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ZZ Top’s New Bassist: ‘I’ll Never Be in the Band’
ZZ Top bassist Elwood Francis revealed he still can't wrap his head around being the replacement for Dusty Hill – even though he’s been in that role for three years. Francis was called up to stand in for a few shows in 2021 while Hill was expected to recover from illness. But the co-founder died a few weeks later, leaving the longtime band roadie in a position he still believes isn’t his own.
Mick Fleetwood Struggling Over Loss of Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood said he was missing the “mothership” of Fleetwood Mac, even though he knows it’s unlikely the band will return. Stevie Nicks appeared to have ruled out any future activity when she said there was no chance of her involvement after the death of Christine McVie.
Why David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ Was Rush-Released
In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy set an ambitious goal for America: send a human being to the moon and bring them back in one piece. "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth," he said during a joint session of Congress. The endeavor became known as Project Apollo.
Why Queen’s ‘Hammer to Fall’ Made Brian May Insecure
Brian May discussed his challenge to overcome insecurity when writing a song, using Queen’s “Hammer to Fall” as an example. The track, which appears on The Works, was a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and a Top 20 hit in the U.K. when it was released in 1984. The band performed it during their iconic Live Aid set the following year.
Was a Real Wolverine Ever Seen in the Town of Wolverine, Michigan?
Was a wolverine ever seen in the town of Wolverine, Michigan?. The area now called 'Wolverine' was settled in 1874 by Jacob Shook. In 1881 it was platted and named 'Torrey' but given a post office named 'Wolverine'. Why 'Wolverine'? Because it was the state animal, with the word believed to have been originated in the 1830s.
Three Shipwrecks in Thunder Bay: Alpena County, Michigan
Alpena’s Thunder Bay is home to the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which claims there are approximately 100 shipwrecks in the vicinity (I would not be surprised if there were more). Many of these shipwrecks welcome divers to explore and take images – just leave everything intact. Do not...
This is the Funniest Thing Happening on Lansing’s Subreddit
As a resident of Lansing, I think one of the best things that you could do for some good laughs is to join the Lansing subreddit. There is something particularly hilarious happening, and it all has to do with the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge. For those not from the Lansing area,...
3 Michigan Cities Ranked Among the 100 Best BBQ Towns in the US
A new survey ranking the barbecue options in America's 500 biggest cities says 3 of the country's best 100 locations are in Michigan. Granted, we're not up there in the Top 10 with BBQ meccas like Kansas City, Memphis and St. Louis - but Michigan's holding its own. So, what...
Ohio’s Oldest Town Is Amongst America’s Most Difficult To Pronounce
Every state in the United States has those towns, streets, buildings, landmarks, and other significant things with weird names. Each region of the country speaks in a different way than the others but also each state may have different slang than the others. And it doesn't stop there, there are often different diction and rhetorics used in different cities inside each state.
What Does Amusement Park Merger Mean For Thrill Seekers in Michigan, Ohio?
Two great amusement parks just became one. Well, actually, they just became many. What does this new amusement park mean for thrill seekers across Michigan and Ohio?. If you didn't get the memo our favorite nearby amusement parks, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio and Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon, have been merged under one new parent company:
Man Hilariously Runs for His Life From 45 Escaped Cows: WATCH
You're walking through a suburb area of homes and come across a young man sprinting around a corner. You would think that he's running for something, that something was animals that nobody was expecting... a herd of escaped cows!. The incident took place in the Ripon area of Yorkshire, England...
Tour This Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Michigan Mansion For Sale in Birmingham
A stunning home in beautiful Birmingham, Michigan has gone on the market for the first time, with an asking price of nearly $13 million. The late Frank Lloyd Wright did not design the home, however, it's quite obvious in the pictures below that the architect took a lot of inspiration from the famous designer and paid homage to him in nearly every inch of its 13,408 square feet.
What is Stealthing and What Michigan Victims Can Do to Get Help
If you read the title to this and you know what stealthing is, you probably already understand the gravity of what we're about to discuss. For those of you who don't, this is going to come with a trigger warning, so keep that in mind. Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault. Normally,...
This Missing Michigan Man’s Story May Prove Aliens or Time Portals May Exist
There is a lot of mystery in the state of Michigan, and our urban legends are known throughout the country. But there are some things that have happened in our state that is beyond imagination and is impossible to explain. Many of these stories have been featured on recent shows, like the UFOs over Lake Michigan episode of Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix.
Former Lumber Magnate’s Private Island for Sale in Northern Michigan
Ever thought about owning a home on an island? What about owning an entire island? Your dream could come true with this stunning island that's currently up for sale in Northern Michigan. The island is named "Loud Island", not because of the noise, but because lumber magnate Edward F. Loud...
Russell Brand Details ‘Difficult’ Journey With Faith After Converting to Christianity (VIDEO)
Russell Brand took to social media opening up about the lesson he's learned since converting to Christianity. "I’ve been a Christian for 3 months, and this is what I’m feeling," the 49-year-old captioned a video on Instagram Tuesday (July 9). Brand reflecting on how it felt to be...
Michigan Has Its First Japanese Cheesecake Store And I Don’t Know If I Can Handle It
There are some desserts out there that are just another league ahead of others. When it comes to dessert, there’s quite a leap from eating a scoop of ice cream to eating a cannoli. There is an elite class of desserts that deserve special recognition and one of them is Japanese cheesecake. this fluffy delectable dessert is probably one of the sweetest things that you put in your mouth.
ALERT: Sam’s Club Policy Change Affects All Michigan Members
Sam's Club and Costco have been around for decades and have slowly changed the shopping world over the years. Both stores are wholesale institutions that provide their customers will large quantities of items for affordable prices. The gag is that you have to purchase a membership that you either pay yearly to monthly to have access to their inventory.
Where Does the Phrase ‘Bob’s Your Uncle’ Come From and Who is Bob?
I heard the phrase "...and Bob's Your Uncle" a couple times in the last couple of weeks in a couple of movies or television shows. I had no idea what it meant and it wasn't the first time I heard it I just never really thought about researching the phrase until now. I feel like I'm hearing it more and more.
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
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