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Throwback Concert: AC/DC at New Haven Coliseum 1985

Throwback Concert: AC/DC at New Haven Coliseum 1985

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1985!

That year PLR presented AC/DC at New Haven Coliseum. AC/DC hit the road in ’85 to support its tenth studio album, “Fly On The Wall,” which featured such singles as Danger, Sink The Pink and Shake Your Foundations. It was also their first album and tour with new drummer Simon Wright, who replaced longtime member Phil Rudd. Joining AC/DC at the Coliseum was special guest Yngwie Malmsteen.

Today we look back when AC/DC rocked New Haven in 1985…

 

AC/DC

Tour: Fly On The Wall

Special Guest: Yngwie Malmsteen

Thursday September 12, 1985

New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Ticket Price: $13.50

Band Lineup: Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Simon Wright

Setlist*

  1. Fly On The Wall
  2. Back In Black
  3. Shake Your Foundations
  4. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
  5. You Shook Me All Night Long
  6. Sin City
  7. Jailbreak
  8. The Jack
  9. Shoot To Thrill
  10. Highway To Hell
  11. Sink The Pink
  12. Whole Lotta Rosie
  13. Let There Be Rock
  14. Hells Bells (encore)
  15. T.N.T. (encore)
  16. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

PLR Backstage Meet and Greet with AC/DC

 

Check out these live clips of AC/DC in 1985

 

PODCAST – Tuesday, March 23: Tribe Insect Stories; An Update From AJ; Talkin’ Dukes Of Hazzard With John Schneider

PODCAST – Tuesday, March 23: Tribe Insect Stories; An Update From AJ; Talkin’ Dukes Of Hazzard With John Schneider

Chaz admitted yesterday to an embarrassing spider moment, and we finally got to hear the details this morning when Jennifer called in. (0:00)

The Tribe called in their insect incidents to make Chaz feel better, and one guy nearly burned down his entire house because of some ants. (5:22)

The insect stories continued, with a horrifying trip to Canada because of a massive spider. Ashley then relived the time she and her fiance, Erik worked together to kill a spider, which thankfully was caught on tape. (10:03)

AJ called in with an update on his health status, and his call in to the show was comical for all the wrong reasons. (14:40)

Dumb Ass News – A man is arrested for driving erratically, and sporting a bumper sticker that reads “not drunk.” Plus, an American Idol contestant hits the deck in dramatic fashion. (21:34)

John Schneider from Dukes of Hazzard was back on this morning, and responded to a listener email that claimed he was in high school with their cousin, and he remembered! Plus, Chaz had Drew from the promotions department on to talk about being a huge fan of the Dukes of Hazzard, and reminded Chaz about the lesson at the end of every show. (29:08)

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Throwback Concert: Rush at New Haven Coliseum 1985

Throwback Concert: Rush at New Haven Coliseum 1985

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1985!

That year PLR presented Rush at New Haven Coliseum. Rush hit the road in 1985 to support its eleventh studio album, “Power Windows,” which featured such singles as The Big Money, Territories, Manhattan Project, Mystic Rhythms and Marathon. Joining them at the Coliseum were special guests the Steve Morse Band.

Today we look back when Rush rocked New Haven in 1985…

 

Rush

Tour: Power Windows

Special Guest: Steve Morse Band

Saturday December 7, 1985

New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Ticket Price: $14.50

Band Lineup: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart

Setlist*

  1. The Spirit of Radio
  2. Limelight
  3. The Big Money
  4. New World Man
  5. Subdivisions
  6. Manhattan Project
  7. Middletown Dreams
  8. Red Sector A
  9. Closer to the Heart
  10. Marathon
  11. The Trees
  12. Mystic Rhythms
  13. Distant Early Warning
  14. Territories
  15. Witch Hunt
  16. YYZ
  17. Drum Solo
  18. Red Lenses
  19. Tom Sawyer
  20. 2121 Part I: Overture (encore)
  21. 2121 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx (encore)
  22. Grand Designs (encore)
  23. In The Mood (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Check out these live clips of Rush in 1985

 

 

 

PODCAST – Monday, March 22: AJ’s Ailment; Killer Karaoke; Gianni Russo

PODCAST – Monday, March 22: AJ’s Ailment; Killer Karaoke; Gianni Russo

AJ called in sick this morning, from the hospital. What happened? Chaz had him on the phone very early in the show, to explain why he had to go to the hospital. (0:00)

Dr. Ron Clark called in to make his best guess about AJ’s ailment, based on the information he heard from his call. None of the options sound great, but hopefully surgery can avoided. (4:29)

Intern Ben was on the phone to share the latest internet finds for Chaz and AJ’s “Killer Karaoke.” The first contestant, butchering a Bee Gees selection, inspired Chaz, Ashley and Phil to sing a little about AJ. (13:59)

Gianni Russo was at the table for a crazy dinner, featuring the United States’ richest man in America and Henry Kissinger, but the night was stolen by Marlon Brando and his surprising guest for the evening. (25:11)

AJ finally was able to get some rest, and called back in with an encouraging update on his health. (30:44)

Throwback Concert: Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble at The Palace Theater in New Haven 1985

Throwback Concert: Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble at The Palace Theater in New Haven 1985

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1985!

That year PLR presented Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble to New Haven’s Palace Theater. SRV was on his “Soul To Soul” Tour to support his third studio album, “Soul To Soul,” which featured such singles as Lookin’ Out The Window and Look at Little Sister. Joining Stevie Ray Vaughan at The Palace was special guest The Fabulous Thunderbirds. This was Stevie’s fifth time playing in New Haven, and sadly, this show ended up being his final one in the Elm City. Stevie tragically died in 1990 at the young age of 35.

Today we look back at SRV’s show in New Haven….

 

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble

Tour: Soul To Soul

Special Guest: The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Thursday November 14, 1985

The Palace Theater in New Haven, Connecticut

Ticket Price: $14.50

Band Lineup: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton, Reese Wynans

Setlist*

  1. Scuttle Buttin’
  2. Say What!
  3. Ain’t Gone ‘n’ Give Up on Love
  4. Lookin’ Out The Window
  5. Look at Little Sister (Hank Ballard cover)
  6. The Things (That) I Used To Do (Guitar Slim cover)
  7. Cold Shot
  8. Couldn’t Stand The Weather
  9. Mary Had a Little Lamb (Buddy Guy cover)
  10. Tin Pan Alley (Jimmy Wilson and His All Stars cover)
  11. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) (The Jimi Hendrix Experience cover)
  12. Life Without You

*source: setlist.fm

 

Ticket stub courtesy of Timothy Wood

 

Check out these live clips of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble in 1985

 

 

Friday, March 19: Scot Haney Clucks; Ashley’s Fun Fact Isn’t Fun; The Week In Flubbles

Friday, March 19: Scot Haney Clucks; Ashley’s Fun Fact Isn’t Fun; The Week In Flubbles

Chaz and AJ spoke with Alex, a genius who has figured out a way to sell his farts. Alex explained how the idea came to him, where you can hear some examples of his work, and what’s contained in the 52-minute file, currently up for auction. (0:00)

Hard to explain this, but Channel 3 WFSB’s meteorologist Scot Haney was clucking like a chicken on the air with Chaz and AJ. Why? Well, he was responding to one of the state’s most well-respected attorneys doing the same thing, about 20 minutes earlier. Chaz and AJ then urged Scot to continue the clucking in his next live weather report on television, and he was all too happy to oblige. (13:16)

Chaz and AJ kicked off Fun Fact Friday with their own, and Ashley clearly does not understand the definition of “fun.” (22:01)

Dumb Ass News – The flubble montage from the week was extra fun, since the Tribe seemed to really struggle by losing an hour of sleep this week. (28:28)

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50 Years, 50 Albums 2007: The White Stripes ‘Icky Thump’

50 Years, 50 Albums 2007: The White Stripes ‘Icky Thump’

The rock duo out of Detroit is now in our Hall of Fame. With a short run of seven years The White Stripes, Jack White and then wife Meg White, put out six incredible albums that covered the genres of alternative rock, garage rock, alternative, punk, blues, etc. Although they are no longer together (or married), Jack has continued as musician, producer, and actor! Meg has always led a low profile a lot like her idol Bob Dylan. “Icky Thump” was their 6th and final studio album together which won two Grammys in 2008 for Best Rock Performance by a Duo and Best Alternative Album. Jack calls the album a positive one, getting back to the roots like their first album, about feeling positive, alive, and just being happy! Well we are certainly happy to induct the album Icky Thump by The White Stripes into the WPLR Hall of Fame.

Learn more about the album:

What Does Icky Thump Mean, Who Is the Skeleton, and Other Random Thoughts about the White Stripes

White Stripes Get Back to Their Roots on Icky Thump, Then Vanish

Icky Thump album review from Pitchfork

Essential video:

Listen to the album:

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Jimmy Koplik Interview

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Jimmy Koplik Interview

It could be argued Jimmy Koplik is the longest running PLR air personality ever. He’s been involved with the station since we took the air in 1971.

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