Clapton Quits (Classic Rock Calendar - March 13, 2019)
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... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m Mar 13, 2019
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The Allmans Do It Live (Classic Rock Calendar - March 12, 2019)
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... Image :Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com
2m Mar 12, 2019
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CSN Add The Y (Classic Rock Calendar - March 11, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Mar 11, 2019
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Forming Foreigner (Classic Rock Calendar - March 8, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Mar 08, 2019
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Dick Cavett
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! Image: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com
21m Mar 08, 2019
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Bowie Finds His Soul (Classic Rock Calendar - March 7, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Mar 07, 2019
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The Start Of The "Stone Age" (Classic Rock Calendar - March 6, 2019)
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... Image: Rui M. Leal / PRPhotos.com
2m Mar 06, 2019
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The First "Beatles" Song To Reach The Chart (Classic Rock Calendar - March 5, 2019)
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... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m Mar 05, 2019
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How They Became Buffalo Springfield (Classic Rock Calendar - March 4, 2019)
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... Image: Insidefoto / PR Photos
2m Mar 04, 2019
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Aerosmith Get Their Wings (Classic Rock Calendar - March 1, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Mar 01, 2019
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U2 Prepare For "War" (Classic Rock Calendar - February 28, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Feb 28, 2019
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Janis Joplin's "Pearl" (Classic Rock Calendar - February 27, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Feb 27, 2019
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Led Zeppelin’s Non-Reunion Tour Begins (Classic Rock Calendar - February 26, 2019)
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… Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Feb 26, 2019
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Bob Hits It Big (Classic Rock Calendar - February 25, 2019)
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... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Feb 25, 2019
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The Journey Starts To End (Classic Rock Calendar - February 22, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Feb 22, 2019
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The Boss Gets The Band Back Together (Classic Rock Calendar - February 21, 2019)
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... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m Feb 21, 2019
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Jimi's First Gig (Classic Rock Calendar - February 20, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
1m Feb 20, 2019
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Ozzy Remembers The Alamo (Classic Rock Calendar - February 19, 2019)
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... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m Feb 19, 2019
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Cream Say "Goodbye" (Classic Rock Calendar - February 15, 2019)
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… Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m Feb 15, 2019
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Comedian Ted Alexandro
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.
15m Feb 14, 2019
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Heart's Valentine's Day Gift (Classic Rock Calendar - February 14, 2019)
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... Image: A. Gilbert / PR Photos
2m Feb 14, 2019
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Pink Floyd's Rock Record Sets A Record (Classic Rock Calendar - February 13, 2019)
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... Image: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos
2m Feb 13, 2019
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Rush's Big Move (Classic Rock Calendar - February 12, 2019)
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… Image: Evan J. Thomas / PR Photos
2m Feb 12, 2019
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Carole King Weaves Her "Tapestry" (Classic Rock Calendar - February 11, 2019)
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... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Feb 11, 2019
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The Hit Written To Please One Critic (Classic Rock Calendar - February 7, 2019)
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... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Feb 07, 2019
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Big Changes Coming To The Norwalk Public Library
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! Image:   noipornpan / iStock / Getty Images Plus
16m Feb 07, 2019
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The J. Geils Band's Double #1 (Classic Rock Calendar - February 6, 2019)
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… Image: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com
2m Feb 06, 2019
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Def Leppard's Breakthrough (Classic Rock Calendar - February 5, 2019)
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... Image: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos
2m Feb 05, 2019
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Fleetwood Mac Release Their Masterpiece (Classic Rock Calendar - February 4, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Feb 04, 2019
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Talkin' Heart Month With Bridgeport Hospital's Dr. Robert Winslow
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!
7m Feb 04, 2019
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The Doors Get Back To Basics (Classic Rock Calendar - February 1, 2019)
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... Image: Terry Thompson / PR Photos
2m Feb 01, 2019
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Busted Down On Bourbon Street (Classic Rock Calendar - January 31, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Jan 31, 2019
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Westport Author Nathalie Jacob
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.
14m Jan 31, 2019
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The Beatles Take It To The Roof (Classic Rock Calendar - January 30, 2019)
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... Image: Stills Press / PRPhotos.com
2m Jan 30, 2019
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Men At Work's Rare Double-Double #1 (Classic Rock Calendar - January 29, 2019)
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... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
2m Jan 29, 2019
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The Biggest Stars Record The Biggest Song (Classic Rock Calendar - January 28, 2019)
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... Image: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
2m Jan 28, 2019
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Phil Becomes A Solo Superstar (Classic Rock Calendar - January 25, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Jan 25, 2019
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There Goes Solo Simon (Classic Rock Calendar - January 24, 2019)
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... Image: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com
2m Jan 24, 2019
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Billy Joel's Sax Player Richie Cannata
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. Image: horiyan / iStock / Getty Images Plus
10m Jan 23, 2019
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Roger Takes Control (Classic Rock Calendar - January 23, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Jan 23, 2019
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Wings Fly To The Top (Classic Rock Calendar - January 22, 2019)
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… Image: PR Photos
2m Jan 22, 2019
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The Best Cover Song Of All Time (Classic Rock Calendar - January 21, 2019)
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… Image: PR Photos
2m Jan 21, 2019
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A Supergroup That Worked (Classic Rock Calendar - January 18, 2019)
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... Image: Johnny Jules / Skynet Images / PRPhotos.com
2m Jan 18, 2019
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The Pretenders Learn To Be A Band Again (Classic Rock Calendar - January 17, 2019)
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... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m Jan 17, 2019
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George Goes Out On Top (Classic Rock Calendar - January 16, 2019)
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... Image: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
2m Jan 16, 2019
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Welcome To The "Hotel California" (Classic Rock Calendar - January 15, 2019)
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... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Jan 15, 2019
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David Becomes A Daddy (Classic Rock Calendar - January 14, 2019)
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... Image: Insidefoto / PR Photos
2m Jan 14, 2019
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The Stones Get Rollin' (Classic Rock Calendar - January 9, 2019)
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... Image: Rui M. Leal / PRPhotos.com
2m Jan 09, 2019
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Clapton's Triumph From Tragedy (Classic Rock Calendar - January 8, 2019)
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... Image: PR Photos
2m Jan 08, 2019
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Paranoid Across The Atlantic (Classic Rock Calendar - January 7, 2019)
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... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m Jan 07, 2019
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