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Elton John Keeps A Lockdown Promise
Elton John has proven to be a man of his word. The “Rocket Man” legend kept a promise he made to students in England. Some of the students at Telford Priory School released a cover of John’s 1983 hit “I’m Still Standing” during covid lockdown and the icon said he was “blown away” in a…… MORE
Spotify Announces Layoffs
Add Spotify to the list of tech companies announcing mass layoffs. The Swedish-based company will lay off 600 employees, about 6% of its workforce. CEO Daniel Ek says the restructuring is aimed at “improving efficiency” in “a challenging economic environment”. A number of major tech companies have announced layoffs in recent weeks, including Google, Amazon,…… MORE
Metallica Hosting ‘Worldwide Listening Party’ For New Album
Metallica is hosting a ‘worldwide listening party’ for its upcoming album 72 Seasons. The global premiere will be held April 13th – one day before the album’s release – in movie theaters around the world. The full album will be played in surround sound, along with a music video for each song and special commentary…… MORE
Pink Floyd sends internet into spiral over new profile picture
Pink Floy recently acknowledged the 50th anniversary of their iconic album Dark Side of the Moon. The band changed their profile picture on their Facebook page…and received a very mixed response. My assumption is the negative comments above are because people are perceiving the logo as a compliment to the pride flag. However, those are…… MORE
Disney Announces U2 Documentary
Disney+ is releasing a new U2 documentary in which viewers will see David Letterman travel to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge. Letterman will reportedly “join the two U2 musicians for a concert performance unlike any they’ve done before.” Disney said, “Bono and The Edge are the force behind one of the…… MORE
Grand Rapids Griffins sporting Grateful Dead-themed jerseys tonight and they’re AWESOME
Tonight at Van Andel Arena, the Grand Rapids Griffins take on the Springfield Thunderbirds. But tonight isn’t just any night at the Van. It’s a Grateful Dead Tribute Night, so they are dressing accordingly. Over the years, the Griffins have had some awesome jersey designs. This one might take the cake. Here’s a closer look.…… MORE
Pink Floyd To Release “Dark Side Of The Moon” Anniversary Set
Pink Floyd is celebrating 50 years on “The Dark Side Of The Moon.” London publisher Thames & Hudson has announced they will release a “luxury” box set and a book that commemorates five decades since the album’s release. The book will include exclusive photos from the group’s 1972-1975 tour in support of the album, while…… MORE
Check out the Classic Rock 97 LAV Swag Shop
Thanks for visiting the Classic Rock 97 LAV website! Now that we have your full and undivided attention, be sure to browse through the Classic Rock 97 LAV Swag Shop! We have all sorts of exclusive wearables that includes shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more, all available with our station and morning show logos in various…… MORE
Paul McCartney Was Nearly Run Over While Re-Creating ‘Abbey Road’ Cover
Paul McCartney was nearly run over during the making of his daughter’s Abbey Road documentary If These Walls Could Sing. The moment is captured in the film – McCartney is crossing the street in an attempt to re-create the iconic Abbey Road album cover, when an oncoming car fails to stop for the 80-year-old Beatles…… MORE
