As Heard On 102.3 WBAB
Rock History talking about The Police, ZZ Top and happy birthday to Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden
August 7th, 2008 The Police wrap up, 1996 ZZ Top shine like diamonds and a happy birthday to Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden.
Rock History where we discuss U2 and a Spinal Tap moment, The World Famous Ramones and Stevie Nicks
August 6th, 1997 U2 have their worst “This Is Spinal Tap” moment, 1996 last for The Ramones, 1981 Stevie Nicks first.
Rock History discussing Jeff Porcaro, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Def Leppard, Aerosmith and more
August 5th, 1992 we remember Jeff Porcaro of Toto, 1980 a crime for Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, 1979 Def Leppard on the dotted line, 1972 Clive Davis and Aerosmith, 1962 we lose Marilyn Monroe and a birthday shared by Pat Smear of Foo Fighters and Rick Derringer.
Rock History with Prince, Robert Plant, Jim Morrison, Jefferson Airplane, The Dead and The Animals
August 4th, 1984 Prince goes 1 for 22, 1975 Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant does what they say he can’t, 1970 The Doors’ Jim Morrison on a doorstep, 1968 Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead and The Animals together.
Zakk Wylde about Berzerkus Festival “Just live to the fullest. That’s what a Berserker is. All in.”
Watch Zakk Wylde talk about the Bezerkus Festival coming into Northwell at Jones Beach Theater on Saturday August 29th, 2026. It features a car show, strong man competition, hot sauce eating contest, Ride for Dime and a lot more.
Rock History with Def Leppard, Bad Company, Paul McCartney and Wings, The Beatles and James Hetfield
August 3rd, 1987 Def Leppard go hysterical, 1971 Bad Company on top, 1971 Paul McCartney takes flight, 1963 a last for The Beatles and happy birthday to Metallica’s James Hetfield.
AC/DC: Power Up Tour With The Pretty Reckless
View all the photos from the AC/DC concert with The Pretty Reckless at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on August 1st, 2026.
Rock History discussing James Jamerson, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Dylan and Garth Hudson
August 2nd, 1983 we remember James Jamerson, 1971 the beginning of the end for Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1962 Bob Dylan becomes himself and we remember Garth Hudson of The Band on his birthday.
Rock History about Rush, Pearl Jam, The Stones, GNR, MTV, Joe Elliott and the late Jerry Garcia
August 1st, 2015 a last for Rush, 1992 a debut for Pearl Jam, 1989 The Stones wheels, 1987 GNR films, 1981 MTV gets started and a birthday sahred by Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott and Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead.
Rock History covering the initial end for The Eagles and REM drummer Bill Berry on his birthday
July 31st, 1980 The Eagles have a long night, R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry celebrates his birthday.
Lzzy Hale on King Ultramega covering Soundgarden “How do I imitate Chris Cornell? You can’t do that”
King Ultramega have released their cover of Soundgarden’s “Loud Love” as a tribute to Chris Cornell to benefit MusiCares. Watch our conversation with Lzzy Hale and Mark Menghi about the single and everything the band has coming.
Rock History where we discuss Bruce Springsteen’s 2002 album release and Buddy Guy on his birthday
July 30th, 2002 Bruce Springsteen rises and we celebrate Buddy Guy on his birthday.
