This Sunday is "Pete" Townshend's Birthday...One of my favorite guitar players.. rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for The Who, as well as for his own solo career. DPodell

Breaking Classic Rock NewsDPodellNew from Stephen Stills' Supergroup The Rides - Stream 'Word Game' (Audio) - Rock Cellar Magazinewww.rockcellarmagazine.comEric Clapton David Bowie Iggy & The Stooges Jimi Hendrix Bon Jovi Heart Todd Rundgren Van Morrison Deep Purple Michael Buble Fantasia Justin Timberlake Phoenix Fall Out Boy Blake Shelton Rob Zombie Kid Cudi Will.I.Am Johnny Cash Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton Led Zeppelin Kiss The Beatles Janis Joplin Pi...

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Happy Birthday to Bill Bruford...the original Yes drummer who also spent time with Genesis and King Crimson...thanks for some great music! Karen S

Time to put on the foil!

Bar in Chicago put this out as a doormat -- sign reads "Welcome in to Club Largo Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, please wipe your feet and make yourself at home." ....they normally have a Cubs jersey out :)

Flower day this Sunday at Eastern Market. "Someone told me there's a girl out there with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair."

Sammy Hagar is working with Neil Schon, Michael Anthony, and Chad Smith on his new Sammy Hagar solo album. He's coming to DTE Aug 26th and you can win tix @ 7:35 Tonight on CSX-steve

Happy Birthday To Mr Silver Bullet Alto Reed...2010 At The Alto Allstar Show...Fillmore.. DPodell

What a beautiful Spring day! Playin' Hooky??? Karen S

Since we're talking Chicago/Detroit all week with the playoffs. What's better - Chicago style dog or a Detroit coney?

Love this picture of Peter Criss at Cobo

May 1976, The Rolling Stones went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Black And Blue', the group's sixth US No.1 album. The band's first studio album released with Ronnie Wood as the replacement for Mick Taylor featured the hit 'Fool To Cry'. DPodell

I'm feelin low, no place to go And I'm thinking that I'm gonna scream. Cuz a hotel all alone is not a Rock n Roll stars dream..." DPodell

Summer days like today remind me of..... DPodell

Win a $50 Gas Card....Qualify to see the Stones In Boston Today at 4:45pm DPodell

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Peter Frampton and Ken Calvert...great conversation about his upcoming show. Quick survey - did you have "Frampton Comes Alive"?HELLO, MR. FRAMPTONwww.wcsx.comPeter Frampton is always an interesting guest - and this was no exception. Peter checked in to talk about his upcoming show with special guest

Still another day to go, so let's hammer this point home.-skFotos de la biografíaIt's worth a thousand words...sk

Bring Back VINYL... DPodell

44 years ago today, Neil Young released his second solo album, "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere". It was is first with backing band Crazy Horse. DPodell

Happy Birthday to Jack Bruce bass player and singer in the legendary band Cream. That's some great Classic Rock and what a voice! Karen S

Robocop statue for Detroit is ready (totally from donations). 10 feet tall and ready to crush the Blackhawks.

Guitar playing astronaut performing David Bowie on the International Space Station. How cool is that on a scale of 1-10?GUITAR PLAYING ASTRONAUT...NOT FAIRwww.wcsx.comIf you're an astronaut...cool. If you're an astronaut who plays guitar...cooler. If you're a guitar playing astronaut who plays David Bowie

Just getting totals in from "passing the boot" yesterday to raise money for the family of fallen Westland Firefighter Brian Woehlke - looks like we collected over $5,000 for his wife Jennifer and their young daughter Ava. THANK YOU. (you can still donate to the fund at wcsx.com)

The College of Musical Knowledge IS BACK! This test consists of only 1 question!! Easy right? READY? NAME A SONG WITH THE WORD "SUN" IN THE TITLE GO!

It's worth a thousand words...sk

Our friend Amy Andrews at FOX 2 shared this with us - hundreds of firefighters lining up to pay respects to fallen Westland firefighter Brian Woehlke. We're collecting money for Brian's wife and young daughter today -- locations at wcsx.com (and a link to donate online).

Katy Perry showed at the Stones concert in Las Vegas over the weekend to sing "Beast of Burden". We're giving away a trip to Boston to see the Stones - wonder who'll do a guest spot there?

At Big Boy in Westland this morning from 6-8am collecting for fallen firefighter Brian Woehlke's family. KC at Buddy's Pizza in Warren (across from Tech Center) from 11-1pm, also at Roy O'Brien Ford from 5-7pm and Malarkey's in Westland from 5-7pm collecting for Brian's family. You can also donate directly online at the link below. Thank you.94.7 WCSX - Detroit - #1 for Classic Rockwww.wcsx.comBrian Woehlke was just 10 months into his dream job as a Wayne-Westland firefighter when he was killed after a roof collapsed on him during a strip mall fire. Brian was the first firefighter killed in the line of duty in the Westland department's 47 year history.

Red Wings 3-2 in Anaheim! Ken Daniels with KC at 7:50 - DUCK SEASON!

Game seven. Give us the final score. Ken Daniels with KC at 7:50

REO Speedwagon tix all day! Happy Mother's Day! - juline

NOW are you fired up for tonight's game seven? - Jim OBrien

Happy Mothers Day from all of us at WCSX.

Game seven. You ready?

New Haven Firefighters have already donated $300 to the family fund. We'll be out all over town on Monday collecting money for Brian's wife and daughter. Please help by sharing this. Thank you so very much.94.7 WCSX - Detroit - #1 for Classic Rockwww.wcsx.comBrian Woehlke was just 10 months into his dream job as a Wayne-Westland firefighter when he was killed after a roof collapsed on him during a strip mall fire. Brian was the first firefighter killed in the line of duty in the Westland department's 47 year history.

I have a ton of REO Speedwagon tickets for you this afternoon - just listen for any song by them and call, cool? I can't decide my favorite REO song - what's yours? - Juline

Red Wings win 4-3 in OT! Game seven Sunday night...Duck season!

It's an REO Speedwagon Free Ticket Weekend! Next chance for tickets shortly after 8 p. And we're giving a whole bunch away all weekend! Grand prize is FRONT ROW. - juline in for Steve Kostan

Hey all you Moms...have a Happy Mother's Day! Karen S

CSX will be out all day Monday collecting funds for the family of fallen Westland Fire Fighter Brian Woehlke. - Big Boy on Wayne Road in Westland (6-8am) - Buddy's Pizza on 13 mile in Warren (11am-1pm) - Roy O'Brien Ford on 9 mile in St. Clair Shores (5-7pm) - Malarkey's in Westland (5-7pm) **10% of ALL proceeds on Monday go to the family** want to donate online?

We have confirmation that fire on I-75 at 14 mile was indeed a semi full of toilet paper (look who's directing traffic).

Seger performing in Saskatoon last night - we've got the Seger/Fogerty duet of "Who'll Stop The Rain" at 7am. listen live at-- would love to hear your comments afterwards

Go Wings! Ken Daniels on with KC at 7:50

Mitch Ryder/Rare Earth tix up for grabs at 6:45! - juline (in for Steve K. tonight)

JOHN FOGERTY and BONNIE RAITT joined the STONES onstage last night in Cal. John for "it's All Over Now" and Bonnie for "Let It Bleed." Who else would you like to see join the Stones? If you say Justin Timberlake....I'M GONNA COME LOOKIN FOR YA!-steve k.

Happy Birthday to the Piano Man Billy Joel! Thanks for some great music. Karen S

KC played a clip of Seger & Fogerty doing "Who'll Stop The Rain" -- how about we play ALL OF IT tomorrow (Friday) morning at 7am?

Please like and share to get the word out and help Brian's family (wife and 13 month old daughter) - he passed away yesterday during a fire in Westland. First firefighter the Westland fire department has lost in 47 years.HELP BRIAN'S FAMILYwww.wcsx.comBrian Woehlke was just 10 months into his dream job as a Wayne-Westland firefighter when he was killed after roof collapsed on him during a