1029 the Whale's Maxwell McGee interviews Connecticut Blues Hall of Famer Jeff Pitchell about his show coming to the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford on May 19th! Jeff will be performing with the Blues of Legends including Tyrone Vaughan, son of Jimmie; Claudette King, daughter of B.B.; and Michael Allman, son of Gregg! Get your tickets now at USJ.EDU, or call 860-231-5555. Jeff Pitchell and the Legends, May 19th at 8pm at the Bruyette Atheneum Performance Hall at the University of St. Joseph, 1678 Asylum Avenue in West Hartford!
On today's "Rock Gossip"...Robin Zander from Cheap Trick talks Rock & Roll Hall of Fame release, and Jay Jay French from Twisted Sister stones the Stones. Photo: PRN/PRPhotos.com.
On today's "Rock Gossip"...Mick Jagger became a sugar daddy, and Glen Tipton joins his band on stage. Photo: Sylvain Gaboury/PRPhotos.com.
Ahead of the U.S. tour kickoff with Journey May 21 here in Hartford, Allan Lamberti talks with Def Leppard's 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 first four months of 2018! Plus, he looks back on today's anniversary of performing at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.
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On today's "Rock Gossip"...Joe Perry likes ethereal, ballsy music, and you can be part of Elton John's Farewell Tour. Photo: Janet Mayer/PRPhotos.com.
On today's "Rock Gossip"...The Animals don't try to out-rock Chuck Berry, and Richie Sambora and Bon Jovi again? Photo: Chuck Tuck/PRPhotos.com.
On today's "Rock Gossip"...Geddy Lee of Rush is misunderstood, and a Steppenwolf song is honored. Photo: Evan J. Thomas/PRPhotos.com.
On today's "Rock Gossip"...Elton John wants songs, and the late Danny Federici from the E. Street Band tells his favorite DLR lounges. Photo: Andrew Evans/PRPhotos.com.
On today's "Rock Gossip"...Dire Straits had to induct themselves, and "Slow Ride" was supposed to be a slow Al Green groove. Photo: Landmark/PRPhotos.com.
On today's "Rock Gossip"...Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits is still not attending the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and Def Leppard picks their faves. Photo: Landmark/PRPhotos.com.
