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SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 16: Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of Rush perform on stage at Motorpoint Arena on May 16, 2011 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Thorne/Redferns)

Rush is BIG TIME now - Right??

So I was playing around on the internet and I came across this really cool article on the band Rush. They are obviously getting some extra attention now that they will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland this week. But I noticed something interesting....Check ...

June 1973:  British rock band Led Zeppelin. From left to right, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham (1947 - 1980), John Paul Jones.  (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Celebrate "Houses Of The Holy"

Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the release of Led Zeppelin's album "House of The Holy!" The River played it front to back today at noon but here is something SUPER cool for you, if you're a big Led Zeppelin fan. It's your chance to experience the WHOLE album as ...

Freshman JAMS with Joel

A freshman from Vanderbilt University got the thrill of a lifetime when he got to play piano on Billy Joel's Classic tune "New York State of Mind." In a Q&A with Joel in January, Michael Pollack asked the Piano Man if he could play it with him. Without hesitation, Joel ...

UNSPECIFIED - OCTOBER 01:  Photo of Lynyrd Skynyrd, with Ronnie Van Zant's hat during the playing of "Freebird" on first Skynyrd revival tour.  (Photo by Jon Sievert/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Skynyrd's Guitarist Rossington Ill!!

Lynyrd Skynyrd has been forced to cancel a few shows this weekend in Mississippi as founding member Gary Rossingston is ill. Get all the details here

Sit with Clapton in his London Flat

The Slowhand himself sits down, strums a few guitars and tells a few stories from his London Flat.  Talks about his passion for Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix and the guitars they played.  He even strums a replica of his classic Fender named "Brownie" - Sit back, relax and enjoy some ...

NEW YORK: David Lee Roth, lead singer with Van Halen posed in New York in 1981 (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns)

OMG Dave??? What did you do??

David Lee Roth has lost his mind!!!!  Apparently he thought that it would be cool to do a re-mix of the Van Halen classic "Jump!"  Not sure why - but you can check it out here on his website  

UNSPECIFIED - circa 1970:  Photo of Ted NUGENT  (Photo by Mick Hutson/Redferns)

Ted Nugent.....Dead???

And so the rumors began again in regards to a famous person's death - Check out all the details on the latest victim!!  

Front cover of the album Led Zeppelin.

Happy Birthday Led Zeppelin I

Recorded in 1968 but released on January 19th, 1969 - Led Zeppelin's Debut Album was NOT a favorite by critics but we all know now the power of that album and the results of one of the most important rock albums of all time.  Learn everything you need to know ...

DENMARK - FEBRUARY 21:  Photo of LED ZEPPELIN and Jimmy PAGE; Jimmy Page performing live onstage at KB Hallen playing Danelectro guitar with Marshall stack amplifiers behind  (Photo by Jan Persson/Redferns)

Happy Birthday Jimmy Page

He is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time. Rolling Stone magazine has described Page as "the pontiff of power riffing" and ranked him number 3 in their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". In 2010, he was ranked ...

UNITED STATES - JULY 13:  CONVENTION CENTER  Photo of Donnie VAN ZANT and LYNYRD SKYNYRD and Ronnie VAN ZANT, Donnie Van Zant and Ronnie Van Zant performing live onstage  (Photo by Ebet Roberts/Redferns)

New "exclusive" Skynyrd Video

Check out the premiere of "Ready to Fly" - It's a new Skynyrd video from the album "Last of a Dyin' Breed" that was released last August!! Pretty deep stuff - Check it out and let us know what you think.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti8DQRgId5U

New Music From David Bowie

So for David Bowie's 66th Birthday he gives US a present.  OR DOES HE??? New Music from David Bowie can be found here It's the first time Bowie has released new music in 10 years....Worth the wait??  Check it out and let us know http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOyDTy9DtHQ

Robot whistle holding timepiece

Remember the Friday 5 O'Clock Whistle??

For many years - our very own Kaedy Kiely would celebrate the end of the work week with the 5 O'clock whistle on Friday afternoon.  I've heard from a bunch of people, how much this whistle meant to them and how nostalgic it was when thinking back on the past.  So???  ...

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Top 10 John Paul Jones Led Zeppelin Songs

John Paul Jones celebrates his birthday today. We celebrate his music every day!!! Probably one of the most UNDER rated musician in Rock and Roll so we're going to appreciate him now. Check out the Top 10 John Paul Jones Led Zeppelin tracks according to Ultimate Classic Rock.com right here!!!

WASHINGTON, DC  - DECEMBER 2:    Kennedy center honorees and band members of Led Zeplin (L-R) John Paul Jones, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page at the 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala in Washington, DC on December 2, 2012.     Among the honorees this year are comedian David Letterman, actor Dustin Hoffman, musician Buddy Guy,  and ballerina Natalia Makarova. (Photo by Linda Davidson / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Question no longer the power of the Mighty Zeppelin

Check out this AMAZING video from the Kennedy Center Honors - Be sure to check out Ann and Nancy Wilson doing Stairway to Heaven - I had chills throughout!!!  View it all here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta0gDfGb9u0

WASHINGTON, DC  - DECEMBER 2:    Kennedy center honorees and band members of Led Zeplin (L-R) John Paul Jones, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page at the 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala in Washington, DC on December 2, 2012.     Among the honorees this year are comedian David Letterman, actor Dustin Hoffman, musician Buddy Guy,  and ballerina Natalia Makarova. (Photo by Linda Davidson / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Obama praises Zeppelin

So?  Led Zeppelin was honored at the Kennedy Center's Honors Ceremony on Saturday Night and a formal dinner with dignataries and Hollywood celebrities - a very UN ROCK AND ROLL event but an honor non the less for the Mighty Led Zeppelin. Check out what the President had to say ...

RUSH - FILE - Alex Lifeson, left, and Geddy Lee of the rock band RUSH arrive for the Canadian Music Industry Awards in Toronto,in this Thursday, March 8, 2007 file photo. Rush is among the group of first-time nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.(AP Photo/CP, Frank Gunn, File)

Time to Vote - AGAIN!!

Hey River Fans - Want to make sure that your favorite band gets into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Well, today is your last day to influence the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voting - fan votes counts toward the final ballot. http://www.rockhall.com/ Top three right now: ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: (L-R) Eric Clapton and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perfom at The O2 Arena on November 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Clapton jams with the Stones

Last night in London - The Rolling Stones thrilled thousands as they play a few dates celebrating 50 years together.  Check out this little gem as they jam out with the Slowhand himself - Eric Clapton.  I've got Five Favorites from Clapton today at 5 and tickets to his show ...

Old Time Rock n' Roll

Jimmy Fallon is funny - Check out his take on Bob Seger's Original version of Old Time Rock n' Roll. Hilarious Click Here  

Super Group??

What is YOUR definition of a Super Group? Who is YOUR favorite Super Group?? Check out this awesome list!!

Photo of Jon BON JOVI and BON JOVI, Jon Bon Jovi performing live onstage at Monsters Of Rock (Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns)

Mo Money - Mo Problems

Think for a second about how many times that you've wished for something better. Maybe it's fame....Maybe it's fortune, maybe it's just the chance at having a better life. So often we see in the news about someone that seems to have it ALL - losing it ALL - (lindsay ...

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