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On April 10, 1976, Shad O’Shea & the 18-Wheelers’ “Colorado Call” bubbled under the Billboard Hot 100. The CB radio craze inspired the lyrics—Citizen Band radios, which were actually simpler [...]

On April 6, 1985, the Nails’ “88 Lines about 44 Women” peaked on Billboard’s dance club chart. The band began its life as the Ravers, Colorado’s punk rock forefathers.

Singer/songwriter Randy VanWarmer’s biggest success was the pop hit “Just When I Needed You Most,” which reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979.

On March 26, 2002, Randy Castillo, best known as Ozzy Osbourne’s drummer and later as drummer for Motley Crue, died of cancer. Castillo became a drumming icon in Denver with the Wumblies, and he [...]

Kenny Rogers, the prolific country singer whose career spanned nearly six decades, passed away from natural causes on March 20, 2020, at the age of 81.

On March 23, 1968, Steve Alaimo’s “Denver” bubbled under the Billboard Hot 100.

On March 18, 1974, a gold record was awarded to Chicago for “Chicago VII,” recorded at Caribou Ranch studio in Nederland.

The renowned singer claims Colorado as her home state, where her discovery of folk music set her on a path to fame.

Tune in around 1966. You may find Judy Collins chatting with Mama Cass at his legendary folk mecca.

On March 8, 1975, Elton John’s “Philadelphia Freedom” was released.