I Grew up Petoskey Michigan... and for the last 13 years - have made Grand Rapids my home. I love it here, and the people are great too. I started in Radio as as a teenager, and going on my 14th year in radio in West Michigan! I've lived in all four "Quadrants" of Grand Rapids, but now reside on the West Side with my Dog, two cats, 13 pinball machines and my grand piano. Love hockey, football, auto racing, playing the piano, singing, live music, theater and being outdoors - and love exploring West Michigan and new places. I'm THRILLED to be on Classic Hits 98-7 from 10-3 Every day. Drop me a line anytime!
Matt Hendricks
I WANT MY MONEY FREE – Secret Time for Monday Nov 4th
We all remember the days of MTV - where the various artist and fans would yell "I Want My MTV". Well, at WFGR - we love MTV, but love MONEY-FREE even more!
Throughout the ENTIRE Month of November we want you to yell "I WANT MY MONEY FREE" for a chance a $1000 up to twice day. Just listen for the classic MTV sounds and be the 25th Caller to (616) 459 9889 and you score $1000 -
‘I Was Made for Lovin’ You’ by Kiss – Classic Hit or Miss
"I Was Made for Lovin' You" draws heavily from the disco style that was popular in late-1970s United States. Paul Stanley, who co-wrote the song with Desmond Child and Vini Poncia, has stated that it was a conscious effort on his part to prove how easy it was to write and record a hit disco song. Stanley plays bass guitar in addition to rhythm guitar.
Matt’s Quote of the Day- Ugo Beti
Here's today's quote. As explained earlier sometimes they are inspirational, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes they just make you say hmm....
‘Gone Too Far’ by England Dan and John Ford Coley
The duo began while they were friends and classmates at W. W. Samuell High School in Dallas, Texas. Seals and Coley performed first as part of Dallas pop/psych group Southwest F.O.B. (Freight on Board), whose material has been re-released on CD by the Sundazed label. Seals was the younger brother of Jim Seals of the 1970s soft rock duo Seals and Crofts. Dan's childhood nickname was "England D
Matt’s Quote of the Day – Frank Lloyd Wright
Here's today's quote. As explained earlier sometimes they are inspirational, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes they just make you say hmm....
DOG-A-WEEN Winner: Tank the Lion
Congrats to our DOG-A-WEEN winner Tank the Lion! Tank is owned by Germaine and Stephen Laporte. Tank is a 130LBS of a Lion-Dog!
Thanks for all of the fantastic entries this year and have a great Halloween with the puppies and kitties...
‘Hey Deanie’ by Shaun Cassidy – Classic Hit or Miss
"Hey Deanie" is a popular song by Shaun Cassidy that was released the last week of November, 1977 from his album, Born Late. It was his third and final top 10 hit, peaked at number seven for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, spending four months on the chart from late 1977 to early 1978. As with Cassidy's prior singles, this song also became a gold record. The song was written by Eric
Matt’s Quote of the Day – George Eliot
Here's today's quote. As explained earlier sometimes they are inspirational, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes they just make you say hmm....
‘Let Your Love Flow’ by the Bellamy Brothers – Classic Hit or Miss
"Let Your Love Flow" is the title of a pop song written by Larry E. Williams, a former roadie for Neil Diamond and made popular by the American country music duo The Bellamy Brothers. It was offered to Diamond first, but he turned it down. This record was a crossover hit in the United States, reaching Number One on the 1976 Billboard Hot 100 charts, #2 on Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks, a
Matt’s Quote of the Day – Oprah
Here's today's quote. As explained earlier sometimes they are inspirational, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes they just make you say hmm....
We Lost Funny Lady Marcia Wallace This Past Weekend [VIDEO]
I always really like Marcia Wallace. Very funny and classy lady. I got to see her speak several years back and she was funny and great as she was battling breast cancer. We remember Marcia of course from the Bob Newhart show, but her resume is very impressive. Did you know she actually started out on the Brady Bunch? RIP Marcia. Thanks for the laughs!
‘When Will I Be Loved’ by Linda Ronstadt – Classic Hit or Miss
"When Will I Be Loved" is a classic popular song, written by Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers and a No. 8 hit single for that duo in the summer of 1960. The track had been recorded in 1959 while the Everly Brothers were contracted to Cadence Records; by 1960 they had moved to Warner Brothers and recording in a more mainstream pop/rock style than previously. The belated release by Caden