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)