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The New Classic Rock: 50 Songs From the ’90s That Don’t Suck
Classic rock didn't end with the '80s. As you'll see in the list of songs below, the '90s offered plenty of reason for rock music fans to tune into something other than the same records they had been playing for years. From veteran artists like Bob Dylan and Neil Young to '80s heavyweights R.E.M. and Guns N' Roses to emerging acts forging a new sound from the underground, the '90s were met with limitless possibilities.
Listen as the Police’s ‘Every Breath You Take’ Comes to Life
The Police's smash hit "Every Breath You Take" came to Sting in a rush of inspiration while visiting James Bond creator Ian Fleming's Goldeneye resort in Jamaica. "I woke up in the middle of the night with that line – 'every breath you take, every move you make, I'll be watching you' – in my head," Sting recalled in 1993. "I sat down at the piano and had written it in half an hour."
See Walt Disney’s Humble Beginnings in Kansas City, Missouri
America loves heroes, but the truth is that no one is completely heroic or a villain. Everyone is a combination of good, bad and otherwise. I would imagine that's true of Walt Disney, too, who had humble beginnings in the Kansas City, Missouri area before he became a worldwide phenomenon in the motion picture and entertainment industry.
Only California Has More Confrontational Drivers than Missouri
Don't mess with Missourians when they're driving. That's one of the takeaways from a new survey which reveals only California has more confrontational drivers than Missouri does. This is no small potatoes ranking based on one person's opinion. It's a deep dive by Forbes Advisor based on 9 different metrics...
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
Recall of Illinois Vegetables Expands Due to Serious Illness Risk
There was already a potential problem with many cucumbers widely available in Illinois, but now it's known the risk is greater than previously thought. A previous recall has now been expanded due to a dangerous contamination that now includes even more vegetables. The Food and Drug Administration just issued a...
Back to School Shopping? Missouri’s Tax Free Weekend is Coming
I don't know about you, but back-to-school shopping gets more expensive each year for me. That's why I am so grateful for the no-tax weekend in Missouri so I feel like I am saving a little bit of money. Missouri's No Tax Weekend. I would if you could wait until...
Revisiting ‘Wonder Woman’ Lynda Carter’s Bonkers Kiss Tribute
Ever wanted to watch Wonder Woman cover a Kiss song?. That's exactly what happened in 1980 when Lynda Carter, still riding high off the success of her starring role in the Wonder Woman TV show, appeared in Lynda Carter Encore!, her second TV variety special. During a particularly extravagant "Rock...
Mark is Leaving 97.9 KICK-FM
Hey everyone it's Mark, from "Mornings w/Mark & Sam" and yes, I am leaving KICK-FM. I started at 97.9 KICK-FM in March of 2019, and it has been the best 5 and a half years of my life working for this radio station. Since moving to Quincy to take this job I met my incredible wife, became a stepfather to two fantastic kids, and made lifelong friends, thanks to this job.
It’s Time! Adams County Fair is Underway Here’s the Full Schedule
It's Adams County Fair time and here are some of the big events coming up this year at the fair. 8:00 AM -- 4-H Equine Judging (Horse Arena) 6:00 PM -- Little Mr. & Miss Adams County Fair (Grandstand Stage) 6:30 PM -- 12 & Under Pee Wee Horse Show...
Southeast Missouri Wakes Up Wednesday to a New Madrid Earthquake
If you blinked, you missed it. It was brief, but there was an earthquake to make sure everyone in southeast Missouri was awake thanks to the ever-present New Madrid Fault. I noticed on the USGS earthquake map, there was a circle in southeast Missouri early Wednesday morning. The epicenter of this not large quake was just west of New Madrid, Missouri.
60 Years Ago: The Stones Get Banned From Blackpool for 44 Years
Residents of Blackpool, England wait all year for summertime to roll around. Since the 18th century, the coastal town has been attracting people to its expansive beaches, and over the course of decades has become one of the most beloved vacation spots for Brits with carnival rides, restaurants and all sorts of warm weather activities to enjoy. (John Lennon lived there for a short time in his childhood.)
Watch the Trailer for New Bob Dylan Biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’
A trailer has been released for the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, starring Timothee Chalamet. The movie follows Dylan's path from his home state of Minnesota to New York City, where he begins to earn attention for his songwriting talent, all the way up to his 1965 performance at the Newport Folk Festival. In addition to Chalamet, it stars Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Nick Offerman as Alan Lomax, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash and Edward Norton as Pete Seeger.
15 Great Rock Albums That Need to Be Rereleased on Vinyl
Back in the days before the commercial advent of the compact disc, when vinyl records were the format of choice for purchasing and listening to music, albums would go out of print all the time, without warning. Some would not sell and be relegated to cutout bins or just tossed; others would sell out of their pressing, and would simply disappear, until a new run was pressed. If there were no further pressings, those records would just be gone.
Mick Fleetwood to Release Blues Album With Ukulele Virtuoso
Mick Fleetwood will release a new album this fall, a collaboration with ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro called Blues Experience, out Oct. 18. "I've always wanted to do a blues album," Shimabukuro said in a statement, "and when Mick and I started talking about working together, I thought who better to work with than Mick Fleetwood?"
1 of Missouri’s Strangest Homes is Hidden in these Woods
When I say this Missouri home is strange, I mean that in a good way. Perhaps a better word would be unique. No matter what adjective that comes to mind, this home is hidden in the woods near Table Rock Lake and it's different than just about any house you've ever seen.
1 of Missouri’s Wildest Water Slides Has Freaky LED Night Lights
If you're the kind of person who loves water slides and is also easily distracted by pretty lights, I have found a Missouri option for you. It's one of the wildest water slides that takes on a different appearance at night with freaky LED night lights. This Branson, Missouri place...
Blues Legend John Mayall Dead at 90
John Mayall, legendary blues guitarist and founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, died on Monday at the age of 90, Vanity Fair reports. Born in Macclesfield, England in 1933, Mayall taught himself to play the piano, guitars and harmonica as a kid. After graduating from the Manchester College of Art, he maintained a side hustle playing with local musicians. In 1963, he founded the Bluesbreakers with drummer Peter Ward, bassist John McVie (who would later join Fleetwood Mac) and guitarist Bernie Watson. Together they helped bring the sound of American Delta blues — artists like Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Elmore James — to English venues and audiences. In 1965, Eric Clapton, who'd quit the Yardbirds, joined the lineup.
Help Figure Out 24 St. Louis, Missouri Unsolved Mysteries
No life should ever end this way. There are 24 St. Louis, Missouri families who have had loved ones taken from them much too soon and their cases remain unsolved to this day. The St. Louis Crimestoppers are constantly updating their database with victims of unsolved crimes. Here are 24 recent cases that police need assistance to bring justice to those responsible.
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