Rock History July 14 1964, The Rolling Stones were at number one on the UK singles chart with “It’s All Over Now,” the group’s first of eight UK chart toppers. The original Valentinos version of the song was played to the Rolling Stones during their first North American tour in June 1964 by New York…
The events in the iconic John Hughes movie took place on March 24, 1984. The Breakfast Club – Universal Pictures This film, directed by John Hughes, was part of a memorable decade in cinema history, defining a generation and resonating with audiences everywhere. Lets revisit the halls of fictitious Shermer High School and celebrate the legacy of this terrific coming-of-age classic. Despite being released in 1985, the events of…
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The bass player for the New York/ New Jersey based jam band Dogs In A Pile joined our Eric Leventhal for a zoom chat. Dogs In A Pile come from the popular music scene of Asbury Park, New Jersey, a place known for birthing eclectic and energetic artists. The band’s origins can be traced back…
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Includes our audio interview with Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek. Author’s note: It’s been years since Ray passed away. We bring you our old interview once again….in honor of what would have been Ray’s 86th birthday on February 12th. I was saddened to hear of Doors’ keyboardist Ray Manzarek’s passing. He died in Germany after a…
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1975 release by Elton John is our featured album of the day. Elton John – “Rock of the Westies” 1975 MCA Records – By the release of “Rock Of The Westies” in 1975, the bloom was beginning to fall off of the Elton John flower. While “Westies” was indeed a very good album that debuted…
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Mick Ralphs, The Lemonheads, Dolly Parton, and Lettuce in music news this week. Mick Ralphs, English guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, who was a founding member of rock bands Mott the Hoople and Bad Company has died at the age of 81. Though not a constant member, he appeared on every studio album by both bands.…
Music News includes Summer Tours with the Outlaw Music Festival, Bob Mould, Ringo Starr and Cat Stevens with a new book. The Outlaw Music Festival Tour 2025 is in full swing! Kicking off earlier this month, the tour boasts an incredible lineup with Willie Nelson & Family and Bob Dylan leading the charge. Other notable…
Lots of new music added to Acid Flashback radio on-air library. In May and June we added more music to our radio playlist, including mostly new psych bands. We decided to up the music content from some of these bands we had in our on-air library. The playlists we sampled originally provided only song or…
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Our Radio App (por Español) (en Francais) (en Portugues) (auf Deustch) (App Referal ID’s) The app is now available for download: Show support for your favorite station by registering for free with their unique promo code. We are pleased to introduce a mobile app that includes not only our flagship station, Acid Flashback Radio, but a collection of forty-nine music stations of the highest quality for your listening enjoyment. These include some of our friends like Handcrafted Radio, PlanetRadio, and Radio Free Phoenix, as well as some of our favorite independent, hand-curated stations on the Internet like Radio Paradise, and Radio Brent. Discover unique stations such as…
There is a good reason we don’t play Christmas music anymore on our radio station. You can’t escape it. On the radio, in the stores, at the airport and train stations. Christmas music, it’s everywhere. Sometimes, right after Thanksgiving, or even earlier these days. But not on Acid Flashback radio. How did that come to…
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Quotes and remarks on the 2025 Chicago Bears minicamp at Halas Hall. There was a time when offseason training activities (OTAs) were “voluntary”. Some of the action took place off the field where some players might have been in the midst of contract disputes or seeking trades. Nothing of the sort is transpiring in Lake…
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Mick Ralphs, The Lemonheads, Dolly Parton, and Lettuce in music news this week. Mick Ralphs, English guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, who was a founding member of rock bands Mott the Hoople and Bad Company has died at the age of 81. Though not a constant member, he appeared on every studio album by both bands.…
Go to our live radio stations page to hear any of the 50 InternetFM streaming stations. Acid Flashback is a live streaming Internet radio station whose format is a psychedelic blend of classic, prog rock, new wave, indie rock, jam bands, reggae, blues, and jazz. Our focus is on mixing popular songs with live versions, outtakes, deep cuts, rarities, and covers to bring the listener back to the days of album rock and free form radio. All the music is hand curated and mixed with pop culture references to create a one of a kind listening experience. With a playlist encompassing more than 15,000 songs and greater than 2500 artists, Acid Flashback presents a bigger and better variety of music and song choices than just about any other station. For those who grew up with stations like WBCN, WNEW, WMMR,…
(LAKE BLUFF, IL January 9, 2025) Chicago sportscaster Les Grobstein will be the subject of a forthcoming book co-authored by Steve Leventhal of SRN Sports and the fan favorite’s sister, Holli Grobstein Levine. Les Grobstein began his career as color commentator for Northwestern basketball in 1970, and then worked as an announcer for several sports teams and as a reporter for Sportsphone Chicago. His remarkable career included ten years as sports director of WLS 890-AM. Grobstein famously recorded the obcenity-laced tirade by then Chicago Cubs manager…
Psychedelic Time Waro is hosted by Bart Shore. A generic show with Spirit, the Lemon Pipers, a Beatles demo, live Grateful Dead, John Lennon, the Stones, the Leaves , Genesis, Robin Trower, Led Zeppelin, Grand Funk, and lots of abbreviated bands: REM, CSNY, CCR, ELO, BOC, NRBQ, along with live Pink Floyd from the BBC.…
Psychedelic Time Warp is hosted by Bart Shore. This weekend’s show includes music from Cream, The Who, Chocolate Watchband, Steve Miller, the Rolling Stones, Procol Harum, Spirit, Yardbirds, Zappa, a Tull classic. There’s live music from Tom Petty, Jimi Hendrix, and the Grateful Dead. Hear comedy from George Carlin and lots of great soundbites. For…
I’m your favorite Uncle Marty on The 3D RadioActivity number 781 with DaytonAiredale as we observe part six of our Musical Memorial tribute to the remembrance of the artists who have left us in Sept and October of the past year by playing cuts from their catalog.
I’m your favorite Uncle Marty on The.3D.RadioActivity number 780 with Daytona as we observe part five of our Musical Memorial tribute to the remembrance of the artists who have left us September of 2024 by playing cuts that they released.
It really isn’t a stretch to use the well worn Grateful Dead quote, “What a long strange trip it’s been.” Two years ago Eric Leventhal and I stood up in front of a group of entrepreneurs, investors, and other invited guests as part of a pitch contest at the Chicago chapter of StartUp Grind. It…
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Bo Burnham takes the top spot this year. He epitomized and put the entire pandemic (up to that point) and put it into perspective. Plus it has great songwriting and performing. It delivers on the the promise of his early YouTube career as comedic musician. Bo Burnham “Inside” Andrew Gabbard “Homemade” Courtney Barnett “Things Take Time, This Time” The Rugged Nuggets “Odds + Ends” Ryley Walker “Course in Fable”…
There is a good reason we don’t play Christmas music anymore on our radio station. You can’t escape it. On the radio, in the stores, at the airport and train stations. Christmas music, it’s everywhere. Sometimes, right after Thanksgiving, or even earlier these days. But not on Acid Flashback radio. How did that come to…
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1975 release by Elton John is our featured album of the day. Elton John – “Rock of the Westies” 1975 MCA Records – By the release of “Rock Of The Westies” in 1975, the bloom was beginning to fall off of the Elton John flower. While “Westies” was indeed a very good album that…
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In today’s Peabody’s Picks – Connections with It’s A Beautiful Day’s Marrying Maiden And we’re back, after a short (5 years!) hiatus. Today’s question – What do these 4 albums have in common? It’s a Beautiful Day – It’s a Beautiful Day Deep Purple – The Book of Taliesyn Deep Purple – In Rock…
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A live Elton John performance for the ages. Elton John “11/17/70” 1971/2017 DJM/Universal Music- FIFTY-FOUR YEARS! I listened to this broadcast live as a nine year old when it happened, and I’ve played this record on this day ever since. Since the expanded edition came out, I typically play my original UNI pressing for…
