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Chicago's Saturday In The Park [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Driving home after the Sunday night show last weekend, I heard J.R. play "Saturday In The Park" from Chicago. Its a great song...with a story!! Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Meet Maxine Nightingale [PHOTOS,VIDEOS]

Born in Wembly England, November 2, 1952, Maxine Nightingale began singing at age 16 with her school band! After her formal education came to an end, Maxine began touring on the British cabaret...

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In Appreciation Of Sammy Johns [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

The 1970s were the years of the singer/songwriter. Sammy Johns could really tell a story in his music, especially through his 1975 hit single "Chevy Van." Sadly, Sammy passed away in North Carolina on...

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Meet Boz Scaggs [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

As I have said on-air on New Jersey 101.5, when playing a Boz Scaggs song, the birth certificate says William Royce Scaggs.  "Boz" was born in Canton Ohio, on June 8th, 1944. Read More|Comment Continue...

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Meet The Sylvers [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

When you think of a family band, you instantly think of the Jacksons. But, they were not the only all-family band on the music scene in the 1970s! Meet the Sylvers!! Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Meet Orleans [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

With a name like Orleans, you'd think that the band was from New Orleans, right? Wrong! Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Meet Gary Wright [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Gary Wright. Child Actor, Solo Artist, New Jersey native! On A "Proud To Be New Jersey Weekend!" Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Meet Carl Carlton [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Carl Carlton is an upbeat guy when you hear him on New Jersey 101.5. How can you not smile when he sings "Everlasting Love?" Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Meet Tavares [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

When you think of the group Tavares, "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" immediately comes to mind...as it is one of Jersey's Favorite Hits. But there's much more to this group! Read More|Comment...

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Meet Gloria Gaynor [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Gloria Gaynor is synonymous with disco music...but did you know that she is a New Jersey native?  Read more, on our "Jersey Fresh Weekend!" Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Remembering Singer/Songwriter Alan O'Day [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

With all that is going on in the world, you may have missed news of the recent passing of Alan O'Day. Who...You say?! Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Meet REO Speedwagon [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

The band formed in Illinois in the mid 1960's...ultimately naming themselves after an early 1900's firetruck! And, they're playing TONIGHT in New Jersey! Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Meet Wild Cherry [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

"Play That Funky Music, White Boy!" The lyrics and song are a permanent part of pop culture. And, made the 70's band Wild Cherry forever famous! Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Chicago's Saturday In The Park [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Driving home after the Sunday night show last weekend, I heard J.R. play "Saturday In The Park" from Chicago. Its a great song...with a story!! Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Meet Maxine Nightingale [PHOTOS,VIDEOS]

Born in Wembly England, November 2, 1952, Maxine Nightingale began singing at age 16 with her school band! After her formal education came to an end, Maxine began touring on the British cabaret...

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Meet Player [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Player is a Top-40 Rock band that gained fame in the late 1970s. Their biggest hit "Baby Come Back" is one of Jersey's Favorite Hits...but there's more to the band than that! Read More|Comment Continue...

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Meet The Babys [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

The Babys are a 70's rock group formed in London...best known for their songs "Isn't It Time" and "Every Time I Think Of You." Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Meet Silver Convention [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

  Silver Convention was a "Euro-disco" group from the 1970's...based in West Germany! Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Meet A Taste Of Honey [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

"A Taste Of Honey" named themselves after another artist's hit record...and scored one of the biggest hits of the disco era! Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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What Would Jim Croce Sing Now? [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Jim Croce would have been 71 this past Friday, January 10th...the same age as Paul McCartney, who is still writing and singing. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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