Guy Perry has returned home to afternoons on 97X after a 16 year absence. Guy was a Program Director and an On-Air Personality for 8 years in the Quad Cities, and only on ONE radio station… 97X. The Michigan native (and Michigan State alumnus) has made the Quad Cities his home for 24 years. Married to Debbie, and dad to Jennifer, Guy is also a licensed home inspector. He’s also a sports nut who credits his golf swing to his famous coach Captain Morgan! Guy says, “I came back ’cause I miss the interaction with a 97X listeners and I missed playing Classic Rock… there’s no more to the story really.” Join Guy for the ’5 O’clock Punch Out’ and make a request on your drive home Monday through Friday!
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It’s Only April !
The rumors changed to official stories about the death of Prince today ... and it is certainly a tragedy. Prince was 57. Here's another tragic point... that makes 23 deaths so far this year in the world of rock. And it's only April ...
What’s Our Rock Anthem ??
Six years ago today, there was a survey conducted in the UK to determine what the favorite rock anthem of all time would be. No big surprise, it was Stairway to Heaven in first place and Won't Get Fooled Again came in second place. So what if we did our own survey...
Like We Say … “Legends Live Forever”
Saturday night 's Chicago/Earth, Wind & Fire concert was another example of why some bands can go on for decades, still performing, still selling thousands of tickets, and still satisfying or even thrilling audiences.
The 2 bands share the stage to begin their concerts and to finish them, and watching all these amazing musicians finish the show with Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4 was incredible. ...
Enjoy Your Friday … Sweat Your Taxes Monday!
This year you don't have to sweat the "April 15th Boogie Man" because the IRS is celebrating Emancipation Day, and they're closed today. So that means the Federal tax deadline for filing is Monday the 18th. So go live it up tonight, and postpone the "kick in the gut" for a couple of days ...
Anybody Have These Cards ?
I read today that it's an anniversary "of sorts" for Jack White of White Stripes because his MUG SHOT was added to a deck of playing cards that features MANY famous musicians' and entertainers' mug shots. This deck of novelty playing cards called "Starz Behind Barz" also features the mug shots of Scott Weiland, Tommy Lee, Kid Rock, Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, and more ...
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Show’s Ticket A Collectors Item
At some auctions, people would actually pay tens, maybe hundreds of thousands for an undamaged ticket from this concert: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Animals, The Moody Blues, Donovan, and a few "pop" acts as well ... 1965 ...
Missin’ My Friend
I get a little melancholy once in a while, it's always been a part of my chemistry. So today, I hope you can indulge me as I write about my friend John Roehlk. There aren't many folks around here that at didn't least "know of" John, Iowa's co-captain lineman back in the early 80's, who had a professional career and an arena football career ...
Huge Day For Van Halen
This day in 1974 was one of the most significant days in Van Halen's history. Today they became the "main" house band at the legendary club Gazzarris on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. This club was the launching pad for MANY rock bands like Buffalo Springfield, The Doors, Guns n' Roses, Ratt, Cinderella, Poison, Motley Crue, Warrant, Quiet Riot, and the list keeps going...
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‘Mom’s MEAN !!!’
At our house, the day started with my wife announcing that there was no school today. She said the school was "...closed because someone ran their truck in to the building..." and my 11-year old daughter was SOOOO happy that she starting singing and dancing and planning her new day...
It’s Eric Clapton Day In My World
Every year that Eric Clapton's birthday comes around, I take off my hat and pause to quietly wish him a happy birthday as if he were standing here. He is one of the few rock stars that I do some kind of acknowledgement for once per year...