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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.
Is It Illegal for Massachusetts Drivers to Drive in Flip-Flops?
The summer season is in full force in Massachusetts and that means, picnics, beach days, and of course, flip-flops!. While Massachusetts residents are hitting the beaches and soaking up the sun they're behind the wheel in their summer footwear as well. It has us wondering if we're allowed to cruise around in flip-flops or slide sandals, or does the great state of Massachusetts prevent driving in footwear that's deemed unsafe?
Experts Say Massachusetts Has 2 Of The Top Drives In The U.S.
Hey, Massachusetts residents! Do you have a favorite drive that you like to take in the Bay State? I don't mean the favorite way you get to your place of employment every day. I'm talking about the kind of drive you take to get away from it all. To refresh and rejuvenate yourself. To feel free and destress. To BREATHE. The reason I ask is because AAA just released a special report on summer road trips.
Goodwill Stores Cannot Legally Accept These Items In Massachusetts
Have you ever wondered why Goodwill is sometimes very limited on what they are selling? There's actually a reason for it. While a lot of people across the Baystate are trying to get through keeping everything tidy, there's always that one question on what do you do with that clutter?
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.
Remembering The Red Lobsters That Closed In New York
Many Red Lobster Restaurants across the country abruptly closed as the Florida-based company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to USA TODAY, the company's website listed 99 locations that closed across 28 states including New York, with some of them having their kitchen equipment auctioned off on an online restaurant liquidator.
Massachusetts’ Absolute 10 Most Dangerous Cities
Are you a resident of a neighboring state to Massachusetts and are planning on visiting the Commonwealth? Or do you live in Massachusetts and you're planning a road trip within its borders? If that's the case, you may want to proceed with caution. Listen, even though I wasn't born in...
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.
This Massachusetts Burger Spot Newly Gets Named for Having the Best Cheeseburger in MA
Massachusetts has several fantastic burger joints throughout the state! Just last month, we had a spot named for having the "best hamburger in the state". But what about cheeseburgers? Sure, maybe we're getting a little too obsessed with our burger joints in the Bay State given that a burger might not necessarily be the first food you think of when it comes to any of the New England states thanks to our regional love for seafood. But recently, a particular burger joint was actually picked as having the best cheeseburger in the state.
Looking For One Of The Most Romantic Places To Dine In MA? Good News! It’s Locally Based!
Let's face it: If you are going out on a dinner date, one of the main goals is to find a place with romantic ambience. Good news, Berkshire county residents. You need not go far to make this experience a reality as this Western Massachusetts mainstay has been situated in Stockbridge for over two centuries. I'm sure you know where I am going with this valuable piece of information. The answer is quite obvious:
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.
These Mass. Residents Will Pay $1 More For Regular Gas
If you look closely at gas pumps across Massachusetts, you'll see a yellow sticker that says "10% ethanol". Regular gasoline in the state has been ten percent ethanol since about 2005. What is ethanol and why is it in gasoline?. Ethanol is a kind of alcohol derived from corn, sugarcane...
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...
Sammy Hagar Adds Fifth Band Member to 2024 Van Halen Focused Tour
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony had already assembled one hell of a band for this summer's Best of All Worlds tour, which will celebrate their decade-long run together in Van Halen. In addition to their Circle partner Jason Bonham on drums, the duo recruited guitar wizard Joe Satriani - another...
Did Massachusetts Cancel Charcoal Grilling This Summer?
Charcoal Grilling has always been my thing when having a picnics at a lake. With Summer in full swing, many Baystate residents are wondering if there's a ban on charcoal grilling. The town of Lexington, Massachusetts for example just recently became the next town in the Baystate to ban all...
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