97.1 WDMM Mid Michigan's Classic Rock

08/16/2024

Just like that, we lose two great Rock musicians in 1 day. RIP to the Once Bitten, Twice Shy Man...

The veteran glam metal singer was recently diagnosed with Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy. Jack Russell, Founding Singer of Great White, Dead at 63 Scoop Harrison

08/15/2024

They don't Like this anymore. RIP Greg Kihn...

Rock musician Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980s hits and his long-running radio show in the Bay Area, has died at the age of 75, according to his management.

08/14/2024

On this day in 1971, The Who released "Who's Next?" They sold over 3,000,000 copies here in the United States and 300,000 in the United Kingdom. Since September 2023, it was their best selling album since they formed. Their previous was "Tommy" released in 1969. Tonight at 6, we will play a full hour of the album as we mark the 53rd anniversary of the album. Comment below if you know any songs from the album.

07/03/2024

Lots of events today on 97.1 WDMM:

Today, we remember The Doors lead singer Jim Morrison. He died this day in 1971 at the age of 27 from heart failure. Today starting at 10, we will play a song from The Doors from 1967-1971 at every top of the hour.

The Doors Also releassed "Waiting for the Sun" today in 1968. Their first chart-topper, delivered the #1 signature smash "Hello, I Love You" and the Top 40 hit "The Unknown Soldier." Today at Noon, we will play a full hour of the album and "Hello, I Love You" is your song of the day.

Also today is the release of the new film "Despicable Me 4." Today, we will keep you updated on any classic rock songs that will appear in the film. We already have "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses. On July 9, 2010, debuted the Franchase film and had Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd. On this day in 2013, the second film of the franchase was released. Unfortunatly, there were no classic rock songs in it, but on July 10, 2015, the first spin-off film "Minions" was released with multiple 60s songs by The Beatles, The Turtles, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, The Spencer Davis Group, and The Kinks, and Van Halen. On June 30, 2017, the third Despicable Me Movie was released with two classic rock songs of "Jump" by Van Halen and "Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits. 2 Years ago on Monday, the second spin-off movie "Minions: The Rise of Gru" with the song "You're No Good" originally by Linda Ronstadt in 1974 but re-recorded by Van Halen in 1979. Mark Janson will be live at NCG Cinemas in Midland tomorrow from 1-7 with the rekease.

All that tomorrow on 97.1 WDMM.

06/29/2024

06/28/2024

Cogradulations to everybody that won tickets to see Despicable Me 4 at NCG Cinimas in Midland. The movie comes out Wednesday.

06/12/2024

Congradulations to James in Standish and Todd in Frankenmuth today for winning tickets to see Despicable Me 4 at NCG Cinemas in Midland July 3rd.

06/11/2024

Congradulations to Sara in Bay City and Tommy in Reese for winning tickets to see Despicable Me 4 at NCG Cinemas in Midland.

06/10/2024

Congrats to Jack in Bridgeport and Emily in Clare for winning tickets to see Despicable Me 4.

06/06/2024

Congradulations to George in Saginaw during Bob's shift and Don also in Saginaw during Mark's shift for winning tickets to see Despicable Me 4 at NCG Cinemas in Midland.

06/05/2024

Congradulations to Jack during Bob's shift and Dylan during Mark's shift for winning tickets to see Despicable Me 4 at NCG Cinemas in Midland.

06/04/2024

Congradulations to Matthew from Hemlock during Bob's shift and Donna from Coleman for winning tickets to see Despicable Me 4 at NCG Cinemas in Midland.

06/04/2024

Congradulations to John in Essexville during Bob's shift and Stacy in Birth Run during Mark's shift for winning tickets to see Despicable Me 4 at NCG Cinemas in Midland.

06/04/2024

Today starting at 10, you'll have a chance to get qualified to win tickets to see Despicable Me 4 at NCG Cinemas in Midland which will be released on July 3rd. Key words will be out from 10-3 and 3-7 to 971971 weekdays starting today on 97.1 WDMM.

06/03/2024

HISTORY! The Saginaw Spirit has won the Memorial Cup on their home Ice. What a Season.❤️💙

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ❤️💙

03/29/2024

Today starting at 10, and all weekend long, we'll be playing double shots of your favorite Classic Rock Legends through this Holiday Weekend. All your 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s rock is Mid Michigan's Classic Rock right here on 97.1 WDMM.

03/27/2024

On This day in 1984, Scorpions released "Love at First Sting." The band's most successful album crowned the group’s long and steady climb to global stardom with multi-platinum sales, career-best chart peaks and hits in “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” “Big City Nights” and “Still Loving You.” Yet it never lacked substance, thanks to excellent deeper cuts like “Bad Boys Running Wild” and “Coming Home.” In keeping, this LP still teems with white-knuckle excitement, all these years later. Today at 5, we'll play a full hour of the album as it's arking it's 40th anniversary to the album right here on 97.1 WDMM.

03/27/2024

Thank you Aquafina for these kids to shout PLAY BALL!

03/12/2024

Another Rockstar good one we lost tonight, Eric Carmen...

Eric Carmen, known as the lead singer of the Raspberries, has passed away at the age of 74.

02/25/2024

Mötley Crüe is coming to Soaring Eagle Casino Sunday, June 23rd. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 2nd. at https://www.soaringeaglecasino.com/shows/2024/06/Motley-Crue.html

02/05/2024

Congratulations Metallica...

Beating Disturbed, Ghost and more

01/30/2024

Another Classic Rock song will be involved in the new Despicable Me movie. Guns N' Roses Sweet Child O' Mine from the Appetite for Destruction in 1987.

"Sweet Child O' Mine", the iconic song from the legendary rock band GUNS N' ROSES, is featured in the first trailer for "Despicable Me 4", the latest installment in the animated franchise. In the first "Despicable Me" movie in seven years, Gru, the world's favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain L...

01/29/2024

The Boys Are Back in Town...

In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns with his Minions in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4. Following the 2022 summer blockb…

01/09/2024

40 years ago today in '84, Van Halen released "1984." One of their best selling albums and final with original singer David Lee Roth. They won the RIAA Platinum LP award and over 10 million copies sold in the United States. And songs like "Jump," "Panama," "Hot For Teacher," "Top Jimmy," and "I'll Wait." Today at 5 we'll play a full hour of the album celebrating 40 years of the album on January 9, 1984.

01/01/2024

Welcome to 2024 Mid Michigan...