Jul 26, 2017
Photos / Video: John 'Nunu' ZomotThere was a time when the venue at Tinley Park hosted the biggest names in music, year in and year out.But the biggest touring name of the biggest ever band, Paul McCartney had yet to play there until this week.Macca's touring schedule tended to favor football stadiums, baseball fields...
Mar 20, 2017
Chuck Berry passed away on Saturday at age 90. It may be easier for him to stake the claim as the "inventor of rock and roll" than any other musician.Look no further than the artists who have adopted his songs into their own repertoire. And it's not just one tune. Sure there...
Jan 20, 2017
Happy (?) Inauguration Day. Everybody's dealing with it their own way but music, and comedy, seem to be fine ways to face our impending reality.Musician Jeff Kravitz (@jeffkravitz) put out a social media call for songs for his band to play at the Inauguration. From over 225 entries, he culled this playlist of 90 songs...
Jul 18, 2016
Bob Weir's been a huge Beatles fan since forever, but as far as I know has never performed on stage with one.So of course, when he got his chance to stand side-by-side with Paul McCartney during a Boston gig on Sunday, he took it Dead & Company had played the same venue, Fenway...
Apr 8, 2016
They held out a while, but it's been 100 days since The Beatles caved and allowed their music on Spotify.To celebrate, the service offered this UK-centric graphic summarizes their time on the service since Christmas Eve 2015.Word is the Beatles Anthology Series will come next to Spotify, so be on the look out for the...
Feb 10, 2016
Beatallica is just what the name implies. Four guys from Milwaukee who totally blur the lines between The Beatles and Metallica because, why the hell not?TJ Superfanwas on hand this past weekend to capture their Chicago gig and offered up a video that captures some of the band's spirit and creativity. Touching on everything...
Aug 24, 2015
With Pink Floyds The Endless River behind him, David Gilmour is back to recording and touring under his own name.Next months issue of UK rock magazine MOJO will feature an exclusive recording of Gilmour covering the Beatles Here, There And Everywhere. Though the magazine hits news stands Tuesday, the track is available to listen...
Jun 1, 2015
It's June 1st, meaning it's the anniversary of the release of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band.Yes, it's a great and important album. But there's plenty of places you can read about that.How about this Hall Of Fame worthy Phish / Beatles photoshop job by Reddit user 555--FILK that...
May 25, 2015
It should come as no surprise that Paul McCartneys London shows would be particularly eventful sets, but the singers first of two shows at Londons The O2 proved to be packed with unforeseeable surprises.First, McCartney opened with a live debut of Temporary Secretary, the goofy electronic single from McCartney II that has since taken...
Apr 22, 2015
Shortly before the Kurt Cobain documentary Montage Of Heck is to be released, a slew of new videos and audio clips have arisen. Amongst the newly discovered material from the late singer is this somber cover of the Beatles And I Love Her.The raw home recording finds Cobain fitting the McCartney-penned pop song to...