Best Dons Basement Tapes Podcasts (2025)

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The First Cut In The Greatest 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Boston understand it. So did Supertramp. The Eagles, too. That first track can make or break the entire album. This week, we'll showcase Track One of Vintage Rock albums from The Doobie Brothers, Rush, The Scorpions, Alice Cooper and more. The First Track is the Greatest, on the next Don's Basement Tape…

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To The Moon Alice 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Celebrating the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, with deep tracks of Vintage Space Rock from Deep Purple, Supertramp, Van Morrison, Montrose and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Summer Concert Series Part One 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. From coast to coast, the summer evenings are filled with music. Featuring deep tracks of LIVE Vintage Rock from The Alan Parsons Project, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bad Company, Deep Purple and more. This is The Summer Concert Series, Part One.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Salute to the 4th of July 56:04

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Celebrating our independence and the 249th Birthday of America this 4th of July Weekend. With deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Uriah Heep, The Who, Nazareth, Pink Floyd and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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The Wayback Machine 1979 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It was the year that the Iran Hostage Crisis began, the Susan B. Anthony dollar was introduced, Disco was demolished at Comisky Park in Chicago. Aliens, The Warriors and Life of Brian were on the big screen, and we bought brand new vinyl from The Scorpions, Van Halen, April Wine, and Kansas, It was the …

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The Man Show 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Whether you called him Dad, Pops, or Father, we are celebrating him for Father's Day with The Man Show. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from The Rolling Stones, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, REO Speedwagon, Van Halen and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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The Ladies of Vintage Rock 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. You know them by name. Nicole...Lorraine...Athena. These are the Ladies of Vintage Rock, featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Point Blank, Uriah Heep, The Who and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Droppin' Names 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It is high praise indeed when a band mentions another band in their song. We're droppin' names, featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Queen, Molly Hatchet, The Animals, The Who and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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The Greatest Trios of Vintage Rock 56:06

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Who's up for a threesome? Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Triumph, The Police, Rush, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer and more. These are the greatest trios of Vintage Rock.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Best of the Midwest 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. From across the Heartland they came, to play the clubs in Minneapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Cleveland and more. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Cheap Trick, Alice Cooper, Kansas, Ted Nugent and more. They are The Best of the Midwest.By Don's Basement Tapes

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The Wayback Machine 1977 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. We've dialed up the Wayback Machine for the year 1977. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Rush, UFO, Pat Travers, The Scorpions and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Farewell and Adieu to Roy Thomas Baker 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. He was a master of his craft. One of the finest Producers of Vintage Rock. This week, we salute the man and his library of work, with deep tracks of from Journey, Alice Cooper, Ian Hunter, Queen and more. Farewell and Adieu to Roy Thomas Baker. Rest in Peace.…

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The Essentials, Part Duex 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. These albums are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, and some, if not all, were a part of your collection back in 1975. Featuing deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Ted Nugent, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Styx, UFO, and more. They became known as The Essentials.…

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Don's Basement Tapes Tenth Anniversary Show 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It's our Tenth Anniversary Show, with song suggestions from the Original Basement Dwellers. Deep tracks of Vintage Rock from UFO, Judas Priest, Kansas, Uriah Heep and more. Thanks for listening!By Don's Basement Tapes

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It's Madness 56:04

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. The DANCE. The MADNESS. The brackets that blow up after day one. The N.C.A.A. Tournament is here and we're featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Nazareth, Bad Company. The Kinks and more. It's MADNESS!By Don's Basement Tapes

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The Wayback Machine 1978 56:04

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It was the year that Chicago serial killer John Wayne Gacy was arrested, the Susan B. Anthony dollar was introduced, the cartoon Garfield premiered, WKRP hit the airwaves on CBS, Grease, Animal House, Halloween, and Superman were on the big screen, and we bought new vinyl from Rainbow, The Who, AC/DC, a…

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Set The Wayback Machine for 1974 56:04

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It was the year that 7 Watergate indictments were handed down, People magazine made it's debut, and Deep Purple headlined the California Jam. On the Big Screen, we watched Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and The Godfather, Part Two.And we bought new vinyl from Bad Company, Supertramp, Lynyrd Skynyr…

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And The Winner Isn't 56:06

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It's Grammy Awards season, and while many Vintage Rockers did go home with a Gramaphone, many didn't. Now, we'll salute those that came up empty. Deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Queen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, Jimi Hendrix and more. This is the "...And The Winner Isn't" episode.By Don's Basement Tapes

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The Essentials, Part One 56:05

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There are those that consider 1975 to be one of the greatest years in music. Some of the greatest albums were released that year, but there were a small number of them that you had to have in your collection. Albums wth Deep tracks from Aerosmith, Rush, Paul McCartney and Wings, Queen and more. These albums are celebrating their 50th anniversary th…

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The Wayback Machine 1976 56:07

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From the Acme Studio. It was the year that America celebrated it's 200th Birthday, Apple Computer Company was formed in California, Jimmy Carter was elected President, Rocky, Taxi, and The Outlaw Josie Wales were on the big screen, and we bought new yinyl from Bad Company, Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult, and AC/DC. It was the year that was, 1976.…

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The Wayback Machine 1973 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It was the year that brought the end of the Vietnam War, the World Trade Center officially opened, Secretariat won the Triple Crown, The Exorcist, The Sting, and American Graffiti were in the Big Screen, and we bought new albums from The Doobie Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Queen and Pink Floyd. It was the ye…

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Well, It's About Time! 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It's all about time we turn the clocks back an hour this weekend. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from The Rolling Stones, Rush, The Zombies, Grand Funk Railroad and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Halloween Spooktacular 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. This time of year, it always gets a little spooky in The Basement. Feauring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Blue Oyster Cult, Alice Cooper, Rush, The Eagles and more. This is the annual Halloween Spooktacular.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Best of the Power Ballads 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. A suggestion from [email protected], Sue asks for a show about Power Ballads. Happy to oblige. Get out your lighters for deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Badfinger, Alice Cooper and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Songs That Only Come Out At Night 56:04

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From the Amce Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. In these days, darkness falls early, and this week we are featuring songs, artists, and albums that only come out at night. Deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Montrose, Queen, Ian Hunter, The Pat Travers Band and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Entering a Dreamscape 56:03

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. You are about to Enter a Dreamscape. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Molly Hatchet, Van Halen, Judas Priest, and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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A Salute to the Worker Bees 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. A three day weekend is here, but there are those that will labor this Labor Day Weekend, and to them we raise our glass. It's A Salute to The Worker Bee, with deep tracks of Vintage Rock from REO Speedwagon, Little Feat, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, and more.…

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The Freshman Class 56:04

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It's Back to School time, and we are welcoming the Freshman Class. The best of the Debut albums, with deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Bad Company, Molly Hatchet, Montrose, Ted Nugent and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Hey Mom, I'm on the Radio 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. August 20th is National Radio Day. and in honor of the industry, those that are in it and those that have left the studio, we present "Hey Mom, I'm On the Radio. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Cheap Trick. The Kinks, Queen, Tom Petty and more.…

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The Senior Tour of Vintage Rock 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. By now, you've heard that Aerosmith is on a "permament vacation" and have cancelled their Farewell Tour. But there are still plenty of Rockers on the Road this year. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from REO Speedwagon, ZZ Top, Kansas and more, this is the Senior Tour of Vintage Rock.…

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The Wayback Machine 1978 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. We've dialed up 1978 on The Wayback Machine. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Queen, AC/DC, Rainbow, and The Who. On the next Don's Basement Tapes.By Don's Basement Tapes

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A Salute to the Great White North 56:08

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. When the weather turns unbearably hot, we turn to The Great White North. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Rush, Saga, Aprill Wine, Red Rider and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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The First Cut Is the Greatest 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It is the most important song on an album. The opening track. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from The Who, AC/DC, REO Speedwagon, Uriah Heep and more. This is The First Cut is the Greatest.By Don's Basement Tapes

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The Wayback Machine 1977 56:04

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. The Wayback Machine is set for the year 1977, featugin deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Dave Mason, The Alan Parsons Project, Santana, Heart and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Summer Concert Series With a Twist 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It's that time of year. The stage is set, the bands are ready and this is The Summer Concert Series...with a twist. With special guests and special versions of deep tracks of Vintage Rock from The Scorpions, The Rolling Stones, Cheap Trick, The Eagles, and more.…

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The Super Groups 56:03

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It's a simple recipe. 2 parts guitar, 1 part bass, 1 part drum, and 1 part vocalist. Mix them together and you have a Super Group. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage ROck from Emerson, Lake and Palmer, The Eagles, Bad Company, Cream, and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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The Wayback Machine 1976 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. The Wayback Machine is out and we've dialed up the year 1976. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Steely Dan, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, AC/DC, Bad Company and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Happy 9th Anniversary Don's Basement Tapes 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. 9 year ago we started a show about a basement in Mayville, Wisconsin that has grown into a world-wide weekly program. So, this week, we celebrate by raising a glass to you for being there all these years. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Elton John, AC/DC, April Wine, Van Halen and more.…

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The Mother of all Don's Basement Tapes 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin, it's our annual salute to Mom, on the Mother of All Basement Tapes. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Queen, Savoy Brown, Jethro Tull, The Mothers and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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May the 4th Be With You 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin, and in honor of International Star Wars Day, we present "May the 4th Be With You". Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Deep Purple, The Byrds, Queen, Rush and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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A Show We've Saved For A Rainy Day 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. April showers bring deep tracks of Vintage Rock, featuring Jackson Brown, REO Speedwagon, Triumph, Eric Capton and more. "It's a Show We've Saved For a Rainy Day".By Don's Basement Tapes

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The Best of the Midwest 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. They came from Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, and Milwaukee. They went from playing bars to owning bars. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Kansas, Styx, The Michael Stanley Band, Cheap Trick and more. This is The Best of the Midwest.By Don's Basement Tapes

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The Wayback Machine 1975 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. The Wayback Machine is out and we've dialed up the year 1975, featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Queen, Electric Light Orchestra, Rush, Kansas and more. Enjoy the flashback!By Don's Basement Tapes

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It's OK...I'm With The Band 56:08

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. This week, we salute the "Other Ladies of Vintage Rock". The Groupies. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from The Who, Rainbow, The Scorpions, AC/DC and more. And we are happy to report that no musicians were harmed in the making of this program.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Fool's Paradise 56:04

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. April Fool's Day is upon us, and in The Basement, it's a Fool's Paradise. Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from UFO, REO Speedwagon, ZZ Top, Foreigner and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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March Madness 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. The NCAA Tournament is underway , and in The Basement, it's MADNESS! Featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Pink Fllody, Queen, The Kinks, Nazareth and more.By Don's Basement Tapes

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The Wayback Machine 1972 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. The Wayback Machine is set for the year 1972, and we're featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Pink Floyd, The Moody Blues, Jethro Tull, and a new band from California called The Eagles.By Don's Basement Tapes

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Soundtracks That Rock 56:07

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. It's Oscar Season, and as they hand out the Academy Awards, we are presenting Deep Tracks of Vintage Rock from The Who, Queen, Pink Floyd, AC/DC and more. These are Soundtracks That Rock!By Don's Basement Tapes

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Throwing a NO Hitter 56:05

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From the Acme Studios in Mayville, Wisconsin. Baseball season is back and we are throwing a NO hitter, featuring deep tracks of Vintage Rock from Aerosmith, Whitesnake, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Marley and more.By Don's Basement Tapes