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Maybe your eyes were glued to the debate last night. It was a heated battle between President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. Either way we want you to focus on what may matter to you the most: The Music. Oldiez 96.1 wants to know who’s the biggest hit maker of all time, who should be the next President of Oldiez 96.1? Cast your vote with “Central New York’s Greatest Hit Maker Decision 2012”. Here’s today’s (10/17) candidates. 

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If you’re looking for a reason to stay in tonight, PBS has it as their ‘My Music’ series served up ‘Ed Sullivan’s Top Performers.’ The special, airing on PBS stations across the country, takes a look back at the longtime variety show host’s top music acts.

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Let’s head back to August of 1969. It’s summer time and the weather is nice. You have a few weeks left before you start school back up. So for now you are just relaxing and hanging with friends. Your cousin Phil wanted to hang with you for the day. He brought over a new album. It’s music from Creedence Clearwater Revival.

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There will be no CCR reunion! Former Creedence Clearwater Revival members Doug Clifford and Stu Cook have shot down the rumors of a possible CCR reunion with John Fogerty. Fogerty, the legendary frontman for the band, has been hinting that a reunion with his former CCR bandmates was a real possibility

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Canada's Bayou Boys, a CCR tribute band, will make their Central New York debut at Chili-Palooza, Saturday, October 15th at Herkimer County Fairgrounds. The Bayou Boys hit the road in 1989 and have toured all

Former manager of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jake Rohrer, has released his memoir of the legendary band. "The Fortunate Son: Part 5" relives the release of CCR's first album. One of the revelations in the article is the confession that the Beatles may have played a part in CCR breaking up:
Beatles envy may have played a hidden role in the destruction of CCR

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John Fogerty will celebrate his 20th wedding anniversary with a visit to the bayou. He and his wife, Julie, will board a Mississippi River boat on Saturday in New Orleans. The boat will be renamed the Proud Mary for the day

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On this day in Rock History, January, 25th, 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revivial, a.k.a CCR, hit the top 40 with Proud Mary. Here they are performing the signature song live. (WOW does John have a great haircut or what!?!)

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