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95.9 The Fox

Fairfield County Rocks with the best songs and artists from ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s. Grunge, hair, alt, and straight ahead rock. This is the next generation of classic rock focusing on bands like Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Motley Crue, Sublime and more

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1:52

Jimi Sets The Music World On Fire (Classic Rock...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/06/18

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 Classic Rock Calendar… Image: PR Photos

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2:08

Dire Straits Change The Music Industry (Classic Rock...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/06/15

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

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8:30

Jim Norton Is Coming To Connecticut

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/06/14

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

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2:05

Billy Breaks Through (Classic Rock Calendar - June...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/06/14

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 Classic Rock Calendar... Image: A. Gilbert / PR Photos

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1:39

The Cars Keep Going (Classic Rock Calendar - June 13,...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/06/13

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

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2:18

Keith Richards Writes "Satisfaction" In His Sleep...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/06/12

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

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11:50

Maritime Aquarium's "Barracudas, Sting Rays & More...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/06/11

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 Maritime Aquarium!

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2:02

Janis Takes The Stage For The First Time (Classic...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/06/11

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

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2:07

Led Zeppelin Wins (Classic Rock Calendar - 95.9 THE FOX)

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/06/08

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

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1:52

The Stones Get Another Guitarist...Again (Classic...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/06/01

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

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2:15

The Song Everyone Still Has On Their Workout Playlist...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/05/31

"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

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2:12

A Fairfield County Musical Couple Weds (Classic Rock...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/05/30

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

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2:02

The Supergroup That Became An Overnight Sensation...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/05/29

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 Photos

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2:03

Lou Gramm Becomes A Foreigner To Mick Jones (Classic...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/05/25

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

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1:52

The First Fleetwood Mac Lineup Shakeup (Classic Rock...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/05/24

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

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2:22

The First Rock Opera (Classic Rock Calendar - May 23,...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/05/23

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

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8:07

Escaping To Margaritaville With Mike O'Malley

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/05/22

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."

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1:57

Fats Is Banned In Bridgeport (Classic Rock Calendar -...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/05/22

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

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7:49

Darien's James Leone Represents Connecticut In The...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/05/21

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 course!

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2:06

John And Yoko Stay In Bed To "Give Peace A Chance"...

95.9 The Fox ·

2018/05/21

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

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