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Sep 30, 2025
Rocktober 2025
It’s gonna be Metal and Mayhem in Jolly ‘ol England! This Rocktober Big Dog 97.9 wants to send You to see Metallica in London! Listen at 8, 9, 11, 1, 3 & 5 for Double Shots of the Featured Artist of the Day. Remember, You pick the Second Song of every Double Shot via bigdog979.com …
Jul 22, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne, Legendary Frontman of Black Sabbath, Dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the trailblazing frontman of Black Sabbath whose eerie vocals and wild persona helped define heavy metal, has died at the age of 76. A statement released on Tuesday (July 22) read: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed …
Jul 11, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne Isn’t Dead Yet—But He’s Dropping One Hell of a Final Memoir
The Prince of Darkness might’ve left the stage, but Ozzy Osbourne isn’t done telling his wild-ass story. Set to hit shelves on October 7, his new memoir, Last Rites, promises a no-holds-barred look at the chaos, carnage, and comebacks that turned a Birmingham bat-biter into a global metal god. Last Rites is Ozzy’s second tell-all, …
Apr 11, 2025
Free Ticket Tuesday
Listen every week for your chance to win with Free Ticket Tuesday – brought to you by Mid American Dental and Hearing Center! Listen to win tickets to Rocklahoma on Free Ticket Tuesday throughout the month of May!
Feb 25, 2025
Rocklahoma 2025 Lineup Announced
Check it out here!
Jan 13, 2025
Cardinals Spring Training Flyaway Giveaway
Join us at the Cardinals Caravan at Taylor Auditorium on the campus of MSSU at 11:30am on Saturday, January 18th! Meet Cardinals players and alumni, including current players: Andre Pallante, Matthew Liberatore, Riley O’Brien and Matt Koperniak along with Cardinals alumni Bengie Molina and Kyle McClellan. Cardinals broadcaster Tom Ackerman will emcee the event! Make …
Sep 30, 2024
Rocktober 2024
The Sin City and You! This Rocktober Big Dog 97.9 wants you to be in the middle of it all. Listen at 8, 9, 11, 1, 3, & 5 for Double shots of the featured artist of the day. Then text that hours Rocktober winning word to 417-659-9797 to win a limited edition Rocktober T-shirt and …
Apr 22, 2024
UNLEASHED 04/21/24
{video:eNaNgHr} “Unleashed with Joel” is our weekly two hour presentation of all the best in new rock, along with news, tour info and more! Listen to last Sunday’s show now, and catch each episode – Sundays 7pm-9pm on Big Dog 97.9. Have an opinion? A new song we should check out? Text: 417-659-9797 04/21/24 – …
Apr 15, 2024
UNLEASHED 04/14/24
{video:JDTFrGM} “Unleashed with Joel” is our weekly two hour presentation of all the best in new rock, along with news, tour info and more! Listen to last Sunday’s show now, and catch each episode – Sundays 7pm-9pm on Big Dog 97.9. Have an opinion? A new song we should check out? Text: 417-659-9797 04/14/24 – …
Apr 8, 2024
UNLEASHED 04/07/24
{video:Vs6eCCo} “Unleashed with Joel” is our weekly two hour presentation of all the best in new rock, along with news, tour info and more! Listen to last Sunday’s show now, and catch each episode – Sundays 7pm-9pm on Big Dog 97.9. Have an opinion? A new song we should check out? Text: 417-659-9797 04/07/24 – …
Apr 1, 2024
UNLEASHED 03/31/24
{video:6H8aQ6T} “Unleashed with Joel” is our weekly two hour presentation of all the best in new rock, along with news, tour info and more! Listen to last Sunday’s show now, and catch each episode – Sundays 7pm-9pm on Big Dog 97.9. Have an opinion? A new song we should check out? Text: 417-659-9797 03/31/24 – …
Mar 25, 2024
UNLEASHED 03/24/24
{video:dRMPhAh} “Unleashed with Joel” is our weekly two hour presentation of all the best in new rock, along with news, tour info and more! Listen to last Sunday’s show now, and catch each episode – Sundays 7pm-9pm on Big Dog 97.9. Have an opinion? A new song we should check out? Text: 417-659-9797 03/24/24 – …
