 STEVE DOWNES
Steve Downes has worked in the music and broadcast radio industry for over 35 years. In the 1980's he hosted several synidicated radio shows and specials including The Superstar Concert Series. In the 1990's, he was the host of the award winning weekly live call-in show, Rockline.
Rockline provided Steve with several very memorable opportunities, including:
- Playing tambourine "live on-air" with the band Little Feat.
- Giving the first "live on-air" radio interview to all five members of the reunited Eagles
- Welcoming the return of Page and Plant "live on-air"
Currently, Steve Downes works as the host of the morning show on 97.1 WDRV "The Drive" in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, he hosts his nationally syndicated show, The Classics, heard every Sunday night on THE BEAR. The Classics spotlights various Rock n' Roll artists and their ideas and stories behind the music.
Coming up on "The Classics" with Steve Downes...Sunday night at 6pm on THE BEAR
| June 6 - 7 |
Keyboard Wizards: Rock's Greatest Keyboardists |
| June 13 - 14 |
More Britain in the 70's |
| June 20 - 21 |
Crosby, Stills and Nash |
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June 27 - 28
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The Classics Goes to the Beach: Great Summer Songs |
| July 4 - 5 |
All American Rockers (July 4th Weekend) |
| July 11 - 12 |
The Great Double Albums- Remember when 2 discs were better than 1? |
| July 18 - 19 |
Elton John & Billy Joel- On Tour Together |
| July 25 - 26 |
The Bottom Line: Rock's Greatest Bass Players |
| August 1 - 2 |
The Best of the Beatles Solo Years
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| August 8 - 9 |
Families That Rock Together |
| August 15 - 16 |
Woodstock 40th |
| August 22 - 23 |
The Sound of the South: The Best of Southern Rock |
| August 29 - 30 |
The Strip, The Hills and The Canyons - L.A.'s Rock History |
| September 5 - 6 |
Summer Tour Roundup- Recapping the Best of Summer '09 |
| September 12 - 13 |
Rock's Leading Ladies |
| September 19 - 20 |
With Strings Attached: Classic Rock Goes Symphonic |
| September 26 - 27 |
Time Capsule: 1969 (incl. Abbey Road Anniversary) |
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