by Erik Lane | Oct 6, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
Most great fanbases have a nickname, one that has stood out in its own right over time. For Slipknot, their fans are known as the maggots, and during a discussion with The Independent, founding percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan clarified the origins of...
by Erik Lane | Oct 6, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
The Who are back on the road and 40 years after originally calling it quits with their famed “farewell” tour, remain more passionate than ever. The shows feature the band backed every night by a local symphony orchestra, also include a standalone set where...
by Erik Lane | Oct 6, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
Less than a year after releasing his first Christmas collection, former-Journey frontman Steve Perry seems to be in the midst of recording another one. Perry, now sporting a full head of light grey hair, filmed himself for his social media platforms in his studio,...
by Erik Lane | Oct 6, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
The Appel’s Halloween decorations also include a version of the Chrissy character. (Courtesy David and Aubrey Appel) A “Stranger Things”-themed Halloween display in front of a Plainfield home is now closed after a neighbor voiced concerns about it. Things just...
by Erik Lane | Oct 5, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic shed light on his time with the band and helping formulate Kurt Cobain’s musical ideas. During a chat with Rick Beato’s on his podcast In the Room With Nirvana And Soundgarden, Novoselic explained, “He’d have...
by Erik Lane | Oct 5, 2022 | DJ Blogs, Erik
Wolfgang Van Halen feels that due to the dysfunction within the Van Halen camp he’s opting out of any official tributes to his father with the band. In a new chat with Classic Rock, Wolfgang went into detail regarding the long-rumored salute to his late-dad,...