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"The Ann Wilson Thing": The Evolution of Heart's Frontwoman

photos by Jess Griffin

This edition of “MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" originally aired on TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2017

MUSICAL GUEST: ANN WILSON of HEART

ANN WILSON of HEART chats on this edition of "MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges" about her recent solo recordings, her solo band project called "The Ann Wilson Thing", and her current solo tour across America that stopped at Chicago's HOUSE OF BLUES on Friday, June 16 for a performance.

Ann also reflected on her 40 years in the spotlight, being a woman in rock during the "old school" days, and the status of the band HEART.  

A variety of songs from Wilson's recent solo albums and a vintage HEART song or two are featured during the course of this interview with one of the greatest singers in rock 'n' roll.

Tom Lounges has been a radio personality and music journalist since 1979. For the last 43 years, Tom has been reporting on entertainment as a weekly music columnist and feature writer for The Times newspaper.