Ever since he saw them at the Baltimore Civic Center in February 1980, former music critic Nestor Aparicio has been chasing Styx around the country. JY has been a recurring character on his radio show for three decades. This one was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" segment. And the pic is from 1996 backstage at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

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Nestor Aparicio interviews Yanni in Houston during Super Bowl 38. who discusses his role in a symphony event for Jim Nance, highlighted his Greek heritage and swimming background, including breaking a national record in Greece. He also shares insights on learning English and the pride Greeks feel about the upcoming Olympics in Athens and his extensive touring history and the global use of his music in various sports events. He humorously recounts fan interactions, including throwing items on stage.

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When Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore, he didn't just talk to hairspray acts at Hammerjacks. This is a depth-packed discussion with the guy who made the 7th inning stretch at Orioles games feel like life on the farm...

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When Boston singer Brad Delp hit the road with his band Return To Zero, he told Nestor his story before coming to Hammerjacks.

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The Piano Man told the story of managers and the music business ripping him off during a lengthy and very candid interview with Nestor Aparicio, who was the pop music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore from 1986 through 1992.

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Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book "Brothers" on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the "5150" residue on last summer's Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony tour and bringing the best of both worlds back to Las Vegas for a residency next spring.

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Guitarist James Young of Styx shares his Chicago roots, his dual allegiance to the White Sox and Cubs, and his thoughts on the changes in the music industry over the years with Nestor Aparicio before a 2003 show.

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In a conversation from the spring of 1998, Nestor Aparicio interviews Billy Joel, who had to postpone a show at the MCI Center due to a severe neck injury. Joel discusses his love for sports, his discomfort with canceling shows, and his dedication to performing despite injuries.

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It is always a pleasure to talk rock and roll, sports and life in the great rock and roll band in the world with the great Maryland native and one time "Bullets Fever" author. Life in E Street and The Rising with the affable Lofgren on Radio Row in January 2003.

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Celebrated author John Feinstein discusses his new book, "The Ancient Eight," focusing on Ivy League football traditions highlighting the league's unique rules, such as no expansion, no transfer portal, and no postseason games. And then, they discussed Lamar Jackson and American politics...

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