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!