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'Sunset Grill' by Don Henley – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:20:26 +0000

“Sunset Grill” is a song by Don Henley from his 1984 album Building the Perfect Beast. The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart in January 1985. Released as the fourth single from the album in August 1985, it peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October [...]

'Here Come Those Tears Again' by Jackson Browne – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:01:27 +0000

"Here Come Those Tears Again" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne and included on his 1976 album The Pretender. Released as a single, it reached #23, spending nine weeks on the chart, after entering the Billboard Hot 100 on February 5, 1977 at position #64, the highest debut of the week. It also reached #15 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

'Don't Get Me Wrong' by the Pretenders – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:25:03 +0000

"Don't Get Me Wrong" is a song released by the pop-rock group The Pretenders. It was the first single taken from the group's 1986 album, Get Close. It can also be found on the band's The Singles album, released in 1987.In the US, "Don't Get Me Wrong" became the group's second Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at #10. . "Don't Get Me Wrong" also spent three weeks atop the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart in November 1986. In the UK, the song also peaked at #10 in the UK Singles Chart.

'Suspicions' by Eddie Rabbit – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:32:18 +0000

The song was the first single from Rabbitt’s 1979 album Loveline, “Suspicions” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts that August. “Suspicions” also continued Rabbitt’s rise as a crossover artist; peaking at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, it was his highest peak on the pop chart to that time. Rabbitt [...]

Classic Hits Corvette Giveaway At Outback Casual Living

Steven Bohner — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:16:09 +0000

Thank you to everyone coming out for the Classic Hits Corvette giveaway at Outback Casual Living! Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the free food from Twisted Rooster. A congratulations goes out to Melissa Stevens, the winner of our Classic Hits Corvette!

We Have A Classic Hits Corvette Winner!

Craig Russell — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 23:40:44 +0000

Congrats to MELISSA STEVENS of ADA who won the Classic Hits Corvette, presented by Berger Chevy! Melissa withstood the challenge of nearly 100 finalists to drive away from Outback Casual Living in the 1980 White Hot Classic Hits Corvette! Big Thanks to Waterworks Car Wash, Outback Casual Living, Twisted Rooster (for providing the AWESOME food) and Berger Chevy!

It's Metro Cruise Weekend!

Craig Russell — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:48:49 +0000

Grand Rapids’ version of Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise is Metro Cruise, and it’s this weekend! All kinds of events up and down 28th Street are planned (I’m partial to the fun at Park Center Lanes–home of the WFGR Rock ‘N Roll Bowling league starting in September) with cars, autos, food, drink, more cars and classic [...]

Detroit Dream Cruise 2012 [Gallery]

Steven Bohner — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:20:18 +0000

Cruising down Woodward in Detroit has been a right of passage for Eastsiders since the 50′s. Every August, hundreds of thousands flock to the famous street to watch classic cars cruise up and down the strip all day and night. Here are a few photos from the 2012 Detroit Dream Cruise. The vantage point [...]

Michigan's Most Stolen-Car Edition

Craig Russell — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:15:52 +0000

Auto theft declined nationally last year, but remains a threat in parts of Michigan. The Detroit area had nearly 20,000 automobiles stolen in 2011 ranking it the 11th worst location in the country. The annual list of most stolen automobiles is always full of surprises and the 2011 list of most stolen vehicles in Michigan is especially unique.

Top 10 Corvette Facts You Never Knew

Matt Hendricks — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:55:57 +0000

You have less than a month left to win the Classic Hits Corvette presented by Berger Chevy. It's a Classic 1980 Vette and it could be yours! Of course the Corvette is an American Classic, but did you know these 10 Corvette facts? Flickr 10 1968 Corvette 1968 was the first year an [...]

The Summer Craft Beer Fest, The Classic Hits Corvette, and YOU!

Craig Russell — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:51:24 +0000

Want to sample some great Michigan and Midwest beer and food AND maybe win the Classic Hits Corvette? This weekend is your chance to do both! The 2nd annual WFGR Summer Craft Beer Fest is Saturday from 1 to 9pm at John Ball Park! A low ticket price gets you four drinks and a commemorative Glass! The evnt is rain or shine, but I think we are going to get quite a bit of shine! WZZM TV 13's On Target Weather Center says Saturday should be sunny and in the mid 70's! That's a bullseye!

The 2012 98.7 WFGR Summer Craft Beer Festival!

Craig Russell — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:32:05 +0000

Celebrate Grand Rapids being named Beer City USA with us on August 11 at John Ball Park, as D&W Fresh Market present the 2nd annual WFGR Summer Craft Beer Festival! Buy tickets at wfgr.com or at any West Michigan D&W Fresh Market or Family Fare locations. Over 20 breweries will sample their best ales and brews, see a real life NASCAR car, and also have a chance to win the WFGR Classic Hits Corvette!

More Chances To Win The Classic Hits Corvette!

Craig Russell — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:54:48 +0000

Get registered to win the 1980 Classic Hits Corvette from 98.7 WFGR! Today from 5 to 6 at Great Lakes Gold Rush on 28th Street by Woodland Mall! Craig Russell from the Afternoon Hustle will be there with the Corvette! Then tomorrow all day at Kendall Lighting Center on Scribner from 10a to 5pm! You could be cruising all over West Michigan in your white hot 1980 Classic Hits Corvette!

Four Seasons Yard And Sport WEDNESDAY! Classic Hits Corvette Stop!

Craig Russell — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:36:29 +0000

Your next chance to get registered to win the 1980 white Classic Hits Corvette is ~~Tuesday from 2:30pm to 4:30~~ WEDNESDAY FROM 12Noon to 5PM at Four Seasons Yard and Sport in Comstock Park Stop by, get registered to win the Corvette, and 1 person will be a finalist to win the Classic Car from WFGR!

Fricano's On Alpine Thursday! Classic Hits Corvette Stop!

Craig Russell — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:53:58 +0000

Your next chance to get registered to win the 1980 white Classic Hits Corvette is Thursday at Fricano’s on Alpine from 6 to 8! Stop by, get registered to win the Corvette, and 1 person will be a finalist to win the Classic Car from WFGR! All summer long, 98.7 WFGR will be out and [...]

4th Of July Fireworks @ Gun Lake Casino With The Classic Hits Corvette!

Craig Russell — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:23:39 +0000

Watch FREE fireworks at Gun Lake Casino AND see the Classic Hits Corvette for the first time Wednesday night! First, get registered and inspect the 1980 white hot Classic Hits Corvette in the front of Gun Lake Casino from 6 to 8! Cluck the chicken will be there, as well as the WFGR Vista Cruiser Van pumping out the Awesome 80's on the 4th!