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Bill Wyman Announces New Album, ‘Drive My Car’
Bill Wyman has announced the release of a new album. Drive My Car marks his first album in nine years and the ninth solo album by the Rolling Stones' former bassist. The album, which is due on Aug. 9, features 10 songs, with two additional tracks on the CD and digital versions. In addition to covers of Bob Dylan's "Thunder on the Mountain," Taj Mahal's "Light Rain" and John Prine's "Ain't Hurtin' Nobody," Drive My Car includes five songs written or cowritten by Wyman.
Pete Townshend Recalls ‘Criminal’ Managers Stealing From the Who
Pete Townshend said the Who didn’t make money from most of their albums as a result of theft by their managers, especially during their first eight years of making records. The guitarist also recalled one of his final meetings with Jimi Hendrix, when they talked about being the victims of illegal activities.
How Aerosmith’s ‘Head First’ Became the First Music Download
When Aerosmith released "Head First" as a free digital download on June 27, 1994, the fledgling technology team at the band's label, Geffen, just wanted to prove that it could be done. But it was an important moment in the developing landscape of the World Wide Web which ultimately helped...
Take A Train Ride Through This Creepy Tunnel In Massachusetts
You know what they say, it doesn't have to be Halloween for the creeps to lurk in the darkest shadows. As I'm matter of fact, I'm wearing my "Scream" shirt as I write this! 😱. Anyways you know if you're from Massachusetts, there's a lot of creepy things that lurk...
Illness Forces Neil Young to Take ‘Big Unplanned Break’ From Tour
Neil Young and Crazy Horse announced a “big unplanned break” and indefinitely postponed the remaining dates of their Love Earth tour. The move came after the band had to call off a show in Chicago on May 23, a few hours before it was to begin. Two more concerts were called off later that week, with illness given as the reason.
What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Turquoise Arches Instead of Yellow
The McDonald's logo remains one of the most recognizable not only among fast food restaurants, but all brand names. The chain's trademark "golden arches" lets fast food-seekers know what they're going to get. But what happens if those arches are no longer golden?. Where Is There a McDonald's With Turquoise...
Where Can You Find the Best Restaurant for Fine Dining in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts is home to plenty of amazing restaurants and eateries to choose from. With so many great options, it can be tough to choose which spot to dine out at. Perhaps you want to have a nice dinner and hit the town, or you're looking to choose that perfect restaurant on a date or for a date night. If you are really looking to splurge or impress someone for that matter, perhaps maybe an upscale spot is your option. If that's the case, we now know where you can go for the best fine dining restaurant in the state.
2 of America’s Absolute Best Bed & Breakfasts Are Here in Massachusetts
Do you ever want to getaway without really going too far away? It seems that you can actually do just that at some of the coziest stays throughout the entire country, but also, right here in Massachusetts. As it turns out, there are two of America's Best Bed & Breakfasts in the Bay State.
These 2 Locations In MA and Maine Are Truly Interchangeable!
Massachusetts residents are already in summer frame of mind as they have broken out the Bermuda shorts, T-shirts and flip flops as their choice of attire. Let's hope that Mother Nature does not stifle us with oppressive heat and humidity as last week proved to be uncomfortable and challenging for many here in southern New England.
Wearing These Colors Will Get You Stung In Massachusetts
Wasps and hornets plaguing your backyard barbecue are such a buzzkill. See what I did there? Seriously though, do these things actually have a purpose on the planet other than sting people?. Do wasps serve a purpose?. Yes. Wasps are probably best known for disrupting summer picnics, but they are...
Ugh, Deer Flies! I Just Discovered a Stupidly Easy Way to Outsmart Them
If your neighborhood is anything like mine, there's a specific two-week period in the summer when the temperature is steamy, the breeze is non-existent, and it happens. This happened precisely two days ago, just after a pretty bad thunderstorm. I walked out, inhaled the gloopy air, and a deer fly landed on me and bit HARD. It was waiting for me.
Massachusetts is Home to America’s Oldest Public Beach
Massachusetts is a state deep-rooted in the history of our nation. From Paul Revere to the Boston Tea Party and everything in between, the timeline of our great nation's formation can be traced throughout Boston and eastern Massachusetts. With a history that dates back to the early 1600s, it is...
Look! Massachusetts Is Home To These Uninhabited Towns
Exploring is something I enjoy doing especially when it comes to abandoned places. With Massachusetts being the first home to settlements, it's no uninhabited towns lurk in the Baystate. Even though these towns were abandoned for decades, there is still plenty of history to explore on your next hike. Before...
Alert, Massachusetts! Recall On Friendly’s, Hershey’s (& More) Products
Heads up, Massachusetts residents. If you purchased certain types of ice cream products recently, then you should know about a recall that's been announced over potential, possibly severe, health risks. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), multiple brands of ice cream products, sold across the country, have...
Eagles Add Four More Concerts to Farewell Tour
Eagles have extended their recently confirmed residency at the immersive Sphere in Las Vegas. They'll now appear for a total of 16 concerts over eight weekends in September through December. An updated list of dates at the state-of-the-art facility is below. General on-sale for the four new weekend concerts begins...
Dangerous Quicksand Is No Myth At This Mass. Beach
Quicksand isn't a myth like some people believe it to be. It's not common, however, and you probably won't sink to death if you become trapped, either. As kids, movies and pop culture often referenced the fear of dying as a result of being trapped or pulled under by quicksand rather quickly. I seem to remember perceiving it as dry sand, though, not the muddy texture that it actually is. Lest we forget when Artax the horse drowns in the swamps of sadness in the 1984 film "The Neverending Story".
Six Massachusetts Pizza Places Make List of Best Pizza in the U.S.
Massachusetts is filled with so many fantastic eateries that it's hard to pick a favorite. From delicious farm-to-table restaurants in the Berkshire hills to some of the best Italian food outside of Italy in Boston's North End, Massachusetts is chock-full of culinary greatness. When you think of the culinary scene...
Top 10 Songs Journey Hasn’t Played Yet in 2024
Journey boasts an embarrassment of set list riches as they prepare to jump to stadiums in July. Earlier 2024 shows featured hit after hit after hit. Yet, as shown on our list of Top 10 Songs Journey Hasn't Played Yet in 2024, there is still room for more key cuts.
Why the Beatles Had to Rush-Release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’
The history of music can be divided into two parts: before the Beatles and after. Such was the potency of their influence, not only as songwriters and music makers, but as a business entity and industry role model. Arguably the clearest example of how the Beatles changed the world within...
Watch Ozzy Osbourne Tell Kids Not to Snort Drink Powder
Ozzy Osbourne is seen in a lighthearted new commercial for a drink powder, inspired by its customers. Death Dust – a new product from Liquid Death – offers flavored drinks aimed at healthier living, so the Black Sabbath icon’s history with drugs, and powders in particular, seemed a perfect match.
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