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Guess Who Has Settled Bitter Legal Issues Over Band Name
It took more than a year – and one extraordinarily drastic legal measure – but the Guess Who has settled an argument over control of the band. Classic-era frontman Burton Cummings and co-founding guitarist Randy Bachman filed suit in 2023 against original members Jim Kale and Garry Peterson over false advertising claims. Kale and Peterson had continued to tour as the Guess Who even after Bachman and then Cummings departed – giving the impression that fans would see the creators of such hits as "American Woman," "No Time," "These Eyes" and "Undun." Instead, Bachman and Cummings described the act as a "cover band."
This May Be The Quirkiest Business Strip In Michigan
While searching for businesses in Southwest Michigan that have the best Grilled Cheese sandwiches I found a strip of buildings in downtown Lawton that immediately caught my eye. I've never seen anything like the string of buildings that are home to Big T's Tavern. The buildings have a very Western/Victorian...
Tom Morello Crusading for Iron Maiden’s Rock Hall Induction
Is imploring the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to induct one of its biggest holdouts: Iron Maiden. The Rage Against the Machine guitarist has long advocated for hard rock and metal — subgenres routinely overlooked by the Rock Hall — and he previously inducted Randy Rhoads in 2021 and Kiss in 2014. (His own band was inducted by Ice-T in 2023.) Now, Morello is setting his sights on the British metal titans, who have been eligible since 2005 and were nominated in 2021 and 2023.
Neil Young, ‘Archives Vol. III (1976-1987)': Album Review
On the one hand, it's cause for celebration that it took Neil Young only four years to release the third volume in his multidisc and career-spanning Archives series after an 11-year break between the first two editions; on the other hand, of the 198 tracks covered on Archives Vol. III (1976-1987)'s 17 CDs, nearly a third collect material from widely derided '80s albums such as Trans, Everybody's Rockin' and Landing on Water.
What We Learned From the Taylor Swift Ticket Scam in Ohio
There are steps you can take to avoid being scammed by hackers selling fake Taylor Swift tickets. At least 600 fans have fallen victim to a Taylor Swift concert ticket scam over the last 12 months in the United Kingdom alone. We can't find any concrete numbers for the United States, but it is likely very high. In fact, just last week a young woman from Solon, Ohio reported that she was hoodwinked on Facebook. This victim learned a hard lesson for us according to Cleveland.com.
Neil Young Confirms Another Show After Halted Crazy Horse Tour
Neil Young is slowly but surely putting together another run of concerts after abruptly canceling a tour with Crazy Horse. Just weeks after announcing an appearance at 2024's Farm Aid, Young has confirmed a shared date with Stephen Stills, his former bandmate in Buffalo Springfield and then Crosby Stills Nash and Young. They'll appear together at the charity Harvest Moon concert on Oct. 5 at the Painted Turtle Camp in Lakes Hughes, California. Proceeds benefit the camp and the Bridge School.
Retailer Will Permanently Close 150 Locations, Michigan Impacted
Many of our go-to places for shopping in Michigan have announced store closures and one more retailer is being added to that list. A beloved retail chain store is closing its doors to 150 stores, and Michigan stores may be impacted soon. Retailer Will Permanently Close 150 Locations, Michigan Impacted.
Top 20 Led Zeppelin Solo Songs
Led Zeppelin was only together for a little over a decade, and they have not musically reunited — or at least fully — since their breakup in 1980. That means there have been a lot of years in which the former members have been releasing solo projects, sometimes entirely on their own and sometimes with famous collaborators. Their output ranges in quantity — Jimmy Page only has one official solo album to his name, while Robert Plant has over 10 of them. John Paul Jones, meanwhile, has often teamed up with other artists, as well as composed a number of film soundtracks.
Brian May Recovering From ‘Scary’ Stroke That Affected His Arm
Brian May revealed he recently suffered a minor stroke that left him unable to move his left arm. The Queen guitarist said he hadn’t discussed the emergency because he didn’t want any public attention, and added that he was making a full recovery while observing doctors’ orders to do nothing but rest.
Babe Ruth Hit His Longest Home Run Ever Was Hit In Michigan
Babe Ruth is a legendary sports figure and may go down as the most legendary sports figure of all time. This may be important because if so, one of the Babe's most impressive accomplishments took place in Detroit against a Detroit Tigers pitcher who may have one of the coolest names ever.
The Best Gyros in Michigan are at a Coney Dog Spot in Kalamazoo
Michiganders know that the Coney Dog not only originated in Michigan, but it's a sacred piece of our culinary history. And for those that are privy to its origins, you'd now that the meat sauce was created by immigrants from Greece. But, the Coney Dog itself isn't a Greek food, it's purely American, with a Greek immigrant twist.
Michigan Man Drinks 24 oz. of Ranch in 10 Seconds To Win Belding Chugging Competition
There was plenty of competition over Labor Day Weekend, including a LOT of college football, baseball, and even the Paralympics are still on on NBC. But of all the things people took seriously this past Labor Day, one of the biggest might have been eating. Of course, there was the...
Michigan Man Shares Story of Getting Slimed At Nickelodeon Studios in 95′
For years I've been telling people about one of the best moments of my life, but missed having total proof until I recently found a long-lost photo at my parent's house. Growing up, my father made parts for the automotive industry, and my mother worked at the elementary school that we attended. They had to work their ass off to support 3, and later, 4 boys.
A Pop-Up Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Is Opening For Halloween In Michigan
In 2023 for Halloween, the thing that got me in the mood and the spirit for the season was the release of the Netflix series Fall of the House of Usher. The classic Edgar Allan Poe work is one of my favorites, and the show did an amazing job intertwining many of Edgar Allen Poe's works into the show.
Kalamazoo Valley Muesum Scores Historic Acquistion
I can remember being in elementary school and going to the Kalamazoo Valley Muesum every year, although it was a "basic" field trip it was always fun and intriguing. One of my favorite exhibits of all time is the mummy exhibit even though it used to give me the creeps and goosebumps when I was younger. It was always fascinating to think about the preservation of the body during mummification.
Skunk Baxter Helped Donna Summer’s ‘Hot Stuff’ Hit on $35 Guitar
Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter recalled how he helped make Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff” a hit using a $35 guitar. And the Steely Dan co-founder, who went on to work with the Doobie Brothers, said he nearly hadn’t bothered attending the session for Summer’s 1979 album Bad Girls.
Michigan City Cracks List for Worst Traffic in America
No one likes traffic. It's preventable but entirely out of our own hands. Unfortunately, the worst driver you know is closer to the average driver than you might expect. To compound the issue, road conditions and layout don't mix well with inept drivers causing the sudden lack of forward progress on the road.
Why David Gilmour Wants to ‘Be Rid’ of the Pink Floyd Catalog
David Gilmour says he wants to "be rid” of the Pink Floyd catalog, but his motive for selling has nothing to do with money. During a recent conversation with Rolling Stone, the guitarist admitted that a sale of Pink Floyd’s catalog is “something that is still in discussion.”
One of Michigan’s Most Popular State Parks Will Soon See Upgrades
Work is expected to be finished in time for the busy 2025 summer season. Which means if you didn't get a chance to camp here this summer you'll have to wait until next year. Bummer! This is one of the most elusive items on my Michigan summer bucket list. You...
From Luxury To Disrepair: Dearborn Hyatt Regency Heads To Auction
The iconic Dearborn Hyatt Regency, once a symbol of luxury and grandeur, is now facing an uncertain future. Originally slated for a transformation into high-end apartments, the 18-story former hotel at 600 Town Center Drive is now facing a sad unfortunate future. It was a tourist attraction in itself. Once...
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