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WOGB Artist Spotlight: Rob Anthony Revisits His Musical Roots

WOGB Artist Spotlight: Rob Anthony Revisits His Musical Roots

Music has the ability to reach people on the most intimate level.  It’s the cheerleader when things have gone right. The romantic poet swooning about love. The lyrical counselor during bouts of emotional pain. Music’s innate ability to connect emotionally to humanity gives the art a unique quality not found anywhere else. With that connection…MORE

AOTM: The Secret Life of Billy Joel

AOTM: The Secret Life of Billy Joel

I want us to go on a journey today with Billy Joel. The songwriter has sold more than more than 150 million records, had 33 Top 40 hits, and received 23 Grammy nominations. The piano man also regularly supports music education and charities. But, rather than focus on his accolades or his philanthropy, I want…MORE

New Music: Elton John Releases Official Videos at Cannes Festival

New Music: Elton John Releases Official Videos at Cannes Festival

Elton John and Bernie Taupin have been writing songs together for over fifty years. Their discography includes well over 300 songs with many being quite successful. The duo teamed up with YouTube earlier in the year for a music video contest. With a desire to re-image three of their best-known songs, YouTubers were encouraged to…MORE

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

My Child Will Not Do As Much Homework This Year

My Child Will Not Do As Much Homework This Year

A woman’s email to her daughter’s school has gone viral after sharing it on Facebook. A woman named Bunmi Laditan in Quebec, Canada has a 10-year-old daughter named Maya in elementary school right now.  And, she sent Maya’s teachers an email on Tuesday to tell them she’s DONE with homework: “Maya will be drastically reducing…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

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The WOGB Artist of the Month for January is The Steve Miller Band!!

The WOGB Artist of the Month for January is The Steve Miller Band!!

It’s January and the holiday season is behind us and 103.1 WOGB has The Steve Miller Band ringing in 2025!!!! From Fly Like and Eagle and Rockin’ Me to Abracadabra and all hits in between! The Steve Miller Band is featured as our Artist of the Month on Green Bay’s Classic Hits…103.1 WOGB!!

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: 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…