The Album That Broke Up The J. Geils Band (Classic Rock Calendar - October 26, 2018)
They were an overnight success after 15 years and 10 albums! But "Freeze-Frame" would lead to the end of the J. Geils Band when it was released on this date, October 26, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com
2m Oct 26, 2018
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Tony Danza
He's been on stage and screen, he can sing and dance, Tony Danza is a guy who can do it all! Ahead of his "Standards and Stories" show Saturday night at the Ridgefield Playhouse to chat with Allan about the show, his new Netflix series, and whether or not "Who's the Boss?" will return.
11m Oct 26, 2018
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50 Ways To Reach #1 (Classic Rock Calendar - October 25, 2018)
After his split with Art Garfunkel, it would take Paul Simon three solo albums before he reached the top spot with "Still Crazy After All These Years," released on this date, October 25, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m Oct 25, 2018
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Monster Jam Driver Kayla Blood
Before Monster Jam comes to Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena this weekend, Kayla Blood, driver of El Toro Loco, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about becoming a monster truck driver, moving from MMA to Monster Jam, and how high she's gone in the air in her truck!
11m Oct 24, 2018
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Cream Gets Back To The Garden (Classic Rock Calendar - October 24, 2018)
After a series of successful concerts in London in May, it was time for Cream to return to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 37 years on this date, October 24, 2005. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
2m Oct 24, 2018
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Jimi Enters The Studio (Classic Rock Calendar - October 23, 2018)
He had just two hours, but when Jimi Hendrix entered a studio for the first time ever on this date, October 23, 1966, he recorded a masterpiece - "Hey Joe." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Oct 23, 2018
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The "Night Moves" Worked (Classic Rock Calendar - October 22, 2018)
He was an "overnight sensation" with his ninth album! But time and hard work paid off for Bob Seger when he finally broke away from just being a Midwest star with "Night Moves" on this date, October 22, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Oct 22, 2018
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The Heartbreakers Breakthrough (Classic Rock Calendar - October 19, 2018)
It took an epic battle with his record company, but when Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released "Damn the Torpedoes" on this date, October 19, 1979, it made them superstars. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Oct 19, 2018
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The Unlikely Supergroup (Classic Rock Calendar - October 18, 2018)
Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, AND Tom Petty...all in one group?!? It happened 30 years ago today, October 18, 1988, when the Traveling Wilburys released their debut. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Oct 18, 2018
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Mick Meets Keith (Classic Rock Calendar - October 17, 2018)
It would be the day that would change music forever. Standing on the platform of the Dartford Train Station on the morning of October 17, 1961, Mick Jagger would meet Keith Richards. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
2m Oct 17, 2018
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Creedence Calls It Quits (Classic Rock Calendar - October 16, 2018)
After four years, and constant fighting, Creedence Clearwater Revival announced their breakup on this date, October 16, 1972...and it would only lead to more fighting. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
2m Oct 16, 2018
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Bon Jovi Back On Top (Classic Rock Calendar - October 15, 2018)
They did it in 1986 with "Slippery When Wet," and after focus-grouping their next album, they were able to also make "New Jersey" hit #1 on this date, October 15, 1988. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Oct 15, 2018
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Fleetwood Mac's Flop? (Classic Rock Calendar - October 12, 2018)
After the success of "Rumours," Fleetwood Mac went in a completely different direction musically with "Tusk," released on this date, October 12, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Solis / PRPhotos.com
2m Oct 12, 2018
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The Doors At Danbury High (Classic Rock Calendar - October 11, 2018)
They had just been kicked off of Ed Sullivan, and the next stop for the Doors was an unusual venue - Danbury High School! - on this date, October 11, 1967. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image:  dosecreative /  iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m Oct 11, 2018
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The Third Time's The Charm (Classic Rock Calendar - October 10, 2018)
They had to record it over and over, but David Coverdale finally found the right mix for "Here I Go Again" which hit #1 on this date, October 10, 1987. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Erick Lopez / PR Photos
2m Oct 10, 2018
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The End Of Pink Floyd's Historic Run (Classic Rock Calendar - October 8, 2018)
"Dark Side of the Moon" hit the Billboard chart in 1973. 15 years later, it was still on the chart! On this date, October 8, 1988, it finally fell off after 741 weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos
2m Oct 08, 2018
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Use Your Illusion 1 And 2 Are #1 And #2 (Classic Rock Calendar - October 5, 2018)
It had been three years since Guns N' Roses had released new music, but it was worth the wait when "Use Your Illusion 1" and "2" debuted as the top 2 albums in the country on this date, October 5, 1991. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Oct 05, 2018
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Earthplace's 60th Annniversary
This weekend, Earthplace in Westport is celebrating their 60th anniversary with their Woodside Bash on Saturday night, and their Festival on Sunday. Bridget Mariner, the Director of Marketing and Development, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to tell Allan all about it!
6m Oct 04, 2018
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The Death Of Janis Joplin (Classic Rock Calendar - October 4, 2018)
Despite being clean for 6 months, Janis Joplin's demons caught up with her after she began using heroin during the recording of "Pearl," and she would join the infamous "27 Club" on this date, October 4, 1970. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Oct 04, 2018
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ELO Go Bigger (Classic Rock Calendar - October 3, 2018)
How do you follow up a huge record? For Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra, you go even bigger with the double album "Out of the Blue," released on this date, October 3, 1977. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Allan Lamberti/959thefox.com
2m Oct 03, 2018
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Belushi Does Cocker (Classic Rock Calendar - October 2, 2018)
Even though it had been a while since he had a hit, Joe Cocker was one of the most anticipated musical guests on "Saturday Night Live" because he'd be sharing the stage with John Belushi on this date, October 2, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos
2m Oct 02, 2018
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#OneSongOneUs
We may not always see eye-to-eye, but together we can cut through the negativity that seems to be all around us. Starting today, and every day at 2pm, 95.9 THE FOX will do just that with music. Connoisseur Media's CEO Jeff Warshaw stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to explain what One Song, One Us is all about.
3m Oct 01, 2018
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Mellencamp Hits A Double #1 (Classic Rock Calendar - October 1, 2018)
Having the #1 song or album in the country is impressive - but having both at the exact same time is a very rare feat that John Mellencamp achieved on this date, October 1, 1982. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: John Voket/959thefox.com
2m Oct 01, 2018
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The Beatles' Biggest (Classic Rock Calendar - September 28, 2018)
They had a lot of hits, but their biggest - literally - hit #1 on this date, September 28, 1968, and "Hey Jude" would stay on top for the next 9 weeks, longer than any other Beatles single. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Joseph Roberts / PR Photos
2m Sep 28, 2018
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Gettin' The Band Back Together (Classic Rock Calendar - September 27, 2018)
It took 23 years, multiple attempts, and two lead singers in between, but on September 27, 2007, David Lee Roth once again finally took the stage with Van Halen. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Sep 27, 2018
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Live Green Connecticut!
This Saturday is Live Green Connecticut's Last Taste of Summer Craft Beer Festival in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park! Daphne Dixon, co-founder and Executive Director of Live Green, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about how it got started, and all the great experiences coming to Greenwich this weekend!
11m Sep 26, 2018
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And In The End... (Classic Rock Calendar - September 26, 2018)
It wouldn't be the last album they released, but it would be the last time they recorded together. No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles were finished when they released "Abbey Road" on this date, September 26, 1969. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m Sep 26, 2018
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The Death Of John Bonham (Classic Rock Calendar - September 25, 2018)
John Bonham's hard partying ways caught up with him on this date, and it would end both his life and Led Zeppelin when he died at the age of 32 on September 25, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Sep 25, 2018
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The End Of The Eagles (Classic Rock Calendar - September 24, 2018)
It took the Eagles three years to make a follow up to "Hotel California," but it would lead directly to the break up of the band when they released "The Long Run" on this date, September 24, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Pixplanete / PR Photos
2m Sep 24, 2018
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Hendrix Outdoes Dylan (Classic Rock Calendar - September 21, 2018)
Sometimes the original is better. That wasn't the case 50 years ago today, September 21, 1968, when the Jimi Hendrix Experience released their version of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: PR Photos
2m Sep 21, 2018
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Remembering Jim Croce (Classic Rock Calendar - September 20, 2018)
One of the music's most promising voices was silenced too soon on this date, September 20, 1973, when a plane crash took the life of Jim Croce. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image:  THEERADECH SANIN / iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m Sep 20, 2018
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Simon & Garfunkel's Park Reunion (Classic Rock Calendar - September 19, 2018)
Despite being one of the most successful groups of the '60s, the next ten years was turmoil for Simon & Garfunkel. They buried the hatchet and reunited for 500,000 at the Concert in Central Park on this date, September 19, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m Sep 19, 2018
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"The Dawn Wall" Director Josh Lowell
It was a mountain everyone thought was unclimbable. "The Dawn Wall" is a story of overcoming unimaginable odds and conquering the unconquerable. This Wednesday night, September 19, the Ridgefield Playhouse will hold a special screening with the film's director Josh Lowell live in person. He stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about it… Image:   photobac / iStock / Getty ...
7m Sep 19, 2018
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Sabbath's Masterpiece (Classic Rock Calendar - September 18, 2018)
Just six months after their self-titled debut, Black Sabbath released a follow-up album made up of all their remaining material. It would be the first heavy metal masterpiece when "Paranoid" was released on this date, September 18, 1970. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m Sep 18, 2018
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The Doors Get Banned (Classic Rock Calendar - September 17, 2018)
"Light My Fire" was one of the biggest songs of the year, but when the Doors agreed to be on the "Ed Sullivan Show" on this date, September 17, 1967, they were asked to censor themselves. They didn't, and the rest is history. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Billy Bennight / PRPhotos.com
2m Sep 17, 2018
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Billy Does It Live (Classic Rock Calendar - September 14, 2018)
Billy Joel never liked how his early albums turned out in the studio, so he decided to redo them in the way that he wanted, with his own live band. He would give his fans improved - and definitive - versions with his first live album "Songs in the Attic," released on this date, September 14, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Graffiti Press / PR Photos
2m Sep 14, 2018
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30 Years Of "New Jersey" (Classic Rock Calendar - September 13, 2018)
After Bon Jovi hit it big with "Slippery When Wet," they would keep the same formula for their next record, and would prove they were more than a one hit wonder with "New Jersey," released on this date, September 13, 1988. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Sep 13, 2018
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The Beginning Of The End Of Pink Floyd (Classic Rock Calendar - September 12, 2018)
Following up "Dark Side of the Moon" would be a challenge for Pink Floyd, but the tensions in the band during the recording of "Wish You Were Here," released on this date, September 12, 1975, would be the first stop on the road to the end of the band. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Sep 12, 2018
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Bankwell Stamford Spartan Kids Race
This weekend, Mill River Park in downtown Stamford gets turned into a giant kids obstacle course! Bankwell's EVP/Head of Community Banking David Dineen stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat about the event and Bankwell's involvement in our community!
6m Sep 12, 2018
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ELO's Breakthrough (Classic Rock Calendar - September 11, 2018)
Years of trying to find exactly who they were paid off on this date, September 11, 1976, when Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra released their breakthrough album "A New World Record." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
2m Sep 11, 2018
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Kiss Come "Alive!" (Classic Rock Calendar - September 10, 2018)
It was make-or-break for Kiss. After three studio albums that didn't sell as well as they hoped, they released "Alive!" - an album that would capture the band at their best - on this date, September 10, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Sep 10, 2018
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Led Zeppelin Is Born (Classic Rock Calendar - September 7, 2018)
50 years ago today, September 7, 1968, they took the stage as the New Yardbirds. A month later, they'd be known as Led Zeppelin and music would be forever changed. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Sep 07, 2018
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Elton Says Goodbye (Classic Rock Calendar - September 6, 2018)
One week after the death of Princess Diana, on this date, September 6, 1997, Elton John would perform at her funeral and record a new version of "Candle in the Wind" - a song that would become one of the biggest records in history. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Sep 06, 2018
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Stevie Reaches The Top (Classic Rock Calendar - September 5, 2018)
She hit number one before with the albums "Fleetwood Mac" and "Rumours" - and when she went solo, she was still able to do it! "Bella Donna" was the number one album in the country for one week on this date, September 5, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PRPhotos.com
2m Sep 05, 2018
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Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
Before this weekend's 41st annual Oyster Festival, headliner Steve Augeri stops by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about his start in music and how he joined Journey. We're also joined by Norwalk Seaport Association President Mike Reilly to look ahead at this weekend's event!
12m Sep 05, 2018
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The Start Of Seger's Success (Classic Rock Calendar - September 4, 2018)
The Michigan native was beloved in his hometown, but it would take a while before the rest of the country would catch up with Bob Seger. That would begin on this date, September 4, 1975, when the "Live Bullet" concert recordings began. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Sep 04, 2018
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Rush Makes The Move (Classic Rock Calendar - August 31, 2018)
Rush's career can be split into two halves - before and after "Moving Pictures" - an album they began recording on this date, August 31, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Evan J. Thomas / PR Photos
2m Aug 31, 2018
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Shutting The Doors (Classic Rock Calendar - August 30, 2018)
They tried to continue as a trio, but the readers of "Rolling Stone" learned on this date, August 30, 1973, that the Doors were officially no more. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m Aug 30, 2018
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The Stones Make A Comeback (Classic Rock Calendar - August 29, 2018)
After riding high through the '70s, the Rolling Stones found themselves on hiatus during the mid-'80s after a run of underperforming records. The time off was just what they needed as they released their comeback album "Steel Wheels" on this date, August 29, 1989. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Rui M. Leal / PRPhotos.com
2m Aug 29, 2018
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The Piano Man Sails Away (Classic Rock Calendar - August 28, 2018)
Heading into the '90s, he was one of music's biggest stars. But he was about to stop writing and recording music entirely. Billy Joel went out on top when his final pop album "River of Dreams" hit #1 on this date, August 28, 1993. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: A. Gilbert / PR Photos
2m Aug 28, 2018
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