It’s often remarked upon that when a greater being attempts to contact humanity, it chooses quiet backwater areas instead of going straight to the top. So it was when, on Saturday, Nov. 26, 1977, a representative of the Ashtar Galactic Command took over TV airwaves to warn the world of the risk of its destruction, […]
If there’s one universally acknowledged truth about the holidays, it’s that some people are impossible to shop for. You know the type, with all the shirts, ties, golf clubs and puzzles they’ll ever need. Buying them one more uninspired gift just seems like a waste of money. Here’s an idea, though: If they’re a Beatles […]
Geoff Wonfor, who directed the Beatles’ Grammy-winning Anthology documentary, died at the age of 73 on Nov. 22, his daughter confirmed. He spent five years working on the eight-part series, which was first broadcast in 1995 and featured the previously-unfinished John Lennon songs “Free As a Bird” and “Real Love” as new Beatles tracks. He […]
Ever since Tommy Lee shared a nude selfie, it seems that he’s been determined to celebrate the wild-abandon attitude of his youth. The release of a NSFW video for his manic new track “Bouncy Castle” fits that theory rather well. Animated by director Smearballs, the promo features various incarnations of the Motley Crue drummer involved […]
Ringo Starr has announced the sale of limited-edition life-size replicas of his hand, with prices starting at $2,000. The Beatles icon cut a deal with Julien’s Auctions to sell the figures, which are available in signed bronze and stainless steel editions, bearing the legend “Peace & Love,” and come in a presentation case with a […]
They were screaming for vengeance. They were breaking the law. They were living after midnight. OK, the last two are lies. But Judas Priest kicked ass and took names all the same on Tuesday at San Antonio’s Tech Port Center + Arena, their first of a two-night stand in the “Heavy Metal Capital of Texas,” as Rob […]
Wilko Johnson, guitarist and singer for the British pub-rock band Dr. Feelgood, died on Monday at the age of 75. The news was confirmed in a statement posted to Johnson’s social media accounts. “This is the announcement we never wanted to make, and we do so, on behalf of Wilko’s family and the band, with a […]
Jonathan Cain has responded to Neal Schon‘s new lawsuit, claiming the guitarist was the one who ran up “enormous personal charges” on Journey‘s credit card. Schon’s original legal action in Northern California’s Contra Costa County alleged that Cain had “improperly restricted” Schon from financial documents relating to Journey’s American Express card. He also charged Cain […]
The evening of Sunday, Nov. 22, 1987, was nearly a celebratory night for fans of Doctor Who. The following day marked 24 years since the British sci-fi classic first aired. While Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy, was the latest incumbent, Chicago PBS station WTTW was rerunning the first episode of the Fourth Doctor adventure. “The Horror of […]
Nine Inch Nails mastermind Trent Reznor says he’s leaving Twitter soon in reaction to what he called “the arrogance of the billionaire class.” The social media platform has been embroiled in controversy since Tesla tycoon Elon Musk bought it for $44 billion after several months of trying to get out of the deal. He fired the […]
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