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Yes, That Hair Was Purposely Left in the Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’
Original director Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirms that the shivering little hair on the microphone as John Lennon sings "Across the Universe" in the new Disney+ remaster of Let It Be was meant to be there. This potentially distracting moment arrives about 17 minutes into the Beatles film. "At the beginning, we...
South Dakota Casino Scammed out of $350,000, Arrest Made
A Nebraska man has been arrested for allegedly scamming a South Dakota casino out of $350,000. According to court documents, Roberto Orellana, 44, of Omaha, contacted an employee at the Grand River Casino near Mobridge, claiming to be a representative of a company collecting fines and performing an audit on the casino, which is owned and operated by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
Get ‘Houses of the Holy Divers’ Merchandise at the New UCR Store
Ultimate Classic Rock is kicking off our lucky 13th anniversary celebration by launching a brand-new merchandise site, UCRMerch.com. In addition to clothing and accessories featuring our logo, you'll find our first exclusive design, Houses of the Holy Divers. As the name suggests, we have mashed up the artwork from the famous Led Zeppelin and Dio albums, replacing the children climbing the rock formation on the Houses of the Holy album art with multiple versions of the demonic mascot Murray.
Nikki Sixx: ‘I Still Feel Bad’ for Taking John 5 From Rob Zombie
Nikki Sixx has admitted that he still feels bad about taking John 5 from Rob Zombie. In October 2022, John 5 was announced as the replacement for Mick Mars, who was retiring from touring after 40 years with the Crue. John 5 had history with Sixx, having worked with him the band Sixx:A.M. and various other projects, so he was a natural choice to join Motley’s ranks. Only problem, he was still a member of Zombie’s band at the time.
Steve Marriott’s Family Fights Release of AI-Generated Recordings
The family of the late Small Faces and Humble Pie singer Steve Marriott is fighting against the potential release of AI-generated recordings of his voice. According to reporting by Variety, the recordings are incomplete but were authorized by Marriott's widow, Toni Marriott, whom he married two years before he died in a fire in 1991. Marriott's children are hoping to keep the recordings from being released, but as he died without a will, British law awards full control of the estate to Toni Marriott.
New Minnesota Law Targets Hidden Fees on Concert Tickets
The days of hidden fees on tickets for concerts and other events in Minnesota are about to end. Governor Tim Walz has signed House File 1989 into law. It requires Ticketmaster and other live event promoters to share details about additional fees and prohibit resellers from counterfeiting tickets. The law...
How Steve Perry Recorded a New Version of a Journey Deep Cut
Steve Perry has enjoyed revisiting songs from his time with Journey in recent years, updating "Only the Young" and "Separate Ways" in an innovative fashion. Sometimes, the opportunities present themselves in unusual ways. That was the case when he found out that his longtime friend Trev Lukather had plans to...
Rising Chick-fil-A Prices Outpacing Inflation Says Recent Study
Feel like you're paying more for your Chick-fil-A order in recent months?. You're not alone. According to a recent study, the chicken restaurant is among the chains that have increased its prices in recent months. How Much Have Chick-fil-A Prices Increased?. The Street recently looked at current menu prices for...
Backing Bob: South Dakota Coyote FB Extends Coach’s Contract
Head Coach Bob Nielson and the South Dakota Coyote football program had a phenomenal season in 2023 and are looking strong once again heading into the 2024 campaign. The Coach received an extension on his current contract on Wednesday and is now under contract with the program through the 2027 season.
Work-Life Balance: Companies Embracing the 4-Day Work Week in 2024
Have you ever wish the weekend lasted longer? Of course you have! That could become a reality for you as several businesses are switching to four-day work weeks. We all look forward to Friday. But, by the time the workday is over on Friday, we've got a few hours for fun before hitting the hay. Then, we get all of Saturday to enjoy what we love. Come Sunday, it's basically back to prepping for the work week. If you really think about it, Saturday is the only day we truly get to ourselves. That may be about to change.
Ringo Starr: ‘Let It Be’ Film Overshadowed by ‘Downer Incident’
When the Beatles' Let It Be film premiered in May 1970, it was met with negative reviews and painted a bleak portrait of the world's biggest rock band on the brink of destruction. But as a restored version of the documentary arrives on Disney+ this week, it's poised for a reappraisal — including from Ringo Starr.
Pregnant Woman Cancels Gender Reveal Party Because Husband Is Upset They’re Having a Girl
A pregnant woman decided to cancel her gender reveal party because her husband is upset they're having a baby girl. "My husband and I have a son together and I am currently pregnant with our second child," the woman wrote on Reddit. Despite them already having a boy, her husband...
Sioux Falls, Take Note: Augustana Hockey Unveils 2024-25 CCHA Slate
The Inaugural season of Augustana Hockey both here in Sioux Falls and on the road was a big success. Fans are very excited and already awaiting year number two for the program, and those fans were rewarded with a big chunk of the schedule being released on Tuesday. The CCHA,...
Steve Albini, Nirvana and Pixies Producer, Dead at 61
Steve Albini, the prolific producer and engineer who worked with Nirvana, Pixies and many others, has died of a heart attack at age 61. The news was confirmed to Pitchfork by the staff at Albini's Chicago-based studio, Electronic Audio. In addition to his production work over the decades, Albini led...
South Dakota Ranks #1 Again In Family-Owned Business
Drive down any main street in South Dakota and you will find the doors to several businesses opened by a family member who owns that store. It may be the local coffee shop or café, the grain elevator, maybe the hardware store, or even the bank. Family-owned businesses are how many South Dakota communities survive.
Why McDonald’s Takes Your Photo With Hidden Camera in Drive-Thru Lane
Be sure to look your best the next time you're rolling up to the McDonald's drive-thru because you just might be on camera. Several people who claim to be current or former McDonald's employees recently shared on social media that the restaurant chain has "hidden" cameras in its drive-thru lanes.
Rolling Stones Play Three More Tour Debuts in Arizona: Set List
The Rolling Stones brought out three more tour debuts at their concert in Glendale, Arizona, on Tuesday night: "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It)," "She's So Cold" and "Monkey Man." Both "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll" and "Monkey Man" have not appeared in a Stones set list...
Kings of Leon, ‘Can We Please Have Fun': Album Review
On Kings of Leon's 2021 album, When You See Yourself, the Nashville band looked back and took stock of their two-decade rise since their debut, Youth & Young Manhood, arrived in 2003. It was self-assessment from a group that seemed incapable of such reflection once they reached the Top 5 in 2008 with both an album (Only by the Night) and a single ("Use Somebody").
Embrace Spring in Sioux Falls with These Must-Do Activities
Spring has sprung in Sioux Falls! Now is the perfect time to get out of the house and explore some of the great activities and attractions that Sioux Falls has to offer. Here is a short list of family-friendly things to do in Sioux Falls. 1. Falls Park: I'll put...
Holy Buckets! Sioux Falls Woman Loses A Whopping $58K in New Scam
These darn scammers never rest. The Sioux Falls Police Department is currently investing in a sophisticated scam that highlights the lengths scammers will go to snatch money. A 68-year-old Sioux Falls woman is the newest victim of scams going around the Sioux Falls area. This scam cost this woman $58,000.
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