Chicagoland’s Windy City Smokeout BBQ and music festival just dropped the full lineup for 2026, and in keeping with past bills, it’s a big one. For the festival’s 14th year, organizers pulled…
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‘American Idol’ Finalist Reveals the “Terrifying” Reason He Quit the Show
Thunderstorm Artis almost cut his ‘American Idol’ journey short after learning about a requirement for contestants in the Top 24. The post ‘American Idol’ Finalist Reveals the “Terrifying” Reason He Quit the…
4 Guitar Riffs from 1978 That Invented Heavy Metal
Revisit four songs from the late ’70s, which all have iconic guitar riffs that more or less helped define heavy metal as we know it. The post 4 Guitar Riffs from 1978…
The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards Introduces New (and Pricey) Signature Guitar, and Discusses Some of His Influences
The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards has introduced a new (and pricey) signature guitar while discussing some of his influences in a video promoting the instrument. The post The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards…
Neil Young’s First Top 40 Hit Allegedly Referenced a Famous Bandmate’s Breakup
Neil Young stepped away from CSNY for a 1970 solo album. From that record came his first Top 40 hit about one member of that quartet. The post Neil Young’s First Top…