Rock 'N' Roll Lives On In Dix Hills

It was September 1974 when John Lennon surprised radio personality Dennis Elsas with his appearance at WNEW- FM (102.7) in New York City.

What began as a promotion for Lennon’s newest album, turned into two hours of candid Beatles’ memories. Lennon opened up about his immigration battle and even took over the station’s airwaves, playing some of his favorite offbeat 45s, reading live commercials and giving the weather reports. “It was one of those amazing sort of pinch me moments,” Elsas said.

That interview is one of the rare looks into some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest icons captured in the upcoming show, playing at the on Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m.

The show is a multimedia experience featuring highlights from Elsas’ history-making interviews with rock legends including Elton John, Jerry Garcia, Pete Townshend and others. 

Elsas, who now broadcasts from New York City on 90.7 WFUV and nationally on Sirius/XM Classic Vinyl (26), will recount his time of growing up with Top-40 AM radio and being one of the pioneers of the progressive FM radio revolution at WNEW-FM.

“'Rock 'N' Roll Never Forgets' means more to me than just memories. It's a celebration of the continuing legacy and on-going history of rock 'n' roll,” he said.

“If you love the great music of rock, you will love Dennis Elsas’ rock storytelling, industry insights and glimpses of the great rock luminaries up-close and personal from the voice of our generation,” Sandy Hinden, executive director of the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, said.

For tickets, contact The Dix Hills Performing Arts Center box office at (631) 656-2148 or visit online at www.DHPAC.org