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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

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

AOTM: Dennis DeYoung Ventures into Musical Theatre

AOTM: Dennis DeYoung Ventures into Musical Theatre

Music affects people on a deep intimate level. The expression of emotion, the classic guitar riff, the hit-ya-in-the-gut lyrics; all of these contribute to an intimate and very relatable experience. Dennis DeYoung is one of the most talented songwriters in rock music. He paints a picture with his music that brings listeners in, causes them…MORE

AOTM: Exhibitionism Opens in Chicago in Four Days

AOTM: Exhibitionism Opens in Chicago in Four Days

The Rolling Stones have had a very successful career as one of the best rock-n-roll bands in music history. Started in London in 1962, The Stones were at the forefront of the British Invasion in the U.S. While the band’s roots are embedded in blues music and rebellion, they have created their own style through…MORE

Talking to Your Pets or Your Plants Means You’re Smart

According to science, people who talk with their pets, to their plants, speak sweet nothings to their cars, etc. have a higher intelligence. Many people look at pet owners or plant enthusiasts as if they are crazy when they talk to them as if they are human, however, a behavior scientist at Chicago University found…MORE

AOTM: Styx, Reo Speedwagon, and Don Felder Touring in 2017

AOTM: Styx, Reo Speedwagon, and Don Felder Touring in 2017

Summertime brings warm weather, beach hangouts, late-night bon fires, and grills. It also brings some of the best music to the area. Summer tour season kicks off at the end of May and this year’s lineup of concerts looks like an awesome one. While there are many to choose from, one concert to keep on…MORE

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Put WOGB on Your Tree!!!

Put WOGB on Your Tree!!!

‘Tis the season to deck the halls and sing along with the Classic Holidays Hits on WOGB! Oh, and some winning too…Listen to WOGB for your chance to win a WOGB Ornament that’ll look great on your tree……and it comes with the chance to win some great prizes…Prizes like concert tickets, dinners out, car washes…

The WOGB Artist of the Month for November is Billy Joel!!

The WOGB Artist of the Month for November is Billy Joel!!

Can you believe it’s already November?! It’s a big month with Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and the start to the holiday season so here at 103.1 WOGB we knew we needed a big name for Artist of the Month who was up to the task. Billy Joel is such an artist and the perfect…