Category Archives: AOTM Blog

Band histories, unique stories behind the songs, and all you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask about the WOGB’s Artist of the Month.

Latest Closings and Delays

Latest Closings and Delays

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AOTM: Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan Announce Summer 2018 Tour

AOTM: Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan Announce Summer 2018 Tour

Two of America’s best-loved bands from the 70s and 80s have announced a summer 2018 tour. The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan will co-headline a summer tour starting in May. Fans attending the concerts will notice original members of Steely Dan and the Doobies on stage.  Steely Dan has had many incarnations over the years…MORE

AOTM: Doobie’s “Taking it to the Streets” Turns 42

AOTM: Doobie’s “Taking it to the Streets” Turns 42

The Doobies came out of the late 60s and were regular pros by the time their debut album came out. Building a legacy of integrity and dedication to their fan base, the Doobies have continued to evolve in an ever-changing business and produced multiple platinum albums and top charting hits. Their album Takin’ it to…MORE

AOTM: The Doobies Build a Bridge on What’s Happening

AOTM: The Doobies Build a Bridge on What’s Happening

In 1978, Grease with Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta was released. Charlie Chaplin’s remains were stolen from Cosier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. Annie Hall wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards. And, the Doobie Brothers fought music bootlegging and social injustice. On a two-part episode of What’s Happening, the Doobie Brothers performed a concert, fought music bootlegging, and…MORE

AOTM: Think You Know Queen? Think Again…

AOTM: Think You Know Queen? Think Again…

How much do you really know about our AOTM Queen? If you’re a Queen aficionado, then maybe what I’m about to share with you is old news. However, if you’re only familiar with their music, you have been missing out on some fascinating information. The Queen you need to meet: All of the musicians are…MORE

AOTM: Queen Releasing a Set of 25 Albums — in Italy

AOTM: Queen Releasing a Set of 25 Albums — in Italy

Queen has fifteen studio albums, nine live albums, numerous nominations, and an equally impressive list of awards. The band, which formed in 1970 in London, was influenced by progressive rock, hard rock, and rock. Their music jumps across a number of genres from rock to pop with each garnering chart-topping status. Celebrating that history, the…MORE

AOTM: Queen Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from The Grammys

AOTM: Queen Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from The Grammys

As the second best-selling group of all time in Britain, Queen has had their share of number one hits and top ten singles. The band also has four Grammy nominations and numerous music awards under their belt. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, and this year the group…MORE

AOTM: The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil Make Fab Entertainment

AOTM: The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil Make Fab Entertainment

One of the signature qualities of The Beatles has been their ability to reinvent their music. Throughout their careers (both as a band and as solo artists), the Fab Four has shown multiple layers to their talent, and an ongoing desire to push the envelope. With this understanding of pushing the envelope and reinvention, it…MORE

AOTM: Paul McCartney Rocks Out with Dr. Pepper’s Jaded Hearts Club Band

AOTM: Paul McCartney Rocks Out with Dr. Pepper’s Jaded Hearts Club Band

Paul McCartney has maintained a very active career with albums and sold-out tours. One recent live concert had the Beatle jamming with members of the tribute band Dr. Pepper’s Jaded Hearts Club Band. While there are many Beatle’s tribute bands, Dr. Pepper’s Jaded Hearts Club Band was formed by Muse‘s Matt Bellamy and Dom Howard,…MORE

AOTM: The Beatles Snag Best-selling Vinyl for 2017

AOTM: The Beatles Snag Best-selling Vinyl for 2017

Vinyl was one of the primary formats for recording music, but during the mid-eighties CDs became the latest format, and eventually pushed out the need for cassettes and vinyl.  Then, in the mid to late nineties, the MP3 emerged as a new generation of files capable of providing hundreds of songs on a small device.…MORE

Blogs

The WOGB Artist of the Month for March is Phil Collins and Genesis!

The WOGB Artist of the Month for March is Phil Collins and Genesis!

March means spring and even though winter has been pretty mild this year, we’re still all in on a new season here at 103.1 WOGB! And we have the perfect Artist of the Month with Phil Collins and Genesis! Genesis was formed in 1967 and Phil Collins became their drummer in 1970 at 19 years…

Wake up with Rachel Williams and WOGB

Wake up with Rachel Williams and WOGB

Rachel will start you day with all you need to make it GREAT!  Local updates, celebrity scoop and of course Green Bay’s Classic Hits!  So does it with a smile and her very own Green and Gold Style!  6 AM to 9 AM each Weekday on WOGB!

AOTM: Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan Announce Summer 2018 Tour

AOTM: Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan Announce Summer 2018 Tour

Two of America’s best-loved bands from the 70s and 80s have announced a summer 2018 tour. The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan will co-headline a summer tour starting in May. Fans attending the concerts will notice original members of Steely Dan and the Doobies on stage.  Steely Dan has had many incarnations over the years…