Beatlemania Gets Even Bigger (Classic Rock Calendar - June 26, 2018)
There was so much anticipation for the first Beatles' film "A Hard Day's Night" that audiences couldn't wait for new material from the Fab Four. Two weeks ahead of the UK release, the United States got the newest album from the group on this date, June 26, 1964 - an album that would remain #1 for the next 14 weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Cindy Barrymore / P...
2m Jun 26, 2018
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Prince Begins His Reign (Classic Rock Calendar - June 25, 2018)
His previous albums sold well, but no one could have predicted that the soundtrack to "Purple Rain" would turn into a phenomenon, selling over 1.3 million copies on this date, June 25, 1984, its first day of release. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Jun 25, 2018
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Billy Gardell Comes To Bridgeport This Weekend
You know him from "Mike and Molly," and now "Young Sheldon"... Billy Gardell is coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club in Bridgeport this weekend! He stopped by to talk about his career on First Thing Fairfield County! Image: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
10m Jun 22, 2018
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The Biggest Soundtrack From The Biggest Movie (Classic Rock Calendar - June 22, 2018)
When the movie "Beverly Hills Cop" came out at the end of 1984, it was an instant phenomenon. The soundtrack to the movie would also become huge, but it would take a while to catch up to the success of the film, which it achieved on this date, June 22, 1985, when it finally reached #1. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Scott Alan / PR Photos
2m Jun 22, 2018
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Norwalk Now's Bicycles & Brunch This Weekend
This Sunday, Norwalk Now is putting together the first ever Bicycles & Brunch - you'll ride electric bikes around SoNo and having a world class meal at Cask Republic. Mike and Jen, the owners of Pedego SoNo, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to tell us all about it!
7m Jun 21, 2018
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Bookending An Historic Career (Classic Rock Calendar - June 21, 2018)
Though usually regarded as a country artist, Johnny Cash had a constant influence on rock throughout his entire career - a career that was bookended by the same date. On June 21, 1955, he released his first single "Cry! Cry! Cry!" and exactly 48 years later, June 21, 2003, he would give his final public performance. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Janet Mayer / PR P...
2m Jun 21, 2018
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Bowie's Moon Shot (Classic Rock Calendar - June 20, 2018)
He tried to make a go of it as Davy Jones, but when he was forced to change his name, he was forced to reinvent himself as well. Inspired by the upcoming Apollo 11 mission, on this date, June 20, 1969, David Bowie went into the studio to record "Space Oddity." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Jun 20, 2018
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Norwalk Seaport Association President Mike Reilly
Mike Reilly, the president of the Norwalk Seaport Association, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about all the things the Seaport has going on this summer, and revealed the acts for this year's 41st annual Oyster Festival!
11m Jun 19, 2018
11m
Two #1 Songs At The Same Time (Classic Rock Calendar - June 19, 2018)
Carole King wrote some of the biggest hit songs of the '60s. She was so prolific, that when she released "Tapestry," she wrote two songs that both hit #1...simultaneously! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Jun 19, 2018
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Hot Summer Fun At Mohegan Sun
One week from today, Hot Summer Fun returns to Mohegan Sun for the 21st year! Derrick Williams, the Director of Transportation, and Cody Chapman, the Public Relations Manager, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan Lamberti about all the things happening - from all the concerts and cash giveaways, to an "Animal House" reunion!
7m Jun 18, 2018
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Jimi Sets The Music World On Fire (Classic Rock Calendar - June 18, 2018)
When it comes to big music festivals of the '60s, everyone automatically thinks of Woodstock. But the first true big rock festival happened two years earlier, and the world experienced one of the most fiery performances (literally) when Jimi Hendrix gave his first U.S. performance… and set his guitar ablaze on this date, June 18, 1967, at the Monterey Pop Festival. Allan looks back in today's C...
2m Jun 18, 2018
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Dire Straits Change The Music Industry (Classic Rock Calendar - June 15, 1985)
Their albums sold well, even though they didn't really have many hits. That would all change for Dire Straits when "Brothers In Arms" hit #1 on this date, June 15, 1985, and become one of the biggest selling albums of all time...and would completely change how albums were sold. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m Jun 15, 2018
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Jim Norton Is Coming To Connecticut
This weekend, Jim Norton is coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club in Bridgeport. First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti chats with him about the current state of comedy, performing at roasts and his cameo in one of the biggest movies of all time! Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
8m Jun 14, 2018
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Billy Breaks Through (Classic Rock Calendar - June 14, 2018)
After having tremendous success in the late '70s, Billy Joel continued to evolve his music and image as the '80s began. He was playing bigger venues, and needed a new style to play to larger audiences. When he released his 7th studio album "Glass Houses" it quickly reached number one on this date, June 14, 1980, and would remain on top for 6 consecutive weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classi...
2m Jun 14, 2018
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The Cars Keep Going (Classic Rock Calendar - June 13, 2018)
Sometimes a band hits it big, and then fades away. In the case of the Cars, they hit it big, and their debut didn't fade away, even though they were ready for the followup! But they maintained their momentum when they released "Candy-O" on this date, June 13, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Donna Ward / PR Photos
2m Jun 13, 2018
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Keith Richards Writes "Satisfaction" In His Sleep (Classic Rock Calendar - June 12, 2018)
Some call it the most definitive riff in rock and roll. And if Keith Richards didn't have a tape recorder by his bed, we may have never heard it. But on June 12, 1965, the world heard "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" for the very first time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m Jun 12, 2018
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Maritime Aquarium's "Barracudas, Sting Rays & More Show Cars from the Sea"
It's unreal that no one ever thought of it before! This Saturday, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is hosting its first-ever car show...and the first-ever maritime-themed car show! All the cars - including Manta Rays, Marlins, and Sting Rays - are all named after creatures from the sea! First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti chats all about it with Dave Sigworth and Tina Tison from the M...
12m Jun 11, 2018
12m
Janis Takes The Stage For The First Time (Classic Rock Calendar - June 11, 2018)
Although she would only be a star for a few years before her untimely passing, Janis Joplin had to initially take that stage for the very first time. Something she did with Big Brother and the Holding Company on this date, June 11, 1966. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Jun 11, 2018
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Led Zeppelin Wins (Classic Rock Calendar - 95.9 THE FOX)
It took nearly three decades for the first truly great Led Zeppelin live release, but when they finally put out "How The West Was Won," fans knew it was great instantly, and it debuted at #1 - a feat it achieved on this date, June 8, 2003. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Jun 08, 2018
2m
The Stones Get Another Guitarist...Again (Classic Rock Calendar - June 1, 2018)
After replacing the late Brian Jones, Mick Taylor played on some of the band's most iconic albums. But after five years, he had enough. After holding auditions, the band settled on Faces' guitarist Ron Wood - and on his 28th birthday, June 1, 1975, he took the stage with the band for the very first time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Jun 01, 2018
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The Song Everyone Still Has On Their Workout Playlist (Classic Rock Calendar - May 31, 2018)
"Rocky III" would end up being one of the biggest films of 1982. But a song from the soundtrack would end up being even more iconic. It all began when Survivor released "Eye of the Tiger" on this date, May 31, 1982. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Tom Walck / PR Photos
2m May 31, 2018
2m
A Fairfield County Musical Couple Weds (Classic Rock Calendar - May 30, 2018)
Most marriages involving musicians don't last. Despite their many ups - and very public downs - one has survived the past 26 years! Today we wish a very happy anniversary to New Canaan's Paul Simon and Edie Brickell in the Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m May 30, 2018
2m
The Supergroup That Became An Overnight Sensation (Classic Rock Calendar - May 29, 2018)
All three members were already a part of tremendously successful bands - the Byrds, the Hollies, and Buffalo Springfield. But when David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash combined forces, they became even bigger, an on this date, May 29, 1969, they released their self-titled debut. Allan looks back at "Crosby, Stills and Nash" in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Insidefoto / PR Ph...
2m May 29, 2018
2m
Lou Gramm Becomes A Foreigner To Mick Jones (Classic Rock Calendar - May 25, 2018)
Together, they wrote some of the most iconic rock songs of the '70s and '80s, but on this date, May 25, 1990, after years of fighting and drug use, Lou Gramm left the group that made him famous when he parted ways from Mick Jones and Foreigner. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m May 25, 2018
2m
The First Fleetwood Mac Lineup Shakeup (Classic Rock Calendar - May 24, 2018)
For a band known for major changes in its lineup, it had to start somewhere. It was on this date, May 24, 1970, that original frontman and guitarist Peter Green left Fleetwood Mac. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PRN / PRPhotos.com
2m May 24, 2018
2m
The First Rock Opera (Classic Rock Calendar - May 23, 2018)
First there were singles, then there were albums, then there were concept albums! But the "rock opera" was born on this date, May 23, 1969, when the Who released their epic "Tommy." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m May 23, 2018
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Escaping To Margaritaville With Mike O'Malley
Mike O'Malley, the star of "Yes, Dear," "Glee," and, of course, "Nickelodeon's GUTS" is also a big Jimmy Buffett fan! He co-wrote the book for the new "Escape to Margaritaville" musical now on Broadway. First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti talks to Mike about the creation of the musical, meeting Jimmy for the first time, and he gets Mike to say his iconic quote from "GUTS."
8m May 22, 2018
8m
Fats Is Banned In Bridgeport (Classic Rock Calendar - May 22, 2018)
Even Connecticut wasn't immune to controversy during the early days of rock and roll. After a near-riot in New Haven in March, Bridgeport Police cancelled a dance featuring Fats Domino on this date, May 22, 1955. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image:   johan63 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m May 22, 2018
2m
Darien's James Leone Represents Connecticut In The Geography Bee Tonight!
Tonight is Round 1 of the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C. and Connecticut's winner comes from right here in Fairfield County! James Leone, an 8th grader at Darien's Middlesex Middle School will be representing all of Connecticut tonight - and he stopped by the 95.9 THE FOX studios to chat with Allan about how he beat everyone else in the state, and to answer some geography trivia of...
8m May 21, 2018
8m
John And Yoko Stay In Bed To "Give Peace A Chance" (Classic Rock Calendar - May 21, 2018)
It became an iconic protest anthem - and it all began because John Lennon and Yoko Ono stayed in bed! Their second "Bed-In For Peace" began on this date, May 21, 1969, and would end with the recording of "Give Peace a Chance." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Away! / PR Photos
2m May 21, 2018
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R.E.M. Hit It Big...Unexpectedly (Classic Rock Calendar - May 18, 2018)
R.E.M. began to achieve mainstream popularity at the end of the '80s, but no one ever expected them to become the biggest band in the world - not even themselves! That all changed on this date, May 18, 1991, when "Out of Time" hit #1. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m May 18, 2018
2m
Norwalk's Theatre Artists Workshop
This weekend, Norwalk's Theatre Artists Workshop is producing a series of 8 one-act plays at their studios in East Norwalk. First Thing Fairfield County host Allan Lamberti chats with actor and director Mike Boland about how the group began, his acting experience, and how hard it is to get "Hamilton" tickets...even if you know someone in the cast!
9m May 17, 2018
9m
David Bowie Tries To Dance To A Folk Song (Classic Rock Calendar - May 17, 2018)
Originally written as a folk song, the title track to "Let's Dance" would morph into a funk rock classic and lead David Bowie to his biggest commercial success. It all began on this day, May 17, 1983, when it became his second, and last, number one song. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m May 17, 2018
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The Diceman Cometh...To Bridgeport This Weekend!
This weekend, the legendary Andrew "Dice" Clay is coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club in Bridgeport. Ahead of his shows this weekend, he talked with First Thing Fairfield County host Allan about his start in the comedy circuit, getting stalked at a memorial, his movie career, and whether or not he had a rivalry with Sam Kinison. Image: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
11m May 16, 2018
11m
Brian Wilson Creates His Masterpiece (Classic Rock Calendar - May 16, 2018)
No one was really sure what to make of it at that time, and it ended up driving the Beach Boys apart - but when "Pet Sounds" was released on May 16, 1966, it would ultimately lead to the Beatles making "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m May 16, 2018
2m
The Supergroup That Surpassed All Expectations (Classic Rock Calendar - May 15, 2018)
As progressive rock moved into the 1980s, it was due for an overhaul. When members of King Crimson, Yes, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer got together to form Asia, they didn't just hit it big - they knocked it out of the park with the best-selling album of 1982. It all started on this date, May 15, when Asia's self-titled debut album hit #1. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image:...
2m May 15, 2018
2m
Phil Collen Of Def Leppard
We're just one week away from the big Def Leppard/Journey U.S. tour kickoff concert in Hartford at the XL Center! First Thing Fairfield County host Allan Lamberti chats with Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen about his busy schedule - touring (twice this year!), producing albums, releasing live albums, back catalog music both digitally and on new vinyl (tomorrow!), AND having a baby...all in the...
10m May 14, 2018
10m
CSNY Release Their Most Iconic Protest Song (Classic Rock Calendar - May 14, 2018)
The massacre at Kent State University was one of the darkest days in American history. 10 days later, on May 14, 1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young would release "Ohio" and one of the most iconic protest songs of all time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m May 14, 2018
2m
Another Rock Star/TV Star Marriage Begins (Classic Rock Calendar - May 10, 2018)
It seemed strange on the surface, but somehow they made it work (for a while). What began when Tommy Lee and Heather Locklear met backstage at an REO Speedwagon show, led to one of the '80s most notorious couples when got married on this date, May 10, 1986. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Malcolm Ali / PR Photos
2m May 10, 2018
2m
When The Boss Became The Future (Classic Rock Calendar - May 9, 2018)
It's one of the most infamous quotes in rock history - and it happened on this date, May 9, 1974, when Jon Landau walked into the Harvard Square Theater for a Bruce Springsteen concert and declared he had seen "rock and roll future." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m May 09, 2018
2m
Roger McGuinn Of The Byrds
He's a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with the Byrds and he's coming to the Ridgefield Playhouse tonight! Allan talks with Roger McGuinn of the Byrds about how Miles Davis helped him get his start, his time with the Byrds, and how he still runs one of the very first websites ever! Image: PR Photos
10m May 09, 2018
10m
The Beatles Try To Get Back Together (Classic Rock Calendar - May 8, 2018)
It was supposed to be the album where the Beatles would begin to get along once more. But when it was released on May 8, 1970, "Let It Be" would turn out to be the 12th, and final, album from the band. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Stills Press / PRPhotos.com
2m May 08, 2018
2m
Gary Owen
Before he comes to Bridgeport this weekend at the new Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club, Gary Owen chats with First Thing Fairfield County host about St. Louis pizza, going from the Navy to comedy, Kevin Hart's current situation, and more! Image: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
12m May 07, 2018
12m
Reg Officially Becomes Elton (Classic Rock Calendar - May 7, 2018)
He was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, but the world would come to know him by another name. On this date, May 7, 1972, Reg legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Graffiti Press / PR Photos
2m May 07, 2018
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Led Zeppelin Kick Off The Biggest Tour Ever (Classic Rock Calendar - May 4, 2018)
Despite touring the previous year, Led Zeppelin was the biggest band in the world by the Spring of 1973. They would embark on the biggest tour ever on May 4, 1973, setting records and flying around the United States in their own private jet. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m May 04, 2018
2m
Bob Seger Finally Reaches The Top (Classic Rock Calendar - May 3, 2018)
Bob Seger became a rock superstar in the '70s, but it wasn't until he released his 11th studio album that he finally reached the top. "Against the Wind" dethroned Pink Floyd's "The Wall" from the top of the Billboard charts on May 3, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m May 03, 2018
2m
The Cream Reunion That Actually Worked (Classic Rock Calendar - May 2, 2018)
When Cream broke up in 1968, a reunion never seemed possible. Other than a performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, nothing materialized. That is until May 2, 2005, when they took the stage for four nights at London's Royal Albert Hall for the historic reunion. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
2m May 02, 2018
2m
A Taste Of The Taste Of Westport
Thursday night is the 14th annual Taste of Westport to benefit CLASP Homes at the Westport Inn. CLASP President Tracy Flood and Development Director Robin Hammond stopped by the 95.9 THE FOX studios to give us an idea of what to expect on May 3!
10m May 01, 2018
10m
Led Zeppelin Make Their "Presence" Known (Classic Rock Calendar - May 1, 2018)
It was an album unlike anything else they had done previously - no hit singles, less blues-y, more experimental, but nonetheless reached #1 on May 1, 1976, giving Led Zeppelin their fifth chart-topping album. Allan looks back at "Presence" in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m May 01, 2018
2m
Getting To "The Pointe"
Vishnu and CJ are aspiring young filmmakers from Fairfield County and they've even filmed a pilot for a potential TV series - with the help of friends and family they filmed on location in Rowayton. They say down with Allan to talk about how they came up with the idea for "The Pointe," what they hope to do with it, and how others in Fairfield County can help! Learn more at thepointetv.com.
16m Apr 30, 2018
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