Axe News & Notes
Win tickets to Hairball at the EPC
Classic Rock 92.1 the Axe welcomes Hairball to the EPC on Friday, November 19th at 8pm! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience that will not soon be forgotten! Homage will be paid to some of the biggest arena acts in the world including Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, Poison, and Aerosmith. Hairball's s...
Nov 09, 2021
Summer of Rock - Win Ticket to Dogs of Society
The summer of rock continues and The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater is giving you a chance to win tickets to see Dogs of Society, the Ultimate Elton Rock Tribute, Saturday, August 14! Let The Dogs take you on a ride through one of the most epic rock catalogs of the 1970s with Elton John's smash hits like Bennie and the J...
Jul 30, 2021
Dusty Hill Of ZZ Top Dies
(Houston, TX) -- Dusty Hill of ZZ Top is dead. The band made the announcement on its Facebook page. It said the bassist for the legendary rock group died at his home in Houston in his sleep. He was 72-years-old. Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard posted on Facebook that they'll miss Hill's "steadfast presence&quo...
Jul 28, 2021
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Summer of Rock - Win Tickets to The Docksiders
The Summer of Rock continues and The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater is giving you a chance to win tickets to see The Docksiders Saturday, July 17! Take a trip back to the sounds of Yacht Rock from the 70s and 80s with The Docksiders. Their unique tribute act of your favorite "soft rock" songs of the 70s and 80...
Jul 09, 2021
2021 Grammys Postponed Due To COVID
2021 Grammys Postponed Due To COVID (Santa Monica, CA) -- Organizers are postponing the 2021 Grammys due to coronavirus concerns. A new date is being considered for March. The Grammys had originally been set for the end of this month, with safety restrictions to boot. But this comes as COVID cases surge in Califor...
Jan 05, 2021
Dawn Wells Of Gilligan's Island Fame Dies Of COVID
Dawn Wells Of Gilligan's Island Fame Dies Of COVID (Undated) -- Dawn Wells of "Gilligan's Island" fame is dead as a result of the coronavirus. She passed away today at the age of 82. She played Mary Ann on the show. Wells isn't just known for "Gilligan's Island." She was in more than 150 TV sh...
Dec 30, 2020
Eddie Van Halen has Died
Eddie Van Halen has Died (Pasadena, CA) -- Legendary rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen is dead at the age of 65. His son tweeted that Van Halen lost his long battle with cancer this morning. Eddie is well known for his innovative and ground-breaking style on the guitar, which propelled the band Van Halen to super-star...
Oct 06, 2020
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Ronald "Khalis" Bell, Co-Founder of Kool & The Gang, Dead at 68
According to ABC News, Ronald "Halis" Bell, the co-founder for the group Kool & The Gang has passed away. Bell died while at his home in the U.S. Virgin Islands Wednesday morning with his wife by his side. The cause of death has not been released, he was 68. Bell is also survived by 10 children. (ABC)
Sep 10, 2020
Middle School Baseball and Softball Live Broadcast Schedule
Classic Rock 92.1 The Axe and Victory 103.9 has Charleston and Mattoon Middle School baseball and softball games on the air. You can listen live on the radio, streaming at MyRadioLink.com or our free app, MyRadioLink. If you miss a game, you can listen to the podcast: Charleston Middle School Baseball and Softball on...
Aug 24, 2020
Rocker Returns Home to Help
Bruce Hall, the bassist for REO Speedwagon and native of Champaign, surprised his mom with an unexpected visit, and then had another surprise up his sleeve. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer headed to Walmart where he and his family filled up five shopping carts with food for local charities. According to Hall, "We...
Aug 19, 2020
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