This is Classic Rock free DVD Weekend as we give away John Lennon Plastic Ono Band - Classic Album Series DVD. Donna now has something to do this weekend.

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Sounds like our 5th Anniversary could be a double Celebration. My latest invitee is Brian March.

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Weather this weekend should be OK ... with a mixture of sun and clouds ... but it is still my responsibility to warn you of a chance of showers ...

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This week's winner of free golf from the Links Of Magie May is Rob Pavich. Eep listening for a chance to get your request on the air and qualify for next week's draw.

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

Actor Michael J. Fox has received an honorary degree from the University of British Columbia for his career in television, film and, more recently, advocating for research in Parkinson's disease.

John McCain didn't budge on the issue of gay marriage when he discussed it on ``The Ellen DeGeneres Show.'' The presumptive U-S Republican presidential nominee, who supports what he called legal agreements for gay couples, had this reaction to Ellen saying she'll be getting married in California.

Indy is back in theatres this weekend ... and Marion returns with him. Karen Allen played the tough and independent Marion in ``Raiders of The Lost Ark.'' Twenty-seven years later, she's back for ``Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull.'' Here's Allen talking about the character.

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

Those born on May 23rd share a birth date with Robert Moog (1934), inventor of the music synthesizer which bears his name.

In 1979, Tom Petty filed for bankruptcy to get out of his contract with M-C-A Records.

Also in 1979, ``The Kids Are Alright,'' a concert documentary of the Who's early years, opened in New York.

In 1987, 12 former members of the Doobie Brothers reunited for a charity concert in Los Angeles. The show raised 350-thousand dollars for Vietnam veterans, about two-thousand of whom attended the show for free.

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

Rumours of a Zeppelin reunion have floated since the band's one-off performance in London last December. Current speculation is that Zeppelin could play four shows at Toronto's Skydome this August. And that rumour may have foundation. The Skydome communications manager says, "It's my understanding that some preliminary discussions are going on, but August concerts are unlikely, due to Blue Jays and Argonauts games already in place.”

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett was exonerated of a felony rape charge filed in Mississippi stemming from a September 2007 incident in which a woman claimed that Rockett had forcibly raped her. Turns out Rockett was not even in Mississippi during September 2007 so the District Attorney refused to prosecute the case.

Rare Rock memorabilia will go up for bidding at the Icons of Music II auction next weekend at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City's Times Square. Among the items going for auction are a guitar once owned by Kurt Cobain, an MTV Award given to Nirvana for "Smells Like Teen Spirit," a set of suits worn by the Beatles, handwritten lyrics from Bruce Springsteen, Jim Morrison and Bob Dylan, and a scarf once worn in concert by Jimi Hendrix. Also on the block ... U2 guitarist The Edge's 1983 Gibson Natural Explorer electric guitar, along with the rings he wore on the cover of the band's album Achtung Baby.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm, “Song Trivia.” Trivia questions pulled from Classic Rock Songs.

According to the Rolling Stones' “Sympathy For The Devil” ... When the Blitzkrieg raged ... And the bodies stank ... what rank did the Lucifer hold while he rode a tank?

Here's Greg Rogers with the right answer and wiining himself a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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

In 2004, Red Hot Chilli Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis released his autobiography, which shared this song's titled. In the book, he explained some of the lyrics: "Sarcastic Mr. Know-it-all" is Dave Navarro, whom Anthony refers to as "the King of sarcasm." "With the birds I'll share this lonely view" was inspired by birds that Anthony saw while he was singing outside of Flea's house, and he also says that the line has to do with how he felt like an outsider, looking in.”

The video shows the band driving through a desert. John Frusciante is seen driving; the irony being that he can't actually drive.

This won a Grammy for Best Rock Song and spent a record 16 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart.

It is ... Scar Tissue ... Red Hot Chilli Peppers !

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

In the two weeks since the Canadian Cancer Society's 24 Hour Relay For Life, the total has continued to rise. The total now sits at over $478,000! Here's my conversation with event co-ordinator, Erin Reynolds, who I'm sure took a week to catch up on sleep following the event!

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It's been great giving people a chance to party with us at The Drive's 5th Birthday Bash June 6th. My latest invitee is ...

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Every now and again we hand the station over to you and your Drive Request. Tyson, a fan of the blues, is in Friday's draw for free golf from the Links Of Maggie May.

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

Just prior to the announcement of the ``American Idol'' winner last night, Simon Cowell gave a rare apology to David Cook for saying David Archuleta had won the final round by a knockout.

David Archuleta was the ``American Idol'' front-runner and judges' pet -- but he's not the winner. Twenty-five-year-old David Cook clinched the ``Idol'' title last night. So, the guy who didn't even intend to audition for ``American Idol'' has won it all.

David Cook took 56 per cent of the new record total of 97.5-(m) million votes cast. Cook had gone along with his brother to audition for the show and wasn't planning to try out, until suddenly a camera was on him and he was asked about his audition. He hugged his brother on stage and said, ``This is all your fault.''

Steven Spielberg is now an officer in the French Legion of Honour. It's one of France's highest honours. French President Nicolas Sarkozy says the honour is because of Spielberg's work on documenting the Holocaust, and because of his efforts in helping the Darfur region of Sudan.

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

Those born on May 22nd share a birth date with Elton John's lyricist Bernie Taupin (1950).

In 1958, singer Jerry Lee Lewis announced his marriage to his 14-year-old cousin, Myra.

In 1966, Bruce Springsteen and his band, the Castiles, recorded two songs co-written by Springsteen. The recordings, Springsteen's first, were never released.

In 1979, Cheap Trick's ''Live at Budokan'' L-P was certified gold, eventually selling more than one million copies.

In 1993, more than 40-thousand fans packed a heavily-secured park along Tel Aviv's beachfront to see Guns N' Roses kick off a 15-country European tour. Tickets were 43 dollars -- the highest ever price for a rock concert in Israel.

In 1997, Fleetwood Mac reunited for their first full-fledged public performance in 15 years. The show, was one of two taped for an M-T-V special and a live album. Stevie Nicks stopped the concert -- twice -- because she forgot the words to "Dreams."

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

Pink Floyd were named co-winners of the 2008 Polar Music Prize for their contributions to their musical genres. The group will receive a cash prize of $168,000 at an Aug. 26 awards ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden.

A new Genesis DVD hits stores May 27th. “When In Rome” is a three disc document of their 2007 reunion tour. In addition to live versions of hits like “Land of Confusion” and obscure 1970s gems such as “Ripples,” the set contains a two-hour documentary full of candid backstage moments.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm, “Song Trivia.” Trivia questions pulled from Classic Rock Songs.

According to Sweet's “Ballroom Blitz” ... how could the girl in the corner kill you?

Here's Carl with the answer and winning a7 piece family meal from KFC.

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This was the first ZZ Top single to use synthesizers; the new sound made them a huge commercial success. Lyrically, the song is a variation on a common theme for the band: Sex.

Van Halen followed ZZ Top's lead a few months later when they used synthesizers on 1984.

The video was the first to have a sequel. The video for their next single, "Sharp Dressed Man," picked up the story of the ordinary guy who gets picked up by 3 beautiful women. The women in the video were Playboy models.

This was the first single from the Eliminator album which went on to sell over 10 million copies.

It is ... Gimme All Your Lovin' ... ZZ Top !

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

It's a big day in soccer as Chelsea takes on Manchester United in the Champions League Final in Moscow. Of course I'm a big Chelsea fan! Sean is also pretty excited about the match!

Sean and I got talking after he managed to get his request and dedication on the air!

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Sound like people are pretty excited about the The Drive's 5th Birthday Bash on June 6th at the Treasure Cove Show Lounge. Andrea wants to be there!

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Dylan McDermott of ``The Practice'' has filed for divorce from his wife, Shiva Rose. They've been married for more than 12 years and have two daughters together.

Kristi Yamaguchi now has an Olympic gold medal and the ``Dancing With the Stars'' mirrorball trophy. The figure skater beat pro-football star Jason Taylor in the combined tally of the judges' scoring and viewer votes. She's the first woman to win since the very first season when Kelly Monaco took the trophy.

``American Idol'' judges seem to think ``little David'' Archuleta will beat out ``big David'' Cook for the ``Idol'' title tonight. Cowell wasn't thrilled with Cook's performance of ``Dream Big'' -- one of the songs vying for the ``Idol'' songwriting competition.

David Archuleta looked like he was about to throw up or cry during the final performance round of ``American Idol.'' The judges loved him but were mixed on David Cook's performances. If the judges have any say, it's Archuleta who will win. Simon Cowell said, ``What we've have witnessed is a knockout.'' Tonight, the results will be revealed.

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

Those born on May 21st share a birth date with Paul Hyde (1955) of the Payolas.

In 1955, Chuck Berry recorded his first hit ``Maybellene'' at the Chess Records studio in Chicago.

In 1968, Pete Townshend of The Who married dress designer Karen Astley. She was responsible for some of Townshend's outfits worn during early Who concerts.

In 1979, Elton John began a short tour of the Soviet Union. It was the first tour by a western rock star allowed by the Soviets.

In 1995, Bruce Springsteen's 1984 album "Born in the U-S-A" hit the 15 million mark. That tied it with Boston's self-titled album as the number-three all-time best-selling album. Only Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" had sold more.

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

Vandals beheaded a Liverpool garden sculpture of Ringo Starr, knocking the bushy Fab Four down to three. The Edward Scissorhands-esque plants took 18 painstaking months to grow, only to have Ringo's head chopped off last week. The rest of Ringo's decapitated leafy body was brought into a nursery for repair and growth. Somewhere in England Heather Mills is buying a pair of shears.

Coldplay announced that they will be playing a third free show next month in addition to the previously announced shows in London and New York. That gig will happen in Barcelona, Spain on June 17th. That's the same day the new Coldplay album, 'Viva La Vida" hits stores. Remember, Coldplay headline the Pemberton Festival late July and you can win passes by registering for the Drive's Workforce.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm, “Song Trivia.” Trivia questions pulled from Classic Rock Songs.

According to the Guess Who's “American Woman” ... what effect can “coloured lights” have?

With her answer, Lorraine wins a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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This is about a man who pursues a woman for a sexual encounter. The song was inspired by the Soul music Glenn Frey was listening to when he started writing it on the piano.

Don Felder, who was the Eagles newest guitarist, came up with the opening bass line. In a 1975 Rolling Stone interview, Don Henley credited Felder with helping the Eagles get away from ballads: "With Don Felder, we can really rock. He's made us nastier."

In the same Rolling Stone article, Henley said that this song was challenging to sing live: "My voice has to be just right to hit the high notes. Sometimes I make it, sometimes I don't."

This was the Eagles second #1 single, preceded by "Best Of My Love" a year before.

It is ... One Of These Nights ... The Eagles !

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

The Drive celebrates our 5th Birthday Bash on June 6th at the Treasure Cove Show Lounge and you can only “win your way in.” Here's someone who really wants to go ...

And here's Amy ... who will be going!

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

The battle of the two Davids will take place tonight on ``American Idol.'' David Archuleta and David Cook will duke it out in the performance show of the season finale. The winner of ``American Idol'' season-seven, will be announced tomorrow night. Tomorrow's two-hour show includes the top-12 from this season. Plus, fourth-season success story, Carrie Underwood, will return. If it's up to Simon Cowell, it would be David Cook.

It was a perfect night for Kristi Yamaguchi on ``Dancing with the Stars.'' She got perfect 10's from the judges on both her dances during the season's last performances. Final results tonight.

``The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'' is the new box-office king with 55-(m) million dollars in ticket sales. That pushes ``Iron Man'' into second. ``What Happens in Vegas'' is in third with ``Speed Racer'' and ``Made of Honor'' rounding out the top five.

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

Those born on May 20th share a birth date with Joe Cocker (1944).

In 1954, Bill Haley's ``Rock Around the Clock'' was released.

In 1966, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of the Who started a show without Keith Moon and John Entwistle. When the pair finally showed up, Townshend whacked Moon over the head with his guitar. Moon quit the band, but was back a week later.

In 1967, Jimi Hendrix signed his first U-S recording contract. He became a star just a month later at the Monterey Pop Festival.

In 1970, the Beatles' last film, ``Let It Be,'' premiered.

In 1998, Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward suffered a heart attack during a rehearsal.

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

It turns out the Yellow Brick Road is actually paved with gold! Sir Elton John will receive $5.2 million for a one hour performance. The singer is set to appear at a special private concert for a Russian businesswoman.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are currently “disbanded”, according to frontman Anthony Kiedis. Speaking to Rolling Stone, the singer said that the band had decided to take a minimum of one year off after touring their last record, ‘Stadium Arcadium,’ which had taken its toll on the band.

David Bowie has reportedly given the go-ahead to a musical that will borrow songs from his back-catalogue. Along with the director Peter Schaufuss, Bowie is to bring the sci-fi film “The Man Who Fell To Earth” to the stage. The production will fuse Bowie's songs with the 1976 film.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm, “Song Trivia.” Trivia questions pulled from Classic Rock Songs.

According to Bryan Adams' “Summer of 69” ... what happened to Jimmy and Jody in that school band? Cheryl wins a 7 piece family meal from KFC with the correct answer ...

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

Cobain wrote this for Nirvana. It came together in a jam session when he played it for the band.

This was the first "Alternative" song to become a huge hit and helped ignite the "grunge" craze.

The video was inspired by the movie and song Rock And Roll High School" by the Ramones.

The group hated the video, but everyone else loved it. The concept was "Pep Rally from Hell." The cheerleaders were strippers. Two days before shooting the video, the band played a show at The Roxy Theater in Los Angeles where they invited everyone to come by the shoot and be in the video. The shoot, which took place at Culver City Studios in California, took 8 hours, so they had no problem getting the kids to come out of the bleachers and form a mosh pit at the end of the day.

Kathleen Hanna, the lead singer of the group Bikini Kill, gave Cobain the idea for the title when she spray painted "Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit" on his bedroom wall. Cobain didn't know it when he wrote the song, but Teen Spirit was a brand of deodorant marketed to young girls. Kurt thought Hanna was complimenting him on his rebellious spirit.

It is ... Smells Like Teens Spirit ... Nirvana !

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