Tigman comes from the Poughkeepsie area, right here in the Hudson Valley and has many ties to the local community from business owners to residents alike. He's a rocker whose favorite bands include Guns n Roses, Van Halen, Buckcherry, AC/DC, Alice in Chains, Metallica, and he loves 80's hair metal. In his free time, Tigman likes to go to the rock shows and knock a few cold beers back at the local bars. Tigman started at the Home of Rock n Roll 101.5 WPDH nearly 25 years ago.
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Monday, July 16: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (July 16) to Ed Kowalczyk. The former Live singer is 47. Other rockers celebrating include Police drummer Stewart Copeland (66) and current Soil/ex Drowning Pool frontman Ryan McCombs (44).
Friday, July 13: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (July 13) to Twisted Sister bassist Mark “The Animal” Mendoza. He’s 63. Other rockers celebrating include Trixter guitarist (sometimes Def Leppard fill-in) Steve Brown (48) and guitarist Damon Johnson (Brother Cane, Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders) is 54.
Thursday, July 12: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Today (July 12) we remember one time Kiss drummer Eric Carr. He would have been 68. Birthday wishes also going out to Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci (51).
Wednesday, July 11: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (July 11) to former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, who’s pursuing a solo career these days. He’s 59.
Tuesday, July 10: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Today (July 10) we remember Ronnie James Dio on what would have been his 76th birthday. Also, birthday wishes going out to Triumph singer, guitarist Rik Emmett who turns 65.
Tig’s Metal Box (Radio Show) Playlist: July 7, 2018
Here's the Tig's Metal Box (the radio show) playlist from July 7.
Monday, July 9: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Today (July 9) we remember AC/DC singer Bon Scott who would have been 72. Also remembering drummer Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience who would have been 71. Happy Birthday wishes to bassist Frank Bello of Anthrax (52).
Albany County Jail Maxed Out
Albany County Jail has reached maximum capacity with 330 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees.
Saturday, July 7: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (July 7) to Ringo Starr. The Beatle is 78. Also celebrating is former Firehouse bassist Perry Richardson (55).
Tig’s Metal Box: Remembering Drummer Vinnie Paul
The Metal Box is a weekly web series posted each Friday where we discuss all things hard rock and heavy metal: news, videos, interviews, live concerts and more.
Friday, July 6: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (July 6) to original Saxon guitarist Graham Oliver. He's 65. Also celebrating is Brian Haner aka Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold (36).
Motorcycle Crash Takes the Life of Albany Police Officer
An Albany Police Officer has died after an off-duty motorcycle crash on Wednesday.