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.

AOTM: Billy Joel Donates Funds to Save the Sag Harbor Cinema

AOTM: Billy Joel Donates Funds to Save the Sag Harbor Cinema

Herman Melville mentioned it in his book Moby Dick. Writers John Steinbeck and E.L. Doctorow lived there. The first custom house in the United States was built there, and New York State’s first volunteer fire company called it home. It was also a hub of the whaling industry in the 18th century. Sag Harbor, positioned…MORE

Check Out Guitarist Bob Wood!

Check Out Guitarist Bob Wood!

Bob Wood is a self-taught guitar player. Originally from Virginia, Wood grew up in a musical family. At 16, he left home and went on the road playing gigs across the U.S. and Canada. After entering his eighties, Bob finally went viral on Facebook proving you’re never too old to do anything. Check out his…MORE

AOTM: Billy Joel Surprises Fans with Special Guest Axl Rose and P!nk

AOTM: Billy Joel Surprises Fans with Special Guest Axl Rose and P!nk

Billy Joel is known to bring guest artists on stage with him. From Kevin Spacey to John Mellencamp and many more, Joel’s concerts not only showcase his amazing discography of music, they also bring out special performances. The piano man is currently out on tour across the country and recently had a concert in L.A.…MORE

AOTM: Billy Joel’s Family Forced to Flee Nazi Germany

AOTM: Billy Joel’s Family Forced to Flee Nazi Germany

Jews not allowed. If you buy from the Jews you are a traitor to your race. The Jews are our misfortune. These statements and others like it were scattered throughout Germany in the 1930s. The Nazi party had taken control and was forcing restrictions on those of Jewish descent. Many successful Jewish business owners were…MORE

AOTM: Billy Joel Featured in CNN’s Soundtracks

AOTM: Billy Joel Featured in CNN’s Soundtracks

The eleventh of September 2001 was a day America stood still. The crumble of the buildings littered the city of New York while a shocking hush filtered through the airwaves and on televisions across the country. In that moment of shock, America stood still, but only for a moment. Immediately after the rumble of the…MORE

AOTM: Styx to Release New Album

AOTM: Styx to Release New Album

Styx will release their 16th studio album. Titled Mission, it has an official release date of June 16, 2017. In classic Styx fashion, the album follows a story: the first mission to Mars. According to Styx, The new music was created to reflect the viewpoint of the six-person crew enlisted for the maiden voyage of…MORE

AOTM: Dennis DeYoung Scheduled for Summerfest 2017

AOTM: Dennis DeYoung Scheduled for Summerfest 2017

Styx has four certified platinum albums selling over thirty-five million albums worldwide. They have sixteen Top 40 singles with eight of those singles reaching into the Top 10. The magic and artistry of Styx cannot be denied. Blending rock, pop, and theatrics, the band was not only able to reach super stardom, they also crafted…MORE

AOTM: The Sixties, The Rolling Stones, and Practicality

AOTM: The Sixties, The Rolling Stones, and Practicality

The sixties were tumultuous times. A time of war and protest. A time of fighting for individual rights while also maintaining some semblance of government protection. A time of push versus pull, give versus take, and control versus freedom. The music of the sixties emulated those dichotomies: one of peace and love yet forceful rebellion.…MORE

AOTM: Likelihood of a DeYoung/Shaw Styx Reunion Not in the Cards

AOTM: Likelihood of a DeYoung/Shaw Styx Reunion Not in the Cards

Styx began in the mid-sixties with Dennis DeYoung and the Panozzo brothers; ages 14 and 12 respectively. The group first started out as the Tradewinds. Then changed their name to T4 (There Were 4). They finally settled on Styx in 1972 while they were at Chicago City College and signed to Wooden Nickel Records. In…MORE

AOTM: The Rolling Stones App Gives Exclusive Access

In a time where daily visits to social media and phones with immediate internet access allow easier interaction, the ability to connect with fans is essential. Musicians can no longer rely solely on ads in magazines, online email blasts, and press tours. They need to connect with their audience on a more intimate and daily…MORE

Blogs

The WOGB Artist of the Month for June!  Prince!!

The WOGB Artist of the Month for June! Prince!!

As we are in the midst of our Classic Hits Summer of ’25 we crank up “Let’s go Crazy”, “Little Red Corvette” “1999” and all those other timeless Prince songs that we all know and love. Summer is heating up with the Prince! Prince is featured as our Artist of the Month on Green Bay’s…

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!

Cruisin’ with Kendra: Sin City SEMA Show

Cruisin’ with Kendra: Sin City SEMA Show

Dayton and Kendra are cruisin’ into the weekend at the SEMA Show in Sin City. For those who haven’t heard of the SEMA Show, here’s a bit of info for you: “The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to…