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When it comes to big music festivals of the '60s, everyone automatically thinks of Woodstock. But the first true big rock festival happened two years earlier, and the world experienced one of the most fiery performances (literally) when Jimi Hendrix gave his first U.S. performance… and set his guitar ablaze on this date, June 18, 1967, at the Monterey Pop Festival. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…

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Their albums sold well, even though they didn't really have many hits. That would all change for Dire Straits when "Brothers In Arms" hit #1 on this date, June 15, 1985, and become one of the biggest selling albums of all time...and would completely change how albums were sold. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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This weekend, Jim Norton is coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club in Bridgeport. First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti chats with him about the current state of comedy, performing at roasts and his cameo in one of the biggest movies of all time!

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After having tremendous success in the late '70s, Billy Joel continued to evolve his music and image as the '80s began. He was playing bigger venues, and needed a new style to play to larger audiences. When he released his 7th studio album "Glass Houses" it quickly reached number one on this date, June 14, 1980, and would remain on top for 6 consecutive weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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Sometimes a band hits it big, and then fades away. In the case of the Cars, they hit it big, and their debut didn't fade away, even though they were ready for the followup! But they maintained their momentum when they released "Candy-O" on this date, June 13, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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Some call it the most definitive riff in rock and roll. And if Keith Richards didn't have a tape recorder by his bed, we may have never heard it. But on June 12, 1965, the world heard "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" for the very first time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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It's unreal that no one ever thought of it before! This Saturday, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is hosting its first-ever car show...and the first-ever maritime-themed car show! All the cars - including Manta Rays, Marlins, and Sting Rays - are all named after creatures from the sea! First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti chats all about it with Dave Sigworth and Tina Tison from the Maritime Aquarium!

Although she would only be a star for a few years before her untimely passing, Janis Joplin had to initially take that stage for the very first time. Something she did with Big Brother and the Holding Company on this date, June 11, 1966. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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It took nearly three decades for the first truly great Led Zeppelin live release, but when they finally put out "How The West Was Won," fans knew it was great instantly, and it debuted at #1 - a feat it achieved on this date, June 8, 2003. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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After replacing the late Brian Jones, Mick Taylor played on some of the band's most iconic albums. But after five years, he had enough. After holding auditions, the band settled on Faces' guitarist Ron Wood - and on his 28th birthday, June 1, 1975, he took the stage with the band for the very first time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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