Classic Rock 93.7 The Bus Podcast

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At 4 bucks a gallon, gas prices are as high as I have ever seen them but relatively speaking they aren't as high as many other places in the world. Here is a more worldly look at per gallon gas prices and maybe a peak into our own future... scary stuff:

On this day... Dean Martin made jokes about The Rolling Stones to their face on live TV and no blood was spilled...John Lennon also made a notable appearance on TV... and it was a big day for Michael Jackson, and yet no one seems to remember this but him... all that and more in Today in Rock History:

How many people come to meet you at the airport when you arrive? One , two, three? Back in 1964 it was a few more than that for the Beatles when they landed in Australia.

How much would you pay to see The Who in concert? How about Little feat?? How about The Outlaws? Now, how about all three at one show... it happened back in 1976 and it was cheaper than you would imagine.

Pink Floyd did something on this day in 2005 that they hadn't done together in 24 years, what was it???

All this and more in Today in Rock History...

Every food has a rule about how and when you eat it; hot dogs are no good when driving, never wear a white shirt while eating spaghetti and NEVER, EVER gulp a frozen drink! Unfortunately, one Kansas man didn't learn this lesson until he was 66 years old... Enjoy!!!

Ever wonder how the Rolling Stones travel when they tour? Today you will find out... on this day in 1976 Paul McCartney broke a record at an indoor concert, which record did he break?? On this day in 1986 Jerry Garcia went into a five day coma, what do you think caused it???

All those questions will be answered and more in Today in Rock History:

You think the weather sucks here in Central PA? Try Antarctica, where right now it's winter and MINUS 40 degrees with THREE MONTHS OF TOTAL DARKNESS, now that sucks. Luckily, the U.S. Government knows hows to spend those long dark hours... and you won't believe their solution:

Enjoy!!!

Apparently it was "Dumb Decision Day" on this day in '69, just ask the Rolling Stones Brian Jones... and the same thing must have happened on this day in 2000, just ask the Queen of England... at least in 1972 somebody made a decision they could be proud of, just ask Columbia Records boss John Hammond... all these stories and more in Today in Rock History:

I have never like those sweatpants people allow their daughters to wear that have the words printed across the butt, especially the ruder sayings, like "JUICY"... leave it to K-Mart to change my opinion:

Tons of stuff happening today including some famous hips that helped forge Rock-n-Roll as we know it, a celebrity divorce that everyone saw coming except the two people involved and a final album from a band that could be their best. Check out Today in Rock History:

Finally ladies there is a new Japanese invention to eliminate the embarrassment you feel when using a public toilet and it's called the "Magical Water Princess."

Listen and realize that the future of public toilets is looking up...

Aunt Jennie filled in for Uncle Chrissy on Monday. She had a list of way sex can make you wealthy. Unfortunately, since it was a list, the services of Mr. Announcer Guy were contractually needed.

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Today in Rock History we visit an epic court battle between Elton John and his record label, the battle between thin and fat Elvis and yet another comeback for the band named after their bass player... all this and more in today's episode:

If you were a man, alone in the middle of the night with a handful of stainless steel washers as the only thing to entertain you, what would you do?

I bet it wouldn't be the same choice made by a man in Australia... at least I hope not.

Enjoy!!!

Do you know the name of the guy who became a Beatle for 11 days back in 1964?

Happy birthday to one of the most underrated bass players in world, which can happen when you play in the greatest hard rock band of all time, who is he??

What word in the song "Lola" did Ray Davies of the Kinks have to fly back to England to change or it would have never been played on the radio??? HINT: It has to do with the English product placement laws.

All this and more in Today in Rock History:

We have all had "blond moments" in life; a time where you do something so stupid you cannot even fathom it.

A woman in Utah has us all beat with this classic blond moment.. at least that's what I though until I did some research, enjoy!!

Monday, 06/02/2008

Monday, 06/02/2008.

Monday 06/02/2008 Flashback! Pop Quiz

How much would you pay to see Cream, Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd back in 1967? Take a guess...

On this day in 1987 Michael Jackson made an offer on the "remains" of The Elephant Man, how much do you think he offered??

On this day in 1999 one of the craziest mysteries in the world of rock and roll was solved involving Phillip Kramer of Iron Butterfly... enjoy!!!

All that and more in Today in Rock History:

Last Friday a man in Florida hired a woman off the internet to come and clean his house for 100 dollars, sounds like a good deal right? Oh, and did I mention she was naked while cleaning AND his wife was out of town at the time. If this sounds like a bad idea to you, trust me it gets worse...

Enjoy!!

The Olympics are going to Beijing, China this summer and to prepare the 100,00 volunteers the Chinese Government has printed a handbook on "dealing with the disabled."

Crazy? Yes.

True ... unfortunately, yes.

On this day in 1964 11 boys were suspended from an English school for having a haircut like which famous rock star? You will never guess...

How many record companies does it take to sign and release one song from The Sex Pistols?? HINT: Same as the number of licks to get to the tootsie roll center of a Tootsie Pop.

How did U2 rock the world at a concert on this day in 1987???

All this and more in Today in Rock History:

A new survey by General Motors is out and it claims that a staggering amount of women prefer a man with a gas friendly car over a man in a sports car!

What????

I think these results are crazy and I will tell you why...

What folk rock legend had his Bar-Mitzvah on this day in 1954?

What band had the popularity to knock the Beatles first album from the number one spot on the charts back on this day in 1964??

Which band re-united on this day in 1997 on a live MTV special???

All that and more in Today in Rock History...

In the rare instance that somebody does the right thing in a tough situation I believe someone should recognize it, and in today's case that someone happens to be a dog... someone gives that dog a biscuit!!!

Enjoy!!!

How much did John Lennon love peace, he proves it on this day in 1969.

Huge day in history in 1980, maybe not rock history but still huge.

What guitar player helped David Bowie reach number one on the charts on this day in 1995???

All that and more in Today in Rock History...

Sponsored by Mama Lucrezia's. A rarity happens today as the Pop Quiz has stumped everyone. Find out what the question was in today's Pop Quiz.

Sponsored by Mama Lucrezia's. "Married... with Children" fans should know this Pop Quiz. Find out what the questions is on today's Pop Quiz.

If you were a famous musician, what would be the lamest way to die? We may have that for this day in 1976...

In 1968 John Lennon and Paul McCartney were on the Tonight Show, who was the host?? Hint: This person was a guest host.
On this day in 1988, the greatest hard rock band of all time reunited for one show at N.Y.'s Madison Square Garden, who are they???

All this and more in Today in Rock History..

Ever have an itch you just couldn't reach without using some tool to get at it? We've all had that happen at least once!!!

Next time it happens to you, be careful what you scratch it with. Here's a horrifying tale of one such scratch "gone bad".

Enjoy!!!

On this day in 1971 Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane
crashed her car into a concrete wall, what kind of car
do you think Grace drove back then?

What big mouthed hard rocker collapsed on-stage in
Spokane, Washington on this day in 1979??

What underrated classic rock guitar player had to wait
until 2007 to get death threats from a schizophrenic
fan???

All this and more in Today in Rock History:

Listener Michael tests his knowledge with alectoraphobia, hill qualifications, and Denny's restaurant.

Today's Boneheads include assault with a deadly candy, a woman who found a live mouse in the bottom of a bag of popcorn at the movie theatre, and an English man cuts his car in half to protest his car getting booted.

Sponsored by Mama Lucrezia's. A tough Flashback! Pop Quiz today as we find out who wrote on of classic rock's most enduring songs.

What started off innocently enough with a few tips on how to calm down before a date from Match.com quickly degraded into something creepy thanks to Mr. Announcer Guy... it's no wonder he is single!!

Why would Bob Dylan walk out of rehearsals for the Ed Sullivan Show on this day in 1963?

What classic rocker filed for bankruptcy on this day in 1983 and can currently be seen in TV commercials advertising the "go phone"??

Do you remember the 3rd drummer for KISS? No, why would you. He was great drummer but rarely saw the spotlight... until today.

All this and more in Today in Rock History:

So you recycle, you changed over all your light bulbs to the compact florescent type and you even drive a hybrid vehicle; well if you really want to save the environment you need to go one step further. Squirrel meat.

Don't be scared just listen and learn...

Sponsored by Gift Adventures. Listener Don tackles today's Fact or Bullcrap which includes questions about Vin Diesel, Bette Midler, and playing video games with your feet.

Today's Boneheads include a billion dollar company firing an employee for getting robbed for $200, an English woman nearly gets killed by frozen pee, and a trio of nurses who save a life and promptly get chewed out and pay the price... literally.

Sponsored by Mama Lucrezia's. Steve Winwood. Ultra-talented, great singer, wonderful career. But what groups did he start with back in the day? Find out on today's Pop Quiz!

On this day in 1963 Paul McCartney met his future girlfriend for the first time at a concert in London... repeat this story ten thousand times (just change the date and location).

How rich was Mick Jagger back in the early seventies - plenty rich!!

On this day in 1974 Bruce Springsteen got the "dream review" in Rolling Stone Magazine, and deservedly so:

All that and more in Today in Rock History:

Three kids in Texas did the unthinkable and dug up a body and used the skull for a bong. Terrible yes, three little versions of Jeffrey Dahmer I would strongly disagree... check out why:

Sponsored by Gift Adventures. Listener Rose Marie tries to win on questions about Pamela Anderson, the 10 Most Wanted List, and American vodka.

Today's Boneheads include a Florida mystery man handing out cash, and a frivolous lawsuit about dog poop.

Sponsored by Mama Lucrezia's. Today is a Beatle Pop Quiz with "Sun" in title. Can you name them all? Listener Tony takes a shot at today's Pop Quiz.

What TV Show Theme song went No. 1 on the charts on this day in 1976? Hint: It was sung by John Sebastian.

It was a BIG DAY for Penthouse magazine on this day in 1996 when they received permission from a judge to print pictures of a celebrity couple's sex tape, who was that couple??

Happy Birthday to the greatest Blues legend of all time, who influenced so many of the Classic Rock artists we play today here on The Bus, who is he???

All that and more in Today in Rock History:

With gas prices going up and up Chrysler has a plan to guarantee you pay no more than 2.99 per gallon for the NEXT THREE YEARS!!!! Whether it's ingenious or just plain crazy I can't answer, but I will share it with you AND share my own plan as well.

Enjoy!!

With gas prices going up and up Chrysler has a plan to guarantee you pay no more than 2.99 per gallon for the NEXT THREE YEARS!!!! Whether it's ingenious or just plain crazy I can't answer, but I will share it with you AND share my own plan as well.

Enjoy!!

Listener Sue is having tough time with today's Fact or Bullcrap that includes questions on Reddi-Whip, hot air balloons, and the Eiffel Tower.

Today's Boneheads include a substitute teacher who's into "wizardry", more frivolous lawsuits, and lying politician.

Sponsored by Mama Lucrezia's. If you know your ships, you should know this popular 80s line of ships. Listener Sue gets today's Pop Quiz... outta sight!