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He's a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with the Byrds and he's coming to the Ridgefield Playhouse tonight! Allan talks with Roger McGuinn of the Byrds about how Miles Davis helped him get his start, his time with the Byrds, and how he still runs one of the very first websites ever!

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It was supposed to be the album where the Beatles would begin to get along once more. But when it was released on May 8, 1970, "Let It Be" would turn out to be the 12th, and final, album from the band. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar…

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Before he comes to Bridgeport this weekend at the new Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club, Gary Owen chats with First Thing Fairfield County host about St. Louis pizza, going from the Navy to comedy, Kevin Hart's current situation, and more!

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He was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, but the world would come to know him by another name. On this date, May 7, 1972, Reg legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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Despite touring the previous year, Led Zeppelin was the biggest band in the world by the Spring of 1973. They would embark on the biggest tour ever on May 4, 1973, setting records and flying around the United States in their own private jet. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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Bob Seger became a rock superstar in the '70s, but it wasn't until he released his 11th studio album that he finally reached the top. "Against the Wind" dethroned Pink Floyd's "The Wall" from the top of the Billboard charts on May 3, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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When Cream broke up in 1968, a reunion never seemed possible. Other than a performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, nothing materialized. That is until May 2, 2005, when they took the stage for four nights at London's Royal Albert Hall for the historic reunion. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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Thursday night is the 14th annual Taste of Westport to benefit CLASP Homes at the Westport Inn. CLASP President Tracy Flood and Development Director Robin Hammond stopped by the 95.9 THE FOX studios to give us an idea of what to expect on May 3!

It was an album unlike anything else they had done previously - no hit singles, less blues-y, more experimental, but nonetheless reached #1 on May 1, 1976, giving Led Zeppelin their fifth chart-topping album. Allan looks back at "Presence" in today's Classic Rock Calendar...

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Vishnu and CJ are aspiring young filmmakers from Fairfield County and they've even filmed a pilot for a potential TV series - with the help of friends and family they filmed on location in Rowayton. They say down with Allan to talk about how they came up with the idea for "The Pointe," what they hope to do with it, and how others in Fairfield County can help!

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