Bilal pays tribute to late-KISS lead guitarist, (Paul) Ace Frehley. One of the four original members ofKISS whose guitar playing influenced a generation of musicians, would have celebrated his 75th birthday today. We miss you Spaceman!

Bilal pays tribute to late-KISS lead guitarist, (Paul) Ace Frehley. One of the four original members of KISS whose guitar playing influenced a generation of musicians, would have celebrated his 75th birthday today. We miss you Spaceman!

The best moments from CHOM 97 7's broadcast day.

The best moments from CHOM 97 7's broadcast day.

The Best of CHOM 97 7

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

The Afternoon Rock Ride with Bilal

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Happy 75th Birthday (in heaven) Ace Frehley!

When it didn't make the cut on their first two albums, Cheap Trick fought their record label to finally let them release "Surrender" on 1978's Heaven Tonight. It instantly became a radio staple and the first Cheap Trick song on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart. Singer Robin Zander tells the story of how the boss isn't always right! 

When it didn't make the cut on their first two albums, Cheap Trick fought their record label to finally let them release "Surrender" on 1978's Heaven Tonight. It instantly became a radio staple and the first Cheap Trick song on Billboard's&nbsp;Hot 100 singles chart. Singer Robin Zander tells the story of how the boss isn't always right!&nbsp;

Cheap Trick's Robin Zander on How Their Label Finally Surrendered!

After an online thread of teachers sharing the dumbest things they've heard from students in their classroom sparked the discussion - Bilal shared some of the doozies that came up - all in good fun of course! ;)

After an online thread of teachers sharing the dumbest things they've heard from students in their classroom sparked the discussion - Bilal shared some of the doozies that came up - all in good fun of course! ;)

What's the Dumbest Thing You've Heard a Student Say?

There's nothing worse than being in a funk that you can't get out of.. but, that's what music is for right? We asked Montrealers which song instantly brightens their mood and Bilal shares them along with a montage of suggested feel-good tunes! 

There's nothing worse than being in a funk that you can't get out of.. but, that's what music is for right? We asked Montrealers which song instantly brightens their mood and Bilal shares them along with a montage of suggested feel-good tunes!&nbsp;

Happy 75th Birthday (in heaven) Ace Frehley!

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