Choose your location
WZOZ 103.1
How Pearl Jam Ripped Off John Paul Jones for ‘Better Man’
A lot of pieces had to fall into place for Pearl Jam to release their classic track “Better Man.”. In a recent conversation with Rick Beato, producer Brendan O’Brien detailed how the song came together. “I made a comment early on… really the first day on the job,”...
Duff McKagan Still Insists ‘Simpsons’ Beer Was Named After Him
Duff McKagan continues to insist that he inspired The Simpsons’ Duff Beer. “So I was Duff, the King of Beers,” the Guns N’ Roses bassist explained to Stereogum. “But this is 1988, 1989 and our management, I remember they called me and said some arthouse-like cartoon wants to use your name as the beer, like a college arthouse cartoon. There weren’t any adult cartoons at this point.”
Top 20 Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1989
Staring down the barrel of a new decade, many rockers found themselves at a crossroads in 1989: They could continue making the type of music that launched them to stardom, or they could stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the changing tides. As our list of Top 20...
Alanis Morissette and Joan Jett Launch Tour: Set List, Video
Alanis Morissette launched her Triple Moon Tour on Sunday night in Phoenix, with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, plus Morgan Wade as support. Both Morissette and Jett performed several of their best-known numbers: "Hand in Pocket," "Head Over Feet" and "You Oughta Know" for Morissette, plus "Cherry Bomb," I Love Rock 'n' Roll" and "Bad Reputation" from Jett.
Bon Jovi Plays Surprise Nashville Club Show: Video, Set List
Bon Jovi played a surprise five-song set in Nashville on Friday, June 7. The intimate performance celebrated the grand opening of JBJ’s, the new rooftop bar and restaurant owned by Jon Bon Jovi. It also came on the day Bon Jovi released their sixteenth studio album, Forever. The show...
Duff McKagan’s Abandoned 1999 Solo LP Left Him ‘F—ing Pissed’
Duff McKagan admits he was “fucking pissed” when his record label forced him to abandon his 1999 solo album. The LP, titled Beautiful Disease, would have been McKagan’s second solo effort. The entire thing was recorded and ready to hit store shelves, but a massive merger put the kibosh on those plans.
Here’s What Roger Daltrey Is ‘F—ing Sick’ of Other Artists Doing
The Who’s Roger Daltrey has spotted a trend among most major artists, and he doesn’t like it one bit. During a recent conversation with Billboard, the legendary rocker condemned acts who publicly share their set lists. “Too many people reveal songs,” Daltrey declared. “There’s no surprises left with...
Rock Pseudonyms: 16 Stars Who Also Worked Under Fictional Names
There's a number of reasons why an artist might choose to work under a pseudonym. For one thing, it's a relatively simple way to avoid contractual or legal conflicts, as well as drama between competing record labels. Elton John, for example, used the pseudonym Rockaday Johnnie for his contributions to one of Jackson Browne's songs, "Redneck Friend," because at that point, he didn't yet have a permit to work in America.
Red Lobster Could Close More Locations Across New York
A jaw-dropping number of national chain retail stores and restaurants have announced financial trouble and closed locations across New York this year, and for consumers, it’s pretty alarming. Bed Bath & Beyond, Rite Aid, Walgreens, TGI Fridays, and more well-known chains have shut their doors in locations across New...
Pete Townshend Feels Like a Substitute in the Who
Pete Townshend is feeling more like a substitute musician in the Who these days. "It’s a group of musicians that Roger [Daltrey] has chosen," the guitarist told Mojo in May [via rockcelebrities.net]. "I have not chosen any of the musicians I tour with – not even [drummer] Zak [Starkey]. When Roger brings me onstage I am filling the shoes of a guy called Frank Simes, who Roger tours with solo, and who is a guitar player and musical director."
Watch the Rolling Stones Add Two More Tour Debuts in Atlanta
The Rolling Stones tour debuts at their show in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday night, both from the 1972 album Exile on Main St. Mick Jagger and company chose "Sweet Virginia" from the shortlist of fan-chosen options, which this time included "Rocks Off," "Wild Horses" and "Let It Bleed." Later, after Keith Richards' usual stint on lead vocals for "Tell Me Straight" and "Little T&A," the guitarist stayed at the mic for the night's second debut, "Happy."
Jon Bon Jovi Confirms He Can’t Tour in Support of New Album
Bon Jovi recently released a new album, Forever, but it's unlikely the band will tour in support of it on account of Jon Bon Jovi's ongoing vocal recovery. Back in 2022, the singer underwent a procedure called vocal cord medialization to help his voice regain proper function, but the healing process has been slow.
Quirky Phrases That Make Perfect Sense to Midwesterners
The Midwest is a magical place. It's the heartland of America and full of friendly people, a lower cost of living, lots of farmland, and some interesting sayings. Many of these phrases may not make sense to most. But, to a Midwesterner, no explanation is needed. What is the Midwest?
Roger Daltrey Has ‘Had Enough’ of the ‘Won’t Get Fooled…’ Scream
Roger Daltrey is gearing up for an intimate U.S. summer tour that kicks off on June 10. And while the sets will include plenty of classic Who material, don’t expect to hear Daltrey to deliver the famous scream in “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”. “I’m not gonna do...
Walmart to Change Price Tags on Every Single Item in Every Store
Walmart is about to look a lot different in just about every aisle of every store. Walmart claims to have more than 120,000 products on shelves in each of their more than 2,300 stores across the U.S. No wonder it's so difficult to find some items when you just want to make a "quick trip to pick up a couple things."
Things You’d See in a 1980s Garage
Garages in the '80s were less about parking your car and more about being a catch-all for everything you needed to get out of the house as consumer-driven culture kicked its jazzercised butt into high gear. It was also a place where parents (okay, let's face it, Dad) could "tinker"—a...
One Fatality in Otego, New York Motorcycle Accident
On June 6, 2024, at approximately 11:45 AM, New York State Police in Oneonta responded to a serious accident on Bert Washburn Road in the town of Otego, involving a motorcycle and a utility truck. The investigation revealed that the utility truck was parked and unoccupied when Robert P. Burns...
Duff McKagan Had ‘Punk Rock Guilt’ Following ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’
Duff McKagan has detailed the conflicting feelings he experienced following the success of Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o’ Mine.”. The single, released in 1988, became GNR’s first No. 1 hit. In a conversation with Stereogum, McKagan recalled how strange things felt at the time.
‘Dress That Broke The Internet’ Groom Lands in Prison Following Murder Attempt
The groom from the night a dress with a confusing color went mega viral on social media has been sentenced to prison for attempting to murder his wife. What is commonly referred to as "The Dress That Broke The Internet" was seen as either white and gold or blue and black in a 2015 photo taken by a guest at the wedding of Keir and Grace Johnston.
Oneonta, New York Restaurant Needs Your Help
Today, I'm focusing on a locally owned restaurant on Main Street that could use some community support. Boba Yaga serves bubble tea, crepes, ramen, sandwiches, rice bowls, and small plates that pull heavily from the Japanese street food repertoire. Recently, they experienced some hardship and have posted a GoFundMe. Their...
WZOZ 103.1
14K+
Posts
19M+
Views
WZOZ 103.1 plays the best classic hits music and delivers the latest local news, information and features for Oneonta, New York. Live and local on-air, online and through our free mobile app.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.