Living Classic Rock from its very beginning - both on stage and on air since 1968 - music has been Joe Benson's life.Whether playing it, talking about it with artists and fans, or documenting it with his definitive 'UNCLE JOE'S RECORD GUIDES' and his syndicated 'Off The Record' rock star interview program, Benson's always been rocking! And as a family member to millions of Southern California listenersfor the past 33 years, he's their own Uncle Joe... and this is his web site.

July 24, 2014

On this day in 1983, John Mellencamp's "Jack And Diane" entered the singles charts on its way to a four week run at #1... More »»

More Ozzy (Again)

So far, occasional Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has released 10 solo albums — and he wants you to have a taste of... More »»

Enter for your chance to drive The Sound's Rock & Roll Prius

It was Steve Martin who said: "Talking about music is like dancing about architecture."

It was Bob Roll who said: "Slow boiled rage is the most lethal."

It was Winston Churchill who said: "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."

It was Vladimir Nabokov who said: "Curiosity is insubordination in its purest form"... More »»

This week at 5:45am, 7:45am & 9:45am on 100.3 The Sound: Richard Jeni, Tom Wilson, Demetri Martin, Gabriel Iglesias and Mark Eddie. Check out the Podcasts too!»»

This Sunday 8pm on 100.3 The Sound in Los Angeles, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Joe's new conversation with Graham Nash!

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