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12/13/2025

🎸 December 13, 1966: The moment rock history changed. The newly-formed The Jimi Hendrix Experience crank up “Hey Joe” during their first studio sessions, a track that would launch their meteoric rise when released days later.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their meteoric debut with the release of their first single “Hey Joe” b/w “Stone Free” on Friday, December 16, 1966. A song adored by both Hendrix and his new manager/producer Chas Chandler, the Billy Roberts penned track made popular by The Leaves and Tim Ro...

12/12/2025

95.7 The Spin News: Update on the Evansville man charged in the shooting death of a student at Kentucky State University and USI's New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art closing their latest show.

Morning news update on the Evansville man charged in the shooting death of a student at Kentucky State University and USI's New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art closing their latest show.

12/12/2025

🎶 December 12, 1992: A New Chapter in Music History. The Bodyguard, co-executive produced and sung by Whitney Houston, hits the top of the charts, launching a record-shattering era. Over 45 million copies sold worldwide, three GRAMMYs earned, and a legacy that forever changed what a soundtrack and a voice could achieve.

The Bodyguard Original Soundtrack was released on November 17, 1992 (29 years ago today). Whitney co-executive produced and recorded six songs for the album which became the best selling soundtrack of all time with over 45 million copies sold worldwide. "I Will Always Love You," the first sing...

12/11/2025

Despite the official verdict, millions mourned; some 200,000 fans in Los Angeles and Chicago turned out in grief, honoring a voice that forever changed soul music.

On December 11, 1964, in response to a reported shooting, officers of the Los Angeles Police Department are dispatche...

12/10/2025

95.7 The Spin News: A shooting yesterday at Kentucky State University in Frankfort and President Trump on sending troops to Venezuela.

Morning news update on a shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort and President Trump on sending troops to Venezuela.

12/10/2025

December 10, 1967: A soul music legend lost too soon. Otis Redding boards a charter plane bound for Madison, Wisconsin, just hours before tragedy struck and the plane crashed into icy Lake Monona, claiming his life and those of his bandmates.

On its final approach to Madison, Wisconsin on December 10, 1967, the private plane carrying soul-music legend Otis R...

12/09/2025

95.7 The Spin News: The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect is in custody following an early morning shooting and Indiana lawmakers advanced a House bill yesterday that would let the state redraw district boundaries outside the usual 10-year census cycle.

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect is in custody following an early morning shooting and Indiana lawmakers advanced a House bill yesterday that would let the state redraw district

12/09/2025

We Didn’t Start the Fire” was released as a single on September 18, 1989, and then appeared on Joel’s album Storm Front, released October 17, 1989.

By Richard HarringtonHARTFORD, CONN. -- The week Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" went to No. 1, "Storm Front" (his 14th album) also hit No. 1, a rare double chart-topping triumph.That same December week, Joel was in Boston, opening a yearlong tour at least partly necessitated by serious fina...

12/08/2025

Join us on December 31st for a countdown to 2026! 🎉🥳

12/08/2025

GETTING PUMPED FOR FINALS!!

12/08/2025

Recently, on most listening platforms, a music wrapped came out! What was your music recap this year? 🤔

12/08/2025

95.7 The Spin News: Events to be held this week ahead of demolition of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Libraries’ Red Bank location and according to the Indiana Family Social Services Agency and Syra Health, approximately 10% of Hoosiers report alcohol addiction.

Events to be held this week ahead of demolition of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Libraries’ Red Bank location and according to the Indiana Family Social Services Agency and Syra Health, approximat