WBAB-FM (West Babylon, NY)

WBAB (102.3 FM) is a rock music radio station located on Long Island. It is based in Babylon, New York, and is owned by Cox Radio. The station's programming is also available on WHFM (95.3 FM), which serves eastern Suffolk County. Both WBAB's 102.3 and WHFM's 95.3 broadcasts are transmitted in HD quality. Additionally, listeners can enjoy the station's content globally by streaming it through their website.

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#1166629

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#271903

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#3885

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Duff McKagan says the difference between metal with GNR and his solo work is “Punk was my own”

Nov 4, 2024 | wbab.com | Joe Rock

Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan is bringing his “Lighthouse” tour to Le Poisson Rouge in Manhattan on November 6th, 2024. We recently caught up with Duff via Zoom to discuss the tour, new music and more. Once Duff was on with us, we immediately dove into talking about his Manhattan show. I was curious how Duff adjusts from performing in much bigger venues to what for him must be more of an intimate setting.
Lita Ford Says Her New Concept Album Is Done And She Had Complete Control Over The Project

Jul 1, 2024 | wbab.com | Joe Rock

WBAB and Romeo’s Fuel present Lita Ford at Bald Hill with Warrant and Firehouse on August 10th, 2024. We recently spoke to Lita to discuss the show. I asked Lita how she felt about doing package shows like this. She told me the guys from Warrant and Firehouse are like family, they get along great and are all happy to see each other.
Meet Sonny: 2024’s Gerber Baby

Jun 26, 2024 | wbab.com | Jessica Goodman

Gerber announced Tuesday the winner of its 14th annual photo search and the 2024 Gerber Baby. The year’s Gerber Baby is Akil McLeod, who also goes by Sonny. According to Gerber, he recently turned a year old and lives in Arizona with his parents and older sister, Sage. “Sonny loves reading his squishy ABC book, playing with his toy cars and watching football with his family,” according to Gerber. “He can’t help but giggle when people make silly faces at him or when he plays Peekaboo with his sister.
Meet Sonny: 2024’s Gerber Baby

Jun 26, 2024 | wbab.com | Jessica Goodman

Gerber announced Tuesday the winner of its 14th annual photo search and the 2024 Gerber Baby. The year’s Gerber Baby is Akil McLeod, who also goes by Sonny. According to Gerber, he recently turned a year old and lives in Arizona with his parents and older sister, Sage. “Sonny loves reading his squishy ABC book, playing with his toy cars and watching football with his family,” according to Gerber. “He can’t help but giggle when people make silly faces at him or when he plays Peekaboo with his sister.
Man wins $6M from scratch-off ticket because of lucky number

Jun 26, 2024 | wbab.com | Jessica Goodman

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 32-year-old man recently played the lottery for a second time in 2024 and won big, claiming a $6 million prize in the 500X Money Maker instant game, according to the Michigan Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Clinton Township, Michigan, according to WDIV. “I play lottery games every once in a while, and this 500X Money Maker ticket was only the second ticket I have purchased so far this year,” said the player, who decided to remain anonymous.
Check Out A Very Unique Def Leppard Cover And Some Other Cool Rock Covers

Jun 13, 2024 | wbab.com | Joe Rock

Postmodern Jukebox are known for doing unique covers of songs from many genres. I’ve been a fan for many years. I’ve even caught them in concert a few times. I just recently stumbled upon their take on the Def Leppard classic “Pour Some Sugar On Me.” It is absolutely a fun version of the tune. Being that Def Leppard are releasing a new single on June 13th, 2024, I figured it would be fun to share this that same day.
VIDEO: Special Guest Matt Sorum On 96.9 The Eagle’s Rock Resume

Jun 3, 2024 | wbab.com | Jake Mitchell |Joe Rock

Matt Sorum is a legend. He filled the sticks of some of the most iconic drummers in the world and blazed his own path to became his own boss. Along the way he amassed some amazing stories and he shares them here. This is his Rock Resume. Watch Part 1 above and Part 2 below.
On The 40th Anniversary Of His Album “No Brakes” John Waite Tells Us “Missing You” Is A Blues Song

May 31, 2024 | wbab.com | Joe Rock

June 15th, 1984, John Waite released his album “No Brakes.” This was John’s second solo outing. John said he felt fearless while making this album, partly because he was producing for the first time. He was also working with musicians he’d never worked with before, “It was all ad hoc as they say. We just made it up as we went along.” He described a situation where he was in New York City writing lyrics over breakfast for the song he’d be recording later in the day.
Sebastian Bach’s Goal On New Album “Child Within The Man” Was To Create A Great 70′s Vinyl Album

May 30, 2024 | wbab.com | Joe Rock

On May 10th, 2024, Sebastian Bach released his album “Child Within The Man.” We recently caught up with Sebastian from the road on a morning following five straight shows. When asked about the album’s title Bas was quick to say that the cliché' that Rock N’ Roll keeps you young has truth to it. He explained that listening to Rock or going to a Rock show gives him the energy that makes him feel like a child within a man. He followed up that comment with a laugh.
John Corabi Says The Dead Daisies Show Is About Having Fun And Not Taking Themselves Too Seriously

May 29, 2024 | wbab.com | Joe Rock

We recently caught up with John Corabi singer for The Dead Daisies via Zoom to discuss the band’s new single “Light ‘Em Up.” After a little joking around we got right into discussing the tune which is the title track to the full album coming in September. John gave us some background on the writing of the song. The album came together between writing and recording in Nashville and Muscle Shoals. The legendary status of Muscle Shoals had a lot to do with choosing that as a location to record.