Moon The Loon Strikes Again (Classic Rock Calendar - April 30, 2018)
Nobody partied harder than the Who's late drummer Keith Moon. And no one was more of a menace to the hotel industry. On this date in 1976, his destruction was so bad, he even purposely shut down an entire New York City block to cause mayhem! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Chris Schwegler / PR Photos
1m Apr 30, 2018
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For Poison, It Doesn't Get Better Than This (Classic Rock Calendar - April 27, 2018)
Poison proved that they were going to stay put when they released their second studio album "Open Up and Say... Ahh!" on April 27, 1988, the album that final brought them to #1. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Apr 27, 2018
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Sammy Does Something Dave Couldn't (Classic Rock Calendar - April 26, 2018)
When David Lee Roth left Van Halen in 1985, the band had to decide on what to do. They ultimately found a new lead singer in Sammy Hagar, and the first album "5150" reached #1 on this date in 1986. It was the first time the band ever reached #1. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Apr 26, 2018
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Hell Froze Over For The Eagles (Classic Rock Calendar - April 25, 2018)
Fans thought it would never happen. But time heals all wounds, and on April 25, 1994, the Eagles entered a soundstage to reunite for an MTV special that would ultimately become the live album "Hell Freezes Over." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Apr 25, 2018
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Miss Connecticut USA Jamie Hughes
Stamford's own Jamie Hughes won in January, and on May 21, she'll be vying for Miss USA. She stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan Lamberti about her road to being crowned Miss Connecticut USA and her #Acceptance4All campaign!
18m Apr 24, 2018
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Lorne Michaels Almost Gets The Beatles Back Together (Classic Rock Calendar - April 24, 2018)
It was the reunion that nearly was! Lorne Michaels made the Beatles an offer to reunite on "Saturday Night Live," and two of the viewers watching it together live on the night of April 24, 1976 were Paul McCartney and John Lennon - and they were only a mile away from the NBC studios! Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Billy Shell/ShellShock Productions Inc. / PRPhotos.com
2m Apr 24, 2018
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The First Norwalk City Hunt
This Saturday, the first Norwalk City Hunt will take place. Norwalk Now director Linda Kavanaugh spoke with First Thing Fairfield County host Allan Lamberti about how it came together, what players can expect, and possibly even some hints at some of the clues to come this weekend...
8m Apr 23, 2018
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Pink Floyd's Return To Form (Classic Rock Calendar - April 23, 2018)
Following Roger Waters departure from Pink Floyd, the remaining members continued on with the band, but it took a second trip to the studio to go back to the way things were when all the members contributed equally. They were able to do it with "The Division Bell" which hit #1 for four straight weeks on this date in 1994. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Niva Bringas / P...
2m Apr 23, 2018
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Remembering Freddie Mercury (Classic Rock Calendar - April 20, 2018)
The night Freddie Mercury died, the remaining members of Queen announced a tribute concert. No artists were announced, but 72,000 tickets sold out in just minutes. On April 20, 1992, Queen was joined by Elton John, David Bowie, Annie Lenox, Robert Plant, and many more for the four hour Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, broadcast live to 72 countries. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Cale...
2m Apr 20, 2018
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Brian Replaces Bon (Classic Rock Calendar - April 19, 2018)
AC/DC had a big decision to make in the wake of Bon Scott's death in 1980 - would they break up or would they try things with a new lead singer? On April 19 they announced Brian Johnson would join the band - and the rest was history! Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Apr 19, 2018
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Rallye for Pancreatic Cancer
This Sunday, 95.9 THE FOX will be at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk for the Rallye for Pancreatic Cancer. First Thing Fairfield County host Allan Lamberti spoke to organizer Mark Schlegel about how and why it came together, Mark's classic cars, and more!
5m Apr 18, 2018
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The Rock Hall Gets It Right (Classic Rock Calendar - April 18, 2018)
Some years aren't as good as others, but on this date in 2015, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had as good of an induction ceremony year as any other, with some long overdue artists getting honored. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Jonathan Shensa / PR Photos
2m Apr 18, 2018
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Santana Does It Again (Classic Rock Calendar - April 17, 2018)
They had arguably the best performance at Woodstock, and a critically acclaimed and commercially successful self-titled debut, but could Santana keep it going? When they entered the studio on April 17, 1970, to record "Abraxas," they proved not only could they, but they could surpass their previous success. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Apr 17, 2018
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KISS And Make Up (Classic Rock Calendar - April 16, 2018)
It had been over 16 years since the original lineup of KISS was all together. That ended on April 16, 1996 on the deck of the USS Intrepid when Paul and Gene put on the makeup with Ace and Peter and KISS announced their Alive/Worldwide reunion tour. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Apr 16, 2018
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Wings Makes A Run On Top (Classic Rock Calendar - April 13, 2018)
Band members quit the day before recording, the demos and lyrics were stolen, but through it all, Paul McCartney persevered and finally took Wings to #1 on this date in 1974 with "Band on the Run." Allan looks back at the tumultuous recoding in today's Classic Rock Calendar. Image: PR Photos
2m Apr 13, 2018
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The Exiled Stones (Classic Rock Calendar - April 12, 2018)
The critics hated it when it was originally released, but now everyone loves the album the Rolling Stones released on this date in 1972. Allan looks back at "Exile on Main St." in the Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Apr 12, 2018
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The First Rock Star/TV Star Marriage Of The '80s (Classic Rock Calendar - April 11, 2018)
During the '80s, a lot of the bad boys of rock married the good girls of TV. But the first to do it - and the one to mostly outlast all the others - happened on April 11, 1981, when Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli got married. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Terry Thompson / PR Photos
2m Apr 11, 2018
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Frampton Comes Alive! Hits #1 (Classic Rock Calendar - April 10, 2018)
It wasn't just a big album...it was THE biggest album! 3 hit singles, 18+ million copies sold, the best selling album of 1976...it all began on this date, April 10, 1976, when Frampton Comes Alive! hit #1 on the Billboard charts for the first of ten weeks. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Apr 10, 2018
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Paul Officially Leaves The Beatles (Classic Rock Calendar - April 9, 2018)
They wouldn't make the announcement official for another day, but today in 1970, Paul McCartney informed the rest of the Beatles that he was leaving the band. Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Apr 09, 2018
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We're Motorin' With Jack Blades Of Night Ranger
Ahead of their show at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, April 25, First Thing Fairfield County host Allan Lamberti chats with bassist and founding member of Night Ranger Jack Blades about getting his start in funk, starting Damn Yankees, and the real life "Boogie Nights" situation he once found himself in. Image: Jonathan Shensa / PR Photos
14m Apr 09, 2018
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Pink Floyd Lose Their Founder (Classic Rock Calendar - April 6, 2018)
Less than two years after founding Pink Floyd, 50 years ago today Syd Barrett leaves the band. But he remained an influence on the band for the next three decades. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar on First Thing Fairfield County. Image: PR Photos
2m Apr 06, 2018
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Everyone Plays "We Are The World" At The Exact Same Time (Classic Rock Calendar - April 5, 2018)
Over 40 of the biggest music stars in the world all got together as USA for Africa to record one of the biggest singles of all time… and on April 5, 1985, over 5,000 radio stations (including 95.9 THE FOX) all played it at the exact same time… Allan looks back in the Classic Rock Calendar. Image: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
2m Apr 05, 2018
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The Fab Four Has The Top Five (Classic Rock Calendar - April 4, 2018)
An historic day in music when one band - the Beatles - had all top five songs on the Billboard chart! Allan takes a look back at when the Beatles did something no one has even come close to ever since… Image: Stills Press / PRPhotos.com
1m Apr 04, 2018
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Havin' a Party With Southside Johnny
Before his show at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, April 8, Southside Johnny chats with Allan on First Thing Fairfield County about Scandinavian audiences, his Hollywood experiences, and the legacy of the Jersey Sound.
9m Apr 04, 2018
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Keith Richards Snorts His Dad (Classic Rock Calendar - April 3, 2018)
Keith Richards has certainly snorted a lot of things…but never before had he snorted a person until April 3, 2007 when his dad's ashes went up his nose! (Or did it!?!) Allan takes a look back... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Apr 03, 2018
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Rumours Hits #1 (Classic Rock Calendar - April 2, 2018)
Fleetwood Mac's first #1 album - Rumours - hits the top of the charts for the first time on this date, April 2, 1977, and would remain on the Billboard charts for 31 weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Apr 02, 2018
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Suzanne Cahill of Norwalk's Wall Street Theater
On First Thing Fairfield County, Allan talks with the president of Norwalk's Wall Street Theater Suzanne Cahill and the theater's involvement with Norwalk Now.
5m Apr 02, 2018
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Between the Notes with Mark Farner
In our latest edition of Between the Notes Christian sat down and talked with Mark Farner before his show at the Ridgefield Playhouse.
29m Mar 22, 2018
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Between the Notes with Mickey Thomas of Starship
Listen to the full live interview from the stage of the Ridgefield Playhouse as 95.9 THE FOX's Allan Lamberti sits down with Mickey Thomas of Starship to discuss his career.
25m Mar 22, 2018
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Mark Farner Between the Notes Announcement
Our next installment of Between the Notes will be with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad on Thursday, March 22 at Ridgefield Playhouse before he performs there that night.
2m Mar 16, 2018
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Joe & Beecher talk Taste of Fairfield WinterFest
What exactly is Silent Disco? Find out. Plus get details on the party this Sunday at Brooklawn Country Club from two of the comics performing.
3m Jan 24, 2018
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Donald Fagen Of Steely Dan
Allan Lamberti chats with the legendary Donald Fagen about Walter Becker's final performance ever in Greenwich, the early days of the band, and his yacht rock thoughts before Steely Dan's show Sunday night at the Toyota Presents Oakdale!Image Credit: PR Photos
8m Oct 18, 2017
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Talkin' All Things Aussie Floyd
The Australian #PinkFloyd Show is coming to the Toyota Presents Oakdale on July 27. Allan Lamberti chats with keyboardist Jason Sawford about how this epic touring show began from humble beginnings in 1988 and what to expect when they do Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety and more!Image: PR Photos
5m Jul 20, 2017
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Talkin' The Fab 4 Music Festival
Allan Lamberti chats with Charles Rosenay, founder of the Fab 4 Music Festival about the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" - check out the event on Saturday, June 10 at the Dome at the Toyota Presents Oakdale http://www.fab4musicfestival.com/Image: Stills Press / PRPhotos.com
8m Jun 02, 2017
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Rob Schneider Explains Deuce Bigalow's Fairfield County Connection
Before his show Friday night at the @RPlayhouse, @RobSchneider chats with Allan Lamberti about working with family on his #Netflix series, comedy on the road with #AdamSandler and his #SNL buddies, #Trump and Home Alone 2, plus Deuce Bigalow's unique connection...to Stamford High School!Image Credit: PR Photos
8m Mar 07, 2017
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For The People - Fairfield County Giving Day
Fairfield County’s Giving Day is a powerful 24-hour online fundraising competition that unites our community around local causes close to your heart on March 9th, 2017. John Voket speaks with Kristy Jelenik, Development Director of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. #FairfieldCountyGives Last year, this amazing day of giving had extraordinary results: $1,246,964 donated by 11,000+ indivi...
15m Feb 22, 2017
15m
Nile Rodgers Interview
John Voket speaks with Nile Rodgers who will be performing at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Westport Thursday, August 11th.
19m Aug 08, 2016
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