Living Classic Rock from it's 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 31 years, he's their own Uncle Joe... and this is his web site.
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May 17, 2012


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Drummer Bill Bruford, who rose to fame with Yes and King Crimson, is 64.
Dave Abbruzzese, Pearl Jam's second drummer, is 44... More »»

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On this day in 1846, Antoine Sax patented the first Rock & Roll instrument: the saxophone... More »»

On this day in 1987, Tom Petty's Encino home was torched by arsonists. That directly inspired Tom to write "I Won't Back Down"... More »»

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Julian/Aerosmith

How often in the last two decades has Aerosmith hit us with a real surprise? Well here's one to add to that short list: Julian Lennon (John's eldest son) has added backing vocals to... More »»

Hagar's Rumbling Rum

Did you know that Sammy Hagar's Sammy's Beach Bar Rum is made in Hawaii from pure sugar cane harvested in Maui? Did you know it was... More »»

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This weekend, over 80 stations will air OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featuring the music of The Rolling Stones and more of Joe's extensive conversation with bassist Bill Wyman... More »»

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It was George Carlin who said: "'I am' is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that 'I do' is the longest sentence?"

It was Winston Churchill who said: "A man is about as big as the things that make him angry."

It was Jack Handy who said: "I hope that after I die, people will say of me: 'That guy sure owed me a lot of money"... More »»

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This Saturday, 10a - Noon: Join Unc and ride a motorcycle at the Kawasaki Good Times Street Demo Days at Angels Stadium... More »»

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This Weekend! Friday, Uncle Joe will broadcast his KLOS show live from Hennessey's in Dana Point. Then Saturday and Sunday, Steve Miller, Gregg Allman and Buddy Guy will headline the 15th Annual Doheny Blues Festival with J.B. handling the main stage... More »»

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