For many, the name John Mellencamp is synonymous with music. “Jack and Diane”, “Rain on the Scarecrow”, “Small Town”, and many other songs propelled him to the top of the charts and connected him to the blue collar life. What many do not know is the versatility of Mellencamp’s talents. Also an accomplished painter, he…… MORE
AOTM: Mellencamp’s Farm Aid 2017 Sells Out on First Day
“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
AOTM: John Mellencamp, Americana Rocker and Accomplished Painter
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
AOTM: Listen to John Mellencamp Sing “Dark as a Dungeon”
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
AOTM: Tom Petty Says Songwriting is Like Fishing
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
AOTM: Tom Petty Receives the 2017 Musicares Person of the Year
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
AOTM: Petty Got Plagiarized and Handled It Professionally
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
WOGB has Your Stevie Nicks Tickets!
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
AOTM: Petty, Clapton, Harrison, Dylan, Young, and McGuinn All Walk into a Rehearsal
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
Get Your Bob Seger Tickets through WOGB!
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
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The WOGB Artist of the Month for February is HEART!!
It’s February and at 103.1 WOGB we have HEART as our WOGB Artist of the Month. The month of love is also gonna Rock with the Wilson Sisters as we feature their music all month long!!! From Magic Man and Crazy on You to Alone and all hits in between! Heart is featured as our…
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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…