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June 27th - Coog Features Print E-mail

The School's Out For Summer Contest has been won by Bater Electric. They have 10 tickets to see Alice Cooper September 23rd at CN Centre. Thanks to Quiznos for supplying subs, and special thanks to you if you listen to The Drive at work! I certainly do appreciate it!

Here's Doug Jones dropping off the tickets ...


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Supertrak Dave invites you the the Gateway Nationals this weekend!

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Get set to pay even more Gas Tax. But at least we got a $100 out of the deal!

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Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

Think you’re the next David Cook or William Hung? American Idol season eight auditions begin July 17th.

The restaurant where Tom Cruise crooned to Kelly McGillis in the movie ``Top Gun'' has been gutted by a fire in San Diego. A cook at Kansas City Barbecue says the blaze started in an open cooking pit and spread quickly to the rest of the restaurant's interior.

For a second time, Chris Noth is leaving his Law and Order Mike Logan character. This time he's being replaced on ``Law and Order: Criminal Intent'' by Jeff Goldblum. Goldblum will join the show for its eighth season this fall.

In real life, Angelina Jolie is expecting twins. But on the big screen this weekend, she's a sleek assassin named Fox, in the new thriller, ``Wanted.'' Jolie says she took a break from her more serious roles to dive into the stunts for ``wanted.''

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

In 1969, the Denver Pop Festival opened at Mile High Stadium. Among the performers were Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter and Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was the last concert by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix formed the Band of Gypsies later that year.

In 1978, Peter Gabriel, former lead singer for the British progressive rock band Genesis, released the second of his four self-titled L-Ps.

In 1989, the Who performed their complete rock opera "Tommy" for the first time in 17 years.

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The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

Thin Lizzy will release a new live album of their "UK Tour 75" including four unheard live tracks. The original recordings were made over one night for broadcast on the radio and the pristine ¼" master tape has been transferred and re-mastered with the band's supervision. The 15-track album features the 'classic' Thin Lizzy lineup including Phil Lynott on vocals and bass.

Paging doctor Page, paging doctor Page. The University of Surrey in England has conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of the University to Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page for services to the music industry.

Motley Crue will be allowing fans to test their “Rock Band” skills at CrueFest concerts. The band will have a "Rock Band Second Stage Experience" at each show with concert goers having a chance to try out for bassist, guitarist, drummer, and singer. The top scoring participants will play "Rock Band" onstage as opening acts for Motley Crue. Winners will also receive backstage VIP passes, and get the chance to play "Rock Band" with Crue Fest artists backstage. Motley Crue's Crue Fest, and your chance at “Rock Band” stardom, hits Vancouver August 11th.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm is “Car Songs” in honor of the Mega Sale at the Exhibition Grounds. Here's Brian winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

The line "Streetlight people" refers to the prostitutes and other seedy characters on Sunset Strip in Hollywood.

Journey guitarist Neil Schon came up with the idea for this. Steve Perry added vocals and drummer Steve Smith had the idea to use tom-toms to form the rhythm.

This was one of the first Journey songs keyboard player Jonathan Cain played on. He replaced Gregg Rolle for this album.

This became the anthem of the Chicago White Sox during their 2005 season in which they won the World Series. Steve Perry attended the last game of the Series and sang this at their victory parade.

This was used in the 2003 movie Monster, in an episode of Family Guy and also Scrubs ... and famously at the end of the last ever episode of The Sopranos.

It is ... Don't Stop Believing ... by Journey.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)


 
June 26th - Coog Features Print E-mail

We've been on the hunt for business listening to The Drive. Today, Bater Electric scored eats from Quiznos with a visit by Ron Polillo.

And our second office to qualify for the 10 pack of tickets to see Alice Cooper is up at UNBC

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This morning I talked with Crystal from Huble Homestead about upcoming events.

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Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

This weekend's Dukesfest will include stunts that'll look familiar to early fans of ``The Dukes of Hazzard'' T-V show. John Schneider says stunt drivers will ``be turning cars over and jumping cars and doing all kind of things'' that were done in the first episode of the series. ``Dukesfest'' is Saturday and Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Schneider, Catherine Bach and Tom Wopat will be there, along with other stars from the show.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have donated one-(m) million dollars to help kids affected by the war in Iraq. The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict will distribute the donation, made through the Jolie-Pitt Foundation. Also, Angelina's new movie, “Wanted,'' opens tomorrow.

“Nightline” tonight will focus on the humanitarian crisis in the Congo. And, Ben Affleck is the correspondent. He took a ``Nightline'' crew on his recent trip to Africa with the goal of spreading the word on a story that gets very little attention in the U-S. Affleck's been to the Congo three times in the past year.

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

Those born on June 26th share a birth date with Elvis' manager Colonel Tom Parker (1910) and also Mick Jones (1955) of the Clash.

In 1964, the first Beatles album on which they wrote all the songs, ''A Hard Day's Night,'' was released in North America.

Also on this date in 1964, ``It's All Over Now'' by the Rolling Stones was released.

In 1965, The Byrds hit number one with Dylan's ``Mr. Tambourine Man.''

In 1971, promoter Bill Graham announced the closing of his Fillmore East and West concert halls in New York and San Francisco.

In 1977, Elvis Presley gave his last performance -- at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. His final song -- ''Can't Help Falling in Love.''

In 1996, Van Halen announced that lead singer Sammy Hagar had left the band and that it was working on a greatest hits album with former frontman David Lee Roth.

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The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood gave away his 29-year-old daughter Leah over the weekend as she married her boyfriend of 11 years, T-V producer Jack MacDonald in London. On hand for the reception were Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, as well as Jagger's ex-wife, Jerry Hall, and model Kate Moss. A reception followed at Woody's suburban London home complete with five dwarfs hired by Woody to entertain guests.

Pearl Jam ended their two night stint at Madison Square Garden in style last night (June 25th) with guest appearances from members of The Ramones and Kiss. Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley was the first guest to join the band on stage performing the Kiss song 'Black Diamond'. CJ Ramone then followed, joining the band for the second night running on the Ramones song 'I Believe in Miracles'.

Presumptive democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is a classic rock fan. The Illinois senator tells "Rolling Stone" that Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen are among his favorite artists, and he calls Stevie Wonder his "musical hero." Obama also shares that he has, quote, "probably 30 Dylan songs on my iPod," and that "Maggie's Farm" is, quote, "one of my favorites during the political season" because "it speaks to me as I listen to some of the political rhetoric."

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm is “Car Songs” in honor of the Mega Sale at the Exhibition Grounds. Here's josh winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

This became The Doors' signature song. Released on their first album, it was a huge hit and launched them to stardom.

The Doors' record company thought this was too long to get radio play, so the guitar solos were edited down for the single to make it considerably shorter. We like to play the full album version.

Most of the lyrics were written by Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger. He wanted to write about one of the elements: fire, air, earth, and water. Jim Morrison wrote some of the second verse, and Ray Manzarek came up with the organ intro.

The chord progression was inspired by John Coltrane's "My Favourite Things," a version of which Julie Andrews sang in The Sound of Music.

The song topped the chart for the first three weeks in July 1967.

It was the song The Doors famously stayed true to on The Ed Sullivan Show.

This was the last song Morrison performed live. It was a show at The Warehouse in New Orleans.

It is ... Light My Fire ... by The Doors.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)


 
June 25th - Coog Features Print E-mail

As you may know, I'm a soccer geek. So it was fun to chat Euro with Gaetano Mauro!

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The Drive sponsors the Gateway Nationals this weekend. Supertrak Dave stopped by to talk BMX.

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Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

Actor Kirk Douglas and his wife Anne have been honoured by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service. The Douglas family foundation spent eight million dollars refurbishing 400 elementary school playgrounds throughout L-A County.

Here's a chance to watch entertainment history. In memory of George Carlin, NBC is replaying the very first ``Saturday Night Live'' episode in the regular SNL timeslot this weekend. Carlin was the host. Here's Don Pardo with that legendary introduction.

The episode is from October of 1975. Janis Ian and Billy Preston were the musical guests. And, Andy Kaufman performed. Plus, this episode introduced the world to the ``Not Ready for Prime-Time Players:'' Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Larraine Newman and Gilda Radner.

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

Those born on June 25th share a birth date with Ian McDonald (1946), rhythm guitarist with King Crimson and Foreigner ... as well as Clint Warwick (1949), bass player with the Moody Blues.

In 1967, the Beatles performed ``All You Need is Love'' on the ``Our World'' international television program seen by 200- (m) million people.

In 1969, Mick Taylor, who replaced Brian Jones as the Rolling Stones' rhythm guitarist, made his first appearance with the group at the Coliseum in Rome.

In 1978, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker -- reunited as Cream for a show at Baker's polo club. The three had not played together for 10 years.

In 1984, the future Mrs. Springsteen, Patty Scialfa, joined Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band four days before "The Boss" began his "Born in the U-S-A" tour.

In 1993, Bruce Springsteen was a surprise guest on David Letterman's final show as host of N-B-C's "Late Night." Letterman, after more than 11 years at N-B-C, moved to C-B-S two months later.

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The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

Sir Paul McCartney has called for people to stop eating meat Mondays. His comments follow a new report from the United Nations which says that by cutting down on meat intake, people will help slow down the rate of climate change. McCartney, a long-term advocate of vegetarianism says, “A meat-free Monday is like going to the gym - with the advantage of protecting the planet."

Bryan Adams will spend his summer in North America with a series of co-headlining tour dates with Foreigner, then Rod Stewart. Adams will also hit select cities during the run with his critically acclaimed acoustic shows, 'A Very Special Solo Performance.'

"Total Guitar" magazine has released their rankings of the Best Cover Version Ever.
4. Nirvana's "The Man Who Sold The World," originally by David Bowie
3. Guns N' Roses' "Live and Let Die," originally by Paul McCartney and Wings
2. The Beatles' "Twist and Shout," originally by the Top Notes
1. The Jimi Hendrix Experience's "All Along the Watchtower," originally by Bob Dylan

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm is “Car Songs” in honor of the Mega Sale at the Exhibition Grounds. Here's Michelle winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

The Red Hot Chili Peppers often covered this song in their early years. They decided to play it again at Woodstock '99 and were accused of deliberately encouraging the rioters. While they played it, the crowd tore the place up and set fires.

The main lyrics in this song came from a time when the band had just finished a gig in the cold around Christmas, 1966. They went to bass player Noel Redding's mother's house. When they got there, Jimi asked Margaret, the mother, to "Let me stand next to your fire" so he could warm up. They had a German Shepherd that was laying by the fire, which inspired the line, "Move over Rover, and let Jimi take over."

It is ... Fire ... by Jimi Hendrix.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)

 
June 24th - Coog Features Print E-mail

Papyrus Printer was pumping The Drive at work and are now qualified to win 10 Alice Cooper tickets!

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And our second business to qualify today was RC Adams Glass. We caught up with Doug Jones on the quest to deliver more Quiznos subs!

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Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

Fool's Gold was the most popular DVD rentals over the past week. Jumper, The Bucket List, Be Kind Rewind, and The Flock round out the top 5.

The family of the ``Crocodile Hunter'' plans a big donation to Oregon State University. Steve Irwin's widow Terri is from Eugene, Oregon. The Irwin family and O-S-U are expected to sign an agreement tomorrow that will fund humpback whale research projects, as part of the school's Marine Mammal Institute.

Citibank is suing Ed McMahon, seeking to recoup nearly $200,000 lent to the financially strapped Hollywood icon. The former `Tonight Show' sidekick and `Star Search' host has faced mounting money problems since it was revealed earlier this month that he was $644,000 behind on payments on his Beverly Hills home.

Manhattan prosecutors say an Italian businessman who has been romantically linked to movie star Anne Hathaway has been arrested on wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering charges. Raffaello Follieri is due in Manhattan federal court today.

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

Those born on June 24th share a birth date with Mick Fleetwood (1942) drummer with Fleetwood Mac as well as Jeff Beck (1944).

In 1965, John Lennon's second book, ``A Spaniard in the Works,'' was published.

In 1973, keyboards player and singer Al Kooper reunited the original Blues Project for a one-shot concert in New York's Central Park. The event was documented on the L-P ''Reunion in Central Park.'' In the late '60s, the Blues Project had been one of the groups responsible for starting the blues revival.

In 1989, Paul Simon brought his "Graceland" tour to Moscow, playing the first of two concerts before five-thousand people in Gorky Park. It was Simon's first appearance in the Soviet Union.

In 1995, Neil Young filled in for Pearl Jam at a concert in San Francisco after lead singer Eddie Vedder quit after six songs because of the flu. Young had already been scheduled to perform as a guest at the show.

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The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

A painting by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has failed to sell at auction. A limited edition portrait of Wood and his former Faces bandmate Rod Stewart, fell short of its reserve after it was put up for sale on eBay. The auction only attracted five bidders, with the maximum offer less than half. twice the reserve price. Wood has now withdrawn the item and its online description.

Carlos Santana has created a creature for a new video game called Spore, which tracks a world of creatures along each step of their evolution. Carlos's creature is called "Batuka," which means awakening in Swahili and is also a song on Santana Three. The game will be launched this September.

The Goo Goo Dolls are back in the studio working on a new album which should be released at the end of this year or in early 2009. In other Goo news, John Rzeznik was recently honored with the Songwriters Hall of Fame Starlight Award, which recognizes gifted songwriters in the early years of their careers. The band also plans to release their "Greatest Hits Volume Two: B-sides and Rarities" later this summer.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm is “Car Songs” in honor of the Mega Sale at the Exhibition Grounds. Here's Dale winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

This won Grammys for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

This was the band's second US #1, after "Black Water."

Kenny Loggins came in when Michael McDonald got stuck on the bridge of the song. Bassist Tiran Porter had suggested Loggins to McDonald because the two were good friends.

While he was waiting for Loggins to arrive at his home, McDonald played some of the songs that were "in progress" and asked his sister Maureen which she thought was best. As Loggins was getting out of his car, he heard McDonald playing a fragment of this. According to Loggins, he heard about three-quarters of the verse's melody (no lyrics), but McDonald stopped at the bridge. Loggins' mind continued without a break... and the song's bridge was born. Then Loggins knocked on the door, introduced himself to McDonald, and demonstrated the bridge that he devised before the two of them could sit down. The lyrics were finished over the telephone the next day.

Kenny Loggins put a version of it on his album Nightwatch. He finished his recording of it before the Doobies finished theirs, and his album was released 5 months.

It is ... What A Fool Believes ... by the Doobie Brothers.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)


 
June 23rd - Coog Features Print E-mail
The Drive proudly sponsors the Canada Day Celebrations at Fort George Park. Today I talked with Nicole from the Multicultural Heritage Society about how people can play a key role in the event.

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Listening to The Drive at work has turned out pretty good for Westcana Electric!

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Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

Comedian George Carlin died of heart failure yesterday in Los Angeles. He was 71. Over the course of his career, Carlin released 23 comedy albums, appeared on 14 HBO specials and won four Grammys for Best Spoken Word Comedy Album. But the number George Carlin is most famous for is the number seven.

Taking celebrity photos is a dangerous game. Woody Harrelson is being sued by a paparazzo for two and a half million bucks following allegations of assault by Woody and his bodyguard. A paparazzo trying to photograph Matthew McConaughey at a Malibu beach says a mob of surfers attacked him and threw his camera in the ocean.

Maxwell Smart knows how to attract a crowd. “Get Smart,'' the big-screen update of the 1960s TV sitcom, raked in over 39 million dollars to debut as the number-one weekend movie. But audiences showed little interest in Mike Myers' ``The Love Guru,'' the weekend's other big new release. The comedy about a self-help mentor banked just 14 (m) million dollars to open at number four. The weekend's number two spot was snagged by ``Kung Fu Panda,'' which edged out ``The Incredible Hulk.''

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

Those born on June 23rd share a birth date with Myles Goodwyn (1948) of April Wine.

In 1967, John Entwistle, bass guitarist with the Who, married Alison Wise. Entwistle told a London newspaper that he knew they'd marry from their first date -- when Alison carried his amplifier to a gig.

In 1975, Alice Cooper broke six of his ribs after he fell off the stage during a Vancouver concert. Several dates on Cooper's ``Welcome to My Nightmare'' tour had to be cancelled.

Also on this date in 1975, Jefferson Starship's ``Red Octopus'' was released. The album marked the return of singer Marty Balin, went to number one on the charts and became the band's biggest seller.

In 1989, the Who officially began their reunion tour with the first of two concerts at Toronto's Exhibition Stadium.

In 1996, the Sex Pistols played in Britain for the first time in 19 years, performing before 30-thousand people in London.

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The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

Following the success of two weeks of the Beatles’ music on American Idol, the Fab Four’s catalog may be branching out again: Reps for the band are reportedly talking to both Activision and MTV Games about possibly releasing a Guitar Hero or Rock Band based around Beatles’ tunes. According to a source close to the negotiations, the final deal could be worth millions.

Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash and drummer Matt Sorum, along with Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell, Cult guitarist Billy Duffy, blues guitar legend Johnny Winter and others will all take part in the Gibson Summer Jam '08, the third annual event sponsored by the legendary guitar manufacturer at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville. Slash will play as a special guest of Johnny Winter on Friday (June 20th), while the others will perform as part of a "Rock Star Jam" on Saturday night (June 21st). The first annual Gibson Summer Jam took place in 2006 to mark the opening of Gibson's new factory in Nashville.

Theory Of A Deadman frontman Tyler Connolly never shies away from discussing his relationship issues in his songs, and now he wants to hear your stories. Connolly has asked fans to submit their own stories about dealing with a horrible mate and some will get some commentary on their issues from the singer himself. Check it out at www.roadrunnerrecords.com

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm is “Car Songs” in honor of the Mega Sale at the Exhibition Grounds. Here's Judy winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

Recorded on-stage, backstage, in 3 different hotel rooms, and on a Continental Silver Eagle tour bus during a cross-country tour in 1977.

According to Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs, Browne wrote this while he was driving back and forth to the studio each day to make The Pretender. He said, "I was always driving around with no gas in the car, I just never bothered to fill up the tank because - how far was it anyway? Just a few blocks."

It is ... Running On Empty ... by Jackson Brown.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)

 
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