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John Lennon ‘Help!’ Guitar Sells for Record-Breaking $2.9 Million
A guitar once owned by John Lennon sold at auction for $2.9 million – $500,000 more than the previous top price for a Beatles item. He had the 12-string Framus Hootenanny acoustic from the band’s early days, using it on the 1965 albums Help! and Rubber Soul. It also appeared in the Help! movie as the group performs “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away.”
Crazy Horse Memorial Volksmarch Most Popular Hike In United States
Imagine standing alongside ten other hikers and your backdrop is the fingernail of one of South Dakota's most famous sculptures. There are dozens of great South Dakota hiking trails for any level. On Saturday, June 1 the most popular organized hike in the United States will take place in the southern Black Hills. The Annual Crazy Horse Memorial® Volksmarch has drawn 15,000 participants in a record year.
Minnesota City Makes Top-5 “2024 Most Rat Infested” List
This Minnesota city made it into the Top 5 on the list of "Most Rat Infested Cities In The World 2024". Rats pose a significant health risk as they carry disease-causing pathogens which can be transferred to humans through bites or food contamination. They cause billions of dollars in damage...
Michael Anthony Promises ‘No Tapes’ on ‘Best of All Worlds’ Tour
Michael Anthony is gearing up for his summer tour with Sammy Hagar, and he promises that the performances will be “totally live.”. The trek, dubbed the Best of All Worlds tour, will see Anthony and Hagar – along with Joe Satriani and drummer Jason Bonham – digging into material from throughout Van Halen’s catalog.
Cher Wins Lawsuit Against Sonny Bono’s Widow Over Song Royalties
Cher has won a lawsuit against Mary Bono, the widow of Sonny Bono, stemming from a dispute over Sonny & Cher royalties. Sonny & Cher were one of the most popular duos in America during the ‘60s and ‘70s, scoring famous hits like “Baby Don’t Go,” “The Beat Goes On” and “I Got You Babe,” while also becoming television stars. The musicians were married from 1964 to 1975, but their career deteriorated right around the time of their divorce.
How Bad is Road Rage in South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota?
There's something about being behind the wheel that brings out the worst in even the most mild-mannered of us. It's called road rage and it can vary from muttering a few choice things under your breath to a full-blown physical altercation on the side of the road. So where are...
Heart Cancels Tour Dates for Ann Wilson’s Medical Procedure
Heart has canceled the upcoming European leg of their Royal Flush tour in order for singer Ann Wilson to recover from a "time-sensitive but routine medical procedure." The band was slated to visit Europe from June 20 through July 12, performing at a handful of festivals and headlining shows with support from Squeeze. They announced the cancelation in a statement on social media.
Where Is the Cheapest Gas in South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota?
We are pretty much all in agreement that gas is a lot more expensive than we'd like it to be. In the Tri-State (South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota) area, we are consistently paying below the national average to fill up our tanks. According to AAA, drivers around here are paying anywhere...
This Genius Airport Hack Just Made Us Feel All Kinds of Silly
Seriously, why have you all been holding out on telling the rest of us this info?. An airline industry employee recently took to TikTok to reveal how not to be one of those people staring at the screen with all of the flights and gate numbers. How The Airline Hack...
Vikings Legend Tells Team to “Back The Truck Up” for Justin Jefferson
One Minnesota Viking legend is making it very clear how the Vikings should handle Justin Jefferson's future with the team. The superstar wide receiver is just about done with his rookie contract and is looking to become the highest paid WR in the NFL with a new contract, but are the Vikings ready to drop $150 million or more on him, Jared Allen thinks they should in a heartbeat.
Hardest Words to Spell for South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa
The Olympics of the spelling world are going on right now. The Scripps Spelling Bee is underway and kids from all over the U.S. are vying for that crown of the best speller in the country. Spelling just comes naturally to some people and others (who shall remain nameless) have...
How Jackson Browne’s Classic Live Album Became a ‘Runaway Train’
Jackson Browne's Running on Empty album was one where the music fans got to be part of the process. Because it was recorded live on stage in concert -- and at other points along the touring trail, backstage, in hotel rooms and even on the tour bus - it was a unique and often chaotic experience for those involved in the recording.
More Concerts Announced for the 2024 Buffalo Chip Rally
UPDATE: 5/27/2024 to include Dasha (up-and-coming country star Dasha performing live at the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® on Tuesday, Aug. 6 prior to a performance from the #1 most requested Sturgis Rally artist, Jelly Roll) The famous Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota made it first concert announcement...
Don’t Panic! Millions of Iowa & Illinois Cicadas Invade Homes
Iowa and Illinois residents have been in a frenzy over screeching cicadas for over a week. They are alive and crawling everywhere in Iowa and Illinois. These Iowa and Illinois cicada broods are so loud that people have called 911 in a panic thinking there was an emergency. But have no fear! These screaming cicadas are harmless.
Sioux Falls Sees Population Growth, But South Dakota Faces Brain Drain
Sioux Falls, and the surrounding area, continue to be a boomtown of sorts. The city's population continues to grow thanks to Sioux Falls's positive, progressive attitude. But, that's not the story for the whole state. South Dakota is number one in a category that is not worth bragging about. The 605 was the state that lost the most college-educated residents in 2023.
The Police Announce Massive ‘Synchronicity’ Box
The Police will release a massive box set celebrating their 1983 album Synchronicity. The six-CD set will be released on July 26. The limited-edition deluxe box set will feature 55 previously unreleased tracks, including Sting's original and never-heard demos for the album. The box also includes new interviews and liner notes, rare archive memorabilia and unseen band photographs from the era.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Launch North American Tour: Set List, Video
Red Hot Chili Peppers launched their 2024 Unlimited Love North American tour on Tuesday night in Ridgefield, Washington. The band played several of their best-known hits — "Scar Tissue," "Californication," "By the Way" and others — as well as song selections from more recent albums, like "Whatchu Thinkin,'" "Black Summer" and "Eddie." A cover of Funkadelic's "What Is Soul?" was also included.
Northern Colorado Rancher and 34 Cattle Killed by Lightning Strike
Lightning is hands down one of the most dangerous elements of a storm. Not only in Colorado but anywhere on Earth. You never know when lightning will strike and where it hit. According to Weather.gov, an estimated 20 people per year are killed due to lighting. This past weekend, one...
Michael Anthony Says Journey Tried to Kick Van Halen off Tour
Michael Anthony claims that Journey tried to kick Van Halen off their tour “every week” when the bands were on the road together in 1978. During a recent conversation with Sirius XM’s Eddie Trunk, Anthony looked back on his favorite tours with Van Halen, noting that the ‘78 trek was especially memorable.
How James Hetfield Learned to Live With His Pre-Tour Nightmares
James Hetfield detailed the kind of nightmares he has before Metallica head out on tour. The frontman said dealing with bad dreams was just part of his working life, and he’d learned to live with it over the years. In a recent interview with The Metallica Report, Hetfield confirmed...
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