August 16, 2026 — This Day in Music History 🇺🇸
Today on WTSG-DB, CLASSICKONG takes us through an unforgettable August 16 with a special theme running through the music: brotherhood, friendship, family, and the memories that live on long after the final note.
We remember Elvis Presley 49 years after his passing, including a treasured family memory of CLASSICKONG’s grandmother hearing Elvis perform “How Great Thou Art” at Roberts Stadium in Evansville, Indiana.
We travel back to Woodstock in 1969, explore the mysterious legacy of blues legend Robert Johnson, remember the original Ramones and their historic CBGB debut, and celebrate the incredible musical brotherhood of Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb — the Bee Gees.
We also celebrate the magnificent voice and beautiful legacy of Olivia Newton-John, wish Madonna a happy 68th birthday, salute America’s paratroopers on National Airborne Day, and even make room for a CLASSICKONG joke in honor of National Tell A Joke Day.
Through it all, we’re reminded that sometimes we’re brothers by blood, sometimes brothers in arms, and sometimes brothers simply because life brought us together.
The game brings us together. The laughs make the memories. The love makes us brothers.
The buildings may disappear. The years may pass. And people we love eventually leave us.
But drop the needle on a favorite record…
and there they are.
Join CLASSICKONG for another journey through the music, the people, and the memories that continue to bring us together.
Great Music. Great Radio. Great Community.
WTSG-DB 🎙️❤️🇺🇸
