*** Bulletin! ***

The very first interview granted by the Scorpions since they announced their impending retirement, along with a listen to what will be their final studio album "Sting In The Tail" this Tuesday (3/2) at 8:30am on my show. The announcement of a Chicago farewell show will be announced at this time as well as a chance to win the new album before you can even buy it! Don't miss it!

(See the Scorpions video for "Coming Home" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNEo6sNsEtc)

Despite a heartbreaking 3-2 loss for Team U.S.A. in overtime to Canada, the men's Olympic gold medal hockey game will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most intense and exciting games of all time. An instant classic, it rivals the 1980 "Miracle On Ice" and the 1972 Canada vs. Russia series in importance to the development of the sport of hockey. For those who hadn't been hockey fans before, this game will be remembered as a defining moment in the hockey world, just as the "Greatest Game Ever Played" was to the NFL in 1958. Best of all, the game featured no less than 4 current Chicago Blackhawks players; Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook. This could very well be the year the Blackhawks win their first Stanley Cup since 1961. They certainly now have the talent to do it.

(See highlights of the Olympic gold medal U.S.A. vs. Canada hockey final here: http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/assetid=b03afa41-d6c6-4c68-880c-464c8b3cfed8.html#highlights+canada+beats+u+s+gold)

This week on my show from 6am-10am on 97.9 The Loop and worldwide through www.wlup.com: win Tom Petty and World Of Wheels tickets each morning as well as Nickelback/Shinedown/Breaking Benjamin tickets every morning at 8:05am. This Tuesday at 8:30am, the chance to hear and win a copy of the Scorpions new CD "Sting In The Tail" before you can even buy it!

*** Bulletin! ***

The very first interview granted by the Scorpions since they announced their impending retirement, along with a listen to and chance to win a copy before you can even buy it of what will be their final studio album "Sting In The Tail" next Tuesday (3/2) at 8:30am on my show. The announcement of a Chicago farewell show will be announced at this time as well. Don't miss it!

(See the Scorpions recording their final album "Sting In The Tail" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SjTkGUTHgA)

The 2010 Chicago Auto Show was another rousing success for sports car enthusiasts. Rather than the usual display of awe-inspiring concept cars, the focus this year (due to the economy) was mostly on wild new paint/color schemes and bigger engines with more horsepower and better fuel economy for the already existing Corvette, Challenger, Camaro and Mustang models. Don't be deceived though. The improvements and tweaks were still enough to induce drooling. See for yourself here: http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/index.asp

Shocking news that the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London may end up being sold off by EMI Records who are looking to raise much needed cash. A mecca for music fans, the British government are eyeing the prize hopefully meaning that the studios may finally be accessible to the public. Up until now, access to the legendary studios where The Beatles, Pink Floyd, U2 and many others recorded has been strictly off-limits. If my experiences and access there this past fall could be granted to others, it would most certainly be the source of dizzying interest and revenue for the new owners. Here's hoping.

(See video of my visit to Abbey Road Studios here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72eEMAeIk9c)

(See photographs of my visit to Abbey Road Studios here: http://www.wlup.com/PhotoPages/Photos.aspx?AlbumID=100908)

(See video of my conversation with "Beatles: Rock Band" producer Giles Martin, son of Beatles producer George Martin live at Abbey Road Studios here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dVqn-zId4g&feature=related)

With the massive success of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, could "Guitar Hero: Byrd" or "Byrd: Rock Band" be next? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89Kz8Nxb-Bg&feature=player_embedded

Nah.

This week on the show from 6am-10am on 97.9 The Loop and worldwide at www.wlup.com: Win free Burger King breakfasts for you and 10-15 of your coworkers delivered to your workplace each morning at 6:30am, win dinner & a movie at 8:05am each day, Jimi Hendrix prize packs containing 3 classic Hendrix titles and his latest "Valleys Of Neptune", and tickets to the just announced Stone Temple Pilots show March 27th at the Riviera every morning as well!

Great White delivered the goods before a rabid crowd Friday night at the House Of Blues. An under-appreciated band, time has done nothing to dull their considerable chops. Earlier in the day, the guys stopped by on my show for a few laughs, play "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" live and chat about the special relationship with their Chicago fans. Great guys, great tunes, Great White!

(See video of Great White's visit on my show here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAenR08d6us)

(See video of Great White performing "In The Tradition" live at the Loop here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgVFql4LN18&feature=related)

(See video of Great White performing "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" live at the Loop here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLK4eJ-LCsM&feature=related)

(See Great White's video for "Lady Red Light" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHrCuhmvky4&feature=PlayList&p=6BCC926632035352&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=21)

Speaking of under-appreciated bands, lead singer/rhythm guitarist Doug Fieger of Detroit's The Knack passed away this weekend at the age of only 57 after a long battle with brain and lung cancer. Doug and the band effortlessly churned out numerous catchy-as-hell rock/pop masterpieces over the years. Here's hoping he and The Knack get their just due now.

(See The Knack's video for "My Sharona" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVdnqEyToqg)

(See The Knack's video for "Good Girls Don't" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc3KXwd8ZWQ&feature=related)

(See The Knack's video for "Rocket O' Love" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pir69Od-y0s)

This week on show from 6am-10am on 97.9 The Loop and www.wlup.com: Win Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 tickets at 8:05am each morning, Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets plus a limited edition denim TSO tour jacket, conversations with Tommy Lee of Motley Crue on Tuesday at 7:30am and Paul Rogers of Free/Bad Company fame this Thursday at 8:30am, plus a chance to win the new Bad Company live CD/DVD.

(See Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and friends perform "Sweet Home Chicago" live at the Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNNb7_FLb9Q)

(See Trans-Siberian Orchestra perform "The Mountain" from their latest CD "Night Castle" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpZFxWuGM8M)

Despite the fact that the Chicago Bears weren't a part of Superbowl XLIV (44), it was nonetheless mandatory viewing for music fans. Sunday's game completed an herculean effort started 5 years ago to feature the music of what is referred to as the "Holy Trinity" of '60's British rock: The Beatles, Rolling Stones and The Who. Much like Paul McCartney and the Stones before them, The Who performed some of their biggest songs in their 12 minute spotlight during the halftime spectacle.

(See The Who's Superbowl commercial here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48S51VJYIJk)

(See The Who's acoustic performance at the pre-Superbowl XLIV (44) press conference here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oUb5iRZzpU)

(See part 1 of The Who's performance at Superbowl XLIV (44) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2BFFeecYDA&feature=fvw)

(See part 2 of The Who's performance at Superbowl XLIV (44) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtGhUs5ahDQ)

(See Paul McCartney perform "Get Back" live at Superbowl XXIX (39) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VwFSdMBjWQ)

(See The Rolling Stones perform "Start Me Up" live at Superbowl XL (40) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1Oog6IsMKk)

It's only fitting that Great White should make one of their now rare live appearances here in Chicago this Friday night at the House Of Blues. What we now know as "rock music" was born in Chicago some 50 years ago as hard-nosed, electrified blues. Those early rock pioneers (Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, etc.) influenced the next generation of blues-rock fans (The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, etc.), who then in turn influenced the next generation (AC/DC, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, etc.), who then influenced the next generation (Cinderella, The Black Crowes, Great White, etc.), with no end in sight. Wildly underrated, Great White puts on a terrific show that promises be a be a fitting homage to the birthplace of it all.

(See Great White's video for "Rock Me" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2flT7QzwOSI)

(See Great White's video for "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz61YQWZuYU)

(See Great White's video for "The Big Goodbye" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVvXT-0Dhmk)

This week on my show from 6am-10am on 97.9 The Loop and http://www.wlup.com/: Win tickets to see Great White this Friday at the House Of Blues, Foundation Room passes and a copy of their new CD "Rising" as well as tickets to see Superbowl XXXVI (36) alums U2 at 8:05am each morning.

(See U2 perform "Where The Streets Have No Name" live at Superbowl XXXVI (36) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n13CU-NvPMU)

Hear new Jimi Hendrix at 6:05am this Monday and new Cheap Trick at 7:30am on Monday. Great White will stopping by for a conversation and to play live Friday morning. Don't miss out!