The Classic East Rock Concert in NYC, July 29-30, 2017…A Brother’s Perspective
(July 31, 2017, Flushing NY) There are only a few situations where I don’t mind being the only black guy in a crowd of 60,000 white folks where there’s lots…
CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers (Slightly) Disappoints… but Ultimately Pleases in Chitown
(Chicago; July 27, 2017) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Nile Rodgers has a heavy burden to bear. He’s the last remaining member of the original lineup of the…
Sir Paul McCartney Rekindles Beatlemania for Chicagoans
When it comes to music royalty and concerts, most would agree that artists of a certain stature don’t need any theatrics to go along with their huge repertoire of hits.…
Just When You Thought Prince Couldn’t Out-Do Himself…He Unleashed Music’s Best Kept Secret.
His Purple Highness released a new album (again), and I have a new favorite Prince song as a result – except it’s not so new, it’s actually 33 years old!…
Chester Bennington (1976-2017)… Now Part of Rock’s Newest Unholy Trinity
When people think of the late Jim Morrison, the names Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin inevitably come to mind. That’s because those three rock icons – one the frontman of…