885 Greatest Rock Countdown Guest List: A.D. Amorosi’s favorite rock selections
As part of this year’s 885 Greatest Rock Songs countdown on WXPN, we asked a number well-known Philadelphians to share their own picks for the best rock and roll moments of all time. Today Editor of Blurt Magazine and Contributing Editor to Philadelphia City Paper, Magnet and the Philadelphia Inquirer A.D. Amorosi provides his top choices.
1. David Bowie – “Station to Station”
2. Tom Waits – “Hang on St. Christopher”
3. Roxy Music – “Do the Strand”
4. Patti Smith Group – “Ask the Angels”
5. LCD Soundsystem – “All My Friends
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WXPN's 885 Greatest Rock Songs Countdown, by the numbers
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