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After recording three albums in three years, the Cars were in a lull critically and commercially. They would turn things around with "Shake It Up," released on this date, November 6, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Donna Ward / PR Photos

It had been 22 years since their last #1 hit, and their career was languishing on the state fair circuit. That would all change for the Beach Boys with the movie "Cocktail" and the song "Kokomo" which hit the top on this date, November 5, 1988. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com

Releasing three albums in one calendar year is impressive for any band, but for Creedence Clearwater Revival, it was even more so since they only had one songwriter in John Fogerty. Their busiest year ever came to an end with the release of "Willy and the Poor Boys" on this date, November 2, 1969. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com

Sunday night, Jason Mewes brings "Jay Mewes and His A-Mewes-Ing Stories" to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory in Bridgeport. He stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about the show, getting ready to film the next Jay and Silent Bob film, and his Buffalo Bill impression from "The Silence of the Lambs." Image: Robin Wong / PR Photos

After reaching a solo peak in 1974, the next few years for Eric Clapton went by with lackluster releases. He was in need of a comeback, and he did it with "Slowhand," released on this date, November 1, 1977. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com

She just announced her retirement from standup comedy this week, but she'll be on stage this weekend! The very funny Lisa Lampanelli stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about the world premiere of her new show "Losin' It" at the Fairfield Theatre Company, becoming a life coach and her new career, and bonding with Allan about growing up in Trumbull!

Weeks in the studio recording at the time the most expensive single ever would pay off when Queen released "Bohemian Rhapsody" on this date, October 31, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos

Ahead of this weekend's opening at the C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Rolling Stone's first chief photographer Baron Wolman stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about his days with the magazine, being at both Woodstock and Altamont, and seeing everyone - Janis, Jimi, the Who, the Dead, the Stones Led Zeppelin, and so many more! Image Credit: Bob Masse & Baron Wolman

After a decade of experimentation, U2 went back to basics with "All That You Can't Leave Behind," released on this date, October 30, 2000. It would be an album that would take on new meaning after 9/11. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Allan Lamberti/95.9 THE FOX

He was only with the Allman Brothers Band for two years, but Duane Allman's legacy was already set before his tragic death at the age of 24 on this date, October 29, 1971. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Dutko / iStock / Getty Images Plus

They were an overnight success after 15 years and 10 albums! But "Freeze-Frame" would lead to the end of the J. Geils Band when it was released on this date, October 26, 1981. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com

He's been on stage and screen, he can sing and dance, Tony Danza is a guy who can do it all! Ahead of his "Standards and Stories" show Saturday night at the Ridgefield Playhouse to chat with Allan about the show, his new Netflix series, and whether or not "Who's the Boss?" will return.

After his split with Art Garfunkel, it would take Paul Simon three solo albums before he reached the top spot with "Still Crazy After All These Years," released on this date, October 25, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Landmark / PR Photos

Before Monster Jam comes to Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena this weekend, Kayla Blood, driver of El Toro Loco, stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about becoming a monster truck driver, moving from MMA to Monster Jam, and how high she's gone in the air in her truck!

After a series of successful concerts in London in May, it was time for Cream to return to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 37 years on this date, October 24, 2005. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com

He had just two hours, but when Jimi Hendrix entered a studio for the first time ever on this date, October 23, 1966, he recorded a masterpiece - "Hey Joe." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

He was an "overnight sensation" with his ninth album! But time and hard work paid off for Bob Seger when he finally broke away from just being a Midwest star with "Night Moves" on this date, October 22, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos

It took an epic battle with his record company, but when Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released "Damn the Torpedoes" on this date, October 19, 1979, it made them superstars. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos

Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, AND Tom Petty...all in one group?!? It happened 30 years ago today, October 18, 1988, when the Traveling Wilburys released their debut. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos

It would be the day that would change music forever. Standing on the platform of the Dartford Train Station on the morning of October 17, 1961, Mick Jagger would meet Keith Richards. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Janet Mayer / PR Photos