Opening The Doors (Classic Rock Calendar - January 4, 2019)
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... Image: Terry Thompson / PR Photos
2m Jan 04, 2019
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The Boss Does It On His Own (Classic Rock Calendar - January 3, 2019)
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... Image: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos
2m Jan 03, 2019
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George Passes The Other Beatles (Classic Rock Calendar - January 2, 2019)
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... Image: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
2m Jan 02, 2019
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Heart's Comeback (Classic Rock Calendar - December 21, 2018)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Dec 21, 2018
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The Eagles Get A New Guitarist (Classic Rock Calendar - December 20, 2018)
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... Image: A. Gilbert / PR Photos
2m Dec 20, 2018
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The Song Everybody Covered (Classic Rock Calendar - December 19, 2018)
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... Image:  Andrija1 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m Dec 19, 2018
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Rod Goes Out On His Own (Classic Rock Calendar - December 18, 2018)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Dec 18, 2018
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Elvis Gets Banned (Classic Rock Calendar - December 17, 2018)
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... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Dec 17, 2018
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The Clash's Masterpiece (Classic Rock Calendar - December 14, 2018)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Dec 14, 2018
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Paul Does It Live (Classic Rock Calendar - December 13, 2018)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Dec 13, 2018
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Shutting The Door(s) (Classic Rock Calendar - December 12, 2018)
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... Image: Terry Thompson / PR Photos
2m Dec 12, 2018
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The Circus That Wasn't (Classic Rock Calendar - December 11, 2018)
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... Image: Rui M. Leal / PRPhotos.com
2m Dec 11, 2018
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Brian Wilson's Pocket Symphony (Classic Rock Calendar - December 10, 2018)
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... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Dec 10, 2018
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U2's First Reinvention (Classic Rock Calendar - December 7, 2018)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Dec 07, 2018
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The Stones Begin Their Classic Run (Classic Rock Calendar - December 6, 2018)
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... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Dec 06, 2018
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Fleetwood Mac Go For The Gold (Classic Rock Calendar - December 5, 2018)
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... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Dec 05, 2018
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Led Zeppelin Call It Quits (Classic Rock Calendar - December 4, 2018)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Dec 04, 2018
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When Pigs Flew (Classic Rock Calendar - December 3, 2018)
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... Image: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos
2m Dec 03, 2018
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The Strangest Christmas Duet (Classic Rock Calendar - November 30, 2018)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Nov 30, 2018
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Second Time's The Charm (Classic Rock Calendar - November 29, 2018)
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... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Nov 29, 2018
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Elton's Surprise Guest (Classic Rock Calendar - November 28, 2018)
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… Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Nov 28, 2018
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Steve Vai
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." Image: Mandy Hall Media / PRPhotos.com
14m Nov 27, 2018
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The Beatles Take A Trip (Classic Rock Calendar - November 27, 2018)
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... Image: Stills Press / PRPhotos.com
2m Nov 27, 2018
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Lou Gramm Of Foreigner
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! Photo Credit: Karsten Staiger
9m Nov 27, 2018
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Led Zeppelin's Non-Reunion Reunion (Classic Rock Calendar - November 26, 2018)
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... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Nov 26, 2018
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A Night At The Races With Leigh Diffey
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 Robe...
17m Nov 26, 2018
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The Most Expensive Album Ever (Classic Rock Calendar - November 21, 2018)
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... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m Nov 21, 2018
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A Thanksgiving Tradition Begins (Classic Rock Calendar - November 20, 2018)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Nov 20, 2018
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Quiet Riot Feel The Noize (Classic Rock Calendar - November 19, 2018)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Nov 19, 2018
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Starship Rockets To The Top (Classic Rock Calendar - November 16, 2018)
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... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
2m Nov 16, 2018
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Ozzy's "Farewell" (Classic Rock Calendar - November 15, 2018)
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... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m Nov 15, 2018
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T.J. Miller
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. Image: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
24m Nov 15, 2018
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Santana Outdoes Fleetwood Mac (Classic Rock Calendar - November 14, 2018)
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... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
1m Nov 14, 2018
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The Beatles Take All Their #1's To #1 (Classic Rock Calendar - November 13, 2018)
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... Image: Stills Press / PRPhotos.com
2m Nov 13, 2018
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Max Weinberg
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! Image: Jill Bednar / PR Photos
15m Nov 13, 2018
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The Anti-War Anthem That Wasn't About War (Classic Rock Calendar - November 12, 2018)
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... Image: Insidefoto / PR Photos
2m Nov 12, 2018
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Rolling Stone Goes To Print (Classic Rock Calendar - November 9, 2018)
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... Image: 959thefox.com
2m Nov 09, 2018
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Jock Bartley Of Firefall
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.
14m Nov 08, 2018
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An Album Without A Name (Classic Rock Calendar - November 8, 2018)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Nov 08, 2018
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The Eagles Do It Live (Classic Rock Calendar - November 7, 2018)
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... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Nov 07, 2018
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The Cars Shake Things Up (Classic Rock Calendar - November 6, 2018)
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... Image: Donna Ward / PR Photos
2m Nov 06, 2018
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The Beach Boys' Unexpected Comeback (Classic Rock Calendar - November 5, 2018)
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... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
2m Nov 05, 2018
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The End Of John Fogerty's Busiest Year (Classic Rock Calendar - November 2, 2018)
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... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
2m Nov 02, 2018
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Jason Mewes
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." Image: Robin Wong / PR Photos
12m Nov 02, 2018
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Clapton's Comeback (Classic Rock Calendar - November 1, 2018)
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... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
2m Nov 01, 2018
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Losin' It With Lisa Lampanelli
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!
20m Nov 01, 2018
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The Most Expensive Single Ever (Classic Rock Calendar - October 31, 2018)
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... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m Oct 31, 2018
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Rolling Stone's First Chief Photographer Baron Wolman
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! Image Credit: Bob Masse & Baron Wolman
18m Oct 31, 2018
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U2 Take On A New Meaning (Classic Rock Calendar - October 30, 2018)
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... Image: Allan Lamberti/95.9 THE FOX
2m Oct 30, 2018
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The Death Of Duane Allman (Classic Rock Calendar - October 29, 2018)
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... Image: Dutko / iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m Oct 29, 2018
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