One of the questions I am often asked is: "Hey Byrd... are there any good new bands or artists that are doing classic rock-style music?"

Why, yes there are!

Here then are some baby/newer bands carrying the torch who I think are worth checking out...


From Australia:

Airbourne


Wolfmother


Tracer



From Canada:

Theory of a Deadman


Diemonds



From Scandinavia:

H.E.A.T


Crucified Barbara


Reckless Love



From the U.K.:

The Answer


The Treatment


Roadstar


The Strypes


The 45's



From the U.S.A.:

Buckcherry


Halestorm


Black Stone Cherry


Rival Sons


Blackberry Smoke


The Pretty Reckless


The Biters



From Chicago:

The Last Vegas


Hessler


Bad City


Loveblast

Happy Halloween!

No tricks... just treats! Howlin'-great new music from classic rock artists!

Here then are Byrd's "Pecks Of The Week":

 

New from Paul McCartney:




New from the Scorpions:




New from Sammy Hagar:




New from Pearl Jam:




New from Black Sabbath:




New from Joan Jett:




New from Deep Purple (and PERFECT for Halloween!):




New from Elton John:




New from Motorhead:




And in case you missed 'em...

The latest from Whitesnake:




The latest from Mr. Big:




The latest from Motley Crue:




The latest from Tom Keifer of Cinderella:




And for some laughs...

New from Steel Panther (NSFW!):




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The first new Black Sabbath album with Ozzy Osbourne on lead vocals in 35 years! Called "13", it's been worth the long wait! See them at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre August 16th.




Rush played 2 shows in the area last week, playing music from their new "Clockwork Angels" disc (in addition to an appearance by the Stanley Cup!)




Van Halen makes their only Midwest appearance this year in support of their latest "A Different Kind Of Truth" July 20th at the "Rock USA Festival" in Oshkosh, WI.




Aerosmith returns to our region in support of their new album "Music from Another Dimension!" August 30th at the Marcus Amphitheatre (on the Summerfest grounds)




ZZ Top is also headed this way in support of their latest album "La Futura" August 30th at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre and August 31st at the Marcus Amphitheatre.




David Bowie is back with his first new music in a decade with "The Next Day" album. His wife let it slip that he is planning a tour soon. Whoops!




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Who's greater? The Beatles or Led Zeppelin? Impossible question to answer?

Perhaps a compromise is in order:




While we're at it...

Happy Halloween!

No tricks... just treats! Howlin'-great new music/videos from classic artists!

Here then are Byrd's "Halloween Treats":

 

New from KISS:




New from the Rolling Stones:




New from Led Zeppelin:




New from Lynyrd Skynyrd:




New from the Scorpions:

The Blackhawks season opener is this weekend. Check out who's a fan!

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: a conversation with the "Red Rocker" Sammy Hagar this Tuesday at 4:30pm!

See Sammy Hagar's video for "I Can't Drive 55" here:

See Chickfoot's video for "Sexy Little Thing" here:

And last but not least, here's Byrd's "Peck Of  The Week" from Pink Floyd. You have to see it to believe it! http://youtu.be/T6tr0Uz2uZU

If you're a Pink Floyd fan, this is the "Mother-lode"! Floyd's massive re-release campaign begins this week. You've been hearing the previously unheard bonus tracks all month on my show. More this week!

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: a conversation with David Gilmour and Nick Mason of Pink Floyd this Tuesday at 5:30pm. Don't miss it!

And last but not least, Byrd's "Peck Of The Week" is the new Chickenfoot album. Hear the whole thing here: http://music.aol.ca/new-releases-full-cds/#/3

As I have been hinting at on my show, Guns N' Roses will officially announce their return to Chicagoland on November 15th at the Allstate Arena this week. Loyal Loopers will be able to grab tickets before they go on sale to the public Friday through the Loop's pre-sale beginning Wednesday at www.wlup.com.

See the Guns N' Roses video for "Paradise City" here:

More Led Zeppelin goodies surfaced this week, this time the rehearsals for their 2007 reunion in London.

Hear Led Zeppelin rehearsing here:

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: a conversation with recent Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Alice Cooper on Thursday at 4:30pm!

See Alice Cooper perform "I'm Eighteen" live here:

And last but not least, here's Byrd's "Peck Of The Week"... the new Alice Cooper!:

Happy Labor Day weekend! Summer may be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean the concert season is over.

Lynyrd Skynyrd invaded Ravinia this past week with their southern charms... and rock swagger. The north side may never be the same.

See Lynyrd Skynyrd perform "Freebird" live at Ravinia here:

REO Speedwagon featuring Evanston native Kevin Cronin rocked New Lenox over the long weekend.

See REO Speedwagon perform "Riding The Storm Out" live in New Lenox here:

Fellow Evanston native Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam celebrated their 20th anniversary with a pair of gigantic homecoming gigs at Alpine Valley over the weekend as well, featuring some very special guests to help them celebrate.

See Pearl Jam and special guest Chris Cornell of Soundgarden perform "Hunger Strike" live at Alpine Valley here:

A wealth of previously unseen Led Zeppelin footage has been surfacing lately, including footage of them at the Chicago Stadium in 1975:

Last but not least, here's Byrd's "Peck Of The Week"... the new Chickenfoot!:

Rik Emmett of Triumph fame checked in with me on my show this past week to give us an update on the long-awaited Triumph reunion tour (it's still pending) before performing yet another stellar acoustic set for charity, this time for the Chicago "Kids At Risk Program" on Saturday night. Big talent, even bigger heart.

See Rik Emmett of Triumph perform "Lay It On The Line" live at the Stahl Family Theatre here:

Saturday night also saw the first ever Chicago show from the U.K.'s legendary Diamond Head, a band who profoundly influenced a young Metallica, covering several of their songs over the years.

See Diamond Head perform "Am I Evil" live at Tailgaters here:

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: conversations with Lynyrd Skynyrd this Wednesday at 4:30pm, and Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon on Thursday at 5:30pm leading up to their Chicagoland concerts this weekend.

See Lynyrd Skynyrd perform "Sweet Home Alabama" live here:

See REO Speedwagon perform "Roll With The Changes" live here:

To kick off the long weekend in style with the Loop, make sure you request your favorite song so we can a) play it b) give you an iPad loaded with all 1,000 songs requested! Make your request here: http://www.wlup.com/LaborDayWeekend2011.aspx

Another busy week on the Chicago rock scene with numerous great shows.

Stone Temple Pilots returned to the area this past Friday night, this time at the Venue inside the Horseshoe Casino.

See Stone Temple Pilots perform "Plush" live at the Venue here:

Also Friday night, Mr. Big performed their first show in Chicago since reforming at the House Of Blues.

See Mr. Big perform "Addicted To That Rush" live at the House Of Blues here:

Uriah Heep made a rare stop in our area earlier in the week at Viper Alley in Lincolnshire.

See Uriah Heep perform "Stealin'" live at Viper Alley here:

Just announced this week, Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman of Yes fame are teaming up for a tour and will hit the Star Plaza Theatre on October 20. Jon stopped by my show last week with guitar in hand to share a few laughs.

See Jon Anderson "Live At The Loop" here:

Sad news this week as well. Jani Lane of Warrant fame passed away at the age of 47. When I last spoke to him just a few months ago, he was in good spirits and seemed to be in a good place in his life. Thanks for the music Jani and sleep peacefully my friend.

See Warrant's video for "Cherry Pie" here:

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win passes each day to attend a very special "Live At The Loop" performance from George Thorogood this Saturday as well as tickets to his show at the House Of Blues later that evening!

See George Thorogood's video for "Bad To The Bone" here:

This Thursday I will broadcast my show live for "Loop Sox Night # 3" at the new bar & grill at U.S. Cellular Field. Lots of cool Loop prizes, Tricia the 2011 Loop Rock Girl will be there, and much more. Hope to see you! http://www.wlup.com/SoxNites/20110818.aspx

Rock 'n' roll outlaw Ted Nugent stormed back through Chicagoland with original lead vocalist Derek St. Holmes in tow this past week and laid a little patented "full bluntal Nugity" on the Loyal Loopers packing the House Of Blues.

(See the Ted Nugent band perform "Dog Eat Dog" live at the House Of Blues here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DomgogGOqo)

Later in the week saw a particularly inspired performance from Tesla at the House Of Blues before another rabid crowd of Loyal Loopers.

(See Tesla perform "Love Song" live at the House Of Blues here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E01yw3LglOo)

(See Tesla perform "Signs" live on my show here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWTp7znvdVY&feature=relmfu)

On the weekend, both .38 Special and Pat Benatar rocked the stage at Hammond's "Festival Of The Lakes".

(See .38 Special perform "Rockin' Into The Night" live in Hammond here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0jOsSTlM1k)

(See Pat Benatar perform "Hell Is For Children" live in Hammond here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9nDxQqroNc)

Squeezed like spandex between all those great acts was perhaps the greatest "performance" of the week from the guys in Steel Panther. From the first time I caught their act on the west coast a decade ago, I've been on a mission to bring them here and turn the good people of Chicago on to their special brand of warped humor. Killer chops, hilariously deranged songs and never breaking character result in an uproariously funny experience unlike any other. "Ladies and gentlemen... the greatest mock 'n' roll band in the world... Steel Panther!"

(See Steel Panther perform "Fat Girl" live on my show here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYZG_EtTc4w&feature=channel_video_title)

(See my "interview" with Steel Panther here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmvc6XYrcWY&feature=channel_video_title)

Who says you actually need a guitar... or even a band to shred? The U.S.Air Guitar Finals were held over the weekend at the Metro and a Chicagoan who goes by the stage name "Nordic Thunder" won it all.

(See U.S. Air Guitar champion "Nordic Thunder" in action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12-yQoI5OPY&feature=player_embedded#at=110)

Talk about "bringing the house down"! Unfortunately, it wasn't a joke and local heroes Cheap Trick narrowly avoided being severely hurt or killed as the stage they were performing on in Ottawa suddenly collapsed during their performance this week.

(See news coverage of Cheap Trick's narrow escape here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMT75YBGzT0)

(See Robin Zander of Cheap Trick's home video of the carnage here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCwNKox0uXE&feature=player_embedded)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via http://www.wlup.com/: win tickets to ZZ Top each day, as well as daily chances to win a trip for 2 to see Van Halen in Australia as the Loop's "World Tour" continues! http://www.wlup.com/WorldTour-VanHalen.aspx

(See Van Halen's video for "Panama" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NshzYK9y0)

(See ZZ Top perform "Jesus Just Left Chicago" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN69GC2amTg&feature=relmfu)

Also this week, I will be broadcasting my show live from the Def Leppard/Heart concert this Thursday and the Journey/Foreigner/Night Ranger concert on Saturday. Please come by and say hello!

(See Def Leppard's video for "Photograph" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ5bS3_BCDs)

(See Heart's video for "Barracuda" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q74u5Mo4Onw)

(See Journey's video for "Any Way You Want It" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atxUuldUcfI&feature=related)

(See Foreigner perform "Jukebox Hero" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5_qhnWByA4)

(See Night Ranger perform "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iURWJEmeBI)

As nice a guy as he is skilled guitarist, virtuoso Joe Satriani performed a solo gig this past week at the Venue on a break from his esteemed band mates in Chickenfoot.

(See Joe Satriani perform live at the Venue here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqpYO2oDWZY)

Blue Oyster Cult returned to Chicagoland and rocked Century Park in Vernon Hills for the gathered Loyal Loopers.

(See Blue Oyster Cult perform "Don't Fear The Reaper" live in Century Park here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhUIUAFdHOo)

We thought it would never happen, but after a 13 year break, Soundgarden is back together and sounded like they hadn't spent a day apart.

(See Soundgarden perform "Black Hole Sun" live at the UIC Pavillion here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usrg2DfXXR8)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via http://www.wlup.com/: win $100.00 per hour and Def Leppard/Heart tickets as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, listen each day for a Van Halen two-fer on my show to win a trip for 2 to see Van Halen in Australia as the Loop's "World Tour" returns! http://www.wlup.com/WorldTour-VanHalen.aspx

Guests this week include Ted Nugent this Wednesday at 5:30pm, Steel Panther on Thursday at 4:30pm and Tesla this Friday at 6:30pm.

(See Ted Nugent perform "Stranglehold" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kBIhOn_9CM&feature=related)

CAUTION! ADULT CONTENT.
(See Steel Panther's video for "Death To All But Metal" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfB7vF7nCdA)

(See Tesla's video for "Signs" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gklM1AiZX0s)

The Def Leppard/Heart show originally scheduled for this Friday has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 28 owing to the sudden death of Joe Elliott's father. Tickets for the original date will be honored then.

U2 brought their 360 degree tour back to Soldier Field this past week with more elaborate staging, sound and lights than any other rock show ever. No wonder it's become most successful tour of all time... and the nearly 65,000 Loyal Loopers in attendance will likely never forget it. Mind-blowing!

(See my behind-the-scenes look at U2's 360 degree tour here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iObbLdI_-g&feature=channel_video_title)

(See U2 perform "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" live at Soldier Field here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE4jZ8t6TBQ)

(See U2 perform "Where The Streets Have No Name" live at Soldier Field here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz56l1c0DEA)

(See U2 perform "One" live at Soldier Field here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0acGJzkvzf8)

(See U2 perform "With Or Without You" live at Soldier Field here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdRM61ClkDA)

(See U2 perform "Sunday Bloody Sunday" live at Soldier Field here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnVaSnBDcps)

(See U2 perform "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" live at Soldier Field here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHFH0iTLh0g)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via http://www.wlup.com/: win $100.00 per hour as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, win Steel Panther tickets daily.

WARNING! ADULT CONTENT.
(See Steel Panther's video for "Community Property" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzUPG8olnO0&feature=relmfu)

Conversations this week with Nick Mason of Pink Floyd on Tuesday at 4:30pm and Joe Satriani this Thursday at 6:30pm.

(See Pink Floyd perform "Money" live at Live 8 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl6NfQyNLto)

(See Joe Satriani's video for "Summer Song" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhR4ZEtkYvg)

Happy 4th of July!

Motley Crue and Poison rolled into town with special guests the New York Dolls this past Friday to kick off the long weekend celebrations with a bang. And what a spectacular bang! A non-stop barrage of fireworks, fun and fist-pumping rock (and one roller coaster) had the Loyal Loopers packing the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre on their feet for 4 solid hours. You might say we were "Red, White and Crue-ed"!

(See Motley Crue perform "Girls, Girls, Girls" live at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mntaP_hV5Xk)

(See Motley Crue perform "Kickstart My Heart" live at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS0yGfsUb7k)

(See Poison perform "Nothin' But A Good Time" live at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vby31D6j49M)

(See Poison perform "Talk Dirty To Me" live at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv-6Vpw5RL8)

Next up was Styx rocking a capacity crowd Saturday night at Ribfest in Naperville.

(See Styx perform "Lady" at Ribfest in Naperville here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjO2M2Y-Ws0)

(See Styx perform "Come Sail Away" at Ribfest in Naperville here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq_a-_lizv4)

Sunday saw Grand Funk Railroad take the stage at Ribfest.

(See Grand Funk Railroad perform "We're An American Band" live at Ribfest in Naperville here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a58NysQwJII)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via http://www.wlup.com/: win $100.00 per hour as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, win Joe Satriani tickets each day.

(See Joe Satriani's video for "Satch Boogie" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1MJAyRN3Lg)
 
This Thursday is "Loop Sox Night" #2 at US Cellular Field. Join me as I broadcast my show live from the incredible new bar & grill at the ballpark leading up to game-time and win tons of great Loop prizes. Cheap baseball tickets, great time! http://www.wlup.com/SoxNites/20110707.aspx

The summer concert season in Chicago is starting to ramp up. This past week saw Peter Gabriel fill the United Center.

(See Peter Gabriel perform "Solsbury Hill" live at the United Center here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuZ1qG1JoT4)

Loverboy delivered another spirited performance, this time at the Taste Of Joliet.

(See Loverboy perform "The Kid Is Hot Tonite" live at the Taste Of Joliet here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bRBiF4BBUk)

... and there's many more on the way! Keep it locked on the Loop to win tickets to all the hottest shows coming this summer.

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win $100.00 per hour as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, win tickets to see U2 daily!

(See U2's video for "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/u2/pride-in-the-name-of-love/GB1808400110?recSrc=artB&source=watch)

(See U2's video for "Desire" here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/u2/desire/GBUV70601469)

A conversation with Simon Kirke of Bad Company this Monday at 5:30pm.

(See Bad Company perform "Feel Like Makin' Love" live from their new CD & DVD "Bad Company - Live At Wembley" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQfTe6ta36I)

This Wednesday just after 4:00pm, I will send Tricia the 2011 Loop Rock Girl out with 30 pairs of Motley Crue/Poison/New York Dolls tickets to give out, plus the chance to join Motley Crue on stage and ride Tommy Lee's "Drum Rollercoaster"!

(See Tommy Lee's "Drum Rollercoaster" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx1Q_FUPg6k)

To kick off the long weekend, I will be doing my show live from the Motley Crue/Poison/New York Dolls concert this Friday at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. Hope to see you there!

(See Motley Crue's video for "Dr. Feelgood" here: http://myplay.com/videos/motley-crue/dr-feelgood)

(See Poison's video for "Unskinny Bop" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk5y4wvsLyY)

What a week at Ravinia! Thursday night saw Robert Plant and his Band Of Joy and Saturday Deep Purple pack 'em in.

(See Robert Plant perform "Rock & Roll" live at Ravinia here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4KjaIJi3vw)

(See Deep Purple perform "Smoke On The Water" live at Ravinia here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja1p48wjNj0)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win $100.00 per hour as well Motley Crue/Poison/New York Dolls tickets daily as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, an additional chance to win Motley Crue/Poison/New York Dolls tickets each day as well!

(See Motley Crue's video for "Kickstart My Heart" here: http://myplay.com/videos/motley-crue/kickstart-my-heart)

(See Poison's video for "Nothin' But A Good Time" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_88L-CU7PD4)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via http://www.wlup.com/: win $100.00 per hour daily as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, win tickets each day to see Paul McCartney's historic show at Wrigley Field on July 31st!

(See Paul McCartney's video for "Band On The Run" here: http://www.veoh.com/watch/v516359S9XHfzWT)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via http://www.wlup.com/: win $100.00 per hour daily as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, win tickets to see Judas Priest/Thin Lizzy and Peter Gabriel each day.

(See Judas Priest's video for "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/judas-priest/another-thing-comin/GB0208300001)

(See Thin Lizzy perform "The Boys Are Back In Town" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FL-HmmyO0k&feature=fvwrel)

(See Peter Gabriel's video for "Solsbury Hill" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0ylSUsel3w)

This Thursday I will be doing my show live from US Cellular Field for "Loop Sox Night." Game tickets are only $9.79 (while they last)! http://www.wlup.com/soxNites/20110609.aspx

Robin Trower is rarely mentioned in "greatest guitarist"- type lists, but he sure ought to be. Even a cursory glance at his talents and accomplishments should confirm that. This past weekend at the House Of Blues, Robin once again demonstrated what should be by now accepted as fact... he is a brilliantly tasty guitarist.

(See Robin Trower perform "Day Of The Eagle" live at the House Of Blues here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcynnl7zirI)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via http://www.wlup.com/: win $100.00 per hour and a 4-pack of White Sox tickets daily as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours!http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

A conversation with Chicago White Sox legend Frank Thomas this Thursday at 5:30pm.

(See a Frank Thomas career retrospective here: http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=7168361)

Also this week, win tickets each day see Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary concert before you can even buy them!

(See Pearl Jam perform "Daughter" live at Lollapalooza 2007 in Chicago here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDfnCVDBTUA)