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🎶 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 […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor Mellow Gold may have put him on the map, but it was Odelay that gave him control of the map! Released in June of 1996, it was Beck’s second major-label release. Songs like “Where It’s At,” “Devil’s Haircut,” and “The New Pollution” became staples on alternative radio and MTV, giving him […]
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