On-Air: Middays
Chris Atticus has worked in radio for over twenty years and serves as the host of the Mid-day show on 102.9 The Buzz.
He is a native Tennessean, born and raised in Memphis where he got his start in radio at the age of eighteen. After eight years on the air in the “Birthplace of Rock ‘N Roll,” he traveled East on I-40 to Nashville which he now calls home.
He enjoys all forms of music, the outdoors, hiking, biking, and exploring. Chris loves spending time with his wife and dog at Percy Priest Lake, and eating pizza as much as possible. Oh, and if you mention Star Trek.. watch out!!
ATTICUS POSTS
Little River Band Co-Founder, Roger McLachlan, Dies At Age 71
Little River Band co-founder and original bassist Roger McLachlan has passed away at the age of 71 after battling pancreatic cancer. McLachlan, born in 1954 in New Zealand, was known for his musical talent and significant early contributions to the ban...
Apr 18, 2025
Bush Announce New Album, 'I Beat Loneliness,' Share First Track, "60 Ways To Forget People"
Bush has just announced that their upcoming album, I Beat Loneliness, is set to be released on July 18, with the band also unveiling the first track lifted from the record, "60 Ways to Forget People." "What I feel about this record is it addresses the ...
Apr 18, 2025
Bruce Springsteen Shares Another Unreleased Song, "Blind Spot," From 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums'
On Thursday (April 17), Bruce Springsteen shared the unreleased song, "Blind Spot," from the Streets of Philadelphia Sessions, part of the seven previously unheard LPs set to be released in Tracks II: The Lost Albums. Long known by fans as the "Drum Lo...
Apr 18, 2025
Metallica, Billy Idol, Eddie Vedder, Depeche Mode Set To Take Part In 2025 Tribeca Festival
The Tribeca Festival has just revealed its 2025 lineup, which features bands and musicians such as Metallica, Eddie Vedder, Depeche Mode, and Billy Idol showcasing documentaries at the festival. Vedder and Idol will also perform following screenings of...
Apr 18, 2025
Zach Bryan Praises Bon Iver's New Album, 'SABLE, fABLE'
Zach Bryan recently took to his Instagram Stories to salute Bon Iver's latest album, SABLE, fABLE, expressing his admiration for the project that was released on April 11 to praise from fans and critics alike. Noteworthy for his consistent support of m...
Apr 17, 2025
The Darkness Announce 2025 North American Tour
The Darkness have revealed a 2025 North American tour in support of their latest album, Dreams on Toast. The tour is divided into two legs, with the first part starting on August 29th in Pryor, Oklahoma, and finishing on September 21st in Cleveland, Oh...
Apr 17, 2025
Fontaines D.C. Release Deluxe Version Of 'Romance,' Featuring New Songs And David Lynch Cover
Fontaines D.C. have just released a deluxe edition of their Grammy-nominated 2024 album, Romance, just before kicking off their 2025 North American tour in Seattle. The expanded collection now features 14 songs, and includes three new tracks: "Before Y...
Apr 17, 2025
ZZ Top Announce Summer 2025 North American Tour
ZZ Top has just revealed the dates on their summer 2025 North American tour. The just-added shows are part of a two-leg jaunt that continues the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band's ongoing Elevation Tour. The first leg begins with gigs in Canada and the ...
Apr 17, 2025
Linkin Park Will Headline UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show In Munich
Linkin Park is set to headline the UEFA Champions League Final kick-off show at Munich Football Arena on May 31. The performance will be a unique addition to the band's global reunion tour in support of their chart-topping recent album, From Zero. To p...
Apr 17, 2025
The Who Part Ways With Their Longtime Drummer Zak Starkey
On Wednesday (April 16), the Who announced that they have decided to part ways with drummer Zak Starkey after nearly three decades in the band. The decision comes just three weeks after the drummer performed with the Who during two shows at London's Ro...
Apr 17, 2025
Wilco Announces 2025 "An August Evening With Wilco" Tour
On Tuesday (April 15), Wilco announced that they have expanded their 2025 tour, adding a new run of North American shows the band has appropriately dubbed, "An August Evening with Wilco." The just announced dates will follow the band's "Sweet and Sour ...
Apr 16, 2025
Judas Priest and Alice Cooper Announce 2025 Co-Headlining Tour
On Tuesday (April 15), Judas Priest and Alice Cooper announced that they are teaming up for a highly anticipated co-headlining tour of North America. The hard rocking run will hit 22 cities from late summer through fall, beginning on September 16 in Bi...
Apr 16, 2025
Les Binks, Former Judas Priest Drummer, Dies At 73
On Monday (April 14), Judas Priest confirmed the death of their former drummer Les Binks in a statement posted on Instagram. The cause of death was not disclosed, but a funeral notice mentioned that Binks passed away "peacefully at hospital in London."...
Apr 16, 2025
Former Manager Of Guns N' Roses Claims Axl Rose Now Takes 50 Percent Of Band's Income
During a recent appearance on the Appetite For Distortion podcast, former Guns N' Roses manager Alan Niven claimed that Axl Rose now demands 50% of the band's income and "wants to be in control of everything." Niven, who managed the group from 1986 to ...
Apr 16, 2025
Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst Discloses Cancer Diagnosis
In a new interview with The Australian, Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst revealed that he has been battling pancreatic cancer for the past two years. The 69-year-old musician, who co-founded the celebrated Australian rock band, shared his diagnosis publi...
Apr 15, 2025
Garbage Singer Shirley Manson Fights Back Following Tabloid's Ageist Commentary
On Saturday (April 12), Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson fired back on Instagram in response to a Daily Mail hit piece that was critical of the band's current appearance and made ageist commentary about their looks. "What is THIS supposed to mean?!?" ...
Apr 15, 2025
Coheed and Cambria Receive Key To Their Hometown Of Nyack, New York, And Perform Acoustic Set
On Sunday (April 13), Coheed and Cambria were honored with the key to their hometown of Nyack, New York, with mayor Joe Rand declaring it "Coheed and Cambria Day." During the SpringFest Street Fair at Hezekiah Easter Veterans Memorial Park, the band re...
Apr 15, 2025
Rivers Cuomo Confirms That Weezer Are Making A Movie
During Weezer's Coachella performance on Saturday afternoon (April 12), frontman Rivers Cuomo confirmed the rumors that a forthcoming movie project was in the works about the beloved indie rock band. "We've been busy making the Weezer movie back in L.A...
Apr 15, 2025
Stevie Nicks Announces 2025 Headlining Solo Tour Dates
On Monday (April 14), Stevie Nicks unveiled the dates and details of her upcoming solo headlining tour, which will intersect with her guest appearances on Billy Joel's upcoming tour. The 76-year-old rock legend's tour includes arena dates at nine citie...
Apr 15, 2025
Benson Boone Roasts Coachella Crowd For Lackluster Reaction To "Absolute Legend" Brian May
Benson Boone wowed the Coachella crowd on Friday night (April 11), but it was the fans' lukewarm reception to the surprise guest appearance by Queen guitarist Brian May that Boone was focused on after the show. The duo delivered a powerful rendition of...
Apr 15, 2025
