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Shocking Footage: Colorado Plane Nearly Crashes Into Mountain
There has been some incredible footage caught by people right here in Colorado. Last year, a person named Chris Riske captured a timelapse of a large tornado in Highlands Ranch from his car. The footage he was able to produce from the event is absolutely spectacular. There’s also been some...
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
Historic Denver Home For Sale Once Served as a Speakeasy
New houses are popping up left and right across Colorado. However, many historic properties are also for sale throughout the state and offer timeless and distinguished architecture. Buyers who purchase these older homes can bring life back into some of Colorado's most prominent properties. And if walls could talk, these...
Colorado Airbnb with Stunning Courtyard Views in Grand Junction
Grand Junction, Colorado, continues to impress as more and more Airbnb rentals are made available in the Grand Valley. From small cabins on top of the Colorado National Monument to Kokopelli headquarters perfect for mountain bike enthusiasts. Lately, several larger houses have been made available in the area allowing for...
Zombies Founder Rod Argent Retires From Touring After Stroke
Rod Argent, a founder and longtime keyboardist for the British Invasion band the Zombies, has announced his retirement from touring following a stroke. The group's management announced in a statement that said: "We are saddened to report that Rod Argent, founder, keyboardist and primary songwriter of the Zombies, has suffered a stroke. Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the U.K. and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife, Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred.
Sammy Hagar Says He’s ‘Way Over’ PTSD From 2004 Van Halen Tour
As he prepares to pay tribute to his old band with this summer's Best of All Worlds Tour, Sammy Hagar says he's over the PTSD from the 2004 Van Halen reunion trek -- a nightmare experience that he documented in detail in his memoir Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock.
Colorado State University Researchers Predict Strong Hurricane Season
Colorado is no stranger to some strong and strange weather events. In fact, the town of Paonia, Colorado on the Western Slope has the most unpredictable weather in the United States. On average, the forecast here is off by 5.9 degrees every single day. Now, a major heatwave is expected...
Phil Collins Announces ‘Both Sides’ 30th Anniversary Box Set
Phil Collins' fifth solo album, 1993's Both Sides, will get an expanded reissue in an upcoming 30th-anniversary edition. Included in the five-LP vinyl set Both Sides (All the Sides), which will be available on Sept. 20, will be a remastered version of the original album, early demo tracks, live songs and other rarities.
A Three-Way Argument Over Nirvana’s Smiley Face Logo Has Ended
A complicated years-long three-way lawsuit involving Nirvana's famous smiley face logo has now been quietly settled out of court. The band sued Marc Jacobs in 2018, claiming the fashion designer infringed on their copyright with a T-shirt from the so-called Bootleg Redux Grunge collection that mimicked the image. Instead of X'd out eyes, however, Jacob's shirt featured the letters M and J. The word "Nirvana" over the face was replaced by "Heaven" in a similar font.
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.
Weird Sores Are Popping Up on Colorado Fish
Colorado has got to be one of the best places for freshwater fishing in the country, particularly in our rivers. We’ve also got some monsters you can catch as well. Sometimes, things aren’t all that peachy in Colorado’s fishing scene. For example, last year saw a shocking...
91 Colorado Safeway + Albertsons Stores Could Be Sold
If the Kroger/Albertsons merger goes through, Colorado could see 91 stores sold to C&S Grocers which owns the Piggly Wiggly franchise. Seven stores are included in the deal for those of us who live on the Western Slope. Stores in Grand Junction, Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, and Durango are included on the list.
RANKED: 12 Most Annoying Insects During Colorado Summers
The summer months in Colorado are amazing. It is hard to pinpoint the absolute best part of summer in Colorado. The scenic landscapes, countless rivers and lakes, outdoor concerts, and events are hard to beat. My favorite thing about summer in Colorado is not anything visual. My favorite thing about...
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.
Napping at Work Becoming Popular in Colorado
When looking for a job in Colorado, we might start finding employers asking how much we nap at work, if these numbers continue. They do say a nap is good for us, but should we be napping during work hours?. Even while writing this article, I'm thinking that I could...
John Denver’s Awesome Former Aspen Guest House & Studio For Sale
John Denver wasn't always John Denver; he changed his name after visiting Colorado. With his love of Aspen, it's almost surprising that he didn't go by "John Aspen." His former guest home and studio there, are on the market. It's hard to find someone that doesn't hold at least some...
Bruce Kulick Wouldn’t Have Rejoined Kiss as the Spaceman
Bruce Kulick reflected on his departure from Kiss in a new Guitar World interview and said he was fine with not being invited back into the fold in the early 2000s, as the conditions of his return would have invalidated his tenure with the band. Kulick played in Kiss from...
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