“Farmers have a tremendous impact on the quality of food that we eat. But it takes a lot of effort from the consumer to make that work. The consumer and the family farmer have to work together.” — John Mellencamp In recent years, a lot of consideration has been brought to the table about the…… MORE
John Mellencamp began his career rocking listeners through blue collar America and brought to light the struggles of the Midwest farmer. The award-winning and chart-topping musician penned some of the most notable songs of the heartland, but this guy from the heartland does more than write music and encourage political awareness. Over the years, John…… MORE
John Mellencamp has been outspoken on politics for a number of years. From his involvement with Farm Aid to his music and interviews, he is vocal on his political beliefs. It is no surprise then that Mellencamp is involved on some level with the current debate on coal and clean energy. In a documentary created…… MORE
When people look at Tom Petty’s career, they see a man who has achieved the rock-n-roller’s dream. He has released thirteen studio albums with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, three solo albums, received multiple nominations and awards acknowledging his contributions to the industry, and been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Articulate and forthcoming,…… MORE
The Grammys immediately bring to mind music awards, awesome live performances, and star-studded after parties. The annual award ceremony also supports a charity called Musicares. Each year, the Grammys select one artist to be their Person of the Year. In 2017, Tom Petty received that honor, gave an amazing speech, and overall helped raise…… MORE
Two years ago, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne found themselves in an interesting predicament. A new artist named Sam Smith had released a song titled “Stay with Me”. It became a Grammy-winning hit, however, the song was so similar to the Petty/Lynne composition “I Won’t back Down” that it was addressed in court. Through the…… MORE
Stevie Nicks has been out on her 24 Karat Gold tour and is making a stop at the Resch Center in Green Bay on August 23, 2017. Tickets go on sale June 23rd at 11am, but you can get them early on June 22 with our WOGB special access code. Click on this link…… MORE
Back in 1992, Bob Dylan held a star-studded 30th Anniversary Concert at Madison Square Garden. Performers included Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Neil Young, and Roger McGuinn; just to name a few. The concert wasn’t just a coming together of music legends, it was also a concert dedicated to the music: Dylan said on…… MORE
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band will launch their 2017 Runaway Train Tour on August 24. Seger will hit the stage August 30th, 2017 at the Resch Center. Get your tickets now…his show at Pine Knob sold out in 9 minutes during pre-sale! WOGB wants to see you there! You can get your tickets…… MORE
The year was 1981. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were at the top of their game. Their album Damn the Torpedoes was one of the best-selling albums of 1980. It hit number two on the Billboard 200, and was eventually certified platinum. The follow-up album Hard Promises was eagerly anticipated and proved to be equally…… MORE
Listen to 103.1 WOGB every Friday for music from The Beatles. Then check out a GREAT show coming to the Cup O Joy in Green Bay on June 8th featuring the music of The Beatles: Sweet Acoustics! Get more information and purchase tickets HERE!
Have you heard the good news?! The WOGB Artist of the Month for May is Huey Lewis and the News! The band had a run of hit singles during the 1980s and early 1990s and eventually achieved 19 top ten singles across the Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary, and Mainstream Rock charts. They have 3 number one hits including “The…
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