Frank Beard, the legendary drummer for ZZ Top, died Monday, Aug. 17, at the age of 77. News of Beard’s death was announced a day later, with a statement noting he “was in hospice care when he passed away at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members at his side.” Beard’s death came a […]
Photo by Victor Frankowski Crystal Palace Bowl, London, August 18, 2026 There are two words that come up more than any others at Jimmy Eat World’s ‘Bleed American‘ 25th anniversary show at Crystal Palace. Thank you. Jim Adkins seems in complete disbelief, not only at the turnout for the show (as many as 12,000 people […]
Few bands have carried the spirit of alternative rock with as much conviction, intensity, and staying power as Pearl Jam. Emerging from Seattle’s explosive early 1990s music scene, the group combined Eddie Vedder’s unmistakable baritone with powerful guitars, emotionally charged songwriting, and a fiercely independent attitude. Songs such as Alive, Even Flow, Jeremy, and Black […]
Lil Durk allegedly turned down a peace offering from one of Quando Rondo‘s affiliates months after the death of Rondo’s cousin, Lul Pab. According to court documents obtained by XXL on Tuesday (Aug. 18), Durkio sent a text and voice note on Christmas Day of 2022 saying that Rondo’s people had reached out to “squash” […]
Bonnie Tyler‘s funeral and celebration of life service was held on Monday (Aug. 17) in Swansea, Wales. According to The Guardian, crowds of fans lined the streets to say their final goodbye to the beloved singer. “As the white coffin, covered in bouquets of white roses, was carried into the minster, shouts of ‘God bless […]
VILLANELLE Talk Outbreak, US Festivals & Their Next EP Skip to the content VILLANELLE chat to us ahead of a huge run of UK festival dates, including Outbreak’s stacked All Points East lineup alongside Deftones, Interpol, Idles and EsDeeKid. The band reflect on a whirlwind summer that took them from Bonnaroo’s main stage […]
Few performers are as closely associated with a single dance craze as Chubby Checker, yet his influence reaches far beyond one unforgettable hit. With his energetic voice, charismatic stage presence, and instinct for turning rhythm into movement, Checker became one of the defining entertainers of the early 1960s. His explosive recording of “The Twist” helped […]
The Tupac Shakur murder trial opens with multiple interviews of suspect Duane “Keffe D” Davis admitting involvement, but the defense claims their client is a liar. Opening statements officially started in what is hip-hop’s biggest unsolved murder case on Monday (Aug. 17). During opening statements, prosecutor Binu Palal told the jury that they would learn […]
Lovers Tongue Premiere New Single & Lyric Video “O’ Holy Fire Breather” – Anthony Gonzales Of Womb Rot Guests Texan deathcore outfit Lovers Tongue premiere a new single and lyric video titled “O’ Holy Fire Breather”, streaming via YouTube for you now below. Anthony Gonzales of Womb Rot guests on this particular track. Source link
I was going through boxes of old family photos recently, which sadly can only mean one thing: I was finding photos for a celebration of life. In this case, it was for my mother, who had recently passed. It’s not an easy task, but there is comfort to be found in the images. The Older […]