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Grateful Dead Drummer Writes Song for the Jersey Shore

Rosetta Key — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:38:25 +0000

Former Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is teaming up with environmental group Clean Ocean Action to raise money for Sandy relief through the sale of a song written in reaction to the storm. He was specifically touched by the reactions of shore natives Jon Bon Jovi and Brian Williams during storm coverage on NBC Nightly [...]

Hear the Amazing Isolated Vocals from The Ronettes 'Baby I Love You'

Tom Dunphy — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:23:31 +0000

The Ronettes were one of the most vocally talented groups of the 1960s and their enchanting tones are especially evident in this clip. “Baby I Love You” was written for the group by Phil Specter as a follow up to their hugely successful debut, “Be My Baby.” The song would prove to be another success [...]

This Day in History for September 12 – JFK Marries Jackie and More

Joe Hyer — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:00:37 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1940 – Ancient cave paintings are discovered in Lascaux, France (More info)

1953 – Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy of Massachusetts marries Jacqueline Lee Bouvier (More info)

Composer Marvin Hamlisch Dies At 68 In Los Angeles [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:41:27 +0000

Marvin Hamlisch, who composed the scores for dozens of movies including “The Sting” and won a Tony for “A Chorus Line,” has died in Los Angeles at 68. Family spokesman Jason Lee says Hamlisch died Monday after a brief illness. Other details aren’t being released. Hamlisch’s career included composing, conducting and arranging music from Broadway [...]

Remembering Michael Jackson [VIDEO]

Bradley James — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:29:25 +0000

It’s hard to believe that Michael Jackson died 3 years ago. I can remember the day very well, because it happened to be on my birthday. I was working at a station event for one of our sister stations here at Townsquare Media at Six Flags Great Adventure. It was a very hot day and [...]

Bee Gee Robin Gibb Dies At Age 62 [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:54:10 +0000

Robin Gibb, co-founder of the Bee Gees has died at the age of 62 after a long battle with cancer. “The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery,” reads the statement. “The family have asked that [...]

The Queen Of Disco Passes – Hometown View

Kevin Williams — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:20:38 +0000

The deaths of most well-known people rarely make a direct impact on us because we don’t know them outside of their celebrity persona. Of course there are exceptions to this rule, especially if it’s someone you idolized and followed closely or if they died in a tragic fashion. Depending on your age the passings of [...]

Donna Summer Blamed 9/11 For Her Cancer

Dan Alexander — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:28:29 +0000

Donna Summer ,who lived in lower Manhattan during 9/11, blames the attacks on the World Trade Center for the lung cancer that led to her death. Donna Summer(Ethan Miller/Getty Images)) TMZ reports the singer, who died yesterday at the age of 63, was “paranoid” about breathing in the toxic fumes created by the collapse of [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:04:11 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

George Strait
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: A slew of country hits including ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ ‘Ocean Front Property,’ ‘She’ll Leave You with a Smile’ and ‘You’ll Be There,’ dozens of industry awards, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country charts, and holding the record for most No. 1 albums, gold albums, and platinum albums in the history of country music

This Day in History for May 18 – Napoleon Becomes Emperor and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:28:50 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French (More info)

1896 – The US Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson that “separate but equal” is constitutional (More info)

Hidden Image on Springsteen's 'Born to Run' Cover Recreated by NJ Craftsman

Tom Dunphy — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:51:14 +0000

Even some of the most devoted Bruce Springsteen fans may not be aware of the hidden image on the cover of his landmark 1975 album Born to Run. The photo of Springsteen leaning on the shoulder of saxophone player Clarence Clemons while holding his signature Fender Telecaster has become one of the most recognizable and [...]

The Beach Boys Releasing New Record & Touring Together For First Time In Two Decades!

Bradley James — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:10:50 +0000

Good-Time Oldies favorites The Beach Boys are set to release a brand new record That's Why God Made The Radio and are touring together for the first time in nearly two decades! The Boys are coming to our area on a few dates, be sure to check out their full tour HERE.

Measuring Dick Clark's Impact On Music: Top 5 American Bandstand Performances [VIDEO]

Bradley James — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:54:37 +0000

Among Dick Clark's many accomplishments, he was responsible for introducing the world to a variety of musical legends. Here is our list of Dick Clark's American Bandstand's Top 5 best performances. 1 The Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back" 2 Chubby Checker - "The Twist" 3 The Isley [...]

Dick Clark Dead at 82

Tom Dunphy — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:51:13 +0000

Famed television producer and personality Dick Clark is dead of a heart attack at the age of 82. TMZ reports that Clark died in St. John’s Hospital in Los Angeles early this morning. Best known for hosting American Bandstand and New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Clark’s health had deteriorated drastically in recent years.

This Day in History for April 16 – Cronkite Becomes Anchor and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:00:09 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1943 – The hallucinogenic effects of LSD are discovered (More info)

1962 – Walter Cronkite takes over as the lead news anchor of the ‘CBS Evening News,’ going on to become “the most trusted man in America” (More info)

1963 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. pens his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” while incarcerated the

Celebrity Birthdays for April 13 – Al Green, Max Weinberg and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:00:38 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Al Green
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Pioneering modern soul music with classic songs like ‘I’m Still In Love With You,’ ‘Love and Happiness’ and ‘Let’s Stay Together,’ a tragic 1974 incident with a girlfriend that caused him to turn to become a minister and found a church in Memphis, and being ranked among Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time

This Day in History for April 13 – Apollo 13 Disaster and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:00:15 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1870 – The New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art, commonly called the Met, is founded (More info)

1943 – The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated in Washington, DC, on the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for April 12 – David Letterman, Vince Gill and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:00:17 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

David Letterman
Age: 65
Occupation: Comedian, Writer and Talk Show Host
Known For: Hosting ‘Late Night with David Letterman’ on NBC and later ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ on CBS, having the longest late-night hosting career in American history, his Worldwide Pants production company, and providing a textbook example of the right way to publicly handle a nasty scandal

This Day in History for April 12 – Civil War Begins and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:00:00 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1861 – The Civil War begins with Confederate forces firing on Fort Sumter, in the harbor of Charleston, SC (More info)

1945 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt dies while in office (More info)

Celebrity Birthdays for April 11 – Joel Grey, Joss Stone and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:00:11 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Joel Grey
Age: 80
Occupation: Actor, Dancer and Singer
Known For: His Tony and Oscar Awards for playing the Master of Ceremonies in both the stage and film versions of ‘Cabaret,’ originating the role of the Wizard in the hit musical ‘Wicked,’ and being the father of ‘Dirty Dancing’ actress Jennifer Grey