Top 5 Places In Grand Rapids To Watch The Big Game!

It's Super Bowl Weekend! A sports fan Christmas! And it really doesn't even matter who is playing, the party that goes along with the Big Game is the best part. So where is the best place in town to watch the game? This is my list, in some sort of order.

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‘You and Me’ by Alice Cooper – Classic Hit or Miss

Want to thank Dr. Tom from Big Rapids for this long fogotten tune...

Orignally released in 1977 as the lead single from his album Lace and Whiskey. The song was an easy listening ballad, reaching #9 on the US singles charts in 1977. It may have alienated even the biggest of Cooper's rock fans as it turned out to be his last US top-ten hit until "Poison" 12 years later.


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Griffins 80′s Night Tonight With WFGR! [UPDATE]

UPDATE! Past the jump, The in Arena Open Video for 80's night!

We are going to the game! WFGR presents 80's Night at the Griffins Game tonight! Congrats to everyone who won tickets, and you have a chance to win some cool prizes tonight at the game! Matt, Ellen Cluck and I will be at the game as well! Find Cluck wandering around with his Griffins jersey on for pics with the kids!


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Why Will You Watch the Super Bowl? — Survey of the Day

With the Super Bowl just 2 days away, you may be hearing as much about the game’s commercials and halftime show as you are about the Giants and the Patriots.


Win His and Hers Stones For Valentines Day

 

We've got you covered for Valentines day!  The Kopper top and WFGR have teamed up with the Diamond House with His and Her's Stones! Ladies like the diamonds and guys like the music, so we've got an entire Rolling Stones Catalog for the guys!   Then, we've also included Dinner at the Kopper Top. If you've never been to the Kopper top, you'll love it. A truly unique and local eating and drinking establishment in GR! Plus, a beautiful diamond pendant form the Diamond House worth over $500.


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‘Magic Bus’ by the Who – Classic Hit or Miss

Magic Bus was written by Pete Townshend at the time of My Generation in 1965, but not recorded by The Who until 1968. It is one of the band's most popular songs and has been a concert staple. The record reached #26 in the United Kingdom and #25 in the United States

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Coolest YouTube Video EVER! [VIDEO]

This guy is amazing! His name is Nick McKaig, and he has resung Classic TV and movie themes...by himself! All his voice and his production. Much Like Bobby McFerrin did with the "Cosby Show" theme back in the 80's! Nice has mastered the art, and he shows off his talent with the theme to "The Simpsons"!

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5 Famous Weather Predicting Groundhogs You’ve Never Heard Of

It’s Groundhog Day…again. According to legend, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow, it will leave showing that winter will soon end. If it is sunny, the groundhog will see its shadow and go back into its burrow, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks. The largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The most famous weather man in Punxsutawney is Punxsutawney Phil. However, Phil isn’t the only groundhog to predict weather. Eric Meier and I worked hard researching different groundhogs. Here’s 5 Famous Groundhogs You’ve Never Heard Of.

 


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Jumbo Wings From Quaker Steak And Lube Could Be Yours!

How would you like to win 100 Jumbo wings and your choice of sauce in time for your "Big Game Party"? Email "matt@wfgr.com" to win from Quaker Steak and Lube and WFGR! Not only will you win great food from the Lube, we will also deliver it to you just in time for your big game party!

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‘Soul Train’ Creator Don Cornelius Dead at 75 – Watch Elton John and David Bowie Perform on the Show

The music world was shocked this morning to the news that Don Cornelius, the creator and host of the legendary ‘Soul Train’ program, was found dead at age 75 in his Los Angeles home of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.

Beginning his career as a journalist in Chicago, Cornelius began ‘Soul Train’ in 1970 on local television