Skip to Search Skip to Live Player Skip to Content Skip to Footer

101 RIFFS OF SUMMER

101 RIFFS OF SUMMER

101 Riffs Of Summer: Week 5 Playlist

By Cort Freeman June 30th

Another fantastic week of the 101 Riffs Of Summer has now wrapped. During Week 5, we featured some of the most iconic names in rock and roll.

From Rush to Led Zeppelin, we covered a wide range of rock this week. Make sure to listen Monday through Friday at 2pm for the daily “Riff Of Summer!” Plus, you’ll get two “riffs” on Two-Fer Tuesdays doubling up on some of your favorite WRIF bands.

If you missed any of the “Riffs” this week, check out the playlist below.

  • Monday, June 26th

    The Pretty Reckless – “And So It Went”

    Off the band’s fourth studio album “Death by Rock and Roll” in 2021. The song features Tom Morello.

  • Tuesday, June 27th

    Rush – “Limelight”

    The song appeared on their 1981 album “Moving Pictures.” The song is about Neil Peart’s discomfort with the band’s success and public attention.

     

    Rush – “The Spirit Of Radio”

    Two-for Tuesday! That means more Rush. This track was off their 1980 album Permanent Waves. It was the band’s first Top 30 single in their home country of Canada.

  • Wednesday, June 28th

    MC5 – “Kick Out The Jams”

    The song was released in February of 1969. It was recorded live at Detroit’s Grande Ballroom  over two nights, Devil’s Night and Halloween in 1968.

  • Thursday, June 29th

    Led Zeppelin – “Nobody’s Fault But Mine”

    Featured on their 1976 album “Presence,” it was originally recorded by Blind Willie Johnson in 1927.

  • Friday, June 30th

    Rob Zombie – “We’re An American Band”

    A popular cover of Grand Funk Railroad’s 1973 hit. It was featured on Zombie’s 2013 album “Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor.”

Riff of Summer logo

For previous weeks of the 101 Riffs Of Summer and more on all that’s happening click here.

As a part of the 101 Riffs Of Summer, we also have a shot for you to score a EVH Wolfgang “Edward Van Halen Signature Electric Guitar” courtesy of Guitar Hi-Fi in Royal Oak!

Brought to you by Guitar Hi-Fi in Royal Oak. Your local source for new, used, and vintage instruments along with in-house service and repairs. Let them help you find your sound!

Guitar Hi-Fi is your local source for new, used and vintage instruments, amps, accessories and hi-fi components with knowledgeable staff and in-house service, repairs and technical support; a gathering place for players, managed by musicians and gear nerds, and backed by 75+ years of combined professional experience. Let us help you find your sound

Sign me up for the 101 WRIF Cybercrew email newsletter!

Join the 101 WRIF Cybercrew to get everything that rocks sent right to your inbox from The Riff! You’ll get updates on concerts and your favorite bands, along with exclusive chances to win. Plus news and stories from all around metro Detroit!

*
*
By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.
Tags
,