Category Archives: HOMEPAGE

Happy Birthday, Peter Gabriel!
Today we celebrate the birthday of one of rock's most innovative and influential artists - Peter Gabriel, born February 13, 1950. From his groundbreaking early days as the original frontman of Genesis...
Travis Gibbs Feb 13, 2026 Jean_Nelson / Depositphotos.com

Here's a list of the shows scheduled for Acrisure Amphitheater's introductory season
A wide variety of acts will be performing at Acrisure Amphitheater in 2026. Here's their current list of shows: May 15: Lionel Richie with War and Treaty plus Brian Vander Ark May 30: Russell Dickerso...
Travis Gibbs Feb 13, 2026 9parusnikov / Depositphotos.com

Nearly 80-pound Sturgeon caught in Northern Michigan
This year's Blake Lake sturgeon season lasted just 48 minutes. One fisherman seized the opportunity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjTxPxsANVI According to a report from MLive, Jared Guelig caught a...
Travis Gibbs Feb 11, 2026 AlexLipa / Depositphotos.com

Gene Simmons criticizes Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Rock legend Gene Simmons is once again stirring debate after criticizing the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for inducting rap artists. In a recent appearance on the Legends N Leaders podcast, the KISS c...
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Justin Verlander reunites with Detroit Tigers
Legendary righthander Justin Verlander returns to the team where his storied career began. The three-time AL Cy Young Award winner has agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract to rejoin the Detroit ...
Travis Gibbs Feb 10, 2026 Featureflash / Depositphotos.com

License-free fishing this weekend in Michigan
According to reporting from MLive, everyone is invited to try fishing in Michigan for free this weekend - no license, no passport, and no prior experience required. Michigan's Winter Free Fishing Week...
Travis Gibbs Feb 10, 2026 aallm / Depositphotos.com

Detroit Tigers & Red Wings Enter New Era with MLB Broadcast Partnership
Big changes are coming to how Detroit sports fans will watch their favorite teams. The Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings have officially announced they're leaving the FanDuel Sports Network and its...
Travis Gibbs Feb 10, 2026 smontgom65 / Depositphotos.com

Don Henley says The Eagles are done after 2026
Time is running out to see The Eagles live in concert. Don Henley, the only original member, told Tracy Smith on "CBS Sunday Morning" that this year will be the last for the band. Watch the full inter...
Travis Gibbs Feb 09, 2026

Spend your workday with our new midday host, Kim St. James!
Big news for the station! Kim St. James will be the new midday host on WLAV, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kim hails from a small town in southwest Michigan. If you blink, you miss it, but it was th...
Travis Gibbs Feb 09, 2026

The Valentine's Day Redemption on Classic Rock 97 LAV!
Valentine's day is coming. If you've ever blown it on the big day - WLAV is here with your redemption. Listen all day February 14th for your chance to text in a Valentine's keyword. One winner scores ...
Travis Gibbs Feb 08, 2026

This Week In Rock History

Rock History (MAY 3-9)
Historic events this week from Poison, Bob Seger, Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones, Bruce SpringsteenMAY 3, 1988: OPEN UP AND SAY... AHH! BY POISON Poiso...
May 03, 2026

Rock History (APR 26-MAY 2)
Historic events this week from Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Paul Westerberg, Led Zeppelin, The Cure and the Stone RosesAPRIL 26, 1986...
Apr 26, 2026

Rock History (APR 19-25)
Historic events from Pearl Jam, Queen, Aerosmith, The Cure, Prince, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and U2APRIL 19, 2024: DARK MATTER BY PEARL JAM Pearl...
Apr 19, 2026

Rock History (APR 12-18)
Historic events this week from Bob Seger, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, David Bowie, Doobie Bros and moreAPRIL 12, 1976: BOB SEGER RELEASES LIVE BULLET Fo...
Apr 12, 2026

Rock History (APR 5-11)
Historic events this week from Alice Cooper, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Guns 'N Roses and Peter FramptonAPRIL 7, 1988: ALICE COOPER ALMOST HANGS HIMSELF Al...
Apr 05, 2026
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