Ben McKee
Ben is Akron 's friendly voice that rocks your weekends!
Ben is a husband, father, lover of all music, the outdoors and sports. Ben has always been drawn to radio which became a passion as he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. After stops in his hometown, Pittsburgh, and Corpus Christi, TX where he was a morning show host for a decade. He ultimately landed in The Buckeye State where he continues to keep you company at Rubber City Radio since 2016.
In his free time, you will find Ben at concerts, Akron/Cleveland Sporting Event, dropping a line in the water all while trying to keep up with his wife Jessica, son Killian and 2 pups Blue and Moola.
Hear Ben McKee on weekends right here on 97.5 WONE!
Sammy Hagar has been wanting to make music with Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony and said that David can be a part of it too... (but while we wait.) Here are the 2 bonus tracks from Sammy & The Circle's New Album "Crazy Times". Bruce Springsteen is gearing up for…
The 2nd Taylor Hawkins Tribute is tonight in LA... More names announced for the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles, Sept. 27th. 5pm PT Doors Open7pm PT Show Begins #TaylorHawkinsTribute pic.twitter.com/P1QH1IUtS6 — Foo Fighters (@foofighters) September 23, 2022 Maybe we will see some more of this from the LA…
Taylor Hawkins Tribute is this week from L.A. Here is a Tribute to another great and a cover from another one. Nancy Wilson has shared her new song ahead of the airing tomorrow night. Chili Peppers pay respect to Eddie Van Halen with a new song.... "Eddie". (Not sure how…
"Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival At Royal Albert Hall" is due Friday (9/16) on Netflix. Narrated by my favorite, Jeff Bridges.
These are going to be WEIRD... and good... or okay??? Daniel Radcliffe stars in WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story on Roku, September 8th. Dio's Documentary due September 28th Cobra Kai (Season 5) on Netflix September 9th And Rob Zombie's - The Munsters on Netflix September 27th Randy Rhoads Documentary is…
This is going to be amazing... Don't forget it's Gene's Birthday today also... Paul says it all! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rob Halford, Vivian Campbell and GENE!!You are my brother and time tells all. NONE of this could've happened without you. Enjoy this day and know that you are loved by…
It's been one year since Charlie Watts passed away... this says it all! Charlie you are missed...#RockInPeace Thinking of Charlie today ? pic.twitter.com/zkP5CwZthe — Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) August 24, 2022
If you checked out the Stadium Tour in Cleveland. Def Leppard has been keeping track of their tour stops and "OHIO ROCKS" is up now...
David Lee Roth puts out a new track a tribute to Van Halen: This should not sound this good! Motorhead's Iron Fist Album gets a 40th Anniversary Reissue September 23rd.
Incase you needed help in your bandana game... It's Bret Michaels to the rescue!!! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bret Michaels Official (@bretmichaelsofficial)
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Here are a few videos that stuck out this week... Both from bands that will be on the Stadium Tour coming to the Stadium that will be formerly knowns as First Energy Stadium by the sounds of it.. Here is Def Leppard's New Video that will be on Diamond…
The city of Akron's Park Week is May 9th - 15th! Let's celebrate our neighborhood and city parks. Dare I say PAR-TrEE! You can volunteer for beautification projects, tree plantings and even a party is planned for May 14th... Find all the detail by Clicking Here. There are plenty of opportunities…
Since April is International Guitar Month, if you are looking for some strings. James Hetfield of Metallica has new signature strings from Ernie Ball. Here check them out: Happy Birthday to Ace also... and the invite is out there, not sure if there will be a check with it (just…
Well you will be taking in Record Store Day with Spatz & Amanda at Quonset Hut in Canton this Saturday... Here is the place to map out your selections of special Record Store Day Releases! CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST... Gene Simmons also said he is giving a cure for…