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Loverboy was one of the most successful hard rock groups of the eighties. With three multi-platinum albums, the group enjoyed much success in America and Canada, but did nothing in Europe.

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As you probably already know, I'm a huge Nascar racing fan, and have been for many years. While watching  the last few Nascar races, part of this video would air, as Pepsi is  a Nascar sponsor.

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Working Class Dog is an album by Rick Springfield, released in 1981. The album was certified Platinum and eventually sold over three million US copies. It produced Rick's biggest career hit with the #1 million-selling smash,  "Jessie's Girl." Rick was awarded the 1982 Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male.

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With the release of  Out of Time R.E.M.'s status grew from that of a cult band to an  international act almost overnight. The record topped the album sales charts in both the U.S. and the UK, with 109 weeks on American album charts and 183 weeks on the British charts. Out of Time sold over four and a half million copies in the US and over 18 million copies worldwide. The album won three Grammy Awards in 1992: one as Best Alternative Music Album, and two for the first single, "Losing my Religion."

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There is more to music than rock n roll. I'll bet you never thought you would hear Rayman say that huh? Let me introduce you to Andy Snitzer and his sax. Andy is a contemporary jazz saxophonist and composer, not only huge in jazz circles, but also rock n roll.

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Chicago will be live at the DECC Auditorium on Sunday June 16th and tickets go onsale to the general public on Friday, but since you're a KOOL listener you can order your tickets starting at 10a.m. Thursday May 2nd in a special KOOL 101.7 presale. 

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The Wallflowers were a good group as well they should be. With Jacob Dylan (Bob's son) being influenced not only by his father, but even more so by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, it looked like a recipe for instant success. It didn't start out that way though.

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About seven years ago, I bought three birdhouses. I decided to paint them (which was probably a mistake), and waited a couple weeks, then put each birdhouse in a different tree in my backyard. I really didn't expect any birds the first year, but thought after a year or two, they'd notice them and I'd have three new families living in my backyard. The houses themselves are fairly small, and the hole is fairly small too, so maybe that could be the problem?

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This 1975 Chicago blockbuster includes all the band's hits from its prime, and they are  top notch. Some of my favorites are  "Saturday in the Park," "Colour My World" and "Make Me Smile" and "Feeling Stronger Every Day." There are eleven great cuts on this album, and it's sure to be a welcome addition to your music library.

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Kool 101.7 is proud to welcome Chicago, the self-described "rock and roll band with horns" on June 16th at the DECC Auditorium. Chicago gave us solid hits through the 70's and 80's, and were second only to the Beach Boys in  Billboard singles and albums  among American bands, Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups in history.

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With the appearance of Fleetwood Mac last nite in Minneapolis, I thought why not show you exactly how Rumours was rated by many in the know.

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I have a Rolling Stones DVD that starts out with a roadie running through crowds of people going to the concert. It seems like he is running late, and finally out of breath, he stops at a generator, turns it on, then sits back in a lawn chair to watch the chicks go by. I've got news for ya..it ain't like that..

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