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There was so much anticipation for the first Beatles' film "A Hard Day's Night" that audiences couldn't wait for new material from the Fab Four. Two weeks ahead of the UK release, the United States got the newest album from the group on this date, June 26, 1964 - an album that would remain #1 for the next 14 weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Cindy Barrymore / PR Ph...

His previous albums sold well, but no one could have predicted that the soundtrack to "Purple Rain" would turn into a phenomenon, selling over 1.3 million copies on this date, June 25, 1984, its first day of release. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

You know him from "Mike and Molly," and now "Young Sheldon"... Billy Gardell is coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club in Bridgeport this weekend! He stopped by to talk about his career on First Thing Fairfield County! Image: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos

When the movie "Beverly Hills Cop" came out at the end of 1984, it was an instant phenomenon. The soundtrack to the movie would also become huge, but it would take a while to catch up to the success of the film, which it achieved on this date, June 22, 1985, when it finally reached #1. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Scott Alan / PR Photos

This Sunday, Norwalk Now is putting together the first ever Bicycles & Brunch - you'll ride electric bikes around SoNo and having a world class meal at Cask Republic. Mike and Jen, the owners of Pedego SoNo, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to tell us all about it!

Though usually regarded as a country artist, Johnny Cash had a constant influence on rock throughout his entire career - a career that was bookended by the same date. On June 21, 1955, he released his first single "Cry! Cry! Cry!" and exactly 48 years later, June 21, 2003, he would give his final public performance. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Janet Mayer / PR Photo...

He tried to make a go of it as Davy Jones, but when he was forced to change his name, he was forced to reinvent himself as well. Inspired by the upcoming Apollo 11 mission, on this date, June 20, 1969, David Bowie went into the studio to record "Space Oddity." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

Mike Reilly, the president of the Norwalk Seaport Association, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about all the things the Seaport has going on this summer, and revealed the acts for this year's 41st annual Oyster Festival!

Carole King wrote some of the biggest hit songs of the '60s. She was so prolific, that when she released "Tapestry," she wrote two songs that both hit #1...simultaneously! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

One week from today, Hot Summer Fun returns to Mohegan Sun for the 21st year! Derrick Williams, the Director of Transportation, and Cody Chapman, the Public Relations Manager, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan Lamberti about all the things happening - from all the concerts and cash giveaways, to an "Animal House" reunion!

When it comes to big music festivals of the '60s, everyone automatically thinks of Woodstock. But the first true big rock festival happened two years earlier, and the world experienced one of the most fiery performances (literally) when Jimi Hendrix gave his first U.S. performance… and set his guitar ablaze on this date, June 18, 1967, at the Monterey Pop Festival. Allan looks back in today's Clas...

Their albums sold well, even though they didn't really have many hits. That would all change for Dire Straits when "Brothers In Arms" hit #1 on this date, June 15, 1985, and become one of the biggest selling albums of all time...and would completely change how albums were sold. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos

This weekend, Jim Norton is coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club in Bridgeport. First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti chats with him about the current state of comedy, performing at roasts and his cameo in one of the biggest movies of all time! Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

After having tremendous success in the late '70s, Billy Joel continued to evolve his music and image as the '80s began. He was playing bigger venues, and needed a new style to play to larger audiences. When he released his 7th studio album "Glass Houses" it quickly reached number one on this date, June 14, 1980, and would remain on top for 6 consecutive weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic R...

Sometimes a band hits it big, and then fades away. In the case of the Cars, they hit it big, and their debut didn't fade away, even though they were ready for the followup! But they maintained their momentum when they released "Candy-O" on this date, June 13, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Donna Ward / PR Photos

Some call it the most definitive riff in rock and roll. And if Keith Richards didn't have a tape recorder by his bed, we may have never heard it. But on June 12, 1965, the world heard "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" for the very first time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos

It's unreal that no one ever thought of it before! This Saturday, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is hosting its first-ever car show...and the first-ever maritime-themed car show! All the cars - including Manta Rays, Marlins, and Sting Rays - are all named after creatures from the sea! First Thing Fairfield County's Allan Lamberti chats all about it with Dave Sigworth and Tina Tison from the Mari...

Although she would only be a star for a few years before her untimely passing, Janis Joplin had to initially take that stage for the very first time. Something she did with Big Brother and the Holding Company on this date, June 11, 1966. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

It took nearly three decades for the first truly great Led Zeppelin live release, but when they finally put out "How The West Was Won," fans knew it was great instantly, and it debuted at #1 - a feat it achieved on this date, June 8, 2003. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

After replacing the late Brian Jones, Mick Taylor played on some of the band's most iconic albums. But after five years, he had enough. After holding auditions, the band settled on Faces' guitarist Ron Wood - and on his 28th birthday, June 1, 1975, he took the stage with the band for the very first time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

"Rocky III" would end up being one of the biggest films of 1982. But a song from the soundtrack would end up being even more iconic. It all began when Survivor released "Eye of the Tiger" on this date, May 31, 1982. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Tom Walck / PR Photos

Most marriages involving musicians don't last. Despite their many ups - and very public downs - one has survived the past 26 years! Today we wish a very happy anniversary to New Canaan's Paul Simon and Edie Brickell in the Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos

All three members were already a part of tremendously successful bands - the Byrds, the Hollies, and Buffalo Springfield. But when David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash combined forces, they became even bigger, an on this date, May 29, 1969, they released their self-titled debut. Allan looks back at "Crosby, Stills and Nash" in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Insidefoto / PR Photos

Together, they wrote some of the most iconic rock songs of the '70s and '80s, but on this date, May 25, 1990, after years of fighting and drug use, Lou Gramm left the group that made him famous when he parted ways from Mick Jones and Foreigner. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

For a band known for major changes in its lineup, it had to start somewhere. It was on this date, May 24, 1970, that original frontman and guitarist Peter Green left Fleetwood Mac. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PRN / PRPhotos.com