone this morning with an update on the newborn raccoon that Chaz and Jennifer found in their backyard. Plus, Jennifer admits that she may have heard the exact moment the baby was born. (0:00)
Bob Stefanowski called in to announce a new mask giveaway event in New Haven for next week, since there was such a high demand following Tuesday's event in Hartford. Plus, Joe from Oxford Lumber was on the phone to pledge some early donations to AJ's "Miles for Masks." (13:22)
Scot Haney has good news for this weekend's forecast, and his grandfather clock makes another guest appearance. (23:30)
Happy birthday, Momma Gee! Ashley's mom was on the phone this morning to celebrate her birthday on air, since she will not be able to do it person. (32:52)
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin was on to talk about a big problem in his city, ATVs. Chaz and AJ asked him about the decision to crush a number of vehicles that were confiscated, and the message he hopes to send by doing so. (39:59)
During Winner of the Week, Chaz and AJ spoke to Stacy, who has been doing "porch portraits" of families in quarantine. (52:06)
Boss Keith's Top 5 this week was about the weird things he's noticed during quarantine, including people who are "mask hot." (57:26)
Chaz and Jennifer shared a story about finding a newborn raccoon in their yard, and the adventure they went on to try to save it. (0:00)
The animal stories continued as Al and Tracy were on the phone to talk about naming their new bull calves Chaz, AJ and Phil. (12:55)
Ashley from Long Island was on to talk about the donations she was hoping to make to someone in need in Connecticut. (18:16)
Lisa from Colchester called in a follow-up for Chaz and AJ, to share how very gracious Mark Hayward from the SBA was in helping her and her boss secure a loan for the business. (22:57)
Mike called in to share his experience with a dog in need of rescue in Seymour. Fire fighters had to jump in the water, and WTNH did a report on the rescue as well. (36:00)
In Dumb Ass News, a snake is rescued with a flip flop, and a man in Spain tried to break quarantine by taking his goldfish for a walk. (42:56)
Employment attorney Bob Mitchell was on the phone to answer some frequently asked questions about unemployment, reduced working hours, and how compensation might work. (47:05)
Gary called in to talk about his 101-year-old mother's incredible recovery from Coronavirus, the second pandemic she's survived, and her Oreo preference. (55:14)
Bill Lee is a manufacturer that employs around 1,100 people and was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the way he's taking care of the people who work for him. Plus, Magilla was on from Florida to talk about the state's plan to begin opening businesses in some way, starting next week. (1:07:45)
John Foley, a former naval aviator with the Blue Angels was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the coordinated flyover of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with the Thunderbirds. Plus, he admitted the origin of his call sign "Gucci," helping out on the original "Top Gun," and some of the celebrities he's given the full experience to.
Chaz and AJ spoke to Jimmy Koplik this morning about the policies in place through Live Nation, when it comes to refunding customers tickets to concerts. If the show was canceled, or rescheduled, you will be refunded. Must have purchased your ticket through either Live Nation or Ticketmaster.
Bob Stefanowski called in to recap some of the stories he heard from people he met yesterday, during the Masks for CT giveaway at the XFINITY Theater in Hartford. Almost 50,000 masks wound up going to people who needed them. (0:00)
AJ suggested he try to do something for a 24-hour period, after being inspired by a man who clapped continuously for first responders and raised over $10,000. The Tribe called in their suggestions, and Ashley failed while trying to give AJ some tongue twisters to try. (13:33)
North Haven's First Selectman Mike Freda was on to talk about opening Connecticut back up for business, since he was recently appointed by Governor Lamont to the committee in charge of making those plans. Plus, Michelle Douglas was on to talk about the first case of a pet dog testing for coronavirus. (22:20)
In Dumb Ass News, a mayor in Texas was investigated by the state after she broke quarantine measures to get her nails done. (40:12)
Movie and TV critic Joe Meyers was on with Chaz and AJ to offer some suggestions to watch, if you have already run out of ideas. (45:40)
Liam runs On the Mend Medical Supplies and Equipment in Southbury, and was accused of price gouging after a picture went viral on Facebook. Liam was on the phone this morning to attempt to explain the prices, and was challenged by Amy the CNA for his explanation. (1:00:12)
Boston comedian Will Noonan loves drama, talked about the high price of eggs in Boston, and his girlfriend's loud chewing of tortilla chips. (1:18:18)
Chaz and AJ were fascinated by the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds flyover yesterday. (1:26:48)
The Masks For CT event kicked off earlier than expected because the line grew very long. Chaz and AJ spoke with Big Pete and Angelo from the line, and then Bob Stefanowski was on to talk about acquiring the masks, and why this event to give them away is important. (0:00)
Tom G called in info about the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly-over today, and shared some stories from his career as a fire fighter. He vividly remembers someone who stuck a flashlight where it doesn't belong. (10:20)
Chaz's son, Young Chaz, has accepted a role through AMR to go into New York City and help out with increased call volume. Jennifer, Chaz's fiancee, called in her memories of first working on an ambulance, and former NYC EMT Dave Russell had some advice for Young Chaz and shared some stories from his career. (20:56)
Dan Reale is a Libertarian who is ready to open the state up for business, and thinks the shutdown and quarantine is a massive mistake. (40:13)
After Dan's call, the Tribe had a lot of opinions on his remarks. Chaz also wondered out loud about why schools haven't just closed for the year already. (54:12)
Chaz kept wondering about his potential anger issues, while Tammy from the Devon Rotary Club called in to talk about the help they are doing in the community to fight COVID-19. (1:01:33)
Joyce from Hartford called Chaz and AJ from the line at the Masks For CT event, to explain why masks were so important for her and her family, including her 97-year-old father. (1:06:55)
In Dumb Ass News, NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio is called out in public for traveling too far to go for a walk in a park. (1:13:13)
The good news and the good news on the latest COVID-19 numbers in Connecticut. Plus, a list of new symptoms doctors want you to look out for. (0:00)
Senator Blumenthal answers the Tribe's questions about stimulus checks, including money missing from checks, what happens if you owe the IRS, and what to do if you receive a stimulus check for a deceased person. (14:00)
Dr. Rajeev Fernando is a top infectious disease doctor, who saw the spread of COVID-19 early on in China and predicted it would be extremely contagious. (28:28)
NFL Agent Joe Linta has an answer for the alleged "pooper" in the background of Mike Vrabel's draft feed. Plus, why the Patriots passed on drafting a quarterback, and named the local guys that were selected. (40:55)
Katie Coelho was on to remember her husband, Johnathan who died because of COVID-19 at age 32. Their story has gone viral because of the note Johnathan left in his phone for her, before passing. (50:48)
Peter Cordeau is the PResident of Norwalk Hospital, and was on this morning to talk about the encouraging decline in numbers relating to coronavirus. (1:03:12)
In Dumb Ass News, a California city official had to resign after throwing his cat on video during a Zoom call. (1:14:22)
Bob Stefanowski was on to announce with Chaz and AJ, Masks for CT. Next Tuesday, in partnership with Channel 3 WFSB and Live Nation, there will be a drive-through mask giveaway at XFINITY Theater in Hartford. Bob Stefanowski had all the ways you can help donate to bring more masks into Connecticut, as well. (0:00)
Glenn Lungarini had to deliver some disappointing news to high school students, with the decision being made that no spring sport championships will be played. However, that doesn't mean they have given up on games altogether. (10:36)
WFSB's Scot Haney was live from his house this morning, to promote the Masks for CT event next week. scot will actually be leaving his house to report live from the event as it happens. (19:51)
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik further promoted the Masks for CT event next Tuesday, and which canceled and rescheduled concerts are starting to see refunds. (27:22)
NFL Agent Joe Linta had all the big events from last night's NFL Draft, which had more than a few technical difficulties. Joe analyzed the picks for the Giants and Jets, and tried to make sense of the Patriots decision to trade out of the first round. (33:56)
Fox 61's Jimmy Altman called in to nominate a Winner of the Week, the entire team at UConn Health that save the life of a COVID-19 patient that finally went home at 15 days on a ventilator. (45:30)
Teresa Dufour from News 8 was on live from the man cave in her hosue, which has a Mickey Mantle something, a full bar and a urinal. (51:39)
Boss Keith was in the studio for his Top 5 list, which was all about the things he's going to do when the quarantine is over. (59:10)
Steve from Meriden called Chaz and AJ this morning to express his skepticism over the reported information on COVID-19, and is ready to let everyone go back to work. (0:00)
Mayor Bob Viglione of North Branford was on this morning to explain his three week quarantine in his basement, while also running the town. (9:06)
Movie Critic Joe Meyers called Chaz and AJ with some movie and TV show recommendations to binge and watch while we're all at home. (20:19)
NFL Agent Joe Linta was on to make some draft predictions for the televised NFL draft tonight, including what the Patriots plan to do now that Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are in Tampa Bay. (35:21)
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on this morning to talk about favorite albums with the Tribe. Jimmy thinks the first Crosby, Stills and Nash record is perfect. (45:27)
The Mayor of Las Vegas went viral for ignorant and callous statements she made to Anderson Cooper about being willing to open up the city with no quarantine restrictions. (1:02:53)
Chaz and AJ spoke with Shelley Halligan of Aware Recovery Care about the dangers of isolation for addicts, and the outlets and resources available to those that are struggling.
Not everyone has received their stimulus checks yet, so Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe members that have theirs to call in and share the plans they have to spend them. (0:00)
Del was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to explain his major concerns with vaccines, and why he'd be extremely hesitant to take one developed for COVID-19. (9:43)
A news reporter in NYC was the headline story in Dumb Ass News, for misreporting about a young man who contracted Coronavirus. (20:00)
Bob from LaBonne's Market was on with Chaz and AJ explaining how he's keeping his employees and customers safe, by taking temperatures at the door and now also offering masks for anyone who comes in without one. Plus, Trooper Jeltema called in a story about a donated RV so a family can live without fear of their immunocompromised child getting infected. (23:06)
Dr. Steven Choi from Yale was on the phone with an update on the COVID-19 battle, the dangers of a second wave of infections, and he responded to folks like Del who are very concerned about the rush on a vaccine for the virus. (36:43)
An AJ flubble ended the show in big laughs, for everyone but AJ, anyway. (49:00)
Chaz and AJ spoke with Governor Lamont this morning about COVID-19 in Connecticut. Where are we on the "curve?" When will some businesses like gyms and salon be allowed to start opening? What is he hoping to see before the May 20th deadline that could reopen schools? Plus, his answers on unemployment, rent protection, and the quick-testing site in New Haven.
Colin called Chaz and AJ to explain why he was a part of the protest and rally in Hartford, over the state's shutdown. (0:00)
In Dumb Ass News, a stoner walked into court and was completely embarrassed by Judge Judy. (15:39)
An anonymous nurse has been checking in regularly with Chaz and AJ throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and started with a rebuttal of Colin's points. Plus, she ran through very helpful tips for wearing masks, since we have all been asked to in public now. (18:13)
Chaz and AJ could not agree on a piece of audio from the Hartford protest. What is the person yelling on the megaphone? AJ thinks it's something about cake.. (29:55)
Boston comedian Will Noonan was on the phone to talk about 4/20, the mood in Boston, and when he thinks comedy clubs and shows will open up again. (42:15)
Jason Page on the phone to explain the latest on Major League Baseball's plan to get the sport started, and his thoughts on A-Rod and J-Lo being interested in purchasing the Mets. (50:21)
Yani called Chaz and AJ for the first time this morning with a crazy story about not wearing a mask in the grocery store. (58:28)
Dr. Ron Clark has seen some positive signs when it comes to COVID-19. The cases have declined, but you can hear how difficult this has been for doctors and nurses. (0:00)
DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes on the phone to talk about the problems with the state parks, since so many people are out there not properly following social distancing guidelines. (13:47)
Chaz talks about some of the times he's smoked in the past, and one of the last times he got paranoid because of it. (24:23)
Clint Eastwood movies have been popular in Chaz's house during quarantine, and while sharing the details about "Unforgiven," AJ tries to imagine a movie without a proper narrator. (30:00)
When will schools open back up in Connecticut? Chaz and AJ spoke with Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona about the timeline, what the first steps would look like, and what details will dictate when it could all get started. (37:12)
In Dumb Ass News, Captain Duff calls in to talk about a man that spent days in a closed restaurant eating food and drinking booze to the tune of $5,000. (51:09)
Joe LaChance the weed guy gives an impromptu quiz to AJ, to see if he's a candidate for medical marijuana. (58:02)
Marilyn the nurse from Wallingford called in with an update for Chaz and AJ. She hasn't seen any evidence of things slowing down, and reveals the song they play when a COVID-19 patient recovers. (0:00)
Mitch Hallock, The King of the Nerds, remembers Brian Dennehy, and gives thoughts on what to watch this weekend. (8:19)
Scot Haney talks about the weekend forecast, including snow for some of us. Then, Brian Foley announces the opening of Connecticut's very first quick testing center for COVID-19 in New Haven. (21:01)
For Winner of the Week, Chaz acknowledged all of the workers at grocery stores. Later, Bob from Ansonia talked about his wife, who works 70 hours a week at a grocery store, and helps Bob with everything else since he's disabled. (36:39)
In news, CVS Health Senior Vice President Emmanuel Kolady further explained the quick testing center in New Haven, and what you will need to do before arriving. (49:06)
In Dumb Ass News, Maryland has too much faith in their citizens to obey new shopping safety measures. Then, an AJ joke has unintended comedy. (58:56)
Boss Keith's Top 5 was recorded at home this week, the positive things he's learned while staying at home. The list was lost when he mispronounced "Monopoly." (1:04:37)
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker called Chaz and AJ to explain why masks are now required in public places. (0:00)
In Dumb Ass News, a toilet paper hoarder in Australia can't sell his stash. (14:02)
Wayne Carini from Chasing Classic Cars called in to promote a guest appearance by AJ on the show, and his thoughts on the new Corvette. (18:05)
Mayor Mark Boughton of Danbury talks about the economic repercussions of the quarantine, and when we might see restaurants and sporting events opened again. Plus, he brags about his Mustang and challenges AJ to a race. (34:06)
Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone this morning, and explained how he's been passing his time while in quarantine; bird watching. He even added voices for the bird characters in his backyard. (47:11)
Jimmy Koplik does not agree with experts who think concerts might not be normal again until the fall, of NEXT year. Plus, what does he think of the TicketMaster policy on returns and refunds? (55:54)
Adam Fox of Dichello Distributors was on to talk about the cool things they have done to help out the community, from food banks to hospitals. (1:11:33)
John from Vazzy's talked about the locations open for business, and lists all the employees in a "Goodfellas" style. Plus, how they are helping the community as well. (1:16:54)
The Top 10 shows that are getting a ratings boost, due to the quarantine. (1:24:25)
Chaz's fiancee Jennifer is a nurse, and called in this morning to explain how people are improperly wearing their masks in public. (0:00)
Can you clean and reuse masks? Chaz and AJ had a clip from a questionable source, and AJ maybe doesn't know what an N-95 mask looks like. (5:16)
Employment Attorney Bob Mitchell was on the phone to explain how you can still lose your job, even if you are just trying to protect yourself or your family from COVID-19. (8:03)
Tribe member Richie called in to explain another part of the quarantine and self-isolation that might be lost on some families. He hasn't been able to see his son for almost a month, because of divorce. (19:34)
Dr. Choi was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the first day off he's had from Yale in six weeks, and how the next step towards fighting COVID-19 is antibody treatment from people who have already recovered from the virus. (24:00)
In Dumb Ass News, AJ received a scam call about Coronavirus, and a woman in England is in love with chandeliers. (41:29)
Patrick from Parker Eatery and Bar was on to talk about their menu, curbside and take-out availability, and the cake the Chaz can't stop talking about. (48:04)
Melissa was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about her brother, Dan. Dan was 30 years old, tremendously healthy with no underlying conditions, a gym owner and trainer in Norwalk, and died of COVID-19. Melissa told us how quickly the virus affected him, what the doctors told them about why a healthy person like Dan would be so affected, and how difficult it was to say goodbye.
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Rick spoke with Chaz and AJ about spending a month on a cruise ship, which went through a lot of uncertainty before returning to the United States. (0:00)
Nik created his own factory of 3-D printers to crank out medical face shields and other necessary supplies. (14:00)
In Dumb Ass News, a Pennsylvania granny wanted her beer during quarantine, and it was covered by the local news. (22:02)
A thief in Dumb Ass News got stuck in a pipe, which somehow turned into a long conversation about Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. (25:29)
When will the state start opening again? Will schools and students have a graduation? What should restaurants be preparing for? When are the casinos opening?
Chaz and AJ were able to ask Governor Ned Lamont about a number of COVID-19 related information. The rate of infection, how much equipment is available in hospitals to treat patients, and when things might start opening again and looking more normal.
Tribe member Hungry Man called in this morning, after 10 days on a ventilator battling COVID-19. He talked about the doctors and nurses that helped him, and how his wife is still working to get off her ventilator. (0:00)
Chaz and AJ give an update on Coronavirus in CT, including nearly 1,000 new cases, and audio of nurses at Yale applauding a patient leaving the ICU. (5:59)
Trooper First Class Jeltema talked about a jerk that crashed his car, then stole a car from someone who stopped to help him, and crashed that car. Plus, Monica the Uber Eats driver says she's seen a lot of Chinese food deliveries in the state, but a survey says burrito bowls are the number one ordered in option. (18:51)
Senator Bluementhal calls in to answers the Tribe's questions about their stimulus checks, when the money will be available, and what their eligible for. (33:43)
What is the difference between the Spanish Flu outbreak, and the COVID-19 pandemic? Kevin Estela on the phone to explain the similarities and differences. (50:32)
Police Officer Val Queiroga, who was on scene for the massive explosion in North Haven back in 2018, was on this morning to talk about the donation the company he's working for towards gathering PPE for first responders in CT. (0:00)
In Dumb Ass News, a Florida woman was arrested for putting Easter eggs filled with pornography in her neighbor's mailboxes. (6:02)
Scot Haney, who has been broadcasting from home, was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning. Last week, his cat interrupted the segment, this week it was his grandfather clock. (9:59)
Mark Hayward of the Small Business Administration is working every day to help get the loans out to businesses that have applied. The Tribe still had some questions, and he did his best to answer as many of those as possible. (20:47)
Bobby Valentine was on to talk about the future of baseball, what he believes is a realistic solution for Major League Baseball, and whether or not sports could happen for high school students this year. (38:03)
Instead of Loser of the Week, Chaz and AJ flipped the script to make it all about the winners. Chaz's nomination was for Chef Jerry Reveron, who passed away this week. (45:05)
Another nomination for Winner of the Week was called in by Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema. Sunset Technologies made a donation of 500 face shields for the state police, which is impressive considering they only have three 3-D printers, and cannot print more than 2 masks at once. (51:08)
George Colli called in to talk about the deliveries he's been making on behalf of Bob and Amy Stefanowski, who have put around half a million medical masks into the hands of first responders. (55:06)
Kirsten Comfort of Little Pub is the "Queen Bee" over there, and she was on to talk about the take-out and curbside pickup options they are offering. Now, they have added the Little Pub Market, selling basic grocery items that have been in short supply. (1:02:32)
Chaz and AJ had the good news and bad news out of NYC from Governor Cuomo, and Dr. Fauci thinks we're all done with shaking hands forever. (0:00)
Marilyn, a nurse from Wallingford called Chaz and AJ to talk about the ventilator training she's getting as the hospital she works in is converting her floor to plan for the expected surge of COVID-19 patients. (11:05)
Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick calls in to explain why the town is clamping down on non-compliant residents with $100 fines. (17:09)
Chef Brian Lewis from The Cottage and OKO Kitchen has been helping feed the folks at Norwalk Hospital. He explained how difficult it is to keep restaurants working right now, as he couldn't keep all of them open. (23:11)
Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick had to chastise some folks in her town, after a birthday party upset her. She was on the phone with Chaz and AJ, after they played some highlights from her enraged Facebook message. (26:49)
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik kept his regular Thursday call with Chaz and AJ, and is looking positively at the future of concerts. He believes there will be concerts this year, and also talked about his all-time favorite concerts in the state of Connecticut. (38:21)
Jason Page was back on for part 2 today, explaining the crazy plan Major League Baseball has floated to try and get baseball going as early as May. (54:10)
Chaz and AJ spoke to Samantha from Whiskey Barrel about their take out option, including a steak that you can order uncooked, so you can make it fresh on the grill. (1:02:38)
Chaz and AJ learned last night that Chef Jerry Reveron died from complications caused by Coronavirus. (0:00)
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim called in to talk about enacting a business curfew. (2:02)
In Dumb Ass News a mayor's wife is arrested at a bar after the mayor tells the town not to go out anymore. (15:38)
An E.R. Nurse calls into Chaz and AJ to talk about the latest from the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. (21:22)
LaBonne's Market is now taking the temperatures of customers before they enter the store. Bob was on with Chaz and AJ to explain why the change was made, and what happens if a customer's reading is too high. (31:21)
Cameron from Market 32 has seen it all in the stores over the last few weeks, but never anticipated he might have inadvertently caused a rush on the store. (48:19)
Jerry Reveron's longtime friend, Doug was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about his life and what made him so special. (54:02)
Dr. Choi is in charge of the plans at Yale Hospital when it comes to fighting COVID-19. Before he got into any of the details, he just wanted to say hi to his children, since he hasn't seen them in a month. (1:02:05)
Jason Page called Chaz and AJ to talk about the insane plan Major League Baseball proposed to have a season begin in May. (1:19:08)
Ken from Colony Pizza calls in to explain how they are open for business, and how much he appreciates what Chaz and AJ are doing. (1:26:39)
Chaz and AJ spoke with Glenn Lungarini, the executive director for the Connecticut Association of Schools about all the possible ways a spring season of school sports could be salvaged. Every option is still on the table.
The Governor's latest PSA has declared April, "Opposite Month." (0:00)
Kevin Syombathy from McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus calls in with an update on the intubation boxes that he's dropped off at nearly every hospital in Connecticut. (15:41)
Dr. Anwar specializes in treating lung diseases, and has developed a last resort solution to the ventilator shortage that plagues hospitals everywhere. (20:03)
Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone to discuss the latest release plans from Connecticut prisons, who are highly susceptible to the COVID-19 outbreak. (34:29)
Dr. Cass Ingram was on again to address some of the conspiracy theories that have spread on the internet regarding the spread and origin of the Coronavirus. (39:41)
Mayor Carfora of East Haven called in to address the horrible news of multiple deaths relating to COVID-19 at a nursing home. Then, Brian Foley was on to talk about the first responders planning for the worst case scenarios. (48:55)
Tina from The HomeAides was on to explain how their caregivers are protecting themselves and their patients, and what help they still need. (1:06:10)
Kevin Estela is a survival instructor, and was on the phone to address the likelihood of each show member's survival, based on what is in their pantry right now. (1:11:44)
The Sitting Duck Tavern is open for business for pickup and take out food orders. Scott was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about their very popular Milanese Ciabatta. (1:25:44)
Dr. Ron Clark called Chaz and AJ to explain daily life in the E.R. during the outbreak of COVID-19, and what he's expecting during the expected peak. (0:00)
The Queen of England had a message for everyone during the Coronavirus pandemic, but Chaz and AJ took something different from her public announcement. (10:56)
Tribe member Jim in Southbury offers his services picking up groceries for anyone who cannot get out in his area. (16:46)
An anonymous donor has sent almost half a million medical masks into the hands of first responders around Connecticut, and he was unmasked this morning with Chaz and AJ as Bob Stefanowski. (22:00)
In Dumb Ass News, morons are caught in the middle of a Coronavirus testing scam after misspelling a simple word. (28:33)
Dr. Cass Ingram was on once again to talk about what he thinks is a realistic timeline for the Coronavirus measures to subside. (32:42)
Mayor of New Haven, Justin Elicker called in to give an update on the city's plans for what many are considering the most dangerous two weeks during the outbreak. Plus, Mark Hayward of the SBA answers as many of the Tribe's questions about small business loans as possible. (40:57)
Liza Mecca is a respiratory therapist at Griffin Health was on this morning to explain the process of intubation and why it is a dangerous procedure for professionals during the COVID-19 outbreak. (1:04:29)
A second Dumb Ass News segment, submitted personally by AJ. A man runs around with an American flag to inspire medical professionals. (1:10:17)
Jersey Mike's are open for business! Mitchell was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to explain the measures they have taken to keep their customers safe, and well-fed. (1:20:05)
Chaz's fiancee Jennifer is a nurse at Yale, and called in this morning to recognize the dangerous job happening every day in the hospital. (0:00)
In Dumb Ass News, the Governor of Georgia just learned something about the COVID-19 virus that has been common knowledge for weeks and weeks. (5:51)
Scot Haney calls in live from his home broadcasting setup, where he was interrupted mid-call by his cat using the bathroom. (8:57)
Tribe member Ron from Lyme waited on hold a long time to explain why staying home is so important. (20:58)
Leigh is a Halloween mask and Hollywood prosthetist who has shifted her business to making re-usable, hypoallergenic masks for medical use. MaskSealz.com (24:54)
Mara Schiavocampo is an expert who has been on "Dr. Oz" and called in to Chaz and AJ to share how to properly clean and sanitize your groceries after bringing them home from the store, or getting a home delivery. (36:58)
Pepe's Pizza is Open For Business, you can still order from most of their locations for take out. (47:25)
Boss Keith's Top 5 albums, in response to Chaz and AJ's conversation with Jimmy Koplik from yesterday's
Kevin from McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus was on to explain the need for new safety boxes, which protect the medical professionals when intubating patients. So, who's making them and how many can be made? How can you help? (0:00)
Jorge Perez, CT's Banking Commissioner called in to explain how mortgage relief works for those who qualify. (9:35)
Ashley's mom, Momma Gee, was on the phone this morning to candidly share her health struggles and why it is so important to heed the "stay home" requests. (21:50)
Adjutant General Fran Evon of the National Guard called in to explain how emergency field hospitals have been constructed in just five hours to help assist hospitals that are expecting an overflow of patients. (30:35)
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on the phone to offer a welcome distraction from all of the news coverage, talking to the Tribe about their favorite rock albums. (46:50)
Fox 61's Jimmy Altman covered a local Halloween mask maker and Hollywood prosthetic creator, who has switched her entire production over to re-usable and sanitary masks for health professionals. (1:06:52)
Captain Mike from Lobstercraft is Open For Business. Lobster rolls and more are available every day for take out from the Lobstercraft truck. (1:21:14)
Chaz and AJ spoke with an unnamed E.R. nurse who shared what daily life has become for her and other medical professionals on the front lines, as they struggle to treat patients and then go home in fear of infecting their families. (0:00)
Joe, a Seafood Market owner in Enfield (Cold Harbor) has been dealing with frustrated customers, who don't want their hands sanitized before entering the market. Joe was on the phone to explain that he's protecting himself, his employees, and other customers with that practice (13:58)
AJ brings some much-needed comedy to the morning during Dumb Ass News, thinking about the King of Thailand in a private hotel with his harem. (22:43)
Dr. Cass Ingram comes on to talk about past pandemics, like the influenza outbreak of 1918, and how certain factory workers grinding cinnamon each day, were never sick. (27:52)
Governor Lamont was asked at a press conference yesterday about his appearance on Chaz and AJ, and the question included a dig at the station's playlist. (35:39)
Dr. Choi is the point person at Yale for the Coronavirus task force, and joined Chaz and AJ to talk about the next steps at successfully combating the disease. (38:34)
Donut Crazy are Open For Business! Jason the owner was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about their three locations remaining open, donating to hospitals, and taking care of the local first responders who frequent their locations. (49:53)
An anonymous nurse calls in from the road, on her way to work, and emotionally pleads with the public to stay home, stop playing basketball or trying to organize a vacation trip (0:00)
Alyssa is one of those people who did not take the outbreak of COVID-19 seriously enough before going on a cruise, and now her whole family has been quarantined. Has she learned her lesson, though? (5:49)
Michelle Friedman shares how to talk about Coronavirus and quarantine with your kids (11:55)
What has Barstool's Uber Debbie been doing since the quarantine? She is a smoker, and is scared to go out too much in public (17:56)
Patrick from Parker's is open for business, and after talking to Chaz and AJ agreed to get a special cake on the take out menu (23:45)
Alyssa tells her story about being on a cruise (0:00)
Brian from JP Maguire on how to clean (13:05)
Chef Jerry calls from his hospital bed after testing positive for coronavirus (16:30)
Keith Phaneuf, Connecticut Mirror Reporter (22:48)
Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton (31:25)
Jane Garibay, State Representative with Coronavirus (37:42)
Cavanaugh Bell, 7 year old who made care packages for the elderly (41:18)
Steve from Geronimo and Boss Keith's Top 5 (47:49)
Dumb Ass News (0:00)
Senator Blumenthal (2:54)
Windsor State Rep Jane Garibay tested positive for coronavirus (14:49)
Ann, teacher talking distance learning (25:24)
Open for Business - Gusto's in Milford (30:41)
On Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli, Jennifer Hopper, Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Connecticut State University called in to talk about how the Coronavirus has affected the political world and President Trump. State Senator Kevin Kelly joined in to talk about how Coronavirus is affecting local politics. We also carried Governor Ned Lamont's press conference calling for the "Stay Safe, Stay At Home" initiative.
Mary Ann just got back from Italy amidst the coronavirus pandemic (0:00)
Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut director (14:29)
Ashley's friend Dalia, sonogrammer recently fitted with a M95 mask (18:24)
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker checks in, as does Ashley's mom (23:29)
Scot Haney from Channel 3 WFSB (37:54)
Gary Phelan, employment attorney from Mitchell and Sheehan (47:48)
Jim Marpe Westport first selectman (1:00:53)
Aly from the Red Cross (1:07:14)
The latest news across Connecticut (1:10:31)
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli continued it's coverage of the Coronavirus Pandemic, first hosting Joan Kreiger, the coordinator of Respiratory Therapy Program at Southern Connecticut State University to talk about the effects of the coronavirus on ones lungs. Later on Paul spoke to Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling on how the pandemic is effecting his city.
Dr. Browne, Chief Medical Officer at Griffin Health, with the latest on Coronavirus in Connecticut (0:00)
Tina from HomeAides on what to know before sending someone to check in on your parents or grandparents (12:23)
Carrie, a mom who had her daughter tested for coronavirus (16:33)
Oxford First Selectman George Temple and Scot Haney check in (23:59)
Gil from Connecticut Childrens Hospital (33:02)
Cameron a manager from Market 32 with a message for you (41:18)
Reporter George Colli has a story that is not being reported (45:45)
Breaking Connecticut concert info from Jimmy Koplik (54:35)
Dave from Riverview Bistro is open for business (1:07:09)
On today's Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke to Dr. Myriam Sidibe, a public-health expert, about the importance of washing your hands. Charlie Carroll, the executive director and former ring master of the Barnum Festival spoke to Paul about the festival's postponement. Then the New Haven Chamber of Commerce called to give us an update.
DR. RON CLARK UPDATES ON THE HEALTH ACROSS CONNECTICUT (0:00)
RUSS HACKMANN OF HACKMANN WEALTH PARTNERS (11:32)
REPUBLICAN LEADER THEMIS KLARIDES BREAKS DOWN WHAT KIND OF FINANCIAL AID CONNECTICUT CAN EXPECT FROM THE FEDS; BRIAN FOLEY EXPLAINS HOW LAW ENFORCEMENT IS HANDLING THE COVID-19 CRISIS (17:33)
SURVIVALIST KEVIN ESTRELA EXPLAINS WHAT TO DO IF THINGS GET ANY WORSE (NO NEED TO PANIC THIS IS JUST IN CASE INFORMATION) (30:41)
MARK COOPER, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH FOR WESTPORT AND WESTON, GIVES US A LOOK AT CONNECTICUT'S "GROUND ZERO" OF INFECTION; TONY TERZI OF FOX 61 SHARING MORE OF THE LATEST AROUND THE STATE (39:55)
DR. PATTY ANN PROVIDES SOME MUCH NEEDED MENTAL THERAPY AND ADVICE FOR COPING MENTALLY WITH THIS PANDEMIC (52:11)
JONATHAN CARBUTTI DISCUSSES HOW THE HOUSING MARKET HAS BEEN EFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK (59:34)
JASON PAGE WEIGHS IN ON TOM BRADY LEAVING THE PATRIOTS (1:04:13)
OUR BOSS KRISTIN LETS US KNOW THE STATE OF BUSINESS AT THE RADIO STATION (1:12:09)
PRESIDENT OF DUCHESS RESTAURANTS GARY LAVIN LETS US KNOW THAT THEY ARE OPEN FOR DELIVERY AND TAKEOUT (1:18:26)
Volkswagen Presents Warren Miller’s Timeless is coming to the Palace Theatre in Stamford on November 22, Allan got to chat with skier Catie Zeliff about her first time appearing in a Warren Miller film, her ski experiences growing up on the East Coast, injuries she's had, being crowned Jackson Hole's inaugural Queen of Corbet's, and much more!
For the third consecutive year, Letizia's Pizza in Norwalk has offered a special pie for the month of October and every dollar goes to the American Cancer Society. Dennis Letizia and Danny Segers stopped by to tell Allan the story of how it came together, the Letizia's story, and to settle once and for all if pineapples belong on pizza.
You know him from the Office, Hot Tub Time Machine, and This is the End, Craig Robinson stopped by the studio this morning! See him at Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory this weekend!
Their last fight ended in a No Contest, and ahead of his rematch at Bellator 225 against Sergei Kharitonov at Webster Bank Arena Saturday night, Matt Mitrione stopped by to chat with Allan about moving from football to MMA, his first time stepping into the octagon, what it's like for a fighter in the days and hours leading up to a big fight, and more! Get tickets here!
Ahead of his show this Friday night at the Fairfield Comedy Club, J.P. McDade stopped by to chat with Allan about growing up in Fairfield County, his career in comedy, and the way he kicks off every single weekend on social media.
The weekend of August 24 and 25, Mill River Park will have over 25 food trucks, live music, a beer garden, and much more as the 3rd annual Hey Stamford! Food Festival happens! P.J. Kennedy from Hey Stamford! stopped by to tell Allan all about it!
Before making his hometown MMA debut, "Notorious" Nick Newell stopped by to chat with Allan about his life and fighting career and growing up in Connecticut. See him in action on Saturday, August 24, at Bellator 225 at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport!
On August 16 and 17, local actors and Broadway professionals will perform "Bye Bye Birdie" in Fairfield. Kristin Huffman, artistic director and founder of the non-profit New Paradigm Theatre, and Cameron Burrill, who is playing "Conrad Birdie" in the show, stopped by to chat with Allan about the history of NPT, this year's show, and their community involvement.
Friday, July 19 is the annual Fighting Angels Foundation Golf Tournament of Angels at Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe. Tournament organizer Sean Rabinowitz stopped by to talk with Allan about how the Fighting Angels Foundation got started, and the work that they do to battle the rare disease Angelman Syndrome. Learn more at http://fightingangelsfoundation.com/.
This Monday, July 1, kicks off the 22nd annual Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun! Director of Transportation Derrick Williams stopped by to tell Allan all about the games, promotions, concerts, and the newest nightclub that just opened this past weekend!
Before he headlines Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory this week, comedian Joe Praino talked with Allan about his start as a radio intern, going to high school in Greenwich, his (many) podcasts, and much more!
He's a comedian, a host, a podcaster, an actor...John Fugelsang will be coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory in Bridgeport for one show only this Sunday night and he stopped by to chat with Allan before the show!
Ahead of their show with Ace Frehley on July 3 at the Westchester County Center, Ratt frontman and founding member Stephen Pearcy stopped by to chat with Allan about the 35th anniversary of "Out of the Cellar," his passion for race cars, the pop culture impact of "Round and Round," and more!
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On June 30, an original play by 20-year old Melody Rose (aka Ilissa Davison) called "A Deadly Game of Chess" will have its world premiere at the Fairfield Theatre Company. She stopped by to tell Allan how it all came together...
Jenny Hubbard, the mother of Catherine Violet Hubbard, who lost her life during the Sandy Hook tragedy, stopped by to talk about the 5th annual Catherine's Butterfly Party - a FREE family festival with pet adoption event this Saturday, at Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown, and the foundation’s development of the new animal sanctuary.
Before he comes to the Ridgefield Playhouse this Sunday, Seth Meyers stopped by to chat with Allan about his days at Saturday Night Live, comic books, Game of Thrones, being a part of history at the 2011
White House Correspondents' Dinner, and more!
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Tina Tison and Dave Sigworth from the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk stopped by to chat with Allan about their second annual Auto Show on Saturday, June 8, featuring rare cars named for and inspired by marine animals - plus we talk a bit about whether Cabot the Great White Shark was really in Long Island Sound!
The Regional Center for the Arts in Trumbull is an interdistrict magnet high school for Fairfield County students interested in the performing arts. Students from towns including New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton and more can attend. Sarah and Christian stopped by to chat with Allan about the school and their upcoming Spring concerts.
Mark Weiss has created iconic images of Bon Jovi, Freddie Mercury, Bruce Springsteen, Ozzy Osbourne and dozens more. He's teamed up with Steve Lacy, Fox 5 New York City anchorman, and turned them into signature, one-of-a-kind screen-printed canvas artworks - part of the “Good Times, Big Hair” exhibit - opening Thursday evening, May 16th at C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich.
The WEISSGUY himself stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to tell Allan all about it, and the stories behind iconic photos of Steven Tyler, Ozzy Osbourne, and many more!
He went from being a heart surgeon to the "Jon Stewart of the Arab world" before being exiled from Egypt. He'll tell his story at Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club May 2-4 for their first anniversary party. Bassem Youssef stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about it!
When David Lee Roth left Van Halen in 1985, the band had to decide on what to do. They ultimately found a new lead singer in Sammy Hagar, and the first album "5150" reached #1 on this date, April 26, 1986, the first time the band ever reached the top. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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On Saturday, May 4, the 10th annual New Canaan Dog Days will be held at the New Canaan Nature Center to benefit Adopt-a-Dog. Pet Pantry Warehouse Executive Vice President Adam Jacobson stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to tell Allan all about it, plus tonight's Yappy Hour at Gates Restaurant!
For more info on this year's event, check out https://www.facebook.com/NewCanaanDogDays/
AC/DC had a big decision to make in the wake of Bon Scott's death in 1980 - would they break up or would they try things with a new lead singer? On April 19 they announced Brian Johnson would join the band - and the rest was history! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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Saturday, May 4, the 3rd annual Norwalk Veterinary Hospital fundraiser will be held at the St. Ann Club in Norwalk! Event organizer Sue Gabriele stopped by First Thing Fairfield County with veterinarian Dr. Janice Duffy and Fairfield police officer Sgt. Hector Irizarry - with K9 officer Jake - to talk about it!
To purchase tickets, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/st-anns-entertainment/norwalk-veterinary-hospital-animal-nation-k9-fundraiser-2019/1725484944224662/ or call Sue at 203-984-3169.
Some years aren't so good, but on this date, April 18, 2015, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had as good of an induction ceremony year as any other, with some long overdue artists getting honored. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They had arguably the best performance at Woodstock, and a critically acclaimed and commercially successful self-titled debut, but could Santana keep it going? When they entered the studio on April 17, 1970, to record "Abraxas," they proved they could surpass their previous success. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It had been over 16 years since the original lineup of KISS was all together. That ended on April 16, 1996 on the deck of the USS Intrepid when Paul and Gene put on the makeup with Ace and Peter and announced their "Alive/Worldwide" reunion tour. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Billy Joel's love of motorcycles is obvious in several of his songs. But riding one of his own bikes nearly ended his career on this date, April 15, 1982. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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The critics disliked it when it was originally released, but now it's regarded as their masterpiece, when the Rolling Stones released "Exile on Main St." on this date, April 12, 1972. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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During the '80s, a lot of the bad boys of rock married the good girls of TV. But the first to do it - and the one to (mostly) outlast all others - happened on this date, April 11, 1981, when Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli got married. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It wasn't just a big album...it was the BIGGEST album! 3 hit singles, 18+ million copies sold, the best selling album of the year...it all began on this date, April 10, 1976, when "Frampton Comes Alive!" hit #1 on the Billboard album charts for the first of ten weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They wouldn't make the announcement official for another day, but on this date, April 9, 1970, Paul McCartney informed the rest of the Beatles that he was leaving the band. Allan looks back in today's the Classic Rock Calendar…
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They had two solid albums, but Aerosmith would become superstars with their third "Toys in the Attic," released on this date, April 8, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Over 40 of the biggest music stars in the world all got together as USA for Africa to record one of the biggest singles of all time, and on this date, April 5, 1985, over 5,000 radio stations (including 95.9 THE FOX) all played it at the exact same time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It was an historic day in music when one artist had all top five songs on the Billboard chart! No one has come close to matching what the Beatles did on this date, April 4, 1964. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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Keith Richards has consumed a lot of substances, but never before had he snorted a person until April 3, 2007 when his dad’s ashes went up his nose! (Or did it!?!) Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After taking Broadway by storm in "Jersey Boys," members of the original cast will be performing a special benefit for the Center for Family Justice on June 29 at the Klein Memorial Auditorium. Tony Award-nominee J. Robert Spencer stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about it!
Fleetwood Mac's first #1 album - Rumours - hits the top of the charts for the first time on this date, April 2, 1977, and would remain on the Billboard charts for 31 weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It wasn't a joke. Immediately following their biggest success, Van Halen and David Lee Roth went their separate ways on this date, April 1, 1985. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After five albums and a few minor hits, fortunes would change for Supertramp with "Breakfast In America," released on this date, March 29, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
They would shorten their songs, and it would give Rush their biggest success with their eighth album “Moving Pictures,” which peaked at #3 on this date, March 28, 1981, and would stay there for the next three weeks. Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar…
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She inspired three of the most iconic rock songs of all time, and after leaving George Harrison, Eric Clapton married Pattie Boyd on this date, March 27, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They kept the same work ethic as their first two albums, but started to get more experimental in the studio when Van Halen released "Women and Children First" on this date, March 26, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This Wednesday is Jersey Mike's Subs 9th annual Day of Giving - every single dollar they make at every location tomorrow will help local charities. Mitch Thomson stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat about how it got started and how you can help Make-A-Wish Connecticut at their locations in Wilton, Norwalk, Westport, and Fairfield!
They were supposed to record an album at a casino in Switzerland. But a fire would change Deep Purple's plans, and they'd end up with their most iconic song, and their biggest album "Machine Head," released on this date, March 25, 1972. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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After two country-rock albums, the Eagles wanted to emphasize the rock for their third studio album. They'd fire their producer and hire a fifth member when "On the Border" was released on this date, March 22, 1974. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It could've derailed not just one, but two legendary careers, when after a show in Rochester, New York, David Bowie and Iggy Pop were arrested for drug possession on this date, March 21, 1976 - but then it was mostly forgotten. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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On April 5, former members of Frehley's Comet will be coming to the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport as "Return of the Comet." Founding member and bassist John Regan stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about how Frehley's Comet formed in Wilton, touring with Peter Frampton, and playing the bass for MIck Jagger and David Bowie's "Dancing in the Street."
After meeting three years earlier, John Lennon wed Yoko Ono in a simple ceremony 50 years ago today, March 20, 1969. But it wasn't without complications. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Band members come and go, but when the Doobie Brothers were in danger of losing their creative force, they hired a replacement that would give them a new sound - Michael McDonald - and lead them to their greatest success with the release of "Takin' It to the Streets" on this date, March 19, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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It was the dawn of a new decade, and music trends were changing. Members of big progressive rock bands of the '70s formed a supergroup and Asia released their self-titled debut on this date, March 18, 1982. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They struggled in the studio, but KISS became stars with "Alive!" Heading back to the studio, they'd change things up and alienate their die-hard fans with "Destroyer," released on this date, March 15, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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We were visited by some adoptable dogs in studio, brought in by Tracey Warren and Esther Heine, volunteers from the Sato Project, who rescue abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico and bring them to the United States!
He had been in bands since he was 13, performing in clubs since he was 16, but at the age of 22, John Bongiovi would form Bon Jovi on this date, March 14, 1983. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Five years...three legends...one band. The Yardbirds would launch three incredible guitarists careers on this date, March 13, 1965, when Eric Clapton quit, to be eventually replaced by both Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After two albums that didn't capture what they could do on stage, the Allman Brothers Band began recording their defining record "At Fillmore East" on this date, March 12, 1971. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They were a successful trio, but in order to tour, they'd need another musician. After Crosby, Stills & Nash hired Neil Young, the newly-named CSNY would release their second album "Deja Vu" on this date, March 11, 1970. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They were all members of former bands, but it all came together for Mick Jones on this date, March 8, 1977, when Foreigner released their self-titled debut. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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One of the most legendary broadcasters of all time, Dick Cavett stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about living in Connecticut, his career, and his upcoming live interview with Blythe Danner on March 23 at the Ridgefield Playhouse!
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After dropping the Ziggy Stardust persona, David Bowie would also drop the theatrics and embrace his soulful side with "Young Americans," released on this date, March 7, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After splitting with their record label, bad blood would spill into the public between the Rolling Stones and Decca Records on this date, March 6, 1971, when a new greatest hits that the band didn't approve of came out. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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The Beatles recorded "From Me To You" on this date, March 5, 1963, just five days after John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote it. But it was a cover version that would reach the charts that summer. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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A group of Canadians driving a hearse met a musician that failed an audition to be a member of the Monkees. They would form Buffalo Springfield this week in 1966. Allan has the story in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They would avoid the sophomore jinx and find a new producer that would take them into the stratosphere when Aerosmith released "Get Your Wings" on this date, March 1, 1974. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After following up their debut album with mixed results, it was time for U2 to go back to what worked. They'd emerge with their third album and break through with "War" on this date, February 28, 1983. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It would be Janis Joplin's greatest success, but she wasn't alive to see it when her second album "Pearl" reached number one on this date, February 27, 1971, and stayed there for nine weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After the success of the live album “No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded," the duo would hit the road as Page & Plant, performing Led Zeppelin hits, but in a far different way, on this date, February 26, 1995. Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar…
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Many thought he was an overnight sensation when Bob Seger finally broke through in the late '70s, but his greatest success was to come when he released his eleventh album "Against the Wind" on this date, February 25, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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How do you follow up your greatest success? For Journey, you release an album just like the one before it, as they did on this date, February 22, 1983, with "Frontiers." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After not performing together for seven years, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band reunited - temporarily - to film a music video on this date, February 21, 1995. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Everyone has to get their start somewhere. Before becoming the greatest guitarist of all time, Jimi Hendrix was hired - and fired - at his first gig 60 years ago today on February 20, 1959. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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30 days after biting a head off a bat on stage, Ozzy Osbourne would create another infamous incident when he visited the Alamo. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Nothing lasts forever. Not even for the world's first - and most successful - supergroup. Cream released their appropriately titled final album "Goodbye" 50 years ago today, February 15, 1969. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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Saturday night he'll be making his first appearance at Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory in Bridgeport! Ted Alexandro stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about the show, starting out as an elementary school teacher, and performing comedy in over two dozen different countries.
They were already big in Canada, but Heart chose a most appropriate date to release their debut in the United States - Valentine's Day. On this date, February 14, 1976, we finally got "Dreamboat Annie." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Some albums have real staying power. That was the case for Pink Floyd when after 8 years, they set the record for longest-running rock album on the Billboard 200 chart on this date, February 13, 1981...and that was only halfway during their historic run. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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The progressive bands of the '70s had to make a change as the '80s began. Rush would embrace new sounds and become superstars with their 8th album “Moving Pictures,” released on this date, February 12, 1981. Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar…
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She wrote some of the biggest hits of the '60s for others, but her songs of the '70s she kept for herself. Carole King became a superstar when she released "Tapestry" this week in 1971. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It was never a part of the original plan, but in an effort to get a positive review from one music critic, as a goof Pete Townshend wrote a hit song about pinball. The Who recorded that song - "Pinball Wizard" - 50 years ago today on February 7, 1969. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Last week, the Norwalk Public Library made a big announcement about the future of the library. Executive Director Christine Bradley stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat about it, and also why libraries are "having a moment" right now and what else the library has in store for 2019!
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It took them 15 years and 10 albums, but the J. Geils Band hit the top of the charts twice at the same time - they had the #1 single and album on this date, February 6, 1982. Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar…
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After two albums that didn't make an impact, Def Leppard went back into the studio and added digital effects, changing their music and making them Top 40 stars overnight. "Pyromania" would enter the Billboard chart on this date, February 5, 1983, where it would stay for the next 116 weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Some rock bands hit it big right away. For Fleetwood Mac, it happened with their 11th album "Rumours," released on this date, February 4, 1977. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Cardiologist Dr. Robert Winslow of Heart and Vascular Center at Bridgeport Hospital stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to, talk about atrial fibrillation and how to take care of yourself during Heart Month!
After four albums in just three years, the Doors lost their way a bit. With the dawn of a new decade, it was time to go back to their blues roots, and that's what they did with their fifth album "Morrison Hotel," released on this date, February 1, 1970. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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The police were already waiting for the Grateful Dead when they returned to their New Orleans hotel to arrest them for drug possession, an incident that inspired "Truckin'" on this date, January 31, 1970. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Nathalie Jacob's life changed forever, and she documented her recovery in her new book "8: Rediscovering Life After A Brain Tumor." She stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to tell her story, and next Friday night's launch party in Westport! Learn more at eightmymemoir.com.
No one knew it - besides the band themselves - but 50 years ago today when the Beatles performed on the Apple Corps rooftop, it would be their final live performance, January 30, 1969. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Rod Stewart did it in 1973 - a #1 album and single in both the U.S. and the U.K. Men at Work would match that feat on this date, January 29, 1983. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Inspired by "Do They Know It's Christmas," immediately following the American Music Awards, Quincy Jones gathered the biggest names in music for an all night recording session of "We Are The World" on this date, January 28, 1985. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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He was already on his way to being one of the biggest rock stars of the decade, but soon Phil Collins would be everywhere with the release of his third solo album "No Jacket Required" on this date, January 25, 1985. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After Simon & Garfunkel broke up, Paul Simon would spend a year recording his debut...even though it _technically_ wasn't. "Paul Simon" came out on this date, January 24, 1972. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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You've heard him on "New York State of Mind," "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me," and countless other hits. Friday night, Richie Cannata is coming to the Ridgefield Playhouse with other members of the Billy Joel Band as the Lords of 52nd Street. He stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about the show and his legendary career.
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As Pink Floyd became even more successful, the change from a collaborative band to one where Roger Waters took full creative control began on this date, January 23, 1977, when they released "Animals." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Paul McCartney recorded his first U.S. in nearly a decade for the album “Wings Over America,” which hit the top of the charts on this date, January 22, 1977, one month after it was released. Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar…
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Sometimes the original is better. That wasn’t the case when the Jimi Hendrix Experience entered the studio on this date, January 21, 1968, to record their version of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower.” Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar…
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Usually supergroups hit it big quickly, and then flame out just as fast. That wasn't the case on this date, January 18, 1974, when members of Free, Mott the Hoople, and King Crimson formed Bad Company. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After early success, tragedy would put the Pretenders through a period of upheaval until they made it through with "Learning to Crawl," released on this date, January 17, 1984. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After spending most the '80s out of the music scene, George Harrison came back with "Got My Mind Set On You," a song that would make him the final Beatle to have a solo #1 on this date, January 16, 1988. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Already stars by the mid-'70s, the Eagles changed up their sound, and band members, and released one of the biggest albums of all time - "Hotel California" - which reached the top of the Billboard chart on this date, January 15, 1977. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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The readers of _Rolling Stone_ on this date, January 14, 2000, saw a new rock and roll family on the cover, when Melissa Etheridge revealed the secret and announced David Crosby was the surrogate father to her two children. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Keith Richards says that the Rolling Stones didn't really begin until Charlie Watts joined the band on this date, January 9, 1963. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After one of the darkest moments in his life, Eric Clapton would heal himself with music, and produce his biggest solo hit. On this date, January 8, 1992, he would release "Tears In Heaven." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Europe got it first, but after a few months of waiting, Black Sabbath released a follow-up album made up of all their remaining material in the United States. It would be the first heavy metal masterpiece when "Paranoid" was released on this date, January 7, 1971. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They would start the year as unknowns, but by the Summer of Love, everyone knew the Doors. They released their self-titled debut on this date, January 4, 1967. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Bruce Springsteen went into his bedroom on this date, January 3, 1982, and in just one day, recorded an entire album by himself - "Nebraska" - Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It was a race to the top after the breakup of the Beatles...who would have the first solo record to top the Billboard charts? That would be answered on this date, January 2, 1971, when George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" hit #1 and would stay on top for 7 straight weeks! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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The early '80s was a tough time for Heart. After being dropped by their record label, they reinvented themselves and had a comeback with their self-titled album which hit #1 on this date, December 21, 1985. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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The Eagles were already superstars when they decided to change up their sound and hired Joe Walsh on this date, December 20, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath...the list goes on and on. All of them have covered "Blue Suede Shoes," recorded by Carl Perkins on this date, December 19, 1955. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After just five years, the Faces were no more when Rod Stewart's solo career took off. He called it quits on this date, December 18, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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He was supposed to perform "Less Than Zero," but Elvis Costello changed his mind during the middle of his debut performance on "Saturday Night Live," and would immediately banned on this date, December 17, 1977. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After two albums, the Clash were already tired of being grouped into the punk scene. They would finally break away with their third album "London Calling," released on this date, December 14, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After not touring the U.S. in ten years, Paul McCartney finally returned with Wings in the Summer of '76. Those shows would become "Wings Over America," which was certified Gold on this date, December 13, 1976, just three days after it was released. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Year of legal troubles and addictions caught up with Jim Morrison who played a disastrous final show with the Doors on this date, December 12, 1970. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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The Rolling Stones invited everyone - John Lennon, Eric Clapton, The Who - to perform on a TV special...and then never aired it. On this date, December 11, 1968, the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus was filmed for the BBC. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It was the most expensive single song ever recorded, and would be the Beach Boys' final triumph before their decline, when "Good Vibrations" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on this date, December 10, 1966. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After the criticisms of "Rattle & Hum," U2 changed everything and went in a bold new direction with their seventh studio album, "Achtung Baby" which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart on this date, December 7, 1991. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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With their psychedelic days behind them, the Rolling Stones kicked off their classic album period 50 years ago today, December 6, 1968, with the release of "Beggars Banquet." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It took yet another lineup change, and a bit of a re-start, but they'd finally reach their greatest success to date when the second self-titled album "Fleetwood Mac" went gold on this date, December 5, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Two months after John Bonham's death, Led Zeppelin made the decision to break up on this date, December 4, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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In trying to get the cover photo of their "Animals" album, Pink Floyd created an iconic moment when the inflatable pig broke free and flew over London on this date, December 3, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Viewers watching Bing Crosby's "Merrie Olde Christmas" on CBS on this date, November 30, 1977, saw Bing perform an odd duet with David Bowie. A song that would become a holiday staple. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It didn't work for Bonnie Tyler, but it would make Bon Jovi superstars when "You Give Love a Bad Name" hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on this date, November 29, 1986. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After losing a bet, John Lennon appeared at Elton John's Thanksgiving concert at Madison Square Garden on this date, November 28, 1974, for what would be his final live performance. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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Before the Generation Axe show at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester tomorrow night, Steve Vai stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about the tour, getting his start with Frank Zappa, his version of the "Halo" theme, and the epic scene as the Devil's guitarist in "Crossroads."
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The Beatles wrote and recorded so much material in 1967 before, during, and after "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," that they were able to release another album to coincide with a bizarre BBC film. "Magical Mystery Tour" came out on this date, November 27, 1967. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Saturday night, Lou Gramm will reunite with the original lineup of Foreigner at Mohegan Sun! Before the show, he stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about how the reunion came together, how it works on stage between him and Foreigner's current singer, his thoughts on if Foreigner will make it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more!
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It wasn't exactly a Led Zeppelin reunion, but it was pretty close, when the live album "No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded" hit the Billboard chart on this date, November 26, 1994. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Tonight, the Ridgefield Playhouse is hosting "A Night at the Races," with with Leigh Diffey, David Hobbs and Steve Matchett recapping the entire motorsports year with special guest 2018 Indy 500 winner Will Power in person! Leigh stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about Joey Logano's NASCAR championship, IndyCar coming to NBC next year, how they'll be helping driver Robert Wickens recovery tonight, and much more!
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They recorded four albums in three years, and they would finally become household names when Queen released "A Night at the Opera" on this date, November 21, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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What began on Thanksgiving Day in 1965 would become a tradition when Arlo Guthrie released his debut album "Alice's Restaurant" on this date, November 20, 1967. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They performed it poorly on purpose, but it ended up being their greatest success. Quiet Riot's cover of "Cum On Feel The Noize" peaked on the charts on this date, November 19, 1983. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They started as Jefferson Airplane, became Jefferson Starship, but when they released the first single as just Starship, they finally reached the top on this date, November 16, 1985, with "We Built This City." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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At the start of the '90s, Ozzy Osbourne did the unexpected - he retired. Or so we thought on this date, November 15, 1992, when he performed his "farewell" concert. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Before he comes to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory in Bridgeport this weekend, T.J. Miller stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about his stand up career, Stan Lee, the PG-13 version of "Deadpool 2," and auditioning for "Big Hero 6" from a closet in the Hamptons.
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It's not every time that the cover is better than the original, but it was for Santana when they released their version of Fleetwood Mac's "Black Magic Woman" on this date, November 14, 1970. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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No one in music history has more #1 songs than the Beatles. When they put together a compilation, they would end up reaching the top and setting even more records with the release of "1" on this date, November 13, 2000. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Before he brings Max Weinberg's Jukebox - an all request show! - to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday night, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk with Allan about the show, playing with Bruce, playing on "Bat Out of Hell," and how no one can stump his band!
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It's associated as an anti-Vietnam War song, but Stephen Stills wrote "For What It's Worth" about the Sunset Strip curfew riots which began on this date, November 12, 1966. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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A magazine that would take rock and roll seriously. Rolling Stone is still here 51 years after its first issue on November 9, 1967. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Ahead of the Legends of Country Rock show this Saturday night at Waterbury's Palace Theater with Poco and Pure Prairie League, founding member and lead guitarist of Firefall Jock Bartley stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about his career, how Firefall got together, and the guitar hero that watched him perform a one-take solo on the first Firefall album.
After the critics disliked their third album, Led Zeppelin would strike back with an album with no name. We all called it "Led Zeppelin IV," released on this date, November 8, 1971. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Even though the band was broken up, the Eagles still owed their record label one more album. It would be their first live, and final album until their reunion, "Eagles Live," released on this date, November 7, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After recording three albums in three years, the Cars were in a lull critically and commercially. They would turn things around with "Shake It Up," released on this date, November 6, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It had been 22 years since their last #1 hit, and their career was languishing on the state fair circuit. That would all change for the Beach Boys with the movie "Cocktail" and the song "Kokomo" which hit the top on this date, November 5, 1988. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Releasing three albums in one calendar year is impressive for any band, but for Creedence Clearwater Revival, it was even more so since they only had one songwriter in John Fogerty. Their busiest year ever came to an end with the release of "Willy and the Poor Boys" on this date, November 2, 1969. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Sunday night, Jason Mewes brings "Jay Mewes and His A-Mewes-Ing Stories" to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory in Bridgeport. He stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about the show, getting ready to film the next Jay and Silent Bob film, and his Buffalo Bill impression from "The Silence of the Lambs."
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After reaching a solo peak in 1974, the next few years for Eric Clapton went by with lackluster releases. He was in need of a comeback, and he did it with "Slowhand," released on this date, November 1, 1977. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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She just announced her retirement from standup comedy this week, but she'll be on stage this weekend! The very funny Lisa Lampanelli stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about the world premiere of her new show "Losin' It" at the Fairfield Theatre Company, becoming a life coach and her new career, and bonding with Allan about growing up in Trumbull!
Weeks in the studio recording at the time the most expensive single ever would pay off when Queen released "Bohemian Rhapsody" on this date, October 31, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Ahead of this weekend's opening at the C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Rolling Stone's first chief photographer Baron Wolman stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about his days with the magazine, being at both Woodstock and Altamont, and seeing everyone - Janis, Jimi, the Who, the Dead, the Stones Led Zeppelin, and so many more!
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After a decade of experimentation, U2 went back to basics with "All That You Can't Leave Behind," released on this date, October 30, 2000. It would be an album that would take on new meaning after 9/11. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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He was only with the Allman Brothers Band for two years, but Duane Allman's legacy was already set before his tragic death at the age of 24 on this date, October 29, 1971. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They were an overnight success after 15 years and 10 albums! But "Freeze-Frame" would lead to the end of the J. Geils Band when it was released on this date, October 26, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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He's been on stage and screen, he can sing and dance, Tony Danza is a guy who can do it all! Ahead of his "Standards and Stories" show Saturday night at the Ridgefield Playhouse to chat with Allan about the show, his new Netflix series, and whether or not "Who's the Boss?" will return.
After his split with Art Garfunkel, it would take Paul Simon three solo albums before he reached the top spot with "Still Crazy After All These Years," released on this date, October 25, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Before Monster Jam comes to Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena this weekend, Kayla Blood, driver of El Toro Loco, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about becoming a monster truck driver, moving from MMA to Monster Jam, and how high she's gone in the air in her truck!
After a series of successful concerts in London in May, it was time for Cream to return to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 37 years on this date, October 24, 2005. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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He had just two hours, but when Jimi Hendrix entered a studio for the first time ever on this date, October 23, 1966, he recorded a masterpiece - "Hey Joe." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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He was an "overnight sensation" with his ninth album! But time and hard work paid off for Bob Seger when he finally broke away from just being a Midwest star with "Night Moves" on this date, October 22, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It took an epic battle with his record company, but when Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released "Damn the Torpedoes" on this date, October 19, 1979, it made them superstars. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, AND Tom Petty...all in one group?!? It happened 30 years ago today, October 18, 1988, when the Traveling Wilburys released their debut. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It would be the day that would change music forever. Standing on the platform of the Dartford Train Station on the morning of October 17, 1961, Mick Jagger would meet Keith Richards. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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After four years, and constant fighting, Creedence Clearwater Revival announced their breakup on this date, October 16, 1972...and it would only lead to more fighting. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They did it in 1986 with "Slippery When Wet," and after focus-grouping their next album, they were able to also make "New Jersey" hit #1 on this date, October 15, 1988. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After the success of "Rumours," Fleetwood Mac went in a completely different direction musically with "Tusk," released on this date, October 12, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They had just been kicked off of Ed Sullivan, and the next stop for the Doors was an unusual venue - Danbury High School! - on this date, October 11, 1967. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They had to record it over and over, but David Coverdale finally found the right mix for "Here I Go Again" which hit #1 on this date, October 10, 1987. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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"Dark Side of the Moon" hit the Billboard chart in 1973. 15 years later, it was still on the chart! On this date, October 8, 1988, it finally fell off after 741 weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It had been three years since Guns N' Roses had released new music, but it was worth the wait when "Use Your Illusion 1" and "2" debuted as the top 2 albums in the country on this date, October 5, 1991. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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This weekend, Earthplace in Westport is celebrating their 60th anniversary with their Woodside Bash on Saturday night, and their Festival on Sunday. Bridget Mariner, the Director of Marketing and Development, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to tell Allan all about it!
Despite being clean for 6 months, Janis Joplin's demons caught up with her after she began using heroin during the recording of "Pearl," and she would join the infamous "27 Club" on this date, October 4, 1970. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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How do you follow up a huge record? For Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra, you go even bigger with the double album "Out of the Blue," released on this date, October 3, 1977. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Even though it had been a while since he had a hit, Joe Cocker was one of the most anticipated musical guests on "Saturday Night Live" because he'd be sharing the stage with John Belushi on this date, October 2, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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We may not always see eye-to-eye, but together we can cut through the negativity that seems to be all around us. Starting today, and every day at 2pm, 95.9 THE FOX will do just that with music.
Connoisseur Media's CEO Jeff Warshaw stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to explain what One Song, One Us is all about.
Having the #1 song or album in the country is impressive - but having both at the exact same time is a very rare feat that John Mellencamp achieved on this date, October 1, 1982. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They had a lot of hits, but their biggest - literally - hit #1 on this date, September 28, 1968, and "Hey Jude" would stay on top for the next 9 weeks, longer than any other Beatles single. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It took 23 years, multiple attempts, and two lead singers in between, but on September 27, 2007, David Lee Roth once again finally took the stage with Van Halen. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This Saturday is Live Green Connecticut's Last Taste of Summer Craft Beer Festival in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park! Daphne Dixon, co-founder and Executive Director of Live Green, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about how it got started, and all the great experiences coming to Greenwich this weekend!
It wouldn't be the last album they released, but it would be the last time they recorded together. No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles were finished when they released "Abbey Road" on this date, September 26, 1969. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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John Bonham's hard partying ways caught up with him on this date, and it would end both his life and Led Zeppelin when he died at the age of 32 on September 25, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It took the Eagles three years to make a follow up to "Hotel California," but it would lead directly to the break up of the band when they released "The Long Run" on this date, September 24, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Sometimes the original is better. That wasn't the case 50 years ago today, September 21, 1968, when the Jimi Hendrix Experience released their version of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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One of the music's most promising voices was silenced too soon on this date, September 20, 1973, when a plane crash took the life of Jim Croce. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Despite being one of the most successful groups of the '60s, the next ten years was turmoil for Simon & Garfunkel. They buried the hatchet and reunited for 500,000 at the Concert in Central Park on this date, September 19, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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It was a mountain everyone thought was unclimbable. "The Dawn Wall" is a story of overcoming unimaginable odds and conquering the unconquerable. This Wednesday night, September 19, the Ridgefield Playhouse will hold a special screening with the film's director Josh Lowell live in person. He stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about it…
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Just six months after their self-titled debut, Black Sabbath released a follow-up album made up of all their remaining material. It would be the first heavy metal masterpiece when "Paranoid" was released on this date, September 18, 1970. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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"Light My Fire" was one of the biggest songs of the year, but when the Doors agreed to be on the "Ed Sullivan Show" on this date, September 17, 1967, they were asked to censor themselves. They didn't, and the rest is history. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Billy Joel never liked how his early albums turned out in the studio, so he decided to redo them in the way that he wanted, with his own live band. He would give his fans improved - and definitive - versions with his first live album "Songs in the Attic," released on this date, September 14, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After Bon Jovi hit it big with "Slippery When Wet," they would keep the same formula for their next record, and would prove they were more than a one hit wonder with "New Jersey," released on this date, September 13, 1988. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Following up "Dark Side of the Moon" would be a challenge for Pink Floyd, but the tensions in the band during the recording of "Wish You Were Here," released on this date, September 12, 1975, would be the first stop on the road to the end of the band. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This weekend, Mill River Park in downtown Stamford gets turned into a giant kids obstacle course! Bankwell's EVP/Head of Community Banking David Dineen stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat about the event and Bankwell's involvement in our community!
Years of trying to find exactly who they were paid off on this date, September 11, 1976, when Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra released their breakthrough album "A New World Record." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It was make-or-break for Kiss. After three studio albums that didn't sell as well as they hoped, they released "Alive!" - an album that would capture the band at their best - on this date, September 10, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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50 years ago today, September 7, 1968, they took the stage as the New Yardbirds. A month later, they'd be known as Led Zeppelin and music would be forever changed. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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One week after the death of Princess Diana, on this date, September 6, 1997, Elton John would perform at her funeral and record a new version of "Candle in the Wind" - a song that would become one of the biggest records in history. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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She hit number one before with the albums "Fleetwood Mac" and "Rumours" - and when she went solo, she was still able to do it! "Bella Donna" was the number one album in the country for one week on this date, September 5, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Before this weekend's 41st annual Oyster Festival, headliner Steve Augeri stops by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about his start in music and how he joined Journey. We're also joined by Norwalk Seaport Association President Mike Reilly to look ahead at this weekend's event!
The Michigan native was beloved in his hometown, but it would take a while before the rest of the country would catch up with Bob Seger. That would begin on this date, September 4, 1975, when the "Live Bullet" concert recordings began. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Rush's career can be split into two halves - before and after "Moving Pictures" - an album they began recording on this date, August 31, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They tried to continue as a trio, but the readers of "Rolling Stone" learned on this date, August 30, 1973, that the Doors were officially no more. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After riding high through the '70s, the Rolling Stones found themselves on hiatus during the mid-'80s after a run of underperforming records. The time off was just what they needed as they released their comeback album "Steel Wheels" on this date, August 29, 1989. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Heading into the '90s, he was one of music's biggest stars. But he was about to stop writing and recording music entirely. Billy Joel went out on top when his final pop album "River of Dreams" hit #1 on this date, August 28, 1993. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This Labor Day weekend, the 11th annual Blues, Views, & BBQ Festival returns to Westport's Levitt Pavilion. Bob LeRose ("Bobby Q" himself!) stops by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about how the annual event got started and what to expect this year!
It was a career still on the rise, and a life cut way too short on this date, August 27, 1990, when Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed in a helicopter accident. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They would spend as much time recording one song as most bands spend recording entire albums, but it would all be worth it for Queen when "Bohemian Rhapsody" was finished. The entered the studio to begin work on this date, August 24, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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The beginning of the '80s found Aerosmith without any hits...and without their guitarists. But newfound sobriety would help set the stage for their first stadium and arena tour in over five years, a tour that began on this date, August 23, 1985. By the end of the decade they'd have their biggest successes ever. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Eric Clapton was tired of the egos that came from being in a band. He just wanted to make good music, and on this date, August 22, 1970, Derek and the Dominos, went into the studio to begin recording "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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He wasn't a musician, instead he was an engineer and inventor, but he would develop the synthesizer and change music forever. Robert Moog passed away on this date, August 21, 2005. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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When it came to commercial and critical success, the Rolling Stones could basically do no wrong in the '70s. But they took a big risk when they released the single "Angie" on this date, August 20, 1973. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Behind schedule and covered in mud, the Woodstock Festival reached legendary status on its third day, August 17, 1969…even though the second day hadn't yet come to an end! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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They were already successful as a trio, but when they became a foursome on this date, August 16, 1969, Neil Young made Crosby, Stills & Nash an even bigger success. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Someone had to play a stadium first. And like so many other things with rock music, it would be the Beatles. The Fab Four took the stage for the legendary performance at Shea Stadium in New York City on this date, August 15, 1965. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Pete Townshend wanted to follow up "Tommy" with another rock opera. When "Lifehouse" didn't work out, it turned into a more straightforward rock record - and widely considered their best - "Who's Next," released on this date, August 14, 1971. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They didn't invent Southern Rock, but they perfected it right from the beginning, when we all learned how to properly say Lynyrd Skynyrd on this date, August 13, 1973, when they released their debut "(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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He seemed to come out of nowhere in the United States, even though he had been successful in Canada for years. However, he would become a superstar around the world on this date, August 10, 1985, when Bryan Adams fourth studio album "Reckless" hit #1. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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No one knew where he went, so it was a total surprise to not just the fans, but also to the remaining members of the Grateful Dead, when Jerry Garcia passed away at a rehab center just a week after his 53rd birthday on this date, August 9, 1995. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This weekend, comedian Bill Bellamy is coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory in Bridgeport. He stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about his experience filming "Any Given Sunday," being the newest member of the Academy, and, of course, the 25th anniversary of his creating the term "booty call."
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It was recorded on the cheap in just one take, but it became one of the most important, and controversial, songs of all time. A saga that began on this date, August 8, 1963, when the Kingsmen released "Louie Louie." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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After the experimental "Tusk," it was time for Fleetwood Mac to return to the formula that made "Rumours" such a success. That album became "Mirage," which hit #1 for the first of five straight weeks on this date, August 7, 1982. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After touring non-stop for nearly 22 years and still failing to reach the level of success they so desired, the Ramones would end their career with one final performance on this date, August 6, 1996. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They were huge in Australia. They hit it big in Europe. But conquering the United States was awaiting AC/DC when they released "Highway to Hell" on this date, August 3, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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He wasn't always Bob Dylan. Not officially, anyway. Until he legally changed his name on this date, August 2, 1962, he was Robert Zimmerman. Although there's lots of theories, no one really knows why he changed it to Dylan. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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He's a professor at Johns Hopkins, played at Live Aid, created one of the most iconic music videos of all time, and he helped create ringtones! Thomas Dolby chats with First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti ahead of his show at New Haven's State House on Sunday night where he'll take apart his songs, tell the stories behind them, and reassemble them.
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It was the beginning of a revolution - an entire TV channel devoted to nothing but music videos, 24/7. It was a phenomenon right from the start, even though most people couldn't watch it at first when MTV debuted on August 1, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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No one had ever done it before - release a single longer than 7 minutes - but that was only because the Beatles hadn't done it yet! They went into the studio on this date to record "Hey Jude," and it would become their biggest hit - literally! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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The end of the '70s belonged to Fleetwood Mac, but the tensions in the band forced a break to work on solo projects. Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham were first, but Steve Nicks did it best with "Bella Donna," released on this date, July 27, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This Saturday it's the Dance-a-Thon to benefit Wigs and Wishes at Norwalk's Wall Street Theater. Allan chats with Billy Blanks Jr. and James Maslow about how this all came about.
They were simply three bluesmen from Texas, but 45 years ago on this date, July 26, 1973, they became "Tres Hombres" - and ZZ Top's unique sound - and humor - broke through to the mainstream. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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While they were successful with their first album, by the time Chicago released their self-titled follow-up, they would be on their way to becoming one of the biggest bands of the '70s. That was solidified on this date, July 25, 1970, when they released "25 or 6 to 4." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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The Bee Gees and Peter Frampton were some of the biggest stars in the world. So they could only go down - and they did spectacularly when they starred in the film version of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," the infamous flop released 40 years ago today on July 24, 1978. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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When they took the stage in Chicago on this date, July 23, 1983, the Police had just learned that their fifth LP "Synchronicity" hit #1 - and it would remain on top for the next seventeen weeks! However, the band was on the verge of breaking up. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Overnight, Bob Dylan went from folk hero to rock star, all due to one song that his record label thought was too long. But it didn't matter to audiences because "Like a Rolling Stone" would change music forever when it was released on this date, July 20, 1965. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Ahead of Saturday night's show at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, Kenny Wayne Shepherd chats with First Thing Fairfield County's Allan about meeting Stevie Ray Vaughan when he was 7, his collection of cars, and playing Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock Fender Stratocaster!
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It was a battle of a band and their former lead singer. There was only room at the top for one on this date, July 19, 1986, when Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" went head-to-head with "Invisible Touch" by Genesis. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Before they could become the biggest rock band of the '80s, they had to get their start. In front of 150 students, and paid just £5, 40 years ago today, on July 18, 1978, the world got their first glimpse of Def Leppard. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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They initially thought it would just be a short break. It turned into a hiatus of more than 20 years. When Guns N' Roses stepped off the stage on this date, July 17, 1993, it would be the end of the classic-era lineup. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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One of the most positive voices in music had his life taken too soon on this date, July 16, 1981, when Harry Chapin was killed in a car accident. But his philanthropic legacy to end hunger helped to create USA for Africa, and continues to this date. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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It was the biggest concert since Woodstock, and it gave us some of the most memorable moments in music history. Bob Geldof was able to pull off Live Aid on this date, July 13, 1985. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It was one of the most notorious stunts in history - blow up a bunch of disco records in between games of a baseball doubleheader. What could go wrong? More than 100,000 fans showed up in Chicago for Disco Demolition Night on this date, July 12, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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It wasn't acceptable to wear artist merchandise at the office...until Jerry Garcia's artwork appeared on ties. The ties first went on sale on this date, July 11, 1992, and shattered expectations. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Saturday night, it's the final Lynyrd Skynyrd show ever in Connecticut! Will Jon from Stamford beat the 30 Second Song Challenge and win tickets?
It was the supergroup that worked…until it didn't. 50 years ago today, Eric Clapton announced that Cream would break up after less than three years. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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The Police finally achieved a #1 song on this date, July 9, 1983, with a song that would become not just the song of the summer, not just one of the biggest hits of the decade, but one of the biggest songs of all time! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It's the day that would change music forever. Before a show in Liverpool with his band the Quarrymen, John Lennon would be introduced to Paul McCartney on this date, July 6, 1957. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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If there was a Fillmore East, there must have been a Fillmore West. Legendary concert promoter Bill Graham moved his original San Francisco venue the Fillmore to a new location and opened the doors on this date, July 5, 1968. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This Sunday night, WWE Live comes to Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena, and former Raw Women's Champion and Total Divas star Nia Jax will be teaming up with Ronda Rousey! Allan talks with her about her career, her family (The Rock is her cousin!) and what to expect Sunday night!
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Rock's infamous "27 Club" became notorious because of the deaths of so many superstars in a short span of time. Exactly two years apart, on July 3, 1969, and July 3, 1971, the world lost both Brian Jones and Jim Morrsion. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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24 years of fighting came to an end, all for a good cause. As Bob Geldof prepared his Live 8 concert, he was able to convince Roger Waters and David Gilmour to put aside their differences for one night, leading towards a Pink Floyd reunion on this date, July 2, 2005. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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For a band that has gone through many lineup changes, the biggest happened to Deep Purple on this date, June 29, 1973, when Ian Gillan left the band following a tour of Japan. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar...
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They already had hits, but they had yet to reach #1. That is until the Beach Boys released "I Get Around," which reached the top of the charts on this date, June 28, 1964... and brought even more turmoil to the group. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This week, we found out the huge news that Farm Aid is coming to Connecticut for the very first time! Before John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and Willie Nelson come to Hartford's Xfinity Theatre on September 22, Jennifer Fahy, the Communications Director for Farm Aid stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about the concert!
At the end of the '70s, he was in one of the biggest bands in the world. At the end of the '80s, he was one of the biggest solo artists in the world. Don Henley achieved his greatest solo success on this date, June 27, 1989, when he released "The End of the Innocence." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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There was so much anticipation for the first Beatles' film "A Hard Day's Night" that audiences couldn't wait for new material from the Fab Four. Two weeks ahead of the UK release, the United States got the newest album from the group on this date, June 26, 1964 - an album that would remain #1 for the next 14 weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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His previous albums sold well, but no one could have predicted that the soundtrack to "Purple Rain" would turn into a phenomenon, selling over 1.3 million copies on this date, June 25, 1984, its first day of release. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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You know him from "Mike and Molly," and now "Young Sheldon"... Billy Gardell is coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club in Bridgeport this weekend! He stopped by to talk about his career on First Thing Fairfield County!
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When the movie "Beverly Hills Cop" came out at the end of 1984, it was an instant phenomenon. The soundtrack to the movie would also become huge, but it would take a while to catch up to the success of the film, which it achieved on this date, June 22, 1985, when it finally reached #1. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This Sunday, Norwalk Now is putting together the first ever Bicycles & Brunch - you'll ride electric bikes around SoNo and having a world class meal at Cask Republic. Mike and Jen, the owners of Pedego SoNo, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to tell us all about it!
Though usually regarded as a country artist, Johnny Cash had a constant influence on rock throughout his entire career - a career that was bookended by the same date. On June 21, 1955, he released his first single "Cry! Cry! Cry!" and exactly 48 years later, June 21, 2003, he would give his final public performance. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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He tried to make a go of it as Davy Jones, but when he was forced to change his name, he was forced to reinvent himself as well. Inspired by the upcoming Apollo 11 mission, on this date, June 20, 1969, David Bowie went into the studio to record "Space Oddity." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Mike Reilly, the president of the Norwalk Seaport Association, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about all the things the Seaport has going on this summer, and revealed the acts for this year's 41st annual Oyster Festival!
Carole King wrote some of the biggest hit songs of the '60s. She was so prolific, that when she released "Tapestry," she wrote two songs that both hit #1...simultaneously! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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One week from today, Hot Summer Fun returns to Mohegan Sun for the 21st year! Derrick Williams, the Director of Transportation, and Cody Chapman, the Public Relations Manager, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan Lamberti about all the things happening - from all the concerts and cash giveaways, to an "Animal House" reunion!
When it comes to big music festivals of the '60s, everyone automatically thinks of Woodstock. But the first true big rock festival happened two years earlier, and the world experienced one of the most fiery performances (literally) when Jimi Hendrix gave his first U.S. performance… and set his guitar ablaze on this date, June 18, 1967, at the Monterey Pop Festival. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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Their albums sold well, even though they didn't really have many hits. That would all change for Dire Straits when "Brothers In Arms" hit #1 on this date, June 15, 1985, and become one of the biggest selling albums of all time...and would completely change how albums were sold. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This weekend, Jim Norton is coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club in Bridgeport. First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti chats with him about the current state of comedy, performing at roasts and his cameo in one of the biggest movies of all time!
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After having tremendous success in the late '70s, Billy Joel continued to evolve his music and image as the '80s began. He was playing bigger venues, and needed a new style to play to larger audiences. When he released his 7th studio album "Glass Houses" it quickly reached number one on this date, June 14, 1980, and would remain on top for 6 consecutive weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Sometimes a band hits it big, and then fades away. In the case of the Cars, they hit it big, and their debut didn't fade away, even though they were ready for the followup! But they maintained their momentum when they released "Candy-O" on this date, June 13, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Some call it the most definitive riff in rock and roll. And if Keith Richards didn't have a tape recorder by his bed, we may have never heard it. But on June 12, 1965, the world heard "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" for the very first time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It's unreal that no one ever thought of it before! This Saturday, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is hosting its first-ever car show...and the first-ever maritime-themed car show! All the cars - including Manta Rays, Marlins, and Sting Rays - are all named after creatures from the sea! First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti chats all about it with Dave Sigworth and Tina Tison from the Maritime Aquarium!
Although she would only be a star for a few years before her untimely passing, Janis Joplin had to initially take that stage for the very first time. Something she did with Big Brother and the Holding Company on this date, June 11, 1966. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It took nearly three decades for the first truly great Led Zeppelin live release, but when they finally put out "How The West Was Won," fans knew it was great instantly, and it debuted at #1 - a feat it achieved on this date, June 8, 2003. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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After replacing the late Brian Jones, Mick Taylor played on some of the band's most iconic albums. But after five years, he had enough. After holding auditions, the band settled on Faces' guitarist Ron Wood - and on his 28th birthday, June 1, 1975, he took the stage with the band for the very first time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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"Rocky III" would end up being one of the biggest films of 1982. But a song from the soundtrack would end up being even more iconic. It all began when Survivor released "Eye of the Tiger" on this date, May 31, 1982. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Most marriages involving musicians don't last. Despite their many ups - and very public downs - one has survived the past 26 years! Today we wish a very happy anniversary to New Canaan's Paul Simon and Edie Brickell in the Classic Rock Calendar...
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All three members were already a part of tremendously successful bands - the Byrds, the Hollies, and Buffalo Springfield. But when David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash combined forces, they became even bigger, an on this date, May 29, 1969, they released their self-titled debut. Allan looks back at "Crosby, Stills and Nash" in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Together, they wrote some of the most iconic rock songs of the '70s and '80s, but on this date, May 25, 1990, after years of fighting and drug use, Lou Gramm left the group that made him famous when he parted ways from Mick Jones and Foreigner. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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For a band known for major changes in its lineup, it had to start somewhere. It was on this date, May 24, 1970, that original frontman and guitarist Peter Green left Fleetwood Mac. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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First there were singles, then there were albums, then there were concept albums! But the "rock opera" was born on this date, May 23, 1969, when the Who released their epic "Tommy." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Mike O'Malley, the star of "Yes, Dear," "Glee," and, of course, "Nickelodeon's GUTS" is also a big Jimmy Buffett fan! He co-wrote the book for the new "Escape to Margaritaville" musical now on Broadway. First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti talks to Mike about the creation of the musical, meeting Jimmy for the first time, and he gets Mike to say his iconic quote from "GUTS."
Even Connecticut wasn't immune to controversy during the early days of rock and roll. After a near-riot in New Haven in March, Bridgeport Police cancelled a dance featuring Fats Domino on this date, May 22, 1955. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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Tonight is Round 1 of the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C. and Connecticut's winner comes from right here in Fairfield County! James Leone, an 8th grader at Darien's Middlesex Middle School will be representing all of Connecticut tonight - and he stopped by the 95.9 THE FOX studios to chat with Allan about how he beat everyone else in the state, and to answer some geography trivia of course!
It became an iconic protest anthem - and it all began because John Lennon and Yoko Ono stayed in bed! Their second "Bed-In For Peace" began on this date, May 21, 1969, and would end with the recording of "Give Peace a Chance." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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R.E.M. began to achieve mainstream popularity at the end of the '80s, but no one ever expected them to become the biggest band in the world - not even themselves! That all changed on this date, May 18, 1991, when "Out of Time" hit #1. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This weekend, Norwalk's Theatre Artists Workshop is producing a series of 8 one-act plays at their studios in East Norwalk. First Thing Fairfield County host Allan Lamberti chats with actor and director Mike Boland about how the group began, his acting experience, and how hard it is to get "Hamilton" tickets...even if you know someone in the cast!
Originally written as a folk song, the title track to "Let's Dance" would morph into a funk rock classic and lead David Bowie to his biggest commercial success. It all began on this day, May 17, 1983, when it became his second, and last, number one song. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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This weekend, the legendary Andrew "Dice" Clay is coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club in Bridgeport. Ahead of his shows this weekend, he talked with First Thing Fairfield County host Allan about his start in the comedy circuit, getting stalked at a memorial, his movie career, and whether or not he had a rivalry with Sam Kinison.
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No one was really sure what to make of it at that time, and it ended up driving the Beach Boys apart - but when "Pet Sounds" was released on May 16, 1966, it would ultimately lead to the Beatles making "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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As progressive rock moved into the 1980s, it was due for an overhaul. When members of King Crimson, Yes, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer got together to form Asia, they didn't just hit it big - they knocked it out of the park with the best-selling album of 1982. It all started on this date, May 15, when Asia's self-titled debut album hit #1. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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We're just one week away from the big Def Leppard/Journey U.S. tour kickoff concert in Hartford at the XL Center! First Thing Fairfield County host Allan Lamberti chats with Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen about his busy schedule - touring (twice this year!), producing albums, releasing live albums, back catalog music both digitally and on new vinyl (tomorrow!), AND having a baby...all in the first four months of 2018! Plus, how they determine which band goes on first, and Def Leppard's experience at the historic Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.
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The massacre at Kent State University was one of the darkest days in American history. 10 days later, on May 14, 1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young would release "Ohio" and one of the most iconic protest songs of all time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It seemed strange on the surface, but somehow they made it work (for a while). What began when Tommy Lee and Heather Locklear met backstage at an REO Speedwagon show, led to one of the '80s most notorious couples when got married on this date, May 10, 1986. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It's one of the most infamous quotes in rock history - and it happened on this date, May 9, 1974, when Jon Landau walked into the Harvard Square Theater for a Bruce Springsteen concert and declared he had seen "rock and roll future." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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He's a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with the Byrds and he's coming to the Ridgefield Playhouse tonight! Allan talks with Roger McGuinn of the Byrds about how Miles Davis helped him get his start, his time with the Byrds, and how he still runs one of the very first websites ever!
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It was supposed to be the album where the Beatles would begin to get along once more. But when it was released on May 8, 1970, "Let It Be" would turn out to be the 12th, and final, album from the band. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…
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Before he comes to Bridgeport this weekend at the new Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club, Gary Owen chats with First Thing Fairfield County host about St. Louis pizza, going from the Navy to comedy, Kevin Hart's current situation, and more!
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He was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, but the world would come to know him by another name. On this date, May 7, 1972, Reg legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Despite touring the previous year, Led Zeppelin was the biggest band in the world by the Spring of 1973. They would embark on the biggest tour ever on May 4, 1973, setting records and flying around the United States in their own private jet. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Bob Seger became a rock superstar in the '70s, but it wasn't until he released his 11th studio album that he finally reached the top. "Against the Wind" dethroned Pink Floyd's "The Wall" from the top of the Billboard charts on May 3, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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When Cream broke up in 1968, a reunion never seemed possible. Other than a performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, nothing materialized. That is until May 2, 2005, when they took the stage for four nights at London's Royal Albert Hall for the historic reunion. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Thursday night is the 14th annual Taste of Westport to benefit CLASP Homes at the Westport Inn. CLASP President Tracy Flood and Development Director Robin Hammond stopped by the 95.9 THE FOX studios to give us an idea of what to expect on May 3!
It was an album unlike anything else they had done previously - no hit singles, less blues-y, more experimental, but nonetheless reached #1 on May 1, 1976, giving Led Zeppelin their fifth chart-topping album. Allan looks back at "Presence" in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Vishnu and CJ are aspiring young filmmakers from Fairfield County and they've even filmed a pilot for a potential TV series - with the help of friends and family they filmed on location in Rowayton. They say down with Allan to talk about how they came up with the idea for "The Pointe," what they hope to do with it, and how others in Fairfield County can help!
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Nobody partied harder than the Who's late drummer Keith Moon. And no one was more of a menace to the hotel industry. On this date in 1976, his destruction was so bad, he even purposely shut down an entire New York City block to cause mayhem! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Poison proved that they were going to stay put when they released their second studio album "Open Up and Say... Ahh!" on April 27, 1988, the album that final brought them to #1. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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When David Lee Roth left Van Halen in 1985, the band had to decide on what to do. They ultimately found a new lead singer in Sammy Hagar, and the first album "5150" reached #1 on this date in 1986. It was the first time the band ever reached #1. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar…
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Fans thought it would never happen. But time heals all wounds, and on April 25, 1994, the Eagles entered a soundstage to reunite for an MTV special that would ultimately become the live album "Hell Freezes Over." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Stamford's own Jamie Hughes won in January, and on May 21, she'll be vying for Miss USA. She stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan Lamberti about her road to being crowned Miss Connecticut USA and her #Acceptance4All campaign!
It was the reunion that nearly was! Lorne Michaels made the Beatles an offer to reunite on "Saturday Night Live," and two of the viewers watching it together live on the night of April 24, 1976 were Paul McCartney and John Lennon - and they were only a mile away from the NBC studios! Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar…
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This Saturday, the first Norwalk City Hunt will take place. Norwalk Now director Linda Kavanaugh spoke with First Thing Fairfield County host Allan Lamberti about how it came together, what players can expect, and possibly even some hints at some of the clues to come this weekend...
Following Roger Waters departure from Pink Floyd, the remaining members continued on with the band, but it took a second trip to the studio to go back to the way things were when all the members contributed equally. They were able to do it with "The Division Bell" which hit #1 for four straight weeks on this date in 1994. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar...
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The night Freddie Mercury died, the remaining members of Queen announced a tribute concert. No artists were announced, but 72,000 tickets sold out in just minutes. On April 20, 1992, Queen was joined by Elton John, David Bowie, Annie Lenox, Robert Plant, and many more for the four hour Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, broadcast live to 72 countries. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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AC/DC had a big decision to make in the wake of Bon Scott's death in 1980 - would they break up or would they try things with a new lead singer? On April 19 they announced Brian Johnson would join the band - and the rest was history! Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar…
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This Sunday, 95.9 THE FOX will be at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk for the Rallye for Pancreatic Cancer. First Thing Fairfield County host Allan Lamberti spoke to organizer Mark Schlegel about how and why it came together, Mark's classic cars, and more!
Some years aren't as good as others, but on this date in 2015, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had as good of an induction ceremony year as any other, with some long overdue artists getting honored. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar...
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They had arguably the best performance at Woodstock, and a critically acclaimed and commercially successful self-titled debut, but could Santana keep it going? When they entered the studio on April 17, 1970, to record "Abraxas," they proved not only could they, but they could surpass their previous success. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It had been over 16 years since the original lineup of KISS was all together. That ended on April 16, 1996 on the deck of the USS Intrepid when Paul and Gene put on the makeup with Ace and Peter and KISS announced their Alive/Worldwide reunion tour. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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Band members quit the day before recording, the demos and lyrics were stolen, but through it all, Paul McCartney persevered and finally took Wings to #1 on this date in 1974 with "Band on the Run." Allan looks back at the tumultuous recoding in today's Classic Rock Calendar.
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The critics hated it when it was originally released, but now everyone loves the album the Rolling Stones released on this date in 1972. Allan looks back at "Exile on Main St." in the Classic Rock Calendar...
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During the '80s, a lot of the bad boys of rock married the good girls of TV. But the first to do it - and the one to mostly outlast all the others - happened on April 11, 1981, when Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli got married. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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It wasn't just a big album...it was THE biggest album! 3 hit singles, 18+ million copies sold, the best selling album of 1976...it all began on this date, April 10, 1976, when Frampton Comes Alive! hit #1 on the Billboard charts for the first of ten weeks. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar...
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They wouldn't make the announcement official for another day, but today in 1970, Paul McCartney informed the rest of the Beatles that he was leaving the band. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar…
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Ahead of their show at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, April 25, First Thing Fairfield County host Allan Lamberti chats with bassist and founding member of Night Ranger Jack Blades about getting his start in funk, starting Damn Yankees, and the real life "Boogie Nights" situation he once found himself in.
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Less than two years after founding Pink Floyd, 50 years ago today Syd Barrett leaves the band. But he remained an influence on the band for the next three decades. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar on First Thing Fairfield County.
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Over 40 of the biggest music stars in the world all got together as USA for Africa to record one of the biggest singles of all time… and on April 5, 1985, over 5,000 radio stations (including 95.9 THE FOX) all played it at the exact same time… Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar.
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An historic day in music when one band - the Beatles - had all top five songs on the Billboard chart! Allan takes a look back at when the Beatles did something no one has even come close to ever since…
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Before his show at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, April 8, Southside Johnny chats with Allan on First Thing Fairfield County about Scandinavian audiences, his Hollywood experiences, and the legacy of the Jersey Sound.
Keith Richards has certainly snorted a lot of things…but never before had he snorted a person until April 3, 2007 when his dad's ashes went up his nose! (Or did it!?!) Allan takes a look back...
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Fleetwood Mac's first #1 album - Rumours - hits the top of the charts for the first time on this date, April 2, 1977, and would remain on the Billboard charts for 31 weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
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On First Thing Fairfield County, Allan talks with the president of Norwalk's Wall Street Theater Suzanne Cahill and the theater's involvement with Norwalk Now.
In our latest edition of Between the Notes Christian sat down and talked with Mark Farner before his show at the Ridgefield Playhouse.
Listen to the full live interview from the stage of the Ridgefield Playhouse as 95.9 THE FOX's Allan Lamberti sits down with Mickey Thomas of Starship to discuss his career.
Our next installment of Between the Notes will be with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad on Thursday, March 22 at Ridgefield Playhouse before he performs there that night.
What exactly is Silent Disco? Find out. Plus get details on the party this Sunday at Brooklawn Country Club from two of the comics performing.
Allan Lamberti chats with the legendary Donald Fagen about Walter Becker's final performance ever in Greenwich, the early days of the band, and his yacht rock thoughts before Steely Dan's show Sunday night at the Toyota Presents Oakdale! Image Credit: PR Photos
The Australian #PinkFloyd Show is coming to the Toyota Presents Oakdale on July 27. Allan Lamberti chats with keyboardist Jason Sawford about how this epic touring show began from humble beginnings in 1988 and what to expect when they do Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety and more! Image: PR Photos
Allan Lamberti chats with Charles Rosenay, founder of the Fab 4 Music Festival about the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" - check out the event on Saturday, June 10 at the Dome at the Toyota Presents Oakdale http://www.fab4musicfestival.com/ Image: Stills Press / PRPhotos.com
Before his show Friday night at the @RPlayhouse, @RobSchneider chats with Allan Lamberti about working with family on his #Netflix series, comedy on the road with #AdamSandler and his #SNL buddies, #Trump and Home Alone 2, plus Deuce Bigalow's unique connection...to Stamford High School! Image Credit: PR Photos
Fairfield County’s Giving Day is a powerful 24-hour online fundraising competition that unites our community around local causes close to your heart on March 9th, 2017. John Voket speaks with Kristy Jelenik, Development Director of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. #FairfieldCountyGives
Last year, this amazing day of giving had extraordinary results: $1,246,964 donated by 11,000+ individuals for 410 nonprofits.
John Voket speaks with Nile Rodgers who will be performing at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Westport Thursday, August 11th.