J.D. Kunes
@jdkunes
Analog Dude In A Digital World Former Brand Manager/Director of Fun & #Music at WLVQ-FM Qfm96, 97.5 WONE, 98.9 Jack-FM, Radio One Inc., WCKX Power 107.5, WDHT HOT 102.9. Cleveland native & Kent State grad.
41 years ago today, on July 13 1985, Live Aid took the stage. Organized by Bob Geldof, the massive dual-venue concert in London and Philadelphia united the world for Ethiopian famine relief. It raised millions and became a landmark moment in music and charity history. #LiveAid
51 years ago today, July 11, 1975, Game 3 of the 1975 World Series of Rock took place at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, featuring Yes, Joe Walsh, the Michael Stanley Band, and Ace. Ad Cleveland Scene
42 years ago today, on July 10, 1984, R.E.M. performed at the Variety Theatre in Cleveland as part of their Little America tour, in support of their second studio album, Reckoning. The Dream Syndicate opened the show. Ad Cleveland Scene
32 years ago today, on July 8, 1994, Eagles returned to Cleveland at Municipal Stadium after nearly a 15-year hiatus, with special guest Sheryl Crow on the Hell Freezes Over tour. Ad Cleveland Scene
51 years ago, on July 4, 1975, Eric Clapton lit up the Richfield Coliseum with Santana delivering a blistering opening set as special guest. Joining Clapton on backing vocals was the talented Yvonne Elliman, who helped create a memorable night of blues-rock brilliance.
37 years ago, on July 3, 1989, Bon Jovi rolled into the historic Akron Rubber Bowl on the massive New Jersey Syndicate tour, fresh off their blockbuster New Jersey album. The hair-metal extravaganza featured a stacked lineup: Cinderella, Winger, and BulletBoys as support.
28 years ago, on July 3, 1998, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant brought their Walking Into Everywhere tour to Cleveland’s Gund Arena, with violinist Lili Haydn opening the show. Ad Cleveland Scene
40 years ago today, on July 2, 1986, Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers played the Akron Rubber Bowl. It was one of only five co-headlining dates with the Dead on the Dylan-Petty True Confessions tour. Ad Cleveland Scene
48 years ago today, on July 1, 1978, the Rolling Stones, Kansas, and Peter Tosh headlined Game 1 of the 1978 World Series of Rock at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. A crowd of 83,000 fans attended, setting the record for the largest rock concert audience in Cleveland at that time.
42 years ago today, on June 29, 1984, the Grateful Dead performed for the first time at Blossom Music Center. Ad Cleveland Plain Dealer
55 years ago today, on June 29, 1971, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder and introducing 13-year-old Clevelander Peter Ostrum, premiered at the Mayland Theater in Mayfield Heights as a benefit for the Cleveland Play House Children’s Theater Education Fund.
50 years ago today — June 28, 1976 — ZZ Top, Blue Öyster Cult, and Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band at the Richfield Coliseum on ZZ Top’s legendary Worldwide Texas Tour ‘76. Ad Cleveland Scene
Today marks 40 years since Laurie Anderson brought her Natural History tour to Cleveland Music Hall on June 28, 1986. The performance was a mesmerizing fusion of spoken-word monologues, avant-garde pop, and striking visual projections. Ad Cleveland Scene
Blood, Sweat & Tears at Blossom Music Center, August 26, 1969. One week after their Woodstock performance, the band drew nearly 25,000 people — still the highest single-concert attendance record at Blossom. #RIPDavidClaytonThomas
38 years ago today, on June 22, 1988, on one of the hottest days of the year, the Akron Rubber Bowl turned into a furnace. If you were there for that first day, you’ll never forget the brutal heat—estimated at 120 degrees on the field. Day two offered just a bit of relief. Ad Cleveland Scene
10 years ago today, on June 22, 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers championship parade. Photo: Dave McMenamin
35 years ago today, on June 21, 1991, the Michael Stanley Band reunited at Blossom Music Center. It was the first time the group had played together in four years, since wrapping up their memorable 12 farewell concerts at the Front Row Theatre. Ad Cleveland Scene
43 years ago today, on June 20, 1983, the Tubes played a rare small-hall show at Cleveland Music Hall on their Outside Inside tour with opening act the Plimsouls. Ad Cleveland Scene
It was a historic comeback! 10 years ago today on, June 19, 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a 3-1 deficit against the record-setting 73-win Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA Championship. Video: Nike
Game 1 of the 1975 World Series of Rock, on Saturday, May 31, 1975, at Cleveland Stadium, featuring co-headliner Chicago. #RIPWalterParazaider
Godspeed and farewell to Walter Parazaider, co-founding member, saxophonist, and woodwind virtuoso of the legendary rock band Chicago. #RIPWalterParazaider
47 years ago today, on June 14, 1979, Robert Fripp appeared at Record Revolution on Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, with his groundbreaking “Frippertronics.” The following day, he made a stop at Peaches in Maple Heights.
51 years ago today, on June 14, 1975, Game 2 of the 1975 World Series of Rock was held at Cleveland Stadium, featuring the Rolling Stones with Billy Preston, the J. Geils Band, Tower of Power, and Joe Vitale’s Madmen. It was the 7th stop on the Tour of the Americas '75.
33 years ago today…the official groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Among those present were Chuck Berry, Pete Townshend, Billy Joel, Sam Moore, Sam Phillips, Ruth Brown, and Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum. Photos by Janet Macoska
48 years ago today, on June 5, 1978, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band played one of the early dates on the Darkness tour at a sold-out Toledo Sports Arena.
35 years ago today, on June 4, 1991, Guns N’ Roses took the stage for the first of two unforgettable nights at the Richfield Coliseum on their Use Your Illusion tour, with Skid Row tearing it up as special guest. Ad Cleveland Scene
52 years ago tonight: Ten Cent Beer Night in Cleveland. 25,000+ fans, 10¢ beers, and total chaos. Fans stormed the field, streakers, fights, and the game got forfeited. Baseball’s wildest night ever.
Peabo Bryson with the Jones Girls at the Front Row Theatre on March 28 and 29, 1981. #RIPPeaboBryson Ad Cleveland Plain Dealer
40 years ago today, on May 31, 1986, Blossom Music Center kicked off its 19th season with the inaugural Cleveland Rockers Hall of Fame Jam. The show featured the Michael Stanley Band and Donnie Iris & the Cruisers.
11 years ago today, on May 30, 2015, the Rolling Stones brought their Zip Code tour to Ohio Stadium in Columbus.