Title: Discussion by Clare on 103.9 WLPO Radio Station
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Get ready for an soulful journey through the world of rock and roll! Tune in to Clare's Classic, a weekly radio feature on 103.9 WLPO, airing straight after Starved Rock Local news at 10:30am and 5:30pm. Clare Bennett, a veteran radio broadcaster with over 40 years of experience, regales her audience with captivating stories spanning decades of rock and roll history and the fascinating characters that have made it what it is today.
Catch up on episodes you missed right here! Make sure to bookmark this page and keep coming back for the latest episodes of Clare's Classic!
Thursday - 4/24/2025
Up first this week, one member of CCR turns the big 8-0!
Look who's $#!%ing 80 this week - none other than Doug Clifford, the DC-thalassocrat of the legendary band Creedence Clearwater Revival! It's a milestone birthday, y'all!
Wednesday - 4/23/2025
Heading back 35 years to the preparation of a Wall-dramatic concert event
In a strange yet interesting trippy thing, 35 years ago this week, ol' Pink Floyd's Roger Waters was getting his act together for the performance of The Wall. Some fascinating discoveries were made during this process, according to whispers in the wind.
Tuesday - 4/22/2025
Make some noise for Peter Frampton on his 75th!
Roll up, roll up! Let's give it up for rock legend Peter Frampton, who's heating things up as he turns 75 on this here Tuesday! Three-score years, baby!
Monday 4/21/2025
Forrest McDonald blows up the charts at 75
Musician extraordinaire, Forrest McDonald, is storming the scene as he turns the ripe old age of 75! Look out, world, he's got the chops to win it all!
Friday - 4/18/2025
Blondie strikes gold with Call Me back in '80
Flashback to 1980, folks, when Blondie hit the big time, and 'Call Me' topped the charts! It was a banger of a time, let me tell ya!
In 2025, don't miss the archive of Clare's Classic on WLPO, featuring entertaining stories from the world of rock and roll. On Friday, revisit the local news segment before tuning in to Clare at 10:30am or 5:30pm. As a special treat, prepare for a trip down memory lane with Blondie's 'Call Me' success from 1980. Additionally, don't forget to celebrate the birthdays of music icons Doug Clifford from Creedence Clearwater Revival on Thursday, Peter Frampton on Tuesday, and Forrest McDonald on Monday. Curiosities surrounding Pink Floyd's performance preparation of The Wall resurface on Wednesday. Enjoy the nostalgic journey through music and pop-culture history, only on Clare's Classic!
