Rick Allison began his career at WPLR in 1975 and has done everything from part time news, mornings (multiple times), program director, the voice of the station, to hosting the longest running local band show in the history of radio (heard every Sunday night). He’s been fired several times but the universe will not allow Allison and PLR to be apart for long.
99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1977!
That year PLR presented Queen at New Haven Coliseum. Queen was on its “News of the World Tour” to support their sixth studio album, “News of the World.” Among the hit songs off this highly successful album include We Are the Champions / We Will Rock You, Spread Your Wings and It’s Late.
Today we look back at Queen’s 1977 show in New Haven….
Queen
Tour: News of the World Tour
Wednesday November 16, 1977
New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Ticket Price: $7.50
Band Lineup: Freddie Mercury (lead vocals), Brian May (guitar), Roger Taylor (drums), John Deacon (bass)
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Queen’s News Of The World Special
Check out these live clips of Queen in 1977
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99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1977!
That year PLR presented Kansas at The Palace Theater in Waterbury. In 1977 Kansas hit the road to support their fifth studio album, the critically acclaimed “Point of Know Return,” which featured the hit song Dust in the Wind. This album would be Kansas’ highest charting album in the United States, peaking at #4.
Today we look back at Kansas at Waterbury’s Palace Theater…
Kansas
Wednesday March 16, 1977
The Palace Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut
Band Lineup: Steve Walsh, Kerry Livgren, Robby Steinhardt, Rich Williams, Dave Hope, Phil Ehart
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Check out these clips of Kansas performing live in 1977
99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1977!
That year PLR presented guitarist and songwriter Robin Trower at New Haven Coliseum. In 1977 Robin Trower hit the road to support his fifth solo studio album, “In City Dreams.” Also on the bill was Rick Derringer.
Today we look back at Robin Trower’s performance in New Haven…
Robin Trower
Also featuring Rick Derringer
Tuesday October 18, 1977
New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Ticket Price: $7.50
Band Lineup: James Dewar (vocals), Rustee Allen (bass), Bill Lordan (drums), Robin Trower (guitar)
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Ticket stub courtesy of Bob Olsen
Check out these clips of Robin Trower in New Haven
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99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1977!
That year PLR presented Jethro Tull at New Haven Coliseum. In 1977 Jethro Tull hit the road to support its tenth studio album, “Songs From The Wood,” which featured the singles The Whistler, Songs From The Wood and Ring Out, Solstice Bells.
Today we look back at Jethro Tull’s show in New Haven…
Jethro Tull
Tour: Songs From The Wood
Thursday March 31, 1977
New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Ticket Price: $7.50
Band Lineup: Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, John Glascock, John Evans, Dee Palmer, Barriemore Barlow
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Ticket stub courtesy of Al F.
Check out these past live performances
How a very serious illness led to Mark Kaplowe’s love affair with radio. He entered the WPLR building on Chapel Street in 1975 and eventually became the afternoon drive host. He shares why he hoped Stoneman didn’t bounce off the wall twice, meeting Bono of U2, the moment Wiggy fired him and how he went on to become one of the most sought after voice over talents in America.
The flubble montage. A collection of all the mistakes made for the week. A “flubble” is a combo of a flub and a mumble, which sometimes unintentionally creates a new word. (0:00)
Dumb Ass News – A pastor is spreading the spirit of the Lord, through his farts. Seriously. During the break, Chaz and AJ called Pat from CT Park Shame, who is able to fart on command, so he can “bless” them. (7:43)
The Tribe has been calling and emailing for weeks about a commercial they believe Chaz voiced. During Fun Fact Friday, Chaz debunked that, and re-enacted the spot to prove his point. It may have back-fired. (14:29)
More Fun Fact Friday, with calls from David Letterman, Matthew McConaughey, and John Travolta. (21:29)
Boss Keith’s Top 5 this week focused on the things that he thought Chaz and AJ could have done differently. Of course, that meant criticizing their choices for best movie endings, and how the score is calculated in a game. (33:26)
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5:30 – Mitch Hallock, King of the Nerds and Creator of Terrificon and CT Gamer Con
7:30 – WFSB’s Scot Haney
8:00 – Waterbury Fire Chief Terry Ballou
9:00 – Comedian Vic DiBitteto
9:30 – Boss Keith
99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1982!
That year 99.1 PLR presented Aerosmith at New Haven Coliseum. In 1982 Aerosmith hit the road to support their seventh studio album, “Rock in a Hard Place,” the first and only album to not feature lead guitarist Joe Perry. Rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford did not appear on the album as well. Despite all of this, Aerosmith carried on with replacements to join original members Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer.
Today we look back at Aerosmith’s 1982 show in New Haven…
Aerosmith
Tour: Rock in a Hard Place
Special Guests: Pat Travers Band and Rose Tattoo
Tuesday November 9, 1982
New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Ticket Price: $11.50
Band Lineup: Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Jimmy Crespo, Rick Dufay
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Ticket stub courtesy of Michael Kirven
Check out these live clips of Aerosmith in 1982