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20 of the Most-Attended Rock Tours Ever
Bigger doesn't always mean better, but it sure can be impressive when it comes to tour attendance. For those with enough star power and popularity, performing live becomes something borderline uncontrollable, with tens of thousands of people showing up for each show. "Our concerts do have a lot in common...
LA’s Record Plant Studio to Close After 55 Years
The revered Record Plant studio in Los Angeles is set to close after 55 years, reports stated. The groundbreaking facility – one of the first to feature a "living room" environment for artists instead of lab-like conditions – has been a key part of rock history since in opened in 1969. But commentators suggested it had become a victim of technological changes in the music industry.
Why Stewart Copeland Prefers Life Outside the Police
Stewart Copeland said he prefers life beyond the Police as he recalled disappointment over songs he'd brought to the band that didn't make it into their catalog. But he admitted his writing style didn't really match the trio's musical approach, and said it had worked out for him in the long run.
3 New Fugitives Added to Laramie County’s ‘Most Wanted’ List
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office has added three new fugitives to its "Most Wanted" list. John Gilbert, Melinda Hurt, and Isaac Romero are now among 10 fugitives being sought by the department. Gilbert, who according to the Wyoming Sex Offender Registry was convicted of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor...
Man Charged With 2015 Cheyenne Coin Shop Murders Bound Over
The man accused of gunning down two men at The Coin Shop in downtown Cheyenne nine years ago next Saturday has been bound over to Laramie County District Court. Circuit Court Judge Sean Chambers on Friday morning found probable to bind 68-year-old McCloud, California resident Douglas Mark Smith over on two counts of first-degree murder.
Sonar System Stolen From Construction Trailer North of Cheyenne
The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in tracking down whoever burglarized a construction trailer north of Cheyenne. Public Information Officer Brandon Warner says the burglary occurred sometime between June 18 and 19, 2024 around mile marker 24 on Interstate 25. Topcon Sonar System Among...
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
We Love Coffee In Wyoming, But It’s Not Cheap
The best part of my day is when I wake up to the smell of coffee and sit down to enjoy my first cup. If I'm in a hurry and leave before I can have coffee, luckily, in Wyoming, we have MANY options to stop and buy a cup of ambition.
Frank Zappa’s ‘Apostrophe’ Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Box
Frank Zappa's only Top 10 album, 1974's Apostrophe ('), will be released as a six-disc set for its 50th anniversary later this summer. The expanded reissue - which includes the original album remastered as well as live tracks and session rarities from the era - will be released on Sept. 13.
Heat Advisory, Red Flag Warning Issued For Southeast Wyoming
The Cheyenne Office of the Natiional Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory and Red Flag Fire Warning for much of southeast Wyoming Today [July 12],. Cheyenne is included in both the heat advsory and Red Flag Warning. Laramie is included in the area covered by the Red Flag Warning, but not the Heat Advisory;
How the Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Helped the Police Rethink Their Past
Stewart Copeland said the Beatles’ movie Get Back led the Police to re-evaluate their past – and that’s why their 1983 album Synchronicity will return in a 6-disc box set on July 26. The drummer, along with former colleagues Sting and Andy Summers, have often discussed the...
Michael McDonald Selling Santa Barbara Home for $4.6 Million
If you happen to have been looking for a bright, open-concept home just a short drive from the beach, Michael McDonald has just the place for you. The singer is selling his Santa Barbara house for $4.6 million. Glancing at the home's online listing, you might not think two bedrooms...
Top 10 Willie Nelson Songs
With more than six decades of making music, and more than 100 albums released during that time, it's not easy paring down to Willie Nelson's most essential tracks. And no discussion of the country legend's career is complete without a survey of his best, and often genre-bending albums, including 1975's career-boosting Red Headed Stranger and the 1978 American Songbook milestone Stardust.
How Seth Rogen Was Bemused by Grateful Dead Fans, Then Became One
Seth Rogen told a TV audience that he’d been bemused when he first encountered Grateful Dead fans in Las Vegas – but later that night became one of them. During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Rogen reminisced with guest host Kathryn Hahn about the time they were in Sin City, working on upcoming comedy series The Studio. The two-week visit coincided with one of Dead & Company’s residency shows at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Sammy Hagar: ‘This Is the Thank You Tour’ for Van Halen Fans
Sammy Hagar knows it can be frustrating being a Van Halen fan. That's why he's offering up this summer's Best of All Worlds trek as a reward for their patience. "This is the 'thank you' tour, for all of the fans who followed us for all of those years and have been waiting 20 years for some other kind of a reunion -- my era, anyway, for sure," he tells UCR.
Suspicious Person Call Leads to Burglary Arrest in Cheyenne
A 33-year-old Cheyenne transient is facing a felony charge after police say they found stolen items in his backpack. According to a booking sheet, police were dispatched to a suspicious person call at 817 E. 4th St. around 3 a.m. on July 9, 2024, and spotted Benjamin James-George Woodworth in the area, who they say matched the description provided by dispatch.
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
Family of Murdered Cheyenne Coin Shop Owner Releases Statement
The family of Dwight M. Brockman, the Cheyenne coin shop owner who, along with his friend George "Doc" Manley, was gunned down at his shop nine years ago, says they're "joyful and happy" the alleged killer has finally been arrested, but it's "only the beginning of the end." The family...
Zombies Founder Rod Argent Retires From Touring After Stroke
Rod Argent, a founder and longtime keyboardist for the British Invasion band the Zombies, has announced his retirement from touring following a stroke. The group's management announced in a statement that said: "We are saddened to report that Rod Argent, founder, keyboardist and primary songwriter of the Zombies, has suffered a stroke. Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the U.K. and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife, Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred.
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