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Pete Townshend’s ‘Quadrophenia’ Ballet to Premiere Next Year
Pete Townshend has announced the premiere of Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet, based on the Who’s classic 1973 album. The production will open in the U.K. in May 2025, following years of development after the guitarist’s wife, Rachel Fuller, created an orchestral version of the music, which was recorded in 2016.
Tom Petty Refused to Release Some of His Best Songs
Tom Petty's songwriting output could make any artist or band quite jealous. But for all of the things that did make it to the radio, there were many compositions that just sat on the shelf. Then there were the tracks Petty and his band, the Heartbreakers, recorded numerous times, searching...
This Is The Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet In Texas
There's so many restaurants in the state of Texas aren't there?. From BBQ to Italian, you have a lot to consider if you're hungry in the Lone Star State. Suffice to say, one will find something to eat eventually. But sometimes, that choice is harder than one might expect. Maybe...
At 71, Texas Woman Has Historic Moment In Miss Texas USA
There is greatness all over the state of Texas. No matter the age or the gender, many Texans have brought pride to the state. We've seen world records set here, some fantastic sporting occur, and so much more that would be impossible to list here. But when somebody does something...
This Bitter Texas Feud is 165 Years Old, and Still Going Strong
For the past 160+ years, a feud in Texas has been ongoing, and it involves the image below. The fuss is all about that red north/south borderline that extends from just northwest of Dalhart to west of Midland/Odessa. It separates Texas from New Mexico...and, it's not where it's supposed to be. It's not even straight up and down.
Louisiana Hunter Claims to Be Chased Out of Woods by Bigfoot
Is Bigfoot in Louisiana? So say that the elusive creature is in Sportsman's Paradise. We recently shared an article that states some Bigfoot "hot spots" in Louisiana and that the elusive creature could be on the move in our state. After reading the article, I decided to go to YouTube...
Unspoken Rules About Texas That Newbies Should Know
Living in the state of Texas is a dream come true. While the heat, humidity, and unexpected storms can be a lot at times. That is just part of living in Texas. You also get lots of great food, so much natural beauty and some of the best people you will ever meet. But there are certain things that are just part of the culture in Texas that others just don’t understand although they should probably learn about these things.
In Texas, It’s Illegal to Use These Baby Names
Here in Texas most people would prefer to not be told what they can or cannot do. Most people in Texas don’t need someone else telling them how to act because they have been taught that growing up. And Texans sure as heck don’t want to be told what they can or cannot name their child. For the most part people in Texas can name their kid whatever they want although there are some specific names that are not allowed.
Why Folks in Texas Should Clean Their Toilets with Shaving Cream
Whenever I watch videos that promote 'life hacks', there are always three questions that come to mind. When someone told me about seeing a 'life hack' about cleaning in, on, and around a toilet with shaving cream, I doubted it would answer any of my questions favorably. Yes, I said...
Dennis DeYoung: ‘I Was Begging for My Life and Job’ With Styx
Dennis DeYoung has been out of Styx for 25 years. The band chose to replace him as they prepared to tour in support of 1999's Brave New World. The singer, as he shares, found himself unexpectedly ill and unable to go on the road immediately, felt helpless. "I was begging...
New Ian Anderson Vinyl Box Showcases Return to ‘Thick as a Brick’
Ian Anderson's solo career will be celebrated with a new 10-disc vinyl box set 8314 Boxed, due on Aug. 23. Pre-ordering is already underway. An official trailer for the box set is below. Among the highlights are two sequels to Jethro Tull's prog cornerstone Thick as a Brick. 8314 Boxed...
Sebastian Bach Brings the Big Guns to San Antonio: Review and Photos
Sebastian Bach's still got it. If his crushing new solo album, Child Within the Man, didn't already make it clear, Bach drove the point home at the Rock Box in San Antonio on Sunday, where he blasted through Skid Row classics and highlights off his new LP with the same gutsy aggression of his youth.
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
Roger Daltrey Won’t Rest Until Keith Moon Gets a Proper Biopic
The late Keith Moon has been at rest for 46 years now. But his Who mate Roger Daltrey won't rest until he's made the biopic about the charismatic drummer that he's been working on for years. In fact, as Daltrey - who's in the midst of a solo tour of...
Watch Roger Waters Play Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ at Palestine Benefit
Roger Waters offered a touching rendition of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" at a benefit concert in London. Listen to his appearance at the Stand Up For Palestine concert below, beginning at the 1:43 mark. "People sometimes think 'Wish You Were Here' is a lament for a dead childhood...
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
Here’s What’s So Different About Bob Dylan’s Outlaw Tour Sets
Bob Dylan is at it again, surprising (and sometimes confusing) audiences with his set lists. On Friday he performed at the first show of Willie Nelson's 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour, a trek that runs until September and also includes Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and various other artists. For the...
How Twitter AI Misunderstood Dave Grohl’s Taylor Swift Comment
Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok took a throwaway comment by Dave Grohl and nearly turned it into a cancel culture moment. The Foo Fighters leader joked about not wanting to fall foul of Taylor Swift during a show in London on Saturday (June 22). Grok – a new feature on X which attempts to generate commentary by analyzing posts on the platform – reported the light-hearted comment as a serious issue.
The Doobie Brothers Launch 2024 Summer Tour: Set List and Video
The Doobie Brothers began their summer tour on Sunday evening in Los Angeles. Though they've been off the road in the United States since late January, the Doobie Brothers were well-primed for this current trek after a series of shows played overseas this month opening for Eagles. Their 19-song set,...
Daryl Hall Says Rift With John Oates ‘Frees Me’
Daryl Hall is not losing sleep over his public rift with longtime partner John Oates, instead taking the opportunity to relish in his new professional freedom. "John and I did not have a creative relationship for decades; the last song I wrote with John was in 2000 and that was with somebody else," Hall told Billboard. "We toured and we toured and we toured, and it was very restrictive to me, and to John. The real truth of it all is John just said one day he didn't want to do it anymore. I said 'OK,' but the problem is [Oates] didn't make the parting and breakup easy, and that's where the difficulties lay and still lay, and that's all it is."
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