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Ex-Great White Singer Jack Russell Retires From Touring
Jack Russell, former singer for Great White, has announced on social media that he will be retiring from touring on account of his health. "To my fans and friends, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road," he wrote online. "After a recent diagnosis of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) in May 2024, I am unable to perform at the level I desire and at the level you deserve. Words cannot express my gratitude for the many years of memories, love and support. Thank you for letting me live my dreams. You have made my life a wonder."
6 Jersey Numbers That the Denver Broncos Love, So Aren’t Used
Living in Colorado means rooting for and following the Denver Broncos; the ups, the downs, the firings, the hirings. With all the different players the team has had, there are six jersey numbers that don't get used. When football players join the Denver Broncos team, they may have been using...
How Taylor Hawkins’ Death Made Dave Navarro’s Health Battle Worse
Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro – who only recently returned to the band after a three-year battle with long Covid – discussed how the death of Taylor Hawkins made his condition more difficult to deal with. The pair, along with touring AC/DC bassist Chris Chaney, had just...
Rolling Stones Deliver Two Tour Debuts at Penultimate Show
The Rolling Stones delivered two tour debuts and a rare cover during the second-last stop on their Hackney Diamonds tour Wednesday night. Mick Jagger and the band performed a 20-track set at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, which included an airing of “Far Away Eyes” from their 1978 album Some Girls.
How Kansas Briefly Rebounded After a Huge Lineup Change
In the following exclusive excerpt from Let It Be Your Guide: The Kansas Album Review, former singer John Elefante joins Tim Durling as part of a larger roundtable discussion about his debut with Kansas, 1982's Vinyl Confessions. The album was home to "Play the Game Tonight," with Top 20 sales that were only outpaced by "Carry on Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind."
National Anthem Butchered By Colorado Native. Now Headed To Rehab
Even if you missed the Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night, you've probably seen the most viral moment of the event... The National Anthem. The artist who butchered the Star Spangled Banner is a Colorado native... Colorado Native Butchers National Anthem At MLB Home Run Derby.
Sam’s Club To Make Drastic Change for Colorado Members
People absolutely love huge warehouse stores. For many, paying the cost of admission to get access to some incredible deals on anything from food to electronics is simply too good of a deal to pass up. However, there has been some recent controversy with how these stores are dealing out...
YUM: 10 Amazing Donut Shops to Check Out in Northern Colorado
Everybody loves a donut from time to time. There are plenty of great places to get a donut in Northern Colorado, but of course, we all have our favorite spots. I treat myself to a donut every other Friday. Our office is in Windsor and I often go to Mr. Yo’s. I go to Mr. Yo’s biweekly because they can make any of their donuts cream-filled, they are delicious, and they are in a convenient location for me.
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
Colorado’s Neon Alley is a Hidden Treasure Worth Visiting
There's a magical place in southern Colorado, that lights up the night and is a hidden treasure within the historic city of Pueblo. In an unassuming alley behind a row of restaurants in the heart of town, an attraction definitely worth visiting waits to be found. The unique destination is known as Neon Alley, and as its name suggests, it features a collection of vintage neon signs, tucked away behind Pueblo's lively local businesses.
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
Massive Rattlesnake Den Has Been Found in Northern Colorado
Colorado is full of some incredible wildlife, and some awesome animal stories as well. However, there’s a few that can definitely leave a mark if you let them. This state is full of some dangerous animals that can pose a major threat to humans. Of course there’s classic predators...
Video of Montrose Man Driving Wrong Way on Colorado’s US 50
A Montrose man put other's lives in danger on Saturday (July 13) when he drove the wrong way down US 50 between Montrose and Grand Junction. He was eluding police in Delta County. High-Speed Chase Between Montrose + Grand Junction Ends in Crash. Cody Towne of Montrose, Colorado will be...
Goodbye Redbox: Colorado Communities Say Farewell To DVD Kiosks
Remember when the weekends in Colorado included a trip to the local Blockbuster Video store to rent your favorite movie? From VHS to DVD, Blockbuster grew to more than 8000 stores from the late 80s until they stopped operating in 2013. Fast forward to 2024 and we are saying goodbye...
Faces Announce Release of Their Complete BBC Recordings
A new box set will collect all of Faces' BBC Recordings from the early '70s. The eight CD and one Blu-ray box, Faces at the BBC — Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings 1970-1973, includes the band’s surviving BBC Recordings, more than 80 tracks with most of them previously unreleased. The Blu-ray features newly restored footage from April 1972. (One BBC session of three songs is still missing.)
Another Dunkin In Northern Colorado Abruptly Shuts Down
I am starting to get nervous every time I go to one of my favorite restaurants, coffee shops, or stores in Northern Colorado. I am nervous primarily because there have been so many closures recently that it is hard to keep up. Many of us in Northern Colorado have gone...
Phil Manzanera Confirms Roxy Music Won’t Play Live Again
Roxy Music has played their last concerts, according to Phil Manzanera. "It was a good time" to say goodbye, he tells UCR. "We might bring out a recording of that tour. I don’t think we’ll do any more live gigs, ever. I think that was it." When they...
Elvis Costello and Daryl Hall at Radio City: Review and Set List
Elvis Costello and Daryl Hall's joint tour came to New York City on Tuesday night, specifically to the showplace of the nation, Radio City Music Hall. For those scratching their heads after hearing those two names together — this writer included when she initially heard it several months ago — there is a history. Four decades ago, Hall contributed harmony vocals to one of Costello's albums, 1984's Goodbye Cruel World, on a song called "The Only Flame in Town." (Hall also appeared in the accompanying music video. From Costello's album liner notes: "Naturally, my romantic rival was Daryl, but my only real humiliation was in having a Columbia promotion woman hector the makeup girl: 'Make him look handsome,' while a very hungover Daryl sat in the next chair looking like a movie star. His hair was perfect.")
Legendary Broncos Player Handcuffed on Flight Out of Denver
A Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and a former Denver Broncos player was handcuffed and escorted off of a United Airlines flight on Saturday according to KDVR. The flight left Colorado for Orange County, California, with Terrell Davis and his family on board. During the flight, Davis said his...
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