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08/27/2023

Carlos Santana has apologized after video surfaced of him making seemingly anti-trans comments at a recent concert in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

08/26/2023

Alice Cooper's controversial comments about the trans community have now cost him a makeup deal.

08/26/2023

Foghat just dropped the first single from their upcoming 17th studio album, Sonic Mojo, which is due out November 10.

08/26/2023

Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale is paying tribute to the band's original guitarist, Bernie Marsden, who passed away Thursday, August 24, at the age of 72.

08/26/2023

Bob Barker, mostly known for the popular tv game show, “The Price is Right” has passed away at age 99. He was also the host of “Truth or Consequences” years prior, from 1956 until 1975.

He also was the host of “Truth or Consequences” years prior, from 1956 until 1975.

08/26/2023

Brian Setzer has shared another single off his upcoming album, The Devil Always Collects. The latest is the title track to the record, which was written by Setzer and frequent collaborator Mike Himelstein.

08/26/2023

On August 25, 1970, Elton John took the stage at LA's famous Troubadour club to perform his first-ever U.S. concert. It was the first night of a six-date residency. By the time he had finished, word had spread: the 23-year-old singer/songwriter was a star.

08/26/2023

The recent documentary about John Lennon's relationship with former assistant May Pang is getting a digital release this fall.

08/26/2023

Grateful Dead have shared a new track off the band's upcoming 50th anniversary deluxe reissue of their album Wake of the Flood.

08/26/2023

Ruin a band. Change ONE LETTER of a band/artist name to get something completely different.
Bed Zeppelin= Led Zeppelin

-debra Rockstress FM \m/

08/25/2023

New toy!!!

08/25/2023

If you are a biker sign up to ride next Saturday and donate.
If you don't ride you can still donate.
Cheers and I'll see you there 09/09/23.
English Nick

Get your motorcycle ready and join us for the 9/11 Memorial Ride benefiting Tunnel to Towers on Saturday, September 10.

08/25/2023

Who do you think should play the next Super Bowl half time show? --Renee

With the Super Bowl happening at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas next year, some fans may be expecting added glitz to the halftime show. But if Nevada's governor had his way, there'd be more pyro than sparkle.

08/25/2023

The Rolling Stones have paid tribute to their late drummer Charlie Watts, who passed away two years ago on August 24, 2021.

08/25/2023

The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has teamed with Universal Music for a new songwriters award named after the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.

08/25/2023

The official trailer for the upcoming Carlos Santana documentary, Carlos: The Santana Journey Global Premiere, has just been released.

08/25/2023

Sometimes I would buy an album just because I liked the album art. What's an album with an iconic cover?

-debra Rockstress FM \m/

08/24/2023

WX Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DeKalb and Gwinnett County in GA until 7:30pm. https://bit.ly/3JwiUcH

08/24/2023

WX Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hall County in GA until 5:30pm. https://bit.ly/3JwiUcH

08/24/2023

❤ this! Kaedy Kiely

In between releasing a new Mammoth WVH album and going on tour, Wolfgang Van Halen is getting married. In an interview with Heavy Consequence, the son of Eddie Van Halen shares why he and his fiancée, Andraia Allsop, chose Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" as their wedding d**g.

08/24/2023

I can't believe it's been two years since we lost Mr Charlie Watts.
R.I.P. sir.
English Nick

On This Day, August 24, 2021…

08/24/2023

If you could buy any rock memorabilia, what would it be? --Renee

Gene Simmons is known for having a huge stash of memorabilia, and now he's giving fans a chance to own a piece of it. The KISS rocker has just added his personal '80s Rockman II B belt amp to his personal auction page, GeneSimmonsAuctions.com.

08/24/2023

Lou Gramm doesn't sound at all happy that his former band, Foreigner, which he fronted until 2003, is not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He believes the omission is personal.

08/24/2023

Alice Cooper is the latest rocker to share his thoughts on young people who question their gender at an early age.

08/24/2023

A cryptic ad posted in London's Hackney Gazette appears to be teasing a new album from The Rolling Stones. It promoted something called Hackney Diamonds, with the ad's message featuring several Stones song titles, leading to speculation that an album announcement is coming.

08/24/2023

Ever love a band and they do something or make a song you don't like but then they redeem themselves and make an epic record?

-debra Rockstress FM \m/

08/23/2023

He's getting closer... Kaedy Kiely

Paul McCartney is bringing his Got Back tour south of the border.

08/23/2023

Remembering the late, great, wild Keith Moon on his birthday today. What's one of your favorite performances of his? I call Love, Reign o'er Me... Kaedy Kiely

On this Day, August 23, 1946…

08/23/2023

Who is your greatest rock star of all time?
Cheers.
English Nick

A new TV music series coming this fall will try to answer an often debated question: Who is the greatest rock star?

08/23/2023

Meet our Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters cat of the week! Janis is a calm, cool and collected cat. All she really wants is a comfy bed and a sunny spot. And a loving human or two, of course! Janis has a very unique look, from her natural dark lipstick to her cute stubby tail. She is always ready for a photoshoot!
>>MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/3pe8E3z

08/23/2023

New music from The Stones? Yes please!!!!! --Renee

Are The Rolling Stones dropping hints that a new album is on the way? Well, that's the speculation on social media after fans caught wind of a cryptic newspaper ad in the British paper the Hackney Gazette for something called Hackney Diamonds.

08/23/2023

Eric Clapton and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir are among the guest stars featured on Stephen Marley's new album Old Soul, which will be released September 15.

08/23/2023

A new documentary about Paul Simon is getting its U.S. premiere next month.

08/23/2023

In 1973 Deep Purple were carrying on as the Mark 3 version with Glenn Hughes on Bass and David Coverdale on Vocals. They wrote and recorded “Burn” that year and released it in 1974. Glenn Hughes is celebrating 50 years of the album on tour. Watch him talk about that and more.

08/23/2023

You get to tour with ONE band for a full week. Which band are you choosing?

-debra Rockstress FM \m/

08/22/2023

Piano is very energetic and would love a large yard to run in. He's currently with Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters and needs an active family to take him on hikes and provide plenty of exercise as well as mental simulation. Piano is very smart and already learned how to sit!
>>MORE INFO on Piano: https://bit.ly/3pe8E3z

08/22/2023

I read this book a couple of years ago and I must say it is just terrific! I never thought I would appreciate or understand Patti Smith or Robert Mapplethorpe's art so well! Kaedy Kiely

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith, often called the Godmother of Punk, continues to to be an inspiration to future generations of musicians, and the latest artist paying her respects to her is Dua Lipa.

08/22/2023

Just learned how to make chicken and matzo ball soup - YUMBO!!!!

08/22/2023

Who needs $1000?
The free money begins this Monday!
Cheers.
English Nick

Listen for the keyword weekdays at 8am, 10am, 12n, 2p and 5p: You could win $1,000!

08/22/2023

Mick Fleetwood is planning benefit concert for Maui. --Renee

Mick Fleetwood is doing what he can to help the victims of the Maui wildfires, and that includes using his musical connections to put together a benefit concert to raise money and awareness of the devastation in the area.