Category Archives: HOMEPAGE

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

Listen to Super Bowl LX on Classic Rock 97 LAV!
This Sunday, WLAV is your home for complete Super Bowl coverage, kicking off at 5:00 PM! Whether you're gearing up for the big game, getting snacks ready, or settling in with friends and family, you c...
Travis Gibbs Feb 06, 2026

Pickle Palooza coming to LMCU Ballpark
The inaugural Pickle Palooza Food & Drink Festival is coming to LMCU Ballpark this spring, promising a fullblown celebration of everything firm, tangy, and brined. Outlier Events-known for bringin...
Travis Gibbs Feb 05, 2026 milkakotka / Depositphotos.com

Happy Birthday Alice Cooper!
Today we celebrate the birthday of one of rock's most iconic and theatrical figures: Alice Cooper, born February 4, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan. Happy 78 birthday to Alice Cooper! myglobalmindmag pic.tw...
Travis Gibbs Feb 04, 2026 lubos.houska / Depositphotos.com

Grand Rapids Griffins get into an old fashioned Donnybrook with Milwaukee Admirals
It's official. The Grand Rapids Griffins are so good that opposing teams are intentionally starting fights with them. WE'VE GOT FIGHTS TO END THE SECOND!!! EVERYONE WANTS IN ON THE ACTION INCLUDING SE...
Travis Gibbs Feb 04, 2026

Three Dog Night's Chuck Negron Passes Away at 83
Chuck Negron, the unmistakable voice behind some of Three Dog Night's biggest hits-including "Joy to the World" and "One"-has passed away at the age of 83. Negron died at his home in Studio City, Cali...
Travis Gibbs Feb 03, 2026 photo courtesy of s_bukley/DepositPhotos

Michigan Amazon Driver's Viral Outburst Ignites Community Debate
A doorbell camera in Redford Township, Michigan, captured an Amazon delivery driver's expletivefilled outburst-and the video has since exploded online, drawing tens of thousands of views and kicking o...
Travis Gibbs Feb 01, 2026 Pixavril / Depositphotos.com

This Week In Rock History

Rock History (JUN 14-20)
Historic events this week from Foreigner, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Santana, The Police and Fleetwood MacJUNE 14, 1966: THE BEATLES' "BUTCHER COVER" Th...
Jun 14, 2026

Rock History (JUN 7-13)
Historic events this week from Tom Petty & Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Velvet Revolver, The Rolling Stones and RushJUNE 7, 1978: TOM PETTY MEETS BO...
Jun 07, 2026

Rock History (MAY 31-JUN6)
Historic events this week from Roky Erickson, Black Sabbath, Ray Davies, Eagles, U2 and The CarsMAY 31, 2019: ROKY ERICKSON DIES Roky Erickson is anot...
May 31, 2026

Rock History (MAY 24-30)
Historic events this week from David Bowie, Van Halen, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger and moreMAY 24, 1974: DAVID BOWIE RELEASES DIAMOND DOGS At th...
May 24, 2026

Rock History (MAY 17-23)
Historic events this week from Dire Straits, R.E.M., Peter Gabriel, ZZ Top, The Wallflowers, The Rolling Stones and The WhoMAY 17, 1985: BROTHERS IN A...
May 17, 2026



