After recording three albums in three years, the Cars were in a lull critically and commercially. They would turn things around with "Shake It Up," released on this date, November 6, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Donna Ward / PR Photos
It had been 22 years since their last #1 hit, and their career was languishing on the state fair circuit. That would all change for the Beach Boys with the movie "Cocktail" and the song "Kokomo" which hit the top on this date, November 5, 1988. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
Releasing three albums in one calendar year is impressive for any band, but for Creedence Clearwater Revival, it was even more so since they only had one songwriter in John Fogerty. Their busiest year ever came to an end with the release of "Willy and the Poor Boys" on this date, November 2, 1969. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
Sunday night, Jason Mewes brings "Jay Mewes and His A-Mewes-Ing Stories" to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory in Bridgeport. He stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about the show, getting ready to film the next Jay and Silent Bob film, and his Buffalo Bill impression from "The Silence of the Lambs." Image: Robin Wong / PR Photos
After reaching a solo peak in 1974, the next few years for Eric Clapton went by with lackluster releases. He was in need of a comeback, and he did it with "Slowhand," released on this date, November 1, 1977. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
She just announced her retirement from standup comedy this week, but she'll be on stage this weekend! The very funny Lisa Lampanelli stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about the world premiere of her new show "Losin' It" at the Fairfield Theatre Company, becoming a life coach and her new career, and bonding with Allan about growing up in Trumbull!
Weeks in the studio recording at the time the most expensive single ever would pay off when Queen released "Bohemian Rhapsody" on this date, October 31, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
Ahead of this weekend's opening at the C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Rolling Stone's first chief photographer Baron Wolman stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about his days with the magazine, being at both Woodstock and Altamont, and seeing everyone - Janis, Jimi, the Who, the Dead, the Stones Led Zeppelin, and so many more! Image Credit: Bob Masse & Baron Wolman
After a decade of experimentation, U2 went back to basics with "All That You Can't Leave Behind," released on this date, October 30, 2000. It would be an album that would take on new meaning after 9/11. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Allan Lamberti/95.9 THE FOX
He was only with the Allman Brothers Band for two years, but Duane Allman's legacy was already set before his tragic death at the age of 24 on this date, October 29, 1971. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Dutko / iStock / Getty Images Plus
They were an overnight success after 15 years and 10 albums! But "Freeze-Frame" would lead to the end of the J. Geils Band when it was released on this date, October 26, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com
He's been on stage and screen, he can sing and dance, Tony Danza is a guy who can do it all! Ahead of his "Standards and Stories" show Saturday night at the Ridgefield Playhouse to chat with Allan about the show, his new Netflix series, and whether or not "Who's the Boss?" will return.
After his split with Art Garfunkel, it would take Paul Simon three solo albums before he reached the top spot with "Still Crazy After All These Years," released on this date, October 25, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos
Before Monster Jam comes to Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena this weekend, Kayla Blood, driver of El Toro Loco, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about becoming a monster truck driver, moving from MMA to Monster Jam, and how high she's gone in the air in her truck!
After a series of successful concerts in London in May, it was time for Cream to return to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 37 years on this date, October 24, 2005. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
He had just two hours, but when Jimi Hendrix entered a studio for the first time ever on this date, October 23, 1966, he recorded a masterpiece - "Hey Joe." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
He was an "overnight sensation" with his ninth album! But time and hard work paid off for Bob Seger when he finally broke away from just being a Midwest star with "Night Moves" on this date, October 22, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
It took an epic battle with his record company, but when Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released "Damn the Torpedoes" on this date, October 19, 1979, it made them superstars. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, AND Tom Petty...all in one group?!? It happened 30 years ago today, October 18, 1988, when the Traveling Wilburys released their debut. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
It would be the day that would change music forever. Standing on the platform of the Dartford Train Station on the morning of October 17, 1961, Mick Jagger would meet Keith Richards. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
After four years, and constant fighting, Creedence Clearwater Revival announced their breakup on this date, October 16, 1972...and it would only lead to more fighting. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
They did it in 1986 with "Slippery When Wet," and after focus-grouping their next album, they were able to also make "New Jersey" hit #1 on this date, October 15, 1988. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
After the success of "Rumours," Fleetwood Mac went in a completely different direction musically with "Tusk," released on this date, October 12, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Solis / PRPhotos.com
They had just been kicked off of Ed Sullivan, and the next stop for the Doors was an unusual venue - Danbury High School! - on this date, October 11, 1967. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: dosecreative / iStock / Getty Images Plus
They had to record it over and over, but David Coverdale finally found the right mix for "Here I Go Again" which hit #1 on this date, October 10, 1987. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Erick Lopez / PR Photos
"Dark Side of the Moon" hit the Billboard chart in 1973. 15 years later, it was still on the chart! On this date, October 8, 1988, it finally fell off after 741 weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos
It had been three years since Guns N' Roses had released new music, but it was worth the wait when "Use Your Illusion 1" and "2" debuted as the top 2 albums in the country on this date, October 5, 1991. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
This weekend, Earthplace in Westport is celebrating their 60th anniversary with their Woodside Bash on Saturday night, and their Festival on Sunday. Bridget Mariner, the Director of Marketing and Development, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to tell Allan all about it!
Despite being clean for 6 months, Janis Joplin's demons caught up with her after she began using heroin during the recording of "Pearl," and she would join the infamous "27 Club" on this date, October 4, 1970. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
How do you follow up a huge record? For Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra, you go even bigger with the double album "Out of the Blue," released on this date, October 3, 1977. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Allan Lamberti/959thefox.com
