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Here’s wishing a very Happy Birthday to founding Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler, who turned 75 today (August 12). Knopfler was the lead singer, lead guitarist, songwriter, and driving creative force for the popular British band, which formed in 1977. Since Dire Straits’ breakup in 1995, Knopfler has focused...

Watch Dire Straits Play “Sultans of Swing” Live in 1983, Featuring a Jaw-Dropping Guitar Performance from Mark Knopfler

Burlington, VT

While the media has always been quick to compare Phish to the Grateful Dead, there’s perhaps no artist who influenced Trey Anastasio more than Frank Zappa. The Phish guitarist witnessed several Frank Zappa concerts and a 1988 show in Burlington, Vermont included what Anastasio has described as “the greatest guitar solo I’ve ever seen a human play.”

Listen To ‘The Greatest Guitar Solo’ Trey Anastasio ‘Ever (Saw) A Human Play’

Jim Eannelli's new album Just Deserts will be released in both digital and physical formats on September 27, 2024. Producer and multi-instrumentalist Jim Eannelli has been in every sort of band from hard rock to synth pop; he worked with Rick Derringer on the Colour Radio record, played guitar, performed and recorded with both former BoDean Sam Llanas and the Shivvers, the '80s power-pop band that finally gained international recognition in recent years. He is a legendary supporting player in his hometown, Milwaukee, and he steps onto center stage for his first album, Just Deserts.

Jim Eannelli to Release 'JUST DESERTS' Album in September

Tarrytown, NY

By the second half of the set, it felt as if each band member had let go of any restraints, merging their distinctive sounds into an elevated musical experience. Top-tier trumpeter Ingrid Jensen brought her quintet to the Jazz Forum near the Hudson River on August 23 and 24, 2024. Her ensemble included her equally accomplished sister, Christine Jensen, on alto and soprano saxophones.

Ingrid Jensen Quintet At The Jazz Forum

Amagansett, NY

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Paul McCartney caught the attendees of a recent show at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, New York, by surprise and performed the Beatles hit song of 1963, “I Saw Her Standing There.” The attendees were pleased to see the Fab Four’s frontman as he strutted the stage in a pair of jeans and a sweatshirt.

WATCH: Paul McCartney Does Impromptu Performance Of Beatles Hit Song In The Hamptons

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Eddie Van Halen’s son, Wolfgang Van Halen, recently expressed a daring opinion about the Van Halen frontman’s music career. While discussing on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast, he said Eddie’s evolution affected the rock landscape negatively in the ‘80s. He specifically noted that his father...

Why Wolfgang Van Halen Thinks His Dad ‘Ruined Landscape Of ’80s Rock’

Music is a universe of surprises, where the magic behind a song doesn’t always come from where you think it does. Imagine your favorite guitar solo; the chances are, the lightning fingers behind those notes might not belong to someone in the band. The following six solos are iconic examples where outside musicians stepped in, adding their unique touch to tracks that have since gone down in history.

6 Epic Guitar Solos On Songs That Were Actually Played by Someone Else

Although it ran for less than two years—September 16, 1964, to January 8, 1966—the musical variety program Shindig! was responsible for bringing rock ’n’ roll and R&B music, and other popular forms of the day, into American living rooms. During its brief time on the air, the program hosted such reigning American and British superstars as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, James Brown, Sonny and Cher, Sam Cooke, the Kinks, Ray Charles, the Beach Boys, the Supremes and many more, including non-rock artists ranging from pop crooners Johnny Mathis and Tony Bennett to jazz greats Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong and Stan Getz. Most of these artists performed live, which was uncommon in the era of lip-synced television music appearances, as seen on American Bandstand and other programs.

‘Shindig!’ Remembering the Trailblazing Rock TV Program and Producer Jack Good

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In what feels like horrendous irony, Paul Simon said that his friendship with Art Garfunkel began crumbling soon after writing "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Inspired by gospel music, Paul wrote this song fairly quickly and insisted that Art sing it, per American Songwriter. He would later regret that decision after seeing how popular it became. To this day, it is one of the duo's most beloved songs.This haunting ballad tells the story of one person being a rock for another, who is going through a difficult time. If only Paul and Art were able to take page from their own...

Paul Simon Says He and Art Garfunkel Ended up Fighting Because of an "Uneven Partnership"

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Crystal River, FL

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One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

Seattle, WA

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So the big holiday weekend is here and the weather forecast is fantastic. If you haven’t already decided what you’re going to do, there’s plenty to choose from. Of course, there are some big events that we look forward to all year, but if huge crowds aren’t your thing, there are smaller happenings all over the region.

Big Events and Other Things To Do for Labor Day Weekend

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The Proms’ tribute to Andrew Davis was crowned by a joyous Steve Reich premiere, while the next day saw three outstanding musicians grapple with awkward acoustics

Proms 53 and 54: BBCSO/Brabbins; Beethoven for Three

10cc were formed in Stockport, UK in 1972 by drummer Kevin Godley, guitarist and keyboard player Lol Crème, guitarist Eric Stewart, and bass player Graham Gouldman. Each of the band members sang, wrote music and was a multi-instrumentalist. The albums were mostly recorded at their Strawberry Studios, with Stewart functioning as main engineer.

Eric Stewart worked with Paul McCartney and ABBA’s Agnetha Faltskog, but as guitarist for 10cc, he created one of the most thrilling pop sounds in British music history

New York City, NY

On Saturday, August 31, Porter Robinson took the stage at Forest Hills Stadium for the New York stop on his worldwide SMILE! 😀 tour. Hot off the release of his latest album, SMILE! :D, Robinson was joined by an incredible four-piece band consisting of keys, drums, guitar, and a dual bassist and backup vocalist. Regardless of whether the band was propped up on the mini stage behind him, or if they joined him on top of the enormous LED screen center stage, they were a stellar support system for Robinson’s infectious energy.

Porter Robinson Tears Up Forest Hills Stadium

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Eddie, along with his brother Alex, formed the band Van Halen, catapulting to fame with their electrifying performances and revolutionary sound. Eddie's groundbreaking guitar skills redefined the rock genre. 2 / 7. Van Halen. Debut Album 'Van Halen'(1978):. The self-titled debut album showcased Eddie's virtuoso guitar work, featuring the iconic...

Eddie Van Halen: What Was The Rockstar's Cause Of Death?

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Flashback: Frank Zappa’s Lone Performance at SPAC, September 1, 1984

Labor Day weekend, a noteable bootleg and a weird ramble about women’s rights. What connection do these three things have? They’re all elements of the one...

Flashback: Frank Zappa’s Lone Performance at SPAC, September 1, 1984

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