August 2021
Birthday – ROCKY JOHNSON
Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler born in Amhurst NS. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. He won the World Tag Team Championship in 1983, along with his partner Tony Atlas, to become the first black champions in WWE history. He is the father of actor and former WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Find out more »NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
National Waffle Day celebrates the popular dish. This observance also commemorates the first Waffle Iron. Waffles are typically made with eggs, flour, and sugar. It is typically served as a breakfast dish. In 1869, Cornelius Swartwout invented the first waffle iron in the United States. A Waffle Iron is an appliance that consists of two metal pans that fold together to make the treat.
Find out more »Classic Albums Top To Bottom – GREATEST HITS (ELTON JOHN)
Tonight at 9:00, we’re playing this classic album in its entirety… Elton John - GREATEST HITS TOP TO BOTTOM! Hear it the way it was meant to be heard, tonight at 9:00!
Find out more »Album – BOSTON (Boston)
Boston is the debut studio album by American rock band Boston. Produced by Tom Scholz and John Boylan, the album was released on August 25, 1976. Scholz would later found Scholz Research & Development, Inc. to market many of his inventions that he used in developing the sound on the album. The album sold extremely well, breaking sales records, becoming the best-selling debut album in the US at the time, and winning the RIAA Century Award as best selling debut…
Find out more »Album – GRACELAND (Paul Simon)
Graceland is the seventh solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon, released on August 25, 1986. 35 years ago today! Graceland features an eclectic mixture of genres, including pop, rock, a cappella, zydeco, isicathamiya, and mbaqanga. Simon wrote songs inspired by recordings made in Johannesburg, collaborating with African and American artists. Graceland became Simon's most successful studio album and his highest-charting album in over a decade; it is estimated to have sold up to 16 million copies worldwide. It…
Find out more »Classic Albums Top To Bottom – BOSTON (BOSTON)
45 years ago today Boston released their self-titled debut album. Tonight at 9:00, we’re playing this classic album in its entirety… Boston - BOSTON TOP TO BOTTOM! Hear it the way it was meant to be heard, tonight at 9:00!
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY
International Dog Day serves to raise awareness of the thousands of dogs that need to be rescued and encourages appreciation for family dogs and working dogs, such as bomb dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs and law enforcement dogs. Dogs are owned by many families, however many other dogs are homeless or have been abandoned. Every year, these dogs are taken into shelters. Only 35% of shelter dogs are adopted, 26% are returned to their owners and 31% are euthanized.
Find out more »Classic Albums Top To Bottom – FULL MOON FEVER (TOM PETTY)
Fresh from his work with the Travelling Wilburys, Tom Petty invited a few of his new "friends" to join the Heartbreakers in the recording studio. The result is one of his most groundbreaking and successful albums FULL MOON FEVER Hear this classic album from start to finish Tonight at 9:00
Find out more »Classic Albums Top To Bottom – NO JACKET REQUIRED (PHIL COLLINS)
Phil Collins' most commercially successful solo album, it reached number one in several countries, including Canada. Worldwide, the album has sold over 25 million copies, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time! Phil Collins - NO JACKET REQUIRED Hear this classic album from start to finish Tonight at 9:00
Find out more »PLAY MUSIC ON THE PORCH DAY
Saturday, August 28th, 2021 is international 'Play Music on the Porch Day', an annual worldwide event held on the last Saturday in August since 2017. Website: http://www.playmusicontheporchday.com/
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