WPWQ The Oldies Superstation

12/12/2024

In honor of the late Frank Sinatra's birthday, enjoy his remastered version of 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'.
Frank Sinatra was born on this day in 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey and is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the mid-20th century.

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Remastered 1999) · Frank SinatraA Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra℗ 199...

12/05/2024

On this day in 1965, The Beatles played their final show in their hometown of Liverpool. There were 40,000 applications for tickets for the 2 shows at the Empire that seated only 2,550 people. The band played the same 11-track setlist for the two gigs.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

11/19/2024

On this day in 1988, Bon Jovi started a 2-week run at #1 on the US singles chart with, Bad Medicine, which became the group's 3rd US #1.

11/11/2024

To All Veterans: Thank You! 🇺🇸

11/05/2024

Happy Birthday, Bryan Adams!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/20/2024

On this day in 1977, members of Lynyrd Skynyrd boarded a plane after a concert at Greenville Memorial Auditorium heading to Baton Rouge for a concert the following night. When the plane ran out of fuel, the pilots attempted an emergency landing that tragically failed. Lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, backing singer Cassie Gaines (Steve’s older sister), and the band’s assistant road manager, Dean Kilpatrick were killed in the crash. The accident took place just 3 days after the release of the group’s 5th studio album, Street Survivors.

10/13/2024

Happy 77th Birthday to the former Van Halen singer, Sammy Hagar!

10/07/2024

We've got an exciting giveaway for you! We are giving away 4 pairs of tickets to the Sounds of Motown show at The Oakley Lindsay Center! All you have to do is:
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It's that easy! Winners will be selected on Thursday, October 17!
*Winners will pick up tickets at Will Call

10/04/2024

In 1980, Queen started a 3-week run at #1 on the US singles chart with Another One Bites the Dust. Written by bassist John Deacon and featured on the group’s 8th studio album, this song spent 15 weeks in the Billboard top 10 and is credited as Queen’s best-selling single with sales of over 7 million copies.

Taken from The Game, 1980 and Greatest Video Hits 1.Click here to buy the DVD with this video at the Official Queen Store:http://www.queenonlinestore.comSubs...

09/22/2024

Here's to falling leaves and picking pumpkins! 🍂

09/20/2024

On this day in 1969, John Lennon announced he was leaving The Beatles in a meeting in London involving Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The news was initially kept quiet as the band was on the verge of signing a new label contract. The group would officially disband in April 1970.

09/11/2024

Lest we never forget.

09/02/2024

To those who work hard everyday, today is for you.
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

08/28/2024

On this day in 1972, Alice Cooper topped the UK singles chart with “School’s Out,” the title track of the band’s fifth album. Cooper himself noted that he was inspired to write the song about the three greatest minutes of his life: Christmas morning and the last day of school.

Alice Cooper - "School's Out" (Lyric Video)Download + Stream: https://fanlink.tv/AliceCooper-SchoolsOutWell, we got no choiceAll the girls and boys (girls a...

08/19/2024

On this day in 1964, The Beatles kicked off their first North American tour at San Francisco’s Cow Palace. Playing to an audience of 17,130, the band performed a 12-song set, including such hits as “Twist and Shout,” “All My Loving,” and “Can’t Buy Me Love.” The Righteous Brothers, Jackie DeShannon, The Bill Black Combo, and The Exciters all served as support. One of the very first tours of its kind, the 25-city run included 32 shows all around the US and Canada, including stops at the Hollywood Bowl, New York’s Forest Hills Stadium, and Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens.

08/14/2024

We're wishing all area students a safe and productive school year!