All 4 members of R.E.M. joined an R.E.M. cover band in Athens, Georgia on Thursday night to perform, and the last founding member of Badfinger, Joey Molland, has passed away at the age of 77.  More rock news on our home page!

Executive Director of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Jamie Storey, joined Rockin' Ryan Roddy Tuesday morning for a chat about this weekend’s 11th Annual Home & Outdoor Expo in Mt. Vernon at the Times Square Mall. Get a head start on those home improvement projects by coming to the Times Square Mall in Mt. Vernon on Friday, February 23rd (5-8p) and Saturday, the 24th (9a-5p) for incredible, first-hand access to industry experts. Over 50 vendors will be showcasing all things home and outdoor! Visit southernillinois.com for more info. See you at the Expo!

More frustration from Sammy Hagar towards Alex Van Halen no mentioning the "Van Hagar" years in his new memoir, and the legendary Morrison Hotel from the self titled Doors album from 1970 was recently destroyed by a fire in LA.  More rock news on the home page!