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There's a Remedy for Earworms; A Little Sodoku Perhaps

Jen Austin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:27:14 +0000

Did you wake up today and have a song stuck in your head? Maybe some AC/DC, Back in Black? Sometimes it's nice to have a song playing over and over in our heads, especially a song that rocks like that. The phenomenon known as an "earworm" can be nice at times.

But on the off chance that you want that stuck song OUT, there are some things you can do to help push it out, according to researchers who have studied the best ways to do it.

Local Classic Rockers Play Heavy Metal Music [Video]

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:02:44 +0000

We love to feature local talent here on Q107, and would like to introduce you to the next generation of Classic Rockers:

If We Spend Too Much, Blame It On The Christmas Music

Jen Austin — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:30:24 +0000

Chances are, if you’ve strolled through Lufkin Mall lately, you’ve heard Christmas music piping through the speakers as you shop.

Maybe you’ve thought nothing of it. Tis the season after all, and we expect to hear the Christmas music in our favorite stores. In fact, not hearing it would be an odd thing.

Some say hearing the Christmas songs can make us spend more money in that store. No way! And then we add up our receipts from the shopping season and realize how much we’ve spent, and it would be kinda nice to blame our lack of control on something.

Steve Miller Band to Re-Issue First Five Albums

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:04:10 +0000

Between the years 1968 and 1970, the Steve Miller Band released five albums that put them on the classic rock map. The group will reissue those five albums — with some help from Edsel Records — this coming Oct. 8 as digitally remastered special digipak editions.

Gone Too Soon, 'Marshall Tucker Band's' Stuart Swanlund Dies In Sleep [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:51:11 +0000

This morning we are mourning the sudden death of Marshall Tucker Band guitarist Stuart Swanlund. He was the longest standing member of the band, and before he died, was taking time off from touring to deal with undisclosed health issues. Marshall Tucker’s cross-over appeal in mainstream Pop and Country was first recognized in the ’70′s with [...]

Kiss: 'Love Gun' First Fired 35 Years Ago

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:11:55 +0000

‘Love Gun, ‘ the sixth studio album from Kiss, and the clear pinnacle of the band’s first golden era, was released 35 years ago this week. The album’s release marked a pair of turning points for the band. It was the last record to feature their original lineup — Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss [...]

Alice Cooper Speaks To Kids About Music Education

Dave Lifton — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:16:45 +0000

As the prototypical shock-rocker, Alice Cooper became famous by giving kids nightmares. Now, he’s looking to make their musical dreams come true. On Thursday (April 5), Cooper spoke before the Paradise Valley School Board in his hometown of Phoenix to announce the donation of $20,000 worth of instruments to Arrowhead Elementary School.

Who Would You Most Want To See In Concert In East Texas? [POLL]

Andree Valentine — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:22:45 +0000

If money were no object, and if your favorite artist happened to drive through Lufkin or Nacogdoches, which classic rock artist or band would you most like to see? Click here to get 500 VIP points by taking our poll Though it would be ideal for them to come to us, looks like fans will [...]

David Bowie to Release Remastered 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:41:27 +0000

It will be almost 40 years to the day of its original release when EMI releases the newest anniversary edition of the most influential David Bowie album of all time. A remastered version of 1972′s ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars’ will be released on June 4.

Neil Young + Crazy Horse Get Traditional on New Album 'Americana'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:05:18 +0000

We knew they were working on a pair of new albums, and now we’ve got details for the one that will reach fans first: Neil Young and Crazy Horse are slated to return on June 5 with an album entitled ‘Americana.’

Heart Schedule Box Set Of Rarities And Hits For June Release

Matt Wardlaw — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:40:50 +0000

Showgoers at recent Heart concerts have been privy to the first details about ‘Strange Euphoria,’ the forthcoming box set from the group which is set for release on June 5, just in time for the band’s summer touring season. A flyer handed out after the Heart show in New Kirk, Okla. reveals that the box [...]

Black Sabbath, Rush Songs Cited on List of '10 Badass Fictional Characters in Popular Music'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:48:08 +0000

Is there a fictional character more badass than ‘Iron Man?’ Um, no, there isn’t, according to a new list celebrating musical badasses in lyric form. Iron Man, the main protagonist of one of Black Sabbath‘s most recognizable songs (and riffs) landed at the plum position of No. 1 on Guyspeed’s ‘10 Badass Fictional Characters in [...]

Classic Rock Q107 Top Songs Playlist

Andree Valentine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:32 +0000

Check out the top 30 songs in Classic Rock Q107‘s rotation.

Neil Young Posts Mysterious Sound Collage Online

Joe Robinson — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:35:21 +0000

Neil Young currently is streaming a 38-minute audio collage of music on his official website, although when the recordings are from, who plays on them or what they are called is not clear. The music includes a long-running instrumental jam and an alternate take on the Young and Crazy Horse classic, ‘Cortez the Killer.’

Neil Young Angered by the Way Today's Music Sounds

Billy Dukes — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:40:07 +0000

Rock legend Neil Young doesn’t have a bone to pick with the artists of today (well, he may but he didn’t sound off about it this week) but he is upset with the quality of recordings purchased through digital retailers. “I don’t like it. It just makes me angry,” Young told MTV at the Slamdance [...]

Van Halen's 'A Different Kind of Truth' is 'Heavier Than Expected' According to Early Listeners

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:49:48 +0000

Reportedly a few lucky people have already gotten to hear the new Van Halen record ‘A Different Kind of Truth,’ well ahead of its Feb. 7 street date. Judging from the internet accounts of these highly guarded listening sessions, the band’s first outing with original singer David Lee Roth in nearly 30 years is going to make fans pretty happy.

Rocking Golden Retriever Loves Sweet Guitar Licks [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:34:46 +0000

This golden retriever is musician Drew Arcoleo‘s biggest fan, and the dog smiles and bobs his head when Drew strums on his guitar.

Then, when the music stops, the pooch’s grin disappears and he actually seems to be frowning. But luckily his blues subside once the music restarts.

Can Boxing Breed Better Musicians? Eastman Professor Says, Yes

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:54:42 +0000

Students at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY often spend more than half their waking hours practicing their respective instruments. What’s not common practice, however, is a different kind of training spearheaded by one of the university teachers — boxing.

Listening to the Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin? Drinkify Selects Perfect Cocktail for the Occasion

Joe Robinson — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:21:41 +0000

Never drink alone again! A new website called Drinkify.org is a godsend for budding alcoholics — and casual drinkers too, we suppose — looking for the perfect cocktail to accompany their latest musical preferences. The concept is simple: Enter the name of the band or artist you are currently listening to, and Drinkify comes up with the boozy elixir to best compliment your soundtrack.

Classic Rock Q107 Top Songs – 2011 Playlist

Andree Valentine — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:40:24 +0000

Kansas rises to the top spot on our 2011 list with their hit single 'Carry On My Wayward Son'.