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Homegrown Rocker Celebrates 28 Years on Air
Local music radio program marks milestone with special programming in March

Journey Kicks Off 'Final Frontier' Farewell Tour
The Bay Area classic rock legends delivered a 23-song set packed with hits and deep cuts in Hershey, PA.
98 Rock Giving Away Tickets to The HU & Apocalyptica Concert
Listeners can win a pair of tickets to the show at The Fillmore Silver Spring on May 12th
Recent news
Mar. 2, 2026
98 Rock Giving Away Godsmack Tickets at Jiffy Lube Live
Listeners can win tickets by listening for the Dirty Word of the Day
Mar. 1, 2026
Former Live Members Demand Ed Kowalczyk Stop Using Band's Name
Guitarists Chad Taylor and Chad Gracey issue cease-and-desist letter to original frontman
Feb. 27, 2026
Journey Extends Invitation for Steve Perry to Join Farewell Tour
Keyboardist Jonathan Cain says band is hopeful former lead singer will make a surprise appearance
Feb. 25, 2026
Pink Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Philadelphia pop star is among 17 nominees for 2026 induction.
Feb. 25, 2026
80s Rock Legend Teases Nostalgia-Fueled Revival After 'Terrible' Farewell Tour
Whitesnake's Reb Beach plans to continue performing, considering solo tours and projects with supergroup Black Swan.
Feb. 24, 2026
Bruce Springsteen Welcomes Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to Philly Tour Stop
The iconic guitarist will join The Boss on select songs during the upcoming "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" concert in Philadelphia.
Feb. 24, 2026
Kid Rock Selling $5K First-Class Tickets for 'Freedom 250 Tour'
The singer's upcoming tour includes premium seating options after his Turning Point USA concert performance.
Feb. 22, 2026
Mumford & Sons Announce Massive North American Summer Tour
The band's Prizefighter Tour will feature special guests including CAAMP, Lord Huron, Sierra Ferrell, and more.
Feb. 22, 2026
Win Tickets to See Bruce Springsteen at Nationals Park
Listen to the Dirty Word of the Day on 98 Rock for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Boss's D.C. show.
Feb. 21, 2026
Bruce Springsteen Announces Protest Tour Headed to Pittsburgh
Legendary rocker says tour aims to defend America's ideals against Trump's "rogue government"
Feb. 20, 2026
ZZ Top Guitarist Billy F. Gibbons Brings Blues Rock to Wilkes-Barre
The BFG Band will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center on Thursday evening.
Feb. 20, 2026
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Announce Spring 2026 Tour
The Boss and his band will hit the road for a 20-date 'Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour'.
Feb. 20, 2026
Steve Perry Denies Rumors of Joining Journey's Farewell Tour
Former Journey frontman puts an end to speculation about a reunion with the band.
Feb. 19, 2026
Bruce Springsteen Announces Major Tour with 2 Pennsylvania Stops
The Boss will return to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as part of his "Lands of Hope & Dreams" tour.
Feb. 18, 2026
Santana and The Doobie Brothers to Perform at Hersheypark Stadium
Rock legends team up for "Oneness Tour" concert on June 26
Feb. 18, 2026
Philadelphia's HOT SEAT Blends Punk and Dream-Pop on New EP
The nu-punk band's unconventional journey includes a song for a local PBS kids' show and a sonic evolution on their latest release.
Feb. 14, 2026
Homegrown Rocker Playlist/Recap 12/14/25 (Dr. Barry Atticks/Lilla Jul Rockeband)
Recap of the December 14 edition of 'The Homegrown Rocker' radio show featuring guest Dr. Barry Atticks and music from Lilla Jul Rockeband.
Feb. 14, 2026
Daniel Radcliffe Calls Arctic Monkeys' 2006 Reading Festival Show His 'Best Concert' Ever
The actor recalls witnessing the British rock band's rise to global fame just before their breakout.
Feb. 12, 2026
Joshua Kost Unleashes 'Infinite Sadness' in New Miserable Experience Playthrough
The guitarist showcases his Ibanez AZ Prestige and boutique gear in a gripping performance of the band's latest single.
Feb. 11, 2026
W.A.S.P. Announce 2026 Tour with KK'S Priest, Playing Hits from Their First Four Albums
The Rock Revival Tour to Celebrate W.A.S.P.'s Early Catalog