Kevin
Kevin Wood on the Morning X. C’mon get all your “Morning Wood” jokes out now, I’ll wait.
Kevin’s a stand up comedian and a writer hailing from the Chicago Suburbs. He’s been in radio since 2011, in Rockford since 2017.
Don’t be fooled by the super slick cool photo on this page, he’s actually a major dork.
Kev shares another one of his favorite things to play on the guitar, and how he likes to do it with his fingers….. his...
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Kev shares another one of his favorite riffs to play on guitar. Tweet Share Pinterest Email...
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Kev from the Morning X shares some of his favorite riffs and parts to play on guitar. Not necessarily his favorite songs, but favorite...
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Skyler from Culture Shock Clothing and Music in Rockford stopped by The Morning X to talk Record Store Day (this Saturday!!) and what vinyl...
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Nita Strauss popped in for a Live Stream X-clusive Interview. Kev chats with Nita about how she got into guitar, touring with Alice Cooper,...
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Hearts & Hand Grenades dropped in for a live interview with live acoustic performances of “Bad Medicine” and more! Tweet Share Pinterest Email...
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Lilith Czar logged on to chat with us about her new album “Created From Filth and Dust,” her song “Anarchy,” and more. Great conversation,...
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ICYMI: Tommy Vext, formerly of Bad Wolves, is playing at the Apollo Theater July 11th, and he called into the Morning X to talk...
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Aaron from Gemini Syndrome popped in virtually to chat with Kev about the new album, the new tour, a little about his health scare...
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Moriah from the new band Plush dropped by to talk about their song “Hate,” what comes next for them, The Voice, and more. Tweet...
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Sons of Silver gathered in their recording studio in Los Angeles to hang with us and play a few songs off their EP “Doomsday...
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Keith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin, Adelita’s Way) joined us for a live-streamed interview promoting his new song “Dream Away,” and a lot more, including a...
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Rick joined us to talk about the new song, their upcoming tour overseas, guitars, and more. Tweet Share Pinterest Email...
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You’ve heard the cases of five idiots, now it’s time to crown this week’s King Moron. If you haven’t heard their stories, hear them...
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You’ve narrowed it down to 4 dumb-dumbs in January, and now it’s time to crown the first of 12 Tools of the Month. Your...
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Sam Carter of the band Architects (not THE Architects) joins us to discuss their upcoming album, what they’re doing during the UK’s 3rd lockdown,...
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Al Pitrelli, guitarist for Trans-Siberian Orchestra, dropped by again to bring up to speed on how production’s going for Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Live Stream Concert...
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Wolfgang Van Halen called up to chat with Kev about his dad, his solo project Mammoth WVH, and their new song “Distance” Hear...
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Whether you know him as Jahred, Jared, MCUD or Paulo Sergio, he joins us to talk Hed Pe’s new album, reflect on 20 years...
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Grant from Through Fire stopped by to chat about covering Roxette, cutting his hair, and the band’s plans for next year. See the video...
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Al Pitrelli of Trans-Siberian Orchestra called up The Morning X today to talk about their live-stream event happening on December 18th. Hear the interview...
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Comedian Jim Florentine of That Metal Show, Crank Yankers, and more, performing this Thursday at Zanies in Rosemont, IL and Friday at the McHenry...
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Tarek Jafar from The Blue Stones joined Kev for an At Home X-Clusive live stream, talking new music, the upcoming album, playing as a...
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On the Morning X today we spoke to Phil Atteberry, Founder and CEO of Brightside Clinic, which just opened a new location in Belvidere...
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Chris joins us to talk about his new song “World on Fire,” what it’s like to finally spend some time at home, his comic...
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Michael Ian Black’s new book “A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son” is out now, and it’s a great and surprisingly...
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Author Winston Groom who wrote Forrest Gump passed away this week at 77. And to remember him, we went over the was the book...
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The Morning X Forrest Gump The Book
Blacklite District, the artist behind the song “Falling” which you voted for on Hit It or Quit It, joins us to talk about his...
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The guys from Badflower hung out with Kev in another at Home X-Clusive. Why Nashville is better place to live than L.A., what it’s...
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Noah and Jolly from Bad Omens jumped on with Kev and Lou to talk about what they’ve got going on, some of their musical...
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Matt and Brad Walst of Three Days Grace joined Kev for an At Home X-Clusive. The guys chat about covering Gotye, the big Metallica...
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Diamond and Josh from Tetrarch joined us for an At Home X-Clusive on Facebook live to promote their upcoming album “Unstable.” You voted them...
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He was a member of the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Champion team, and has now dedicated his life to helping people struggling with...
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The UFC fighter turned boxer got himself engaged, and we had “him” on to congratulate him. Tweet Share Pinterest Email...
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Powered by ReTool of Rockford, The Tool of the Day brings you the dumbest of the dumb people around the world. Today we had...
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Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil jumped online with us for a live At Home X-Clusive on our Facebook page. It’s his birthday weekend and...
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Kev’s At Home X-Clusive with Mike Protich from The Violent, including a live acoustic “closet” version of “Fly on the Wall” Tweet Share...
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If you’ve ever been to Zanies in Rosemont, IL or Chicago, odds are you’ve seen Pat McGann. Now, the Chicago-based comedian has a new...
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Comedian Greg Warren joined the Morning X to chat about his new special “Where the Field Corn Grows,” available now on Amazon Prime Video....
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Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust joins Lou and Kev from 104.9 The X to chat about the new Soundgarden cover, “The Day I Tried to...
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Comedian Michael Palascak was a finalist on Last Comic Standing, he’s appeared on many late night TV Shows and a Comedy Central Half-Hour Special....
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Kev chats with Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies. Doug doesn’t consider himself a guitar hero, but don’t let him fool you he has...
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There is a national blood shortage, which in the middle of a pandemic is not good. You can help. RRVBC.org for information on if,...
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How does Ben Bruce of Asking Alexandria feel about the way American’s pronounce their band name? Will he do any more acting? What did...
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Kev hung out with Matt of From Ashes to New via Facebook live. What Jolly Rancher flavor does Matt like? Whose idea was the...
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Kev and Lou teamed up to hang with Cory Marks, the super cool, chill dude responsible for the song “Outlaws and Outsiders” featuring Ivan...
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There’s no wrong way to use the X Voice Mail Line. 815-575-XVM1 and leave us a message… like Zack did… He told us “Why...
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Kev did a live chat with Brent Smith of Shinedown to talk about Atlas Falls, Smith and Myers, and more! Tweet Share Pinterest Email...
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Conor McGregor announced on Sunday that he’s retiring from fighting. Kev had “Conor McGregor” on the show to find out what he’s gonna do...
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"Conor McGregor" on the Morning X
Kev’s live video chat Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless on Facebook talking about “Death By Rock N Roll,” the band’s new single and...
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Liz from the Rockford Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau talked with Kev about the Clean Hands, Open Doors Pledge, and more. Listen!...
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Liz from the RACVB on The Morning X 06-04-20
Jesus Trejo’s first hour-long Showtime Special premieres tonight at 9/8c … Kev interviewed him on the Morning X and here’s that interview!...
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Jesus Trejo on The Morning X
American Legion Post #1207 is hosting a drive-thru Veteran’s memorial event to remember those who died for our country and to honor those who...
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Dave Davis from American Legion Post #1207 on The Morning X
Restaurants are doing a soft reopen this weekend in IL, and that includes Franchesco’s and Fresco at the Gardens. Kev chat’s with Benny about...
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Kev Chats with Benny Salamone
Miracle Mile will be preparing 1000 free meals for Rockford Area Frontline Heroes on Saturday May 23rd at Don Carter lanes from Noon to...
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Paula Olson of Mircale Mile on the Morning X
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Kev chats with Scott Stapp about his new album, and will Creed ever make new music? Tweet Share Pinterest Email...
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Ghost Nation Season 2 starts tonight on The Travel Channel 8/7 Central. Kev got to chat with Jason Hawes about that and more. Listen!...
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Ghost Nation's Jason Hawes on The Morning X
You might know her from behind the bar at Murphy’s Pub and Grill in Rockford, but Jessica Cornellier made her debut on the Discovery...
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Naked and Afraid Contestant Local to Rockford Area
“Bernie Sanders” was on the Morning X talking about bowing out of the election, and what he’s gonna do next. And who the real...
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"Bernie Sanders" on The Morning X
Liz Malone of Halo Cupcakes and Jen Drendel of Sugar On Top Bake Shop called The Morning X to chat about their involvement in...
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Liz Malone and Jen Drendel on The Morning X
Bert spent the entire 8am hour with us today. All those segments in one clip right here. ...
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Bert Kreischer on The Morning X 04-07-20
Taylor Tomlin’s Netflix Special “Quarter Life Crisis” is available to stream right now! ...
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Comedian Taylor Tomlinson on The Morning X
Upstaging Inc. is a company that does event production in Sycamore, but they’ve shifted operations to help out with the COVID-19 Pandemic response. Kev...
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John Huddleston of Upstaging Inc in Sycamore joins The Morning X
Jason Greenspan is one of the guys behind “National Ball Check Day” a social media campaign designed to help raise awareness of testicular cancer....
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Jason Greenspan From National Ball Check Day on The Morning X
So, you may have noticed that today was supposed to be opening day for Major League Baseball. While that may feel like a kick...
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Image by Osvaldo Medina from Pixabay In December we told you about the grand opening of 6 Finger Tattoo, the first female owned tattoo shop in Rockford,...
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Celebrity Dump 02-27-20 Prince Harry says just call him Harry. Jussie Smollet Drama continues… and Oprah had a one night stand. all in the...
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Celebrity Dump 02-27-20
Harvey the Douche hires prison help. Amber Heard getting lots of heat. And watch out for Ben Affleck impersonators…? ...
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Celebrity Dump 02-26-20
Celebrity Dump 02-25-20 Weinstein – Guilty douche. Jussie Smollet pleads “not guilty douche” Screech thinks Screech should be in Saved by the Bell Reboot....
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Celebrity Dump 02-25-20
Kev had a conversation with Sal and Q from The Impractical Jokers. “Impractical Jokers: The Movie” comes out Friday February 21st....
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"Impractical Jokers" Sal and Q on the Morning X!
What is Mark Tremonti’s other love besides guitar? And did Comedian Bert Kreischer really kick Mark Tremonti out of a band before the Creed...
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Mark Tremonti on The Morning X
Author of “101 Nights of Great Sex” Laura Corn calls Kev on the Morning X to give some tips on how to spice it...
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Laura Corn Calls in to The Morning X
Alright, we’re well aware that recreational cannabis is now legal in the State of Illinois. That’s been the big one on everyone’s mind leading...
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Bert Kreischer once kicked which rock star out of a band.. find out here....
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The Morning X with Bert Kreischer! 12-18-19
WARNING: Spoilers ahead. Okay, so maybe I’m late to the game here, but I finally got around to seeing the conclusive second half of...
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by Kevin Wood If you live in Rochelle, or have been through there recently, you may have noticed some big round hay bales outside...
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by Kevin Wood Wives in Rockford are concerned about the abduction of their husbands after mysterious green circles appear in local parks. Circles like...
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Test drive the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and enter to win a 75” LED TV, Free Gas for a Year, iWatch and more! Plus...
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Join Kevin for a live broadcast at Kelley’s Market 5 cents of every gallon of gas sold on Tuesday goes to the Salvation Army....
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Join Kev for a broadcast at Anderson Mitsubishi!...
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Today on The Morning X, Lori and Kev welcomed In The Dark Paranormal Investigations into the studio. Tweet Share Pinterest Email...
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Lori and Kev took a stroll to Goodwill on E. State Street to find their Halloween Costumes for the big event on October 17th....
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Dustin Diamond stars in hilarious Insurance King commercials, now you have a chance to go behind the scenes of the castle and watch a...
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