Talkin' Blues, Views, & BBQ With Bobby Q
This Labor Day weekend, the 11th annual Blues, Views, & BBQ Festival returns to Westport's Levitt Pavilion. Bob LeRose ("Bobby Q" himself!) stops by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about how the annual event got started and what to expect this year!
13m Aug 28, 2018
13m
A Life Cut Too Short (Classic Rock Calendar - August 27, 2018)
It was a career still on the rise, and a life cut way too short on this date, August 27, 1990, when Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed in a helicopter accident. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
1m Aug 27, 2018
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Queen Record Their Magnum Opus (Classic Rock Calendar - August 24, 2018)
They would spend as much time recording one song as most bands spend recording entire albums, but it would all be worth it for Queen when "Bohemian Rhapsody" was finished. The entered the studio to begin work on this date, August 24, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m Aug 24, 2018
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Aerosmith Begins Their Comeback (Classic Rock Calendar - August 23, 1985)
The beginning of the '80s found Aerosmith without any hits...and without their guitarists. But newfound sobriety would help set the stage for their first stadium and arena tour in over five years, a tour that began on this date, August 23, 1985. By the end of the decade they'd have their biggest successes ever. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Aug 23, 2018
2m
When Eric Became Derek (Classic Rock Calendar - August 22, 2018)
Eric Clapton was tired of the egos that came from being in a band. He just wanted to make good music, and on this date, August 22, 1970, Derek and the Dominos, went into the studio to begin recording "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: PR Photos
2m Aug 22, 2018
2m
The "Instrument" That Changed Music (Classic Rock Calendar - August 21, 2018)
He wasn't a musician, instead he was an engineer and inventor, but he would develop the synthesizer and change music forever. Robert Moog passed away on this date, August 21, 2005. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image:  iStock / Getty Images Plus / i3D_VR
2m Aug 21, 2018
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The Stones Take A Ballad To The Top (Classic Rock Calendar - August 20, 2018)
When it came to commercial and critical success, the Rolling Stones could basically do no wrong in the '70s. But they took a big risk when they released the single "Angie" on this date, August 20, 1973. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Aug 20, 2018
2m
The End Of Woodstock (Classic Rock Calendar - August 17, 2018)
Behind schedule and covered in mud, the Woodstock Festival reached legendary status on its third day, August 17, 1969…even though the second day hadn't yet come to an end! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Getty Images / iStock / Getty Images Plus / captblack76
2m Aug 17, 2018
2m
CSN And Sometimes Y (Classic Rock Calendar - August 16, 2018)
They were already successful as a trio, but when they became a foursome on this date, August 16, 1969, Neil Young made Crosby, Stills & Nash an even bigger success. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Aug 16, 2018
2m
The First Stadium Show Ever (Classic Rock Calendar - August 15, 2018)
Someone had to play a stadium first. And like so many other things with rock music, it would be the Beatles. The Fab Four took the stage for the legendary performance at Shea Stadium in New York City on this date, August 15, 1965. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m Aug 15, 2018
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The Rock Opera That Wasn't (Classic Rock Calendar - August 14, 2018)
Pete Townshend wanted to follow up "Tommy" with another rock opera. When "Lifehouse" didn't work out, it turned into a more straightforward rock record - and widely considered their best - "Who's Next," released on this date, August 14, 1971. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Aug 14, 2018
2m
The Band Name No One Knew How To Say (Classic Rock Calendar - August 13, 2018)
They didn't invent Southern Rock, but they perfected it right from the beginning, when we all learned how to properly say Lynyrd Skynyrd on this date, August 13, 1973, when they released their debut "(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Aug 13, 2018
2m
A Canadian Conquers America (Classic Rock Calendar - August 10, 2018)
He seemed to come out of nowhere in the United States, even though he had been successful in Canada for years. However, he would become a superstar around the world on this date, August 10, 1985, when Bryan Adams fourth studio album "Reckless" hit #1. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Insidefoto / PR Photos
2m Aug 10, 2018
2m
The Dead Lose Their Leader (Classic Rock Calendar - August 9, 2018)
No one knew where he went, so it was a total surprise to not just the fans, but also to the remaining members of the Grateful Dead, when Jerry Garcia passed away at a rehab center just a week after his 53rd birthday on this date, August 9, 1995. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Aug 09, 2018
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Bill Bellamy
This weekend, comedian Bill Bellamy is coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory in Bridgeport. He stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about his experience filming "Any Given Sunday," being the newest member of the Academy, and, of course, the 25th anniversary of his creating the term "booty call." Image: Jenny Bullock / PRPhotos.com
9m Aug 09, 2018
9m
Rock's Original Most Controversial Song (Classic Rock Calendar - August 8, 2018)
It was recorded on the cheap in just one take, but it became one of the most important, and controversial, songs of all time. A saga that began on this date, August 8, 1963, when the Kingsmen released "Louie Louie." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: iStock / Getty Images Plus / LFO62
2m Aug 08, 2018
2m
The Mac Go Back To Basics (Classic Rock Calendar - August 7, 2018)
After the experimental "Tusk," it was time for Fleetwood Mac to return to the formula that made "Rumours" such a success. That album became "Mirage," which hit #1 for the first of five straight weeks on this date, August 7, 1982. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Solis / PRPhotos.com
2m Aug 07, 2018
2m
The Ramones Call It Quits (Classic Rock Calendar - August 6, 2018)
After touring non-stop for nearly 22 years and still failing to reach the level of success they so desired, the Ramones would end their career with one final performance on this date, August 6, 1996. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Aug 06, 2018
2m
AC/DC Take The Highway To The Top (Classic Rock Calendar - August 3, 2018)
They were huge in Australia. They hit it big in Europe. But conquering the United States was awaiting AC/DC when they released "Highway to Hell" on this date, August 3, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Andrew Wilson / PR Photos
2m Aug 03, 2018
2m
Zimmerman Becomes Dylan (Classic Rock Calendar - August 2, 2018)
He wasn't always Bob Dylan. Not officially, anyway. Until he legally changed his name on this date, August 2, 1962, he was Robert Zimmerman. Although there's lots of theories, no one really knows why he changed it to Dylan. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Aug 02, 2018
2m
Thomas Dolby
He's a professor at Johns Hopkins, played at Live Aid, created one of the most iconic music videos of all time, and he helped create ringtones! Thomas Dolby chats with First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti ahead of his show at New Haven's State House on Sunday night where he'll take apart his songs, tell the stories behind them, and reassemble them. Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
14m Aug 02, 2018
14m
MTV Actually Plays Videos (Classic Rock Calendar - August 1, 2018)
It was the beginning of a revolution - an entire TV channel devoted to nothing but music videos, 24/7. It was a phenomenon right from the start, even though most people couldn't watch it at first when MTV debuted on August 1, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Paul Froggatt / PR Photos
2m Aug 01, 2018
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The Beatles Record Their Biggest Song (Classic Rock Calendar - July 31, 2018)
No one had ever done it before - release a single longer than 7 minutes - but that was only because the Beatles hadn't done it yet! They went into the studio on this date to record "Hey Jude," and it would become their biggest hit - literally! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Joseph Roberts / PR Photos
2m Jul 31, 2018
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Solo Stevie (Classic Rock Calendar - July 27, 2018)
The end of the '70s belonged to Fleetwood Mac, but the tensions in the band forced a break to work on solo projects. Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham were first, but Steve Nicks did it best with "Bella Donna," released on this date, July 27, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PRPhotos.com
2m Jul 27, 2018
2m
Dance-A-Thon At Norwalk's Wall Street Theater
This Saturday it's the Dance-a-Thon to benefit Wigs and Wishes at Norwalk's Wall Street Theater. Allan chats with Billy Blanks Jr. and James Maslow about how this all came about.
5m Jul 26, 2018
5m
Three Men From Texas (Classic Rock Calendar - July 26, 2018)
They were simply three bluesmen from Texas, but 45 years ago on this date, July 26, 1973, they became "Tres Hombres" - and ZZ Top's unique sound - and humor - broke through to the mainstream. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: PR Photos
2m Jul 26, 2018
2m
Chicago Breaks Through (Classic Rock Calendar - July 25, 2018)
While they were successful with their first album, by the time Chicago released their self-titled follow-up, they would be on their way to becoming one of the biggest bands of the '70s. That was solidified on this date, July 25, 1970, when they released "25 or 6 to 4." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Jul 25, 2018
2m
Don't Try To Outdo The Beatles (Classic Rock Calendar - July 24, 2018)
The Bee Gees and Peter Frampton were some of the biggest stars in the world. So they could only go down - and they did spectacularly when they starred in the film version of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," the infamous flop released 40 years ago today on July 24, 1978. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Jul 24, 2018
2m
The Police Were Out Of Sync (Classic Rock Calendar - July 23, 2018)
When they took the stage in Chicago on this date, July 23, 1983, the Police had just learned that their fifth LP "Synchronicity" hit #1 - and it would remain on top for the next seventeen weeks! However, the band was on the verge of breaking up. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Jul 23, 2018
2m
Dylan Changes Rock Music (Classic Rock Calendar - July 20, 2018)
Overnight, Bob Dylan went from folk hero to rock star, all due to one song that his record label thought was too long. But it didn't matter to audiences because "Like a Rolling Stone" would change music forever when it was released on this date, July 20, 1965. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
3m Jul 20, 2018
3m
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Ahead of Saturday night's show at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, Kenny Wayne Shepherd chats with First Thing Fairfield County's Allan about meeting Stevie Ray Vaughan when he was 7, his collection of cars, and playing Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock Fender Stratocaster! Image: Steve Solis / PR Photos
6m Jul 19, 2018
6m
Genesis Vs. Gabriel (Classic Rock Calendar - July 19, 2018)
It was a battle of a band and their former lead singer. There was only room at the top for one on this date, July 19, 1986, when Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" went head-to-head with "Invisible Touch" by Genesis. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Insidefoto / PR Photos
2m Jul 19, 2018
2m
How The Leppard Became Def (Classic Rock Calendar - July 18, 2018)
Before they could become the biggest rock band of the '80s, they had to get their start. In front of 150 students, and paid just £5, 40 years ago today, on July 18, 1978, the world got their first glimpse of Def Leppard. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos
2m Jul 18, 2018
2m
Farewell To The Jungle (Classic Rock Calendar - July 17, 2018)
They initially thought it would just be a short break. It turned into a hiatus of more than 20 years. When Guns N' Roses stepped off the stage on this date, July 17, 1993, it would be the end of the classic-era lineup. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: PR Photos
2m Jul 17, 2018
2m
A Legacy Of Charity (Classic Rock Calendar - July 16, 2018)
One of the most positive voices in music had his life taken too soon on this date, July 16, 1981, when Harry Chapin was killed in a car accident. But his philanthropic legacy to end hunger helped to create USA for Africa, and continues to this date. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: iStock / Getty Images Plus / Makidotvn
2m Jul 16, 2018
2m
The Day The World United (Classic Rock Calendar - July 13, 2018)
It was the biggest concert since Woodstock, and it gave us some of the most memorable moments in music history. Bob Geldof was able to pull off Live Aid on this date, July 13, 1985. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos
2m Jul 13, 2018
2m
The Death Of Disco (Classic Rock Calendar - July 12, 2018)
It was one of the most notorious stunts in history - blow up a bunch of disco records in between games of a baseball doubleheader. What could go wrong? More than 100,000 fans showed up in Chicago for Disco Demolition Night on this date, July 12, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: iStock / Getty Images Plus / Willrow_Hood
3m Jul 12, 2018
3m
Jerry Garcia Goes To The Office (Classic Rock Calendar - July 11, 2018)
It wasn't acceptable to wear artist merchandise at the office...until Jerry Garcia's artwork appeared on ties. The ties first went on sale on this date, July 11, 1992, and shattered expectations. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Jul 11, 2018
2m
Jon From Stamford Plays The 30 Second Song Challenge
Saturday night, it's the final Lynyrd Skynyrd show ever in Connecticut! Will Jon from Stamford beat the 30 Second Song Challenge and win tickets?
1m Jul 10, 2018
1m
Cream Calls It Quits (Classic Rock Calendar - July 10, 2018)
It was the supergroup that worked…until it didn't. 50 years ago today, Eric Clapton announced that Cream would break up after less than three years. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m Jul 10, 2018
2m
The Police Have The Song Of The Summer (Classic Rock Calendar - July 9, 2018)
The Police finally achieved a #1 song on this date, July 9, 1983, with a song that would become not just the song of the summer, not just one of the biggest hits of the decade, but one of the biggest songs of all time! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Erik Kabik / PR Photos
2m Jul 09, 2018
2m
When John Met Paul (Classic Rock Calendar - July 6, 2018)
It's the day that would change music forever. Before a show in Liverpool with his band the Quarrymen, John Lennon would be introduced to Paul McCartney on this date, July 6, 1957. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m Jul 06, 2018
2m
WWE Superstar Nia Jax
This Sunday night, WWE Live comes to Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena, and former Raw Women's Champion and Total Divas star Nia Jax will be teaming up with Ronda Rousey! Allan talks with her about her career, her family (The Rock is her cousin!) and what to expect Sunday night! Image: PRPhotos.com
7m Jul 05, 2018
7m
The Fillmore Opens Its Doors...Again (Classic Rock Calendar - July 5, 2018)
If there was a Fillmore East, there must have been a Fillmore West. Legendary concert promoter Bill Graham moved his original San Francisco venue the Fillmore to a new location and opened the doors on this date, July 5, 1968. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Jul 05, 2018
2m
Bookending The "27 Club" (Classic Rock Calendar - July 3, 2018)
Rock's infamous "27 Club" became notorious because of the deaths of so many superstars in a short span of time. Exactly two years apart, on July 3, 1969, and July 3, 1971, the world lost both Brian Jones and Jim Morrsion. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: iStock / Getty Images Plus / luvemakphoto
2m Jul 03, 2018
2m
Bob Geldof Gets Pink Floyd Back Together (Classic Rock Calendar - July 2, 2018)
24 years of fighting came to an end, all for a good cause. As Bob Geldof prepared his Live 8 concert, he was able to convince Roger Waters and David Gilmour to put aside their differences for one night, leading towards a Pink Floyd reunion on this date, July 2, 2005. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: PR Photos
2m Jul 02, 2018
2m
The Purple Part Ways (Classic Rock Calendar - June 29, 2018)
For a band that has gone through many lineup changes, the biggest happened to Deep Purple on this date, June 29, 1973, when Ian Gillan left the band following a tour of Japan. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Jun 29, 2018
2m
Gettin' Around To #1 (Classic Rock Calendar - June 28, 2018)
They already had hits, but they had yet to reach #1. That is until the Beach Boys released "I Get Around," which reached the top of the charts on this date, June 28, 1964... and brought even more turmoil to the group. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Jill Bednar / PR Photos
2m Jun 28, 2018
2m
Farm Aid 2018
This week, we found out the huge news that Farm Aid is coming to Connecticut for the very first time! Before John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and Willie Nelson come to Hartford's Xfinity Theatre on September 22, Jennifer Fahy, the Communications Director for Farm Aid stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about the concert!
8m Jun 27, 2018
8m
Don Henley Peaks At The End (Classic Rock Calendar - June 27, 2018)
At the end of the '70s, he was in one of the biggest bands in the world. At the end of the '80s, he was one of the biggest solo artists in the world. Don Henley achieved his greatest solo success on this date, June 27, 1989, when he released "The End of the Innocence." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Jun 27, 2018
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