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With Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” doing big box office ticket sales, “Live Aid” has popped up in a lot of dialogue, being that it’s featured heavily in the movie.  On July 13th 1985 KOZZ broadcast the Live Aid

Eric Clapton’s Christmas Album is in stores and online now! “Happy XMAS” is Clapton’s first ever full-length studio holiday album. “Happy XMAS” features 14 tracks mixing instantly recognizable holiday classics with lesser known unique titles and the new original song, “For Love On Christmas Day.”  The album features

KOZZ and Night Ranger have been hanging out for over 35 years! KOZZ was one of the first stations in America to play their music. Night Ranger’s new album “Don’t Let Up” says it all, the band

40 years ago a kid from the midwest came to Reno, and bought a used record store on South Wells Avenue. In time he would move the store to South Virginia and Kietzke. Then to Kietzke and

When Parkinson’s Disease took Linda Ronstadt’s singing voice, she didn’t let it take her from the spotlight. She wrote a book “Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir.” Then she began ”A Conversation with Linda” which  is a spectacular, big

Ann Wilson’s solo album “Immortal” has been released to rave reviews. She posted this letter: Ann Wilson of Heart Immortal Dear Humans, I am proud to announce my new album, “Immortal.” It’s not a tribute, but rather

Colorful and outspoken brothel owner Dennis Hof has died. Close friend and porn star legend Ron Jeremy found him unresponsive this morning (at his “Love Ranch” brothel near Pahrump) when he tried to wake him for a

Every year, right about this time KOZZ teams up with the Andelin Family Farm to giveaway 4 packs of tickets to their Fall Festival. With attractions like the Pumpkin Patch, the Corn Maze,  Zombie Paintball, Scarecrow Paintball, Corn Creepers, and

It’s been a year since we lost American Rock N’ Roll’s good buddy Tom Petty. An American Treasure is a 2018 compilation album and box set of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released by Reprise Records on September 28, 2018. The set

Hi! I’ts Max Volume. As a little boy I had received The Beatles “White Album” as a Christmas present from my Grandma in Dec of 1968. In the Fall of 1969 my Father (Ralph Bailey, Chief Deputy

I had a chance to talk to Don Barnes of 38 Special. Long time favorites here in the Reno area, 38 Special play T.J.’s Corral in Minden, (at the Carson Valley Inn) on Friday Sept. 21st. Don

Pictured: Whitney Meyer performing on Great Basin Brewery’s “Hopback Stage” in Victorian Square I always enjoy stopping in to all the clubs and restaurants in Victorian Square. Right off the freeway at the Pyramid exit. Food, drink,

I was a very dark day when unfortunate circumstances led to the suicide pact of two young Sparks men. A local Attorney (on behalf of the families) had decided to sue Judas Priest, claiming the band’s music

Night Ranger released their latest single from “Don’t Let Up” on Mon 9/11/18. The band is solid, the shows are sold out and the message is simple, let’s rock! “Truth” is here for you to hear: With

Geoff Tate, the former vocalist of Queensryche, (the man who wrote and sang all the songs that made Queensryche an international phenomena), brought his “Operation Mindcrime” show to Reno’s Cargo Concert Hall with his band “Operation Mindcrime.” 

Hi ! It’s Max Volume, I first met Mathias Jabs on the Scorpions “Blackout” tour at Mackay Stadium on September 5th 1982. Also on the bill were Iron Maiden and Girlschool. Since then our paths have crossed time

Creedence Clearwater Revival released their first (self titled) album in 1968. CCR Drummer Doug Clifford’s wife Laurie did the artwork. Lotus Radio opened their first Reno radio station in 1968. So it was fitting that we would

Graham Nash has released “Over The Years” a retrospective of his classic songs, plus 14 unreleased demos, and a cool booklet. Graham is out on tour and he’ll make a stop in the area at Lake Tahoe’s

George Thorogood plays the Grand Theater inside the GSR this Friday night (July 27th). George and Max Volume are old pals and if you missed the interview on air, you can hear it online right here!  Want

Larry Singer’s Book “Rock & Roll- Concert and Backstage Photographs from the 1970s and 1980s is an amazing chronicling of the arena rock era. With candid personal pictures from Rock & Roll Royalty such as The Rolling

Phil Ehart (Drums) and Rich Williams (Guitars) are original members of Kansas, a progressive rock band from Topeka, Kansas which began in 1970. They’ll bring the band’s 7 member lineup to Harrah’s outdoor plaza Saturday June 9th.

CCR Drummer (and local Reno guy) Doug Clifford stopped in at KOZZ to commemorate CCR’s 50th Anniversary! A West Coast tour starts up in June, and look for a CCR appearance on August 12th in Minden! Fantasy

Poison hits the Grand Theater inside the Grand Sierra Resort this Sunday (5/20) with their pals Cheap Trick for a night of high energy rock music and big fun. KOZZ was one of the first radio stations

It’s being talked about as an “Historic Evening.” Long time lovers and friends Stephen Stills and Judy Collins appear together onstage at the Grande Exposition Hall inside Reno’s Silver Legacy Saturday Night May 19th. Recently they made

  It’s the 15th anniversary of Apple’s iTunes Store. The desktop music and video 0nline retailer was launched on 28 April 2003 and five years later to became America’s biggest music seller. Apple mega nerd Steve Jobs noticed the popularity of Napster and illegal mp3 downloads

I can remember the way it was. Weed was illegal. A single pot seed could send you to prison. I got pulled over once, right in front of my girlfriend’s house, taking her home on a Friday

Reno is the furthermost eastern part of the Bay Area. Bay area bands have left their mark (and their music) in the hearts and souls of Reno /Tahoe rockers. One of the most beloved bands of all

This Sunday, Murrieta’s in Reno will donate 15% of the proceeds (from the entire day’s sales), to the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation. As an added bonus, KOZZ’s own Max Volume will be “Max The Mariachi” (a

On March 9, Experience Hendrix and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, proudly released Both Sides of the Sky, a dynamic new Jimi Hendrix album featuring 13 studio recordings made between 1968 and 1970—10 of which have

Saturday Night, June 23rd, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters play the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys! How cool is that? Opening the show, from Los Angeles California, the venerable and much loved Los Lobos!

When I was little Grandma used to tell us the story of St. Valentine. While historical research has many variations of this tale, there are many concurrent themes: St. Valentine was a priest who served during the

KOZZ gave away copies of the new Styx album “The Mission” and everyone who won one was qualified to win the grand prize which included tix for “Renegades In The Fast Lane” Styx and Don Felder live

  Tower of Power’s musical odyssey actually began in 1968 when Emilio Castillo met Stephen “Doc” Kupka in July of that year. When Doc auditioned during a band rehearsal at Emilio’s house, Emilio’s father called him into

Long time Incline Village resident Joe Satriani still thinks of Reno /Tahoe as home. He’s got a new album called “What Happens Next” which will be in stores and online January 12th. On January 13th he brings

The new album is out. “Full Circle” is a cd/ dvd set from Great White, produced by Michael Wagener (Great White, Dokken, Metallica & many more). Here’s the interview Max Volume did on air at KOZZ. Here’s

  It’s been a crazy year. We all need to join together and put aside our differences. We all bleed red. We all love Star Wars. The latest in the series “The Last Jedi” is in theaters

Classic Rock Icon, Bob Seger has released his 18th studio album “I Knew You When.” KOZZ had the “behind the scenes making of” radio special hosted by Seger himself on air Sunday 12/10/17. Now you can hear

Rush- Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart in 1977 (from the “A Farewell To Kings” recording sessions) On September 1, 1977, after recording at Rockfield Studios in South Wales UK, Rush released “A Farewell To Kings” (their

Growing up in Los Angeles in the 60s was a magical time. Great movies and TV shows were being filmed. Great music was being recorded. In my neighborhood there were set directors, producers, and a lot of

Founded locally in 1911, the Northern California & Northern Nevada affiliate of Volunteers of America is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, operating more than 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance

Year 2 of the Forte Awards was an amazing night showcasing the performing artists of Reno/ Tahoe. It was held in the Grand Theater of the Grand Sierra Resort Thursday Nov 2nd. All proceeds went to the

  Ronnie Montrose has such a strong fan base here in Reno Nevada. Few could ever top him. Having no shame at all, I would get a guitar lesson from him every time we would hang out.

Steve Funk and I got a hold of Robert Plant upon his release of “Manic Nirvana” (his 5th solo studio release in 1990) We reminisced about the amazing Thanksgiving Day show at Lawlor Events Center on the