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11/18/2025

We know you love the best decade of all time!!!🎸Catch the 80's at 8 every week day at 8AM and every Sunday at 8PM!

11/18/2025

📻 CLASSIC HITS 102.7 — STATION POST

TOPIC: A.I. Toys behaving badly (today’s Weird Avenue segment in The Fast Lane with CC Ryder)

🎁🤖 HOLIDAY WARNING:
Some of those new A.I. toys hitting shelves this year… are saying things that DEFINITELY weren’t on the box.

A new toy-safety report found that a few “smart” toys can talk about inappropriate topics, give dangerous advice, or keep recording after a kid stops talking.

This holiday season:
👉 Double-check what you’re buying
👉 Be cautious with new A.I. toys
👉 And maybe stick with the classics

Classic Hits 102.7

11/17/2025

I guess I can finally let the cat out of the bag! Folks, they did not tell me Santa was my competition. Really, though, Symphony of the Mountains (Official)) does wonderful performances and brings it to East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia at no cost, low cost, and that means our kids and others can get world class events right in our own back yard. Please spare just $1 ( or more if you are able) and lets help them bring more great experiences to the area.

"Make Me the Maestro" is back for another round this year! One of these 3 fresh faces are set to lead the in "Sleigh Ride" at our December 6th performance in Kingsport. Your vote matters: $1 = 1 vote, and you can vote as many times as you like! Head to MySOTM.org/mmm to learn more about the participants and cast your vote!

11/17/2025

Legendary guitarist Joe Walsh (of The Eagles and solo fame) is putting some major history up for auction. He’s selling the 12-string Framus guitar he used on his landmark 1972 album Barnstorm — the very instrument that helped shape songs like “Turn To Stone”.

The auction is set for December 16-17 at the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood, with 800+ items from his career entering the bidding — all part of Walsh’s plan to clean house and give back (part of proceeds go to his VetsAid charity).

👉 Read the full story: ultimateclassicrock.com/joe-walsh-barnstorm-guitar-2025/

Joe Walsh is giving fans the chance to bid on over 800 items from his life and career in a December auction that was announced in November 2025.

11/17/2025

🎸 CLASSIC ROCK NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 17TH

📰 Classic Rock News

🎸 David Coverdale Retires
Whitesnake and Deep Purple frontman David Coverdale announced his retirement from music due to health concerns, ending a legendary career spanning five decades.

📚 Alex Van Halen Announces New Book
Alex Van Halen revealed plans for a second anthology book chronicling Van Halen’s peak years, featuring rare photos and personal stories.

🕊️ Ozzy Osbourne Health Update
Sharon Osbourne shared that Ozzy faced severe health setbacks earlier this year, saying, “In March, we thought we were going to lose him.”

🎬 Michael Jackson Biopic Trailer Released
Lionsgate unveiled the first trailer for Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson. While not strictly classic rock, it’s a major music biopic trending across rock media.

🎭 Alice Cooper + Criss Angel Collaboration
Alice Cooper announced a Las Vegas residency titled “Welcome to Our Nightmare”, blending rock theatrics with magic.

🎙️ New Podcast Celebrates The Doors
Talkhouse launched “Really??”, a podcast series exploring The Doors’ cultural impact as they mark their 60th anniversary.

🌍 AC/DC Makes Headlines
AC/DC’s Australian tour kickoff was so loud it registered on a seismograph, and they performed “Jailbreak” live for the first time in 34 years.

🎶 World Record for AC/DC Classic
374 bagpipers in Melbourne set a world record performing “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll)”.

💬 Rock Hall Debate
Former Styx vocalist Dennis DeYoung criticized the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, calling its qualification process “shameful” and urging reform.

11/17/2025

We love all the pics you've been sending us!! Get excited because we are still giving away pairs of tickets to see JOURNEY!!! Tickets are now on sale, but you have a chance of winning some by just leaving us a selfie! You know the drill...post a pic of you, you & your pals, you & your co-workers, you & your fish...just post'em!!

11/16/2025

Rock-fans, buckle up — Dennis DeYoung isn’t holding back. The former frontman of Styx blasted the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s methods, calling them “shameful” for making so many artists wait until they’re incapacitated or dead before induction.

He said:

“Making so many musicians wait until they either incapacitated or dead is shameful…”

DeYoung pointed out that Styx has been eligible for induction since 1997, yet still no invite. He’s asking questions, not just singing along.
👉 Read the full reaction: ultimateclassicrock.com/dennis-deyoung-wants-rock-hall-to-change-their-shameful-ways/

Joe Walsh Wants to Sell You His ‘Barnstorm’ GuitarJoe Walsh Wants to Sell You His ‘Barnstorm’ GuitarThe legend is auctioning off more than 800 items from his life and career with the Eagles, James Gang and more.

11/15/2025

This marks the end of an era — David Coverdale, legendary frontman for Whitesnake and former voice of Deep Purple, has officially announced his retirement after 50 + years in rock.
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In a heartfelt video message, Coverdale said:

“It’s time really for me to hang up my rock ’n’ roll platform shoes and my skintight jeans.”
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From “Here I Go Again” to shredding the 70s and 80s rock landscapes, his voice helped shape decades of hard-rock memories.
👉 Read more: ultimateclassicrock.com/david-coverdale-announces-retirement/

"It's time really for me to hang up my rock 'n' roll platform shoes and my skintight jeans."

11/15/2025

🎶🚘 It’s a two-crew takeover at Johnson City Nissan!
Steve and Scott are inside walking you through every big deal on the lot, and CC Ryder is posted up with the Classic Hits van greeting everyone who stops by!

Catch the whole team here 8–11 AM — check out the cars, the savings, and the music rolling all morning long.

11/15/2025

🎶 NEW POLL: Live music is officially the world’s favorite way to be entertained!
Concerts beat movies, sports, and even a good-luck kind of night. 😉

No surprise here — nothing beats hearing your favorite artist live and loud.
What show would YOU drop everything to see?

🎸 Classic Hits 102.7

11/14/2025

We only have a few Jason Bonham Led Zepplin Evening tickets left for Friday, November 21st at the Hard Rock Hotel Casino Bristol!! If you want to go COMMENT below and tell us how much you want to!!!

11/14/2025

🎤 DAILY UCR UPDATE
🎸 Big news from Eagles: The band has added four final shows for their 2026 residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas — set for March 20, 21 and March 27, 28.
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Tickets go on sale to the general public on Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. PT, with presales starting Nov. 19.
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If you’ve ever wanted to catch them in a high-tech arena with immersive visuals and that signature catalogue — this is a serious opportunity.

👉 Read more: ultimateclassicrock.com/eagles-final-2026-sphere-concerts/

Eagles have scheduled final concerts for their 2026 Las Vegas Sphere residency, to take place in March.