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Top 20 Van Halen and Solo Songs From the ’90s
The '90s were a turbulent time for Van Halen. After soaring through the previous decade as quite possibly the most universally beloved rock band on the planet, the group hit bumpier terrain in the '90s. Although they released two multi-platinum albums in the first half of the decade, they also endured nasty public feuding, two more lineup changes, the genre-resetting revolution of grunge and their first flat-out commercial failure.
Sammy Hagar on What Makes Joe Satriani Right for Van Halen Tour
Sammy Hagar explained why he was convinced that Joe Satriani was the right guitarist to represent Eddie Van Halen on the Van Halen tribute tour that kicked off this week. The pair have known each other for years and were been members of Chickenfoot together, alongside Michael Anthony. But in...
August 2024 New Music Releases
Two prog rock masters return to record-store shelves and streaming services. August 2024's new music releases also include a celebrated moment from Woodstock and a rare solo album from one of the co-founders of the Rolling Stones. Jon Anderson is releasing his first album of original songs with the Band...
Best National Anthem Performances in History [VIDEO]
America's National Anthem, isn't an easy song to sing. Many celebrities have butchered the Star Spangled Banner, usually in front of a national audience, including Fergie who's version at an NBA game in 2018 was deemed one of the worst. Well, move over Fergie. There may be a new contender...
See Crazy Photos & Video of Hurricane Like Weather in New York
The good news is there were no confirmed tornadoes that touched in Central New York. The bad news is strong winds blew down trees, power lines and left thousands without power. A little further West, Mother Nature pounded Canandaigua, New York with what looks more like a hurricane than a...
Family Dog Lost after Upstate New York Tornado Outbreak Found Safe Miles Away
Jeffrey and Colleen Smith went through every dog owner's worst nightmare following a severe weather outbreak in their hometown of Eden, New York. Their four-year-old golden retriever, named Zoe, vanished without a trace. Eden was one of the hardest-hit areas and was directly hit by an EF-2 tornado that produced...
Bring Your Imagination To Life At The Utica Sidewalk Chalk Competition
Utica is set to become a vibrant canvas this week for young artists at the Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition. The event will take place at Palmer Par in Utica on Thursday, July 18th from 10:30AM to 11:15AM hosted in partnership with the Oneida County Youth Bureau. This free event invites children ages 5 to 18 to showcase their creativity on the sidewalks of Pratt Munson College of Art and Design’s campus at 1200 State Street during the Munson Arts Festival. This is a great way for kids to get involved with Munson.
Celebrate The 25th Anniversary Of Rome New York’s Woodstock ’99
Can you believe that 25 years ago Woodstock '99 rocked the world with legendary performances, and one insane atmosphere, right here in Rome? One bar is looking to celebrate. Stockdale's of Oriskany is hosting The 25th Anniversary Of Woodstock '99 on Wednesday July 24th from 7PM - 9PM:. "We’re going...
Angler Smashes New York Fishing Record With Monster Catch
The first fishing record of 2024 has been recorded in New York. It belongs to Chuck Zimmerman of Hilton, New York. The angler not only set the record but he smashed the previous one set in 2018 by over a pound, reeling in a monster longnose gar. Longnose gar are...
Get Ready For DINO-mite Adventure At New York State Fair
Go back in time, all the way back to when dinosaurs roamed the earth for one DINO-mite time at the New York State Fair. DINOSAUR EXPEDITION, an interactive, educational experience is coming back to the New York State Fair this summer for all 13 days. And it's all free with your admission ticket.
National Retailer Bringing Back 200 Shops, 25 in New York
As restaurants and businesses close their doors, one national retail chain is coming back. Babies R Us is returning with 200 shops expected to be open in time for the holidays. 25 of those shops will be in New York. Toys R Us made a comeback after filing for bankruptcy...
New York State Police Investigate School Bus Accident in Upstate NY
New York State Troopers are investigating a school bus accident on Monday in Upstate New York, that involved a Boonville, NY school bus driver and a 25-year-old. Troopers say two young passengers, ages two and four, were on the bus at the time of the accident. According to police, there were no injuries.
Oriskany Falls Man Facing Laundry List of Charges Following Domestic Incident
An Oriskany Falls man is facing a long list of charges following an alleged unlawful imprisonment domestic dispute. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest Monday of 44-year-old Amjad Rashid Jr. of Oriskany Falls stemming from an arrest that happened back on July 5th, 2024. Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol says that the incident happened in the afternoon hours of the 5th. An investigation revealed that Rashid Jr. allegedly unlawfully imprisoned a female victim.
Help Police Find This Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week
The Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week is a 32-year-old male, wanted on two warrants from the Town of Verona, according to Investigator Sahid Karcic of the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. Investigator Karcic says the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Warrant’s Unit is attempting to locate and arrest...
This Isn’t The First Time A Bet Got Free Beer Pantsless
Today has been a day to remember. Honestly, the last couple of days have been. Since Thursday, we've had a thrilling saga that has amounted to Free Beer performing the highest form of show code, getting his cheeks out for the cause. In case you missed it, this was what led to Free Beer having to let it all out.
Sunday Success Proves “The Boilermaker is Back!”
The Boilermaker Road Race went out without a hitch on Sunday and has improved dramatically from the devastation suffered during the COVID-19 years. Boilermaker race officials held a post-race press conference Monday to give positive news and recap the days events. Boilermaker President Mark Donovan began his remarks at the...
The Smallest, Tiny, Itty Bitty Counties in New York State. WOW!!
There are 62 counties in New York State. The largest ones, of course, can be found in New York City and Long Island. There it is common to find millions of people living in a single county. Not so much in Upstate New York, though. Here is a list of...
How Yes Set a Course for the ‘80s With ‘Drama’
When Yes released Drama in 1980, it took some fans by surprise. Vocalist Jon Anderson and keyboard legend Rick Wakeman were gone. In their place, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of the Buggles stepped in on vocals and keyboards respectively. As jarring as it might have been at the time,...
Sammy Hagar 2024 Tour Roundtable: Is This the Best of All Worlds?
Sammy Hagar kicked off his Best of All Worlds tour on Saturday with Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Rai Thistlethwayte in tow, focusing on his Van Halen tenure while sprinkling in a handful of other hits from his five-decade career. Van Halen fans have eagerly awaited this trek...
Highlights from the 47th Annual Boilermaker Finish Line
The 47th annual Boilermaker was a tremendous success, complete with a spectacular flyover courtesy of the U.S. Army and Airforce. Although no records were broken at this year's Boilermaker, the first person to cross the finish line can claim they technically are a record holder. John Korir, of Kenya, finished...
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