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After a completely sold-out first installment, The Summit FM is thrilled to present The Akron 200 Forgotten History Forum Series: History of the Akron Sound Part Two, proudly presented in partnership with FirstEnergy Foundation, on Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00 PM at the Downtown Akron Library. Join us as we dive even deeper into the stories, […]
Read More🎶 A major milestone for The Summit FM’s Marilyn Stroud Music Alive program! On October 6, Music Alive celebrated the donation of its 500th instrument — presented to Akron Public Schools during the school board meeting by Tommy Bruno, Laura Smiley, and Derek Jung. This incredible achievement wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our community and the continued partnership of Taylor […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor It is somewhat amusing how seriously the banter about Year Zero was taken by so many, especially in the UK. The arrival of The Damned, Sex Pistols, Clash, etc. not only signaled the push for a changing of the guard but truly a shift in pop culture—from clothing and music […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor The Cranberries emerged from an unheralded Irish music scene to deliver many beloved records over the years. Beginning in 1989, the band did the usual maneuvers to gain ground in fairly short order. After initially being courted by indie stalwarts Rough Trade, a wider bidding war began, and […]
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