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Who's on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! tonight? Well, almost. The lead singer of The Who, Roger Daltry, will be one of Jimmy Kimmel's guests along with Scarlett Johansson who's promoting her role as Black Widow in the new 'Avengers' movie. Daltry will also be performing on the ABC late night show tonight, May 3, 2012.

What are you doing between 7 and 10 a.m. on Sunday? I'd like to invite you on a 'worldly' journey on Earth Day as we remember two music icons who passed away last week, celebrate a guitarist's birthday and get you ready for a spectacular concert on Friday in Laramie. It's all coming up on 'Your Sunday Brunch' April 22, 2012. Turn the page to take a look at the menu.

How many vinyl records do you own? You could add to your collection at great prices on the annual Record Store Day, April 21. Many artists are offering special album releases on Saturday and lots of record stores are having big sales. In Cheyenne, Ernie November, 217 West Lincolnway, is selling all of their used vinyl records at 20 percent off with all new vinyl at 15 percent off.

\'Who Can It Be Now\' Men At Work (YouTube) The man playing the saxophone at the beginning of Men At Work's 'Who Can It Be Now' video, Greg Ham, was found dead at his home in Melbourne, Australia yesterday, April 19, he was 58. Authorities have now determined his death was non-suspicious. His body was discovered Thursday when friends went to check on him. Ham played flute, saxophone and keyboards

One of music's best singing drummers has passed away. Levon Helm died April 19 at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. He was drummer and vocalist for the Band who backed up Bob Dylan during his 1965 and 1966 tours. Helm was also part of the first Ringo Starr All Starr Band in 1989 along with Clarence Clemons, Dr. John, Rick Danko (his Band-mate), Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Billy Preston, Jim K

Grateful Dead Alpine Valley 1989 (YouTube) Tonight is the Grateful Dead's Second Annual Meet-Up At The Movies event featuring the unreleased film of the Alpine Valley Music Theater July 18, 1989 concert playing at a theater near you tonight only.

Justice prevails in southern California. Police have located the five guitars stolen from Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and have made an arrest. Culver City police Lt. Ron Iizuka announced the arrest Tuesday, April 17. The name of the suspect and other details have not been released. The instruments were reported stolen last week from The Culver Studios, a soundstage where the band was rehea

How'd you like to join me for 'Your Sunday Brunch'? We start out waking you up a little on the psychodelic side, we'll add in a large dose of Tom Petty to get ready for his shows this week and we're going to welcome the new rockers into the hall of fame. This is the halfway point in April so we have some 'middle' songs, we might jump back 'Under The Covers' and there's some great musical birthdays

What are you having for 'Your Easter Sunday Brunch'? We have some 'Egg' citing treats for your holiday enjoyment, everything from a psychedelic band's take on Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland' to a classic from Dr Demento. I'm Grateful Mike inviting you to join me from seven until ten a.m. for 'Your Easter Sunday Brunch' on 101.9 KING FM. Turn the page for a look at the menu. Read