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Gene Simmons Wishes He Had Been ‘More Hard’ on Frehley and Criss
Gene Simmons has reflected upon the original Kiss lineup, declaring he should have been “more hard” on Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. During a conversation with Backstage Pass, Simmons was asked if there was anything he’d change about his legendary career. In response, the Kiss bassist was forthright.
Bill Berry’s Regrets Over Leaving R.E.M.
Bill Berry left R.E.M. in 1997, a move he says he "sort of regretted" later. Berry and the other three founding members of R.E.M., Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe, all recently spoke with CBS Mornings (ahead of their first reunion in over two decades), and when asked about having any second thoughts on leaving the band, the drummer said the following: "Of course, I did. That was a weird time for me, and I made it weird for these guys, too."
The Black Keys Have Found New Management
The Black Keys have hired new management, just a few weeks after it was revealed they'd split with managers Irving Azoff and Steve Moir of Full Stop Management, plus a North American tour cancelation. According to Rolling Stone, the duo has signed a deal with Red Light Management, one of...
Van Halen’s 20 Best Summer Songs
Finding a good Van Halen summer song is about as difficult as finding sand on the beach. The group got their start backyard parties in and around perpetually sunny Los Angeles, and remained the living embodiment of Southern California's laid-back vibes even after becoming worldwide superstars. When original singer David...
Gas Station Safety Warning: If You See Fruit On A Pump In Texas, Don’t Touch It
Some things in life are just inevitable. If you own a traditional ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicle in Texas, you must gas it up at some point. When at a gas station you should keep your head on a swivel. It's one of the times you are alone and most vulnerable in public.
Crews Rescue 28 People Trapped Upside Down High on Amusement Park Ride
Emergency crews in Oregon rescued 28 people Friday after they were stuck for about half an hour dangling upside down high on a ride at a century-old amusement park. Portland Fire and Rescue said on the social platform X that firefighters worked with engineers at Oaks Park to manually lower the ride, but crews had been preparing to conduct a high-angle ropes rescue if necessary. All riders were being evacuated and medically evaluated, and there were no reports of injuries.
Texas Store Sells Ticket Worth Millions, May Have Set A Record
A few miles west of Seminole, Texas, on Highway 62, you'll find a Tiger Jiffy Mart convenience store. It sells Exxon gasoline and is a Texas Lottery retailer. On Thursday, June 13th, someone who purchased a $30 Maximum Millions scratch-off ticket from that store claimed one of the four top prizes of $3 million.
Texas Woman Shoots Cheating Husband in Leg – Call Cops on Herself
A woman from Bryan, Texas came home to her husband and he wasn't alone! According a report obtained by KWTX, on Wednesday, Stephanie Arevalo shot her husband in the leg after he was allegedly caught cheating. She also threatened to shoot the other woman who was also there at the house. Things escalated quickly and Stephanie shot her husband in the leg and threatened to shoot the other woman.
New Bon Jovi Albums Carrying Fake Autographs, Fans Claim
Bon Jovi’s record label has been accused of selling copies of new album Forever as signed editions when the signatures are fake. Some fans have said that the Jon Bon Jovi autographs on the sleeves were created using an autopen technique, meaning they were produced using a mechanical template and weren’t physically signed by the singer himself.
The 20 Best Rock Songs of 2024 (So Far)
If the first six months of 2024 have proven anything, it's that rock 'n' roll isn't just alive and well — it's taken on plenty of different forms. The first half of the year has seen triumphant releases from stalwart headbangers like Judas Priest, Bruce Dickinson and Sebastian Bach, along with confident new albums from '90s rock giants such as Pearl Jam, Green Day and the Black Crowes. Billy Joel returned to popular music after three decades away, and glam rock icon Ian Hunter showed he's still got gas left in the tank. Meanwhile, Slash paid long-overdue tribute to the blues with a star-studded covers album, and Robert Plant put a captivating spin on a classic from his former band.
Tommy Shaw Explains How He Stopped Resenting Dennis DeYoung
Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw has explained how he was able to let go of lingering resentment towards the band’s previous singer, Dennis DeYoung. The frontman’s penchant for bombastic, rock opera-style tunes clashed with his bandmates, and contributed to Styx’s hiatus from 1984 to 1990. The group reformed, but DeYoung, who had a reputation for being creatively controlling, continued to bristle with the other musicians. In 1999, the singer was dismissed from the band. Shaw has assumed some of the vocal duties ever since.
That One Time When H-E-B Opened a Store That Wasn’t in Texas
Texas is Home to Many Famous Brands and Businesses. There are many more that are not featured above. One of those is H-E-B. If you answered 'all of them', then you are correct. While many of the Texas brands/businesses featured above distribute their products outside our borders or have multiple...
Texas A&M Makes Decision On Bonfire Tradition
Texas A&M University has decided not to bring back the student bonfire tradition it discontinued 25 years ago after a deadly accident, President Mark Welsh III said Tuesday. For decades, students built a 60-foot bonfire every year ahead of football matches between A&M and the University of Texas at Austin. The event was billed as the “world’s largest bonfire,” drawing thousands to the College Station campus.
Felony Arrests In Nacogdoches County June 8 – 14
There are currently 300 inmates in the Nacogdoches County Jail. Two of the inmates have been arrested on charges stemming from acts that were sexual. There was no photo available for Mongo Jarbar Fite, 49, but the list of charges includes aggravated sexual assault. That first-degree felony charge was part of a long list.
Former Texas HS Football Coach Wants to Marry 15 Year-Old Student
Reports from the FBI state that ex-Perryton football coach Cole Underwood wants to marry and run away with a15-year-old student. He was recently accused of having sex with her more than 10 times in the school office! He is charged with enticement and attempted enticement of a minor. According to...
Tommy Shaw Hopes Styx ‘Live Long Enough’ to Get Into Rock Hall
Tommy Shaw believes Styx deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and he hopes he and his bandmates are alive if they finally get the call. During a conversation Cleveland.com, Shaw was asked why Styx has yet to be inducted into the Hall despite being eligible since 1998.
These are the Most Unique World Records Held in Texas, Including 2 in East Texas
Our beloved state of Texas is known for many things like longhorns, barbecue, Whataburger, wide open spaces and even some unique world records that still stand today. Some of these world records are very fitting for our state, others you wouldn't necessarily associate with Texas but make sense since they're just fun records. Let's take a look at 12 of the most unique world records still held in Texas including two that are held in East Texas cities, Paris and Grand Saline, Texas.
Hurry: Auction of Bossier Amusement Park Items Ends Soon
SHREVEPORT, LA - This is really sad to see, but good things do come to an end. The iconic Family Fun Center Party Central in Bossier City is now closed. But you can now buy a little piece of the facility to have at your home or business. Perhaps you want to start a similar business.
Let’s See What Texas Walmart Shoppers Buy Most Often
My weekends here in Texas might seem a bit routine or boring to some people but as someone who enjoys certain habits I enjoy my free time. Sure, most weekends involve doing some chores around the house and doing some grocery shopping for the next week, but that is just part of being an adult. But as we all go through our weekly chore list, it made me wonder which items are purchased most often when at grocery stores in Texas?
Watch Trey Anastasio Honor Steely Dan With Covers Medley
Phish's Trey Anastasio paid tribute to Steely Dan on Thursday at the band's Songwriters Hall of Fame induction, taking the lead on a medley of two of their beloved hits. You can watch the performance below. Anastasio handled guitar and vocal duties on a funky rendition of "Kid Charlemagne," which...
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