First off, I had NO idea that Elton legally changed his name from Reginald Kenneth Dwight to Elton Hercules John in early 1972. And the story behind the name change which is really cool will be shown in the new Elton John biopic coming out May 31st of this year. Welsh actor/singer Taron Egerton, who plays Elton…
Wiggy loves books, and so does Mike! He joins Wiggy to tell us about the book “Evenings with Led Zeppelin: The Complete Concert Chronicle”. Loyal WPLR listeners Dave Lewis and Mike Tremaglio wrote it, which makes this book more enjoyable.
The latest trend in entertainment are rock biopics, and we’re cool with that. Motley Crue’s film memoir will be released next month on Netflix, Bohemian Rhapsody is currently nominated for five Oscars. and a film based on Elton John, Rocketman will be released this May. So, everyone wants in…including Alice Cooper. When talking to NME…
Car: Plymouth Fury 2-Door Hardtop Year: 1963 What makes it special: The Fury was produced by Plymouth from 1955 to 1989. It was introduced for the 1956 model year as a sub-series of the Plymouth Belvedere, becoming a separate series one level above the contemporary Belvedere for 1959. The Fury was a full-size car from 1959 to 1961, then a mid-size…
The track at MONZA World Class Karting at Foxwoods was awesome! Always a blast racing at the Go Kart 500! 🏎
Car: Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85 Convertible Year: 1963 What makes it special: Cutlass was produced by General Motors‘ Oldsmobile division between 1961 and 1999. At its introduction, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile’s smallest model; it began as a unibody compact car, but saw its greatest success as a body-on-frame intermediate. Introduced as the top trim level in Oldsmobile’s compact F-85 line, the Cutlass evolved into a…
Chicago’s self-titled album, back when they were Chicago Transit Authority, was very ambitious for 1969. All those horns! How would you rank it?
On March 22nd, you’ll be able to watch The Dirt on Netflix, which is Motley Crue’s film version of their memoir. Yesterday, bassist Nikki Sixx tweeted out the trailer which highlights major “dirt” in the band’s history, like the crash that killed their drummer, drug overdoses, a celeb marriage and lots of makeup. Check out…
Car: Volvo 1800S Year: 1965 What makes it special: Volvo’s P1800 was a 2+2, front-engine, rear-drive sports car manufactured and marketed between 1961-1973. Originally a coupe from 1961–1971, it was altered into a shooting-brake for the duration of its production. Styling was by Pelle Petterson under the tutelage of Pietro Frua when Frua’s studio was a subsidiary of the prestigious Italian Carrozzeria-Ghia, and mechanicals derived…
What a great time at the Chaz & AJ Go Kart 500 at Monza World Class Karting at Foxwoods! What an awesome place, put it on your list to check it out!