American rock band (1973–2020)
Dan McLaughlin of National Review Online eulogizes one of rock and roll’s greatest talents, the inspiration for many aspiring guitarists worldwide. As if 2020 didn’t have enough news, rock legend…
Do we really need government to license music therapists? A front-page News & Observer story features a number of people who believe the answer is “yes.” But as regular readers…
Says here that the Bobcats — and by extension the city of Charlotte — are turning to high-powered booking agency AEG to land more musical acts for the Uptown Arena.…
USA Today pretty much sums it up in this description of the crowd at Bobcat Arena last night: Straight out of 1984. Lots of baseball jerseys and classic rock band…
Back on July 11, 1967, Jim Hendrix opened for The Monkees at the Old Old Charlotte Coliseum. It was the third time he had opened for the band, having played…
Movie: “Airplane!” My sides hurt. Album: Not fair because nearly all the albums I listened to came from pre-1978, when I started high school. But since I have to abide…
…starting in Charlotte: Try to restrain yourselves, ladies. Great reunion or train wreck?
Well, well. The long-rumored Van Halen reunion tour — the one with David Lee Roth back where he belongs — will kickoff in Charlotte at the end of September. The…
U2: “Like a Song”, “The Refugee”, “The Wire”, “Seconds” Van Halen: “Everybody Wants Some”, “Drop Dead Legs” The Rolling Stones: “Memo From Turner”, “The Spider and the Fly”, “Beast of…
You’re at a basketball game waiting for the introduction of the players or watching the inspiring story of someone when the lights go down and the inspiring music starts —…
First, Paul and Jenna, I’m shocked about your attack on one of the best rock albums ever: “Boston.” I definitely think it is a top 5 album. However, I think…