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Willie Nelson’s 10 Best Rock Covers and Collaborations
He may be synonymous with country, but you’d have to be high to say Willie Nelson doesn’t know a thing or two about rock 'n' roll. The Texas icon, older than the genre itself, built a career off the back of his own legendary country songbook as well as a knack for turning songs of all genres into something fitting his unique vocal phrasing and guitar picking. With a body of work as long and prolific as his, it’s no surprise he’s taken on his share of classic rock favorites and even rubbed elbows with some of the most enduring artists in the genre. Here are 10 of our favorites.
Utica Police Officials Release Body Camera Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting of 13-Year-Old
The Utica Police Department and the community they serve continue to grapple with the officer-involved shooting that happened Friday night. Authorities say around 10:18 p.m. on June 28, police conducted a stop of two juveniles on the 900 block of Shaw Street in relation to an investigation. One of the...
Enjoy “National Waffle Day” At These 12 Upstate NY Diners & Cafes!
It is always fun in these pages to refer to the National Food Holiday register and see what food is celebrated for a corresponding day of the month. We have featured restaurants all across Upstate New York featuring these "starred" food holidays with everything from National Smoked Sausage Day, to National Eat a Truffle Day, and to National Whoopie Pie Day. All fun, and all delicious.
New York: Don’t Leave These Items Unattended in Your Backyard
A deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood this week. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. From upstate New York to Long Island, many...
The Wealthiest Most Insanely Rich Person In New York State
Even though New York State has some of the highest taxes in the United States, it is home to the ultra-wealthy. More millionaires live in New York City than in any other city in the world, according to Visual Capitalist. As of 2023, 340,000 millionaires were living in NYC. The...
Massive + Exciting News About This New York State Lake
There is some exciting and big news about one of the most popular lakes that borders New York State. We are blessed, and sometimes take for granted, to have some of the most amazing, fresh water, resources in our backyard and it is being recognized. This summer, are you planning...
Blackie Lawless to W.A.S.P. Backing Track Critics: ‘Don’t Go’
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has been honest about using backing tracks in the band's concerts. Still, questions have persisted -- with some even suggesting that the group isn't performing live at all. "Well, if they’re crazy enough to believe it, that’s their business," he tells UCR. "But if they genuinely...
How Bruce Springsteen Learned to Love Arenas for His 1984 Tour
For nearly the entirety of his career as a performing and touring musician, Bruce Springsteen had had an issue with taking his show to bigger venues. His reluctance was well known, and he had historically been slow to make such moves, even as the number of people who wanted to see him grew.
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Are Balloon Releases Still Legal in New York State?
Balloon releases have long been associated with birthdays, graduations, or perhaps for honoring a loved one who has passed. However, there has been growing concern in recent years from advocates who don't want these materials made of rubber and nylon released into the environment anymore. Other balloons made of Mylar...
Don Henley Sues to Get Back Disputed Eagles Lyric Sheets
Don Henley wants his stuff back. He's filed suit asking for the return of handwritten '70s-era Eagles lyrics that were the subject of a recent criminal trial. "These 100 pages of personal lyric sheets belong to Mr. Henley and his family, and he has never authorized defendants or anyone else to peddle them for profit," attorney Daniel Petrocelli said in an official statement.
Help Police Find Woman Named Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of Week
DOB: 06/12/95 (29 years Old) Anonymous tips can be called into Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-866-730-8477 or through their website at www.mohawkvalleycrimestoppers.com. Police are asking for calls and tips to be made to the Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers tip line, anonymously at 1-866-730-8477. Police added as a reminder that...
NYS Police Investigating One-Car Fatal Accident in Upstate NY Town
One man is dead as New York State Police at Herkimer is investigating a one-vehicle accident in the Town of Russia in Herkimer County on Thursday. Troopers say, on June 27, 2024, at about 4:49 a.m., State Police in Herkimer responded to a one-vehicle accident on Southside Road in the town of Russia.
Rock’s 20 Best Four-Single Runs
There are plenty of musicians out there who have made a very good living after releasing just one hit single. But as Norman Greenbaum or Dexy's Midnight Runners can tell you, it's pretty hard to string together two, three or especially four. Many of the artists below have track records...
Owner of Legendary Diner Dispels Rumors Regarding Sale of Property
The rumor mill is always swirling in Central New York and the owner of one local diner is speaking out to dispel some of the rumors out there regarding the sale of his legendary business. There is no doubt that Dave's Diner in Schuyler was put up on the market...
Local Football Coaches Start Fund to Give Underserved Students Free Cleats
One of the biggest barriers for underserved and low income students is the inability to pay for basic sporting equipment like cleats. Participation in sports has been proven to be one of the biggest deterrents for students being stuck on city streets, getting involved with things that are detrimental to their future.
Upstate New York Bridge Renamed After Trooper Killed 22 Years Ago
A fallen New York State Trooper is being honored 22 years after he was killed in action. On Thursday, New York State Police officially dedicated a bridge in honor of a fallen trooper. Bridge Over New York State Thruway Renamed After Fallen Trooper. Officials dedicated the overpass on Charley Hill...
Fact Check: Has New York Banned Some People From Returning Cans and Bottles?
What is the policy in New York State about returning cans and bottles and who is an isn't allowed to do so?. In New York State when you buy a can or bottle that can be returned for deposit you pay for that deposit ahead of time. The thought process behind that is that you'll get your money back once you return them.
Why Pete Townshend Never Liked the ‘Quadrophenia’ Movie
Pete Townshend says he’d never been happy with the 1979 movie version of Quadrophenia. The Who guitarist explained that was one of the reasons why he’d developed a ballet version of the storyline, which was first exposed via the 1973 album. “I was never happy with the film,”...
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