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18/07/2024

Sad to report the passing of the legendary Bob Newhart, at the age of 94.

BREAKING: Comedian and TV star Bob Newhart has died, ABC News has confirmed. He was 94. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/3wtyPI

15/07/2024

🌍✈️ If you could choose between visiting the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland or the charming beauty of Ireland, which destination would be a bucket list vacation for you? 🇮🇸✨🇮🇪

Drop in the comments your pick for Iceland or Ireland in the comments! Let us know your travel dreams and why!

13/07/2024

In every single one of our houses was a copy of "Sweatin' To The Oldies," was there not? RIP Richard Simmons, who reportedly has passed at age 76.

12/07/2024

We're sending our thoughts to The Zombies' Rod Argent, with hopes for a speedy and full recovery.

The Zombies founder Rod Argent recovering from a stroke;
Announces retirement from touring

July 11, 2024

From The Zombies’ Management:

We are saddened to report that Rod Argent, founder, keyboardist & primary songwriter of The Zombies, has suffered a stroke. Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the UK, and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred. He was hospitalized overnight, and released the next day. Doctors have advised that Rod will need several months of rest and recuperation.

Rod has asked us to convey that he has made the very difficult decision to immediately retire from touring in order to protect his health. He was already preparing to wind down his live performance schedule after health scares on recent tours (a Fall 2024 USA run was in the works that was intended to be his final overseas tour, and a farewell to the country that launched The Zombies’ career in 1964). However, the stroke was an unmistakable warning sign that the risks are too great. Rod still firmly intends to continue his other creative joy of writing and recording with The Zombies, and has already been back at his piano for some much-needed “Bach therapy”.

We have managed The Zombies together for the past 11 years, and Chris was their US booking agent for the 11 years prior. We have witnessed hundreds of times how Rod transforms back into an 18-year-old during the 100-minutes he’s on stage each night with The Zombies. The energy he receives from his musical symbiosis with the current lineup - original singer Colin Blunstone, drummer (and cousin) Steve Rodford, guitarist Tom Toomey and bassist Søren Koch - is doubled by the energy that flows back from the audiences, with fans of all ages joyfully singing along to their classics and new songs. Each year, we’d secretly marvel at how this band could possibly be playing at an even higher level than the previous year, instead of diminishing with age. That being said, the other aspects of touring can be grueling, and can take their toll on 18-year-olds, never mind a musician approaching 80. As heart-breaking as this is for us, the band, our crew and our team, we are a family and fully support Rod in this decision.

Rod had retired from touring once before, in 1975 after spending his late teens and 20’s on the road with both The Zombies and his eponymous band Argent, in order to focus on his family, along with songwriting and production. This didn’t change until 1999, when Colin coaxed him to fill in on 6 of his solo gigs, after a keyboard player had dropped out at the last minute. Rod reluctantly told him, “I’ll do it…but 6 shows, that’s it.” On tour last month, Rod remarked to us how incredible and unexpected it was that those 6 shows turned into 25 years of touring and recording with the new incarnation of The Zombies, almost a third of his life.

And it’s been a helluva run.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Festivals like Glastonbury, StageCoach and KAABOO. Unforgettable shows like Central Park Summerstage, Santa Monica Pier, Stern Grove San Francisco, London Palladium, and Stubb’s at SXSW Austin. TV appearances with Jimmy Fallon and Jools Holland. Sharing stages with Tom Petty and Brian Wilson. Too many moments to count. The UK tour The Zombies just completed in June added two more highlights - a sold-out show for 2000 fans at London’s Barbican Centre with special guests like Paul Weller, and closing to a multi-generational crowd rapturously cheering them despite endless rain and mud at the Eden Festival in Scotland.

As Rod’s experience shows, we don’t know what the future holds.

What we have to tell fans today is that all upcoming performances by The Zombies will be canceled. However, our 2nd annual “Begin Here Festival” in St Albans UK (November 8-10, 2024) will continue. This fan weekend celebrating The Zombies and the historical and vibrant city where they formed is made even more important by this news. Our hope is to replace the scheduled Zombies performance with a special show honoring Rod, and ask fans to hold on to their tickets until we’ve had time to regroup and announce new plans. Colin Blunstone’s upcoming November performances of his seminal 1971 solo album One Year, at Begin Here Festival and other UK cities, will also continue as planned. Most importantly, know how much you are loved and appreciated by the band, and how grateful we are for your continued support. In the meantime, we will all get to enjoy The True Story of the Fake Zombies, an 8-episode true-crime Podcast detailing the 1969 story of an imposter version of the band on iHeart Radio starting today, and the official Zombies documentary, Hung Up On A Dream, directed by Robert Schwartzman, slated for theatrical and streaming release later this year.

Our last message is that if a classic artist that has made music you love is performing nearby, don’t miss the opportunity to see them. You can sit on the couch and binge Netflix another day. The communal experience of a live performance by a veteran artist is a singular and joyous moment. These artists are treasures who have stood the test of time and are giving their all, but they are fragile human beings like all of us. Don’t miss out.

Chris Tuthill & Cindy da Silva
The Rocks Management

03/07/2024

Just gettin’ started! Join me at Eisenhower Park for Celebrate America! Live music, and Grucci Fireworks set to music you’ll hear live on WHLI! ~Jon

28/06/2024

WHLI has your sneak peek at the many upgrades at Northwell at Jones Beach Theatre! It’s gonna be a fun summer of shows by the water. ~Jon

21/06/2024

The Town of Oyster Bay's first Free Pool Friday is today!

Free Pool Friday! Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board announced that all Town of Oyster Bay community pools will open for the season this Friday - a day early - with FREE admission for residents on opening day. Come on down to the pool at Bethpage Community Park, Marjorie Post Community Park, Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, or the saltwater pool at Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing on Friday for free admission.

20/06/2024

Sad to hear that Donald Sutherland has passed away, at the age of 88.

Donald Sutherland, who starred in 'MASH,' 'Klute' and 'The Hunger Games' franchise, has died. He was 88.

19/06/2024

We're saddened to learn of the passing of baseball legend, and former New York Met, Willie Mays, at the age of 93.

18/06/2024

With the hot weather this week, Nassau County, and Town of Hempstead beaches & pools are extending their hours, and opening cooling centers.

17/06/2024

Happy 81st Birthday Barry Manilow!

Happy 81st Birthday to singer, songwriter and producer Barry Manilow 🎁🎂🎉

13/06/2024

The rumors have become reality: The Eagles are having a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas!

12/06/2024

"Suuure you're in The Four Tops..." they said. But he IS! And now he's suing.

11/06/2024

The license plate 'CHERS' tells you exactly who owned it. So does the document with the name "Bono, Cher" on it.

Cher’s 1972 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino sold at auction.

24/05/2024

Please join us in wishing Bob Dylan a Happy 83rd Birthday today! He's scheduled to play at Jones Beach June 29th, part of the Outlaw Music Festival.

1975. Photo by Ken Regan

22/05/2024

UPDATE: The judge has sided with the Presley family, blocking the auction which would have taken place tomorrow.

Elvis Presley's Memphis home is staying in the family ... a judge just blocked the scheduled auction of Graceland by approving the restraining order Elvis' granddaughter, Riley Keough, requested

20/05/2024

UPDATE: the 911 system has been restored.

If you didn't get the County's text or voicemail: know that the Nassau County 911 line is temporarily down. While they work to restore it, if you have an emergency, use these numbers:

For a Fire emergency: call 516-742-3300.

For a Police emergency, call your local precinct:

First Precinct: 516-573-6100
Second Precinct: 516-573-6200
Third Precinct: 516-573-6300
Fourth Precinct: 516-573-6400
Fifth Precinct: 516-573-6500
Sixth Precinct: 516-573-6600
Seventh Precinct: 516-573-6700
Eighth Precinct: 516-573-6800

20/05/2024

Please join us in wishing Cher a Happy 78th Birthday today!

17/05/2024

An unmistakable face, many memorable characters. Actor Dabney Coleman has passed away, at the age of 92.

Dabney Coleman, a veteran film and television actor known for roles in “9 to 5,” “Boardwalk Empire” and “Tootsie,” has died at 92. https://cnn.it/3yr1Jsb

17/05/2024

Thank you to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for recognizing WHLI’s Jon Daniels, Rob Rush, & Sean Lynch, among the honorees at last night’s 125th Anniversary Gala at The Lannin.

12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day

10/05/2024

An update regarding The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson.

A judge found Thursday that Beach Boys founder and music legend Brian Wilson should be in a court conservatorship to manage his personal and medical decisions because of what his doctor calls a “major neurocognitive disorder.”

Learn more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/HupYHA

01/05/2024

So, it wasn't the sandwich after all...

The Mamas & The Papas singer passed away at 32, and her daughter Owen Elliott-Kugel has had to live with rumors ever since

24/04/2024

Please join us in wishing the legendary Barbra Streisand a Happy 82nd Birthday today!

HAPPY BARBDAY: Actor-singer-director Barbra Streisand is 82 today. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/UbYVDY

23/04/2024

Happy Passover!!!

18/04/2024

We are saddened to hear of the passing of the Allman Brothers' Dickey Betts, at the age of 80.

Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter and guitarist who played a crucial role in the Allman Brothers Band, has died at age 80.

16/04/2024

Plan on pizza tomorrow! Proceeds to benefit the family of Officer Diller, and more.

11/04/2024

Happy National Pet Day! Are you a pet parent? Share your pet pic in the comments below

11/04/2024

BREAKING: O.J. Simpson has passed away following a battle with cancer.

The family announced that Simpson passed away on Wednesday after battling cancer.