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| Beach Boys preview their first new single in 20 years; "That's Why God Made the Radio" |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/24/12 8:02 pm | updated: 04/24/12 8:02 pm |
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| The Beach Boys have just unveiled a clip of "That's Why God Made the Radio," the first single off their reunion album. The album of new material is due to hit shelves on June 5th. The group split up in the late 1990s and toured separately. Last year, they put any animosity off to the side and reunited for a tour. They've spent the last few months at a Los Angeles studio working on their new album. This new album and summer tour is for their 50th Anniverary. They play the Susquehanna Bank Center... Read More |
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| Record Store Day in Philadelphia, Saturday April 21st |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/20/12 2:34 pm | updated: 04/20/12 2:34 pm |
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| There's nothing like the feeling you get when you've just picked up some new music that you haven't heard yet and just waiting to listen to. There's a certain level of anticipation as you unwrap the plastic from that CD, tape, or record and pull it out of it's case/cover. Put it into the player, lay down the needle, or cue up the track. Then you hit play and the sounds come through the speakers for the first time. It's a reward, this took some effort to obtain. It wasn't a point and click... Read More |
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| The Band's Levon Helm Dead of Throat Cancer |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/19/12 2:35 pm | updated: 04/19/12 2:35 pm |
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Levon Helm of The Band died Thursday after losing a battle with throat cancer. He was 71. "Levon Helm passed peacefully this afternoon," his family said in a statement. "He was surrounded by
family, friends and bandmates and will be remembered by all he touched as a brilliant musician and a beautiful soul."
At his bedside in the final days was longtime Band member, Robbie Robertson. Just last weekend, Robertson wished Levon Helm well at the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of... Read More |
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| The Band's Levon Helm Dies of Throat Cancer |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/19/12 2:27 pm | updated: 04/19/12 2:27 pm |
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Levon Helm of The Band died Thursday after losing a battle with throat cancer. He was 71. "Levon Helm passed peacefully this afternoon," his family said in a statement. "He was surrounded by
family, friends and bandmates and will be remembered by all he touched as a brilliant musician and a beautiful soul."
At his bedside in the final days was longtime Band member, Robbie Robertson. Just last weekend, Robertson wished Levon Helm well at the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of... Read More |
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| Dick Clark, 82, Dies of Heart Attack |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/18/12 2:32 pm | updated: 04/18/12 9:00 pm |
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Dick Clark, the former WFIL-AM Philadelphia disc jockey and host of television's Bandstand, has died at the age of 82 of a heart attack. The famous Television Producer, most recently known for his annual appearances on New Year's eve telecasts from Times Square in New York, enjoyed a long and successful career in Television and Radio.
Dick Clark was a disc jockey on Philadelphia radio station WFIL and skyrocketed to stardom when he became the full time host of the Philadelphia... Read More |
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| Axl Rose Declines Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/11/12 9:14 pm | updated: 04/11/12 11:03 pm |
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Axl Rose, 50, has officially declined his invitation to this year's ceremony and his inclusion as an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame all together as the lead singer of Guns N' Roses.
"I respectfully decline my induction as a member of Guns N' Roses to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame." he added. "I strongly request that I not be inducted in absentia and please know that no one is authorized nor may anyone be permitted to accept any induction for me or speak on my... Read More |
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| Jesus Christ Superstar to Air Easter Morning on iRadioPhilly Stations |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/04/12 10:00 am | updated: 04/07/12 12:09 pm |
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iRadioPhilly is resurrecting an Easter morning Philadelphia radio tradition. iRadioPhilly.com will air the original Jesus Christ Superstar rock opera from 1970 in its entirety on two of its radio stations on Easter morning.
During the 1970’s and 1980’s, Philadelphia progressive rock radio station, WIOQ-FM featured the original Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack in its entirety hosted by popular dj, Helen Leicht. WIOQ changed formats in 1987, ending the Easter... Read More |
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| Beyonce finally hits the Social web with Twitter, tumblr, and new website |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/07/12 12:34 am | updated: 04/07/12 12:34 am |
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| It's 2012 and we have gotten used to how connected we are to each other through the Internet. Especially when it comes to celebrities, we've come to expect to have full disclosure to their daily lives, information they tend to freely give up. Whether a business or a public figure, it seems everyone has a public facing presence on the web. Most public relations firms would say it is an absolute necessity to be successful. However, it may come as a surprise that one of the most successful female... Read More |
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| Academy of Country Music Awards local South Jersey Couple Wedding, Jersey Teen Missed His Date |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/01/12 9:28 pm | updated: 04/01/12 9:28 pm |
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A couple from South Jersey was lucky enough to catch the eye of Country star Martini McBride. Christina Davidson and Frank Tucci from South Jersey, exchanged their vows live on stage during the award ceremony in Las Vegas. McBride and Train serenaded them with song "Marry Me." Both Davidson and Tucci are widow(er)s. Their families and friends back home and millions around the country were able to share in their big moment. They plan to have another ceremony in October.
Taylor... Read More |
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| Taylor Swift and Kevin McGuire won't Make Date at ACM; NJ Teen Back in Hospital |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/31/12 3:00 pm | updated: 03/31/12 3:00 pm |
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Kevin McGuire, 18, from Somerdale, Camden County, NJ was going to be Taylor Swift's date tomorrow night at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Kevin is battling cancer and is back in the hospital today, and won't be able to attend.
His sister had come up with a plan and raised a campaign to get the young country star, Taylor Swift, to agree to attend McGuire's senior prom. Swift had to decline because of scheduling, but upped the ante and invited him to the national... Read More |
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