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 19, 2012


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Guitarist Pete Townshend of The Who is 67.
ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill is... More »»

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On this day in 1969, The Who released the classic "Tommy" album... More »»

On this day in 1984, "Legs" by ZZ Top entered the charts on its way to becoming their first Top 10... More »»

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To everyone's surprise, Van Halen has abruptly postponed all of their scheduled tour dates after June 26th. No details have... More »»

Olympic Queen (Sort Of)

Well somebody has to play the gig. Guitarist Brian May is hinting that the latest version of Queen (with Adam Lambert on vocals) will perform at the Summer Olympics... 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 Dr. Seuss who said: "Adults are obsolete children."

It was Fats Waller who said: "If you don't know what it is, don't mess with it."

It was Mark Twain who said: "Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it"... 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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