WSRV-FM (Atlanta, GA)

WSRV, known as "97.1 The River," is a radio station that features classic hits with a focus on rock music from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. It operates from the Cox Media Group building located on West Peachtree Street, situated between the Midtown and Buckhead neighborhoods in Atlanta, Georgia. The station broadcasts from a tower in the northeastern part of the Atlanta metropolitan area, sharing the facility with its sister station WSBB-FM, as well as holding a permit for a broadcast translator for WSB-TV on physical TV channel 46.

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Kenney Jones gives update about new Faces music

1 day ago | 971theriver.com | Jill Lances

Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood have been teasing new music from their '70s group Faces for a while now, and their bandmate Kenney Jones has shared an update on their progress. In an interview with the U.K. outlet The Telegraph, Jones reveals that the trio has recorded "about 11 tracks" for a possible album. "Not all of them are going to be right," he said.
On This Day, April 23, 1976: The Ramones released their self-titled debut

1 day ago | 971theriver.com | Jill Lances

On This Day, April 23, 1976…New York punk pioneers the Ramones released their self-titled debut on Sire Records. The iconic cover featured the four members of the band leaning against a brick wall in New York City.
Pink Floyd shares ‘A Saucerful of Secrets’ clip ahead of 'Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII' theatrical release

1 day ago | 971theriver.com | Jill Lances

Pink Floyd has shared another peek at the newly restored version of their 1972 concert film, Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, which is set to hit theaters and IMAX on Thursday. The latest is a performance of "A Saucerful of Secrets," the title track off the band's 1968 sophomore album. Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII is a recording of the band's October 1971 performance at the ancient Roman amphitheatre in Italy, which was the first live concert ever to take place at the site.
Kansas adds more tour dates to 2025 schedule

1 day ago | 971theriver.com | Jill Lances

Kansas has expanded their 2025 tour with seven new dates. The new additions include an Aug. 3 show in Ridgefield, Washington, as well as three shows in Minnesota: Sept. 18 in Moorhead, Sept. 19 in Waite Park and Sept. 20 in Mankato. Other new dates include Sept. 26 in Bonner Springs, Kansas; Sept. 27 in St. Louis; and Dec. 6 in Albuquerque. Kansas' next show is Saturday in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard headlining inaugural Rock the Tides destination festival

1 week ago | 971theriver.com | Josh Johnson

Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard are headlining the inaugural Rock the Tides, a new destination festival taking place Nov. 7-9 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The bill also includes Poison's Bret Michaels, Extreme, The Struts, Buckcherry, Dorothy and Living Colour. "Mexico has always been one of the most electric places we've played - the energy is just unreal," Mötley Crüe says.
Eddie Vedder, Metallica, Depeche Mode & more premiering documentaries at Tribeca Festival

1 week ago | 971theriver.com | Josh Johnson

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Metallica and Depeche Mode are among the musical acts premiering new documentaries at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, taking place June 4-15 in New York City. Vedder's film, Matter of Time, follows his work to support research into finding a cure for the genetic disease epidermolysis bullosa. His EB Research Partnership organization, which he cofounded alongside his wife, Jill, hosts a benefit concert to raise money for the cause.
Judas Priest & Alice Cooper announce co-headlining fall tour

1 week ago | 971theriver.com | Josh Johnson

Judas Priest and Alice Cooper are teaming up for a fall co-headlining tour. The joint outing launches Sept. 16 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and concludes Oct. 26 in Houston. Metal band Corrosion of Conformity will also be on the bill on most dates. Presales begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit JudasPriest.com or AliceCooper.com.
Ex-Judas Priest drummer Les Binks dead at 73

1 week ago | 971theriver.com | Josh Johnson

Ex-Judas Priest drummer Les Binks has died. He was 73. "We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les and send our love to his family, friends and fans," the metal legends write in a Facebook post. "The acclaimed drumming he provided was first class - demonstrating his unique techniques, flair, style and precision," the post continues. "Thank you Les - your acclaim will live on."Binks drummed in Priest from 1977 to 1979, and played on the band's 1978 albums Stained Class and Killing Machine.
Warren Haynes & Derek Trucks are ready to celebrate the Allman Brothers Band in New York

1 week ago | 971theriver.com | Jill Lances |Treavor Hastings

The music of the Allman Brothers Band will be celebrated at New York's Madison Square Garden Tuesday and Wednesday by The Brothers. The super group features ABB founding member Jaimoe, along with band members Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quiñones, Chuck Leavell and others. Trucks, who officially joined the Allman Brothers in 1999, tells ABC Audio there was no way he wasn't going to be part of the shows.
Watch Lauren Monroe and Rick Allen go in depth about the work Raven Drum Foundation does

1 week ago | 971theriver.com | Joe Rock

April 25th, 2025, Raven Drum Foundation will bring their 2nd annual Benefit Concert & Legacy Award Commemoration honoring humanitarian, artist, Co-Founder of KISS and Original Cat-Man, Peter Criss. The event will take place at The Cutting Room in New York City. The main focus though, is to raise money for First Responders. I recently spoke with Raven Drum Foundation founders, Lauren Monroe, and Rick Allen.