A historic event that helped launch Fleetwood Mac's career in the U.S. was their visit to Chicago in January of 1969, when they had an all-day jam recording session with many of the blues greats from Chicago. The legendary Peter Green, along with Jeremy Spencer, Danny Kirwan and current band members Mick Fleetwood and John McVie laid down nearly 3 dozen tracks and the session was caught by acclaimed photographer Jeff Lowenthal who joins your host Ray White, along with Jeff's co-author of the book Fleetwood Mac in Chicago, January 4, 1969 - The Legendary Chess Blues Session , Robert Schaffner on this episode. Join us for Part 1 as this historic event is revisited and relived on this very special episode!

Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken of The Smithereens, who were formed in 1980, join us on this episode. Inducted in the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2019, the band still tours and records today, since the passing of their lead singer/guitarist Pat DiNizio. Hanging out backstage with them before they hit the stage, multi-award winning program director Ray White talked with them about their favorite Smithereens albums with Pat and the decision to use guest singers since his passing. These singers include Marshall Crenshaw, Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms), John Cowsill (The Cowsills) and most recently Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding). Jim and Dennis also share some BIG NEWS about the band in the upcoming year that you don't want to miss! Check out episodes 4, 30 & 145 for much more from The Smithereens. In our showcase segment we feature John Cowsill, who with his wife Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) have a new album out titled Long After The Fire. Join Classic Artists Today for another super show!!

Glen Burtnik, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is best know for his stints with Styx in the early 1990's and early 2000's. From the Jersey Shore, his big break came when he was selected to play a lead role in the Broadway musical review - Beatlemania. As a songwriter, Glen wrote numerous songs for many artists that received a great deal of airplay. He's recorded over a half-dozen solo albums and with Styx, you'll find him on two studio releases and several live recordings. Since 2009, he's been the frontman for The Orchestra, made up of musicians that played with the Electric Light Orchestra and Electric Light Orchestra Part II. You'll also find Glen as a member of The Weeklings and he's played in several other bands and projects throughout his career, too! The CAT hits another home run with this super interview and show!!