The Rolling Stones are the first act to have Billboard 200 Top 10 albums in each decade since the 1960s. Their latest album “Hackney Diamonds” debuted at #3. They had 13 Top 10 albums in the ’60s . . . 12 in the ’70s . . . six in the ’80s . . . three…… MORE
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Brian Vander Ark coming to WLAV as afternoon host
In case you missed it – WLAV has a new afternoon host! At our 50th anniversary party, we made the announcement that Brian Vander Ark would be joining the on-air staff. He’ll be taking on the 3-7 p.m. timeslot. Brian is known for being the lead singer of The Verve Pipe. He’s also from Grand…… MORE
Wolfgang Van Halen Gets Married
Congrats are in order for Wolfgang Van Halen, who married Andraia Allsop on October 15. The couple wed at their Los Angeles home with 90 guests present. Wolfgang and Andraia have been together for eight years, and their wedding date was also the anniversary of their first date. Wolfgang walked down the aisle with his…… MORE
Dee Snider Says Motley Crüe and Van Halen Imitated Twisted Sister
Dee Snider says Twisted Sister was the inspiration for Mötley Crüe and Van Halen. In a new interview, the Twisted Sister frontman discussed the band’s music videos for ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ and ‘I Wanna Rock’ and the impact they had on the industry. Snider said, “Yet it went on to become this huge…… MORE
Rolling Stones release new song ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’
New Stones! The song, “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven”, will be featured on their upcoming album, Hackney Diamonds. It features both Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder. Listen to the entire song below.… MORE
97 LAV’s Online Shop is officially open!
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Ozzy Osbourne aims for new album in 2024
Fans of Ozzy Osbourne know by now that the legendary rocker’s days of touring are (mostly) over due to lingering health issues. But that isn’t stopping the former Black Sabbath icon, as he’s announced work on a new album… and he’d like to take it on tour. “I’m just starting to work on (a new…… MORE
Sammy Hagar launches new craft beer made in Michigan
Sammy Hagar is known for music and alcohol, tequila specifically. However, he’s getting into the craft beer business. According to the Detroit Free Press, Hagar is launching a new beer called Red Rocker Lager, which is made here in Detroit Rock City through his relatively new Red Rocker Brewing Co., based in Canton. It’s being…… MORE
Trans-Siberian Orchestra coming back to Grand Rapids for “The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve – The Best Of TSO & More” tour
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is coming to Van Andel Arena on December 26 for two shows! It’s one of many stops for their “The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve – The Best Of TSO & More” tour. General ticket sales begin Friday, September 15 at 10 a.m. MORE: https://www.ticketmaster.com/transsiberian-orchestra-the-ghosts-of-christmas-grand-rapids-michigan-12-26-2023/event/08005F10EAC16494 Van Andel Arena has been a regular stop for…… MORE
JUST NOW: Rolling Stones release new song ‘Angry’
The Rolling Stones joined Jimmy Fallon on stage this morning to promote the release of a new song and album. Their new song ‘Angry’ was released, which is part of the upcoming album ‘Hackney Diamonds’. The new album comes out on October 20.… MORE
