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Paul McCartney: His 50 Best Post-Beatles Songs, Ranked Original
If Paul McCartney retired from music after the Beatles broke up, no one would blame him. How do you follow up nearly a decade of being in a band that changed music, changed culture, and maybe changed the world? But McCartney clearly had a lot of fuel left in the tank.
The Other Founding Father - Black Sabbath's Original Drummer Deserves His Final Bow Original
Kevin Winter, Getty Images SHARE TWEET Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward will take one final, long-deserved bow with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Ozzy Osbourne at the Back To The Beginning concert, taking place July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham. Ward was excluded from Black Sabbath's touring and recording for the last few years of their career, which included the band’s final album, 2013’s 13.
Ozzy Osbourne: His Top 40 Solo Songs Ranked Original
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images After you get thrown out of one of the most influential bands of all time, what do you do for an encore? Ozzy Osbourne was a misfit, an unusual vocalist, he didn’t play instruments or write songs in the conventional sense… so his former Black Sabbath bandmates probably didn’t see him as someone who would rival them for popularity. Surprise, surprise: Ozzy Osbourne’s long second act has been one of the most surprising and tumultuous in the history of rock and roll.
Black Sabbath: The Best 30 Songs From The Ozzy Osbourne Era(s), Ranked Original
Black Sabbath is set for their final farewell on July 5's "Back to the Beginning," the all-star concert headlined by the final performance of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. To celebrate, we're taking a look back on the legendary band's best songs from their eras when the Prince of Darkness was fronting the band. (And yes, Black Sabbath did some incredible stuff with Ozzy's replacement, the late, great Ronnie James Dio; that's probably a list for another day.
'I Understand the Pressures' - Billy Corgan Opens Up on Being an Interviewer Now, Deep Cut Tours + 'Punk Rock Guilt' Original
Timothy Norris, Stringer/Getty Images / Club Random Studios SHARE TWEET In this interview, Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan opens up on what it's like being an interviewer now that he hosts his own podcast. He also speaks to the notion of having "punk rock guilt" and dives into the reasoning behind his solo tour exploring the deep cuts within the Pumpkins' catalog.
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Billy Corgan – Being an Interviewer Now, ‘Punk Rock Guilt’ + Deep Cut Tour 2 minutes ago Rage Against the Machine, Def Leppard, More Nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 7 years ago Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘No More Tours 2′ Boasts His Best (Solo) Band Ever 7 years ago Judas Priest and Deep Purple Continue Their Legacies On Co-Headlining Tour 7 years ago Greta Van Fleet: Hear Their New Song ‘Watching Over’ 7 years ago Tommy Vext’s ‘Heart Goes Out to the Family’ of Dolores O’Riordan 7 years ago...
Primus Gonna Have Themselves a New Drummer Original
In late October of 2024, Primus and their fans were shocked when longtime drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander abruptly announced that he was leaving the trio. Primus—which also features ubiquitous bassist/singer Les Claypool and guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde—had been here before. This was the third time Alexander quit the band.
Tributes and Goodbyes: A Conversation with Ben Harper
“The arts are a wonderful way to keep people’s legacies alive,” Ben Harper tells me. He’s been doing a bit of that lately: he appears in the upcoming Jeff Buckley documentary It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. And he mourns another artist who is no longer with us in his new song, “Before the Rain Dried.” It’s a tribute to Michael Ward, the guitarist in his band the Innocent Criminals, who passed away last year.
How Much the Average Massachusetts Resident Has in Retirement Savings
If you've ever wondered how your retirement savings compares to others in Massachusetts and across America, then you're not alone. Knowing what others in your age group have in retirement savings is a good indictor for if you should be investing more. Of course, you can't just expect to have the same savings as someone else, because everyone's situation is different. But, it helps to get a ballpark idea of what people in your age group are doing to prep for the future.
Violin From "Titanic" To Be Auctioned Off, Reese's Pretzels, & More
Pretzels are good at any time, and especially during the game. And talk about easy– open the bag, pour in a bowl and DONE! Photo: Shutterstock Shutterstock Today's news includes the violin from Titanic being auctioned off, Hershey's introducing Reese's Pretzels, and a young entrepreneur being turned down by 15 colleges. Trending News With The Krew, each weekday at 7:15 a.m. and 9:25 a.m., on Kicks 99 is powered by Leonard Truck Outfitters. Cody: We're powered by Leonard Truck Outfitters.
Would Chris Pratt Make a Good Indiana Jones?
By Brian Ives You know that flashback scene in Guardians of the Galaxy where a young Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) is kidnapped by aliens? And how he goes on to an extraterrestrial starship and becomes a member of a mercenary gang, calling himself "Star-Lord"? Before growing into a slightly more responsible guy and linking up with a talking raccoon, a talking tree and a couple of colorful assassins.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Was A Good Movie
Yes, that’s kind of an overly straightforward headline, but Captain America: Brave New World actually was a good movie. That seems like a noteworthy thing to point out, as the film seems to be the target of a lot of negative hype. It has a lowly 50% approval rate among critics on Rotten Tomatoes (although it has an 80% approval rate among fans). Only two MCU films have fared worse on the “Tomatometer”: 2021’s The Eternals (47%) and 2023’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (46%).
'Saturday Night Live': 5 Great Moments From This Weekend
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 16: Eddie Murphy attends SNL50: The Anniversary Special on February 16, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) At Friday night's "Saturday Night Live: The Homecoming Concert" event, Saturday Night Live alumni Jimmy Fallon quipped, "I actually have two things in common with SNL this year. We both turn 50.
‘Physical Graffiti’ Marked Their Zenith
By the mid-’70s, Led Zeppelin really had nothing to prove. The critics, of course, didn’t like them. The band, rightfully, didn’t care about the critics. While Rolling Stone was crapping on classic Zeppelin albums, they were gushing over (cough) timeless albums by the likes of, er, the Motors, Crabby Appleton, and Blue Jug. But the fans knew the deal: Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest bands of all time. It was apparent from their first album and the follow-up, both of which were released in 1969.
‘Physical Graffiti’ Marked Their Zenith
By the mid-’70s, Led Zeppelin really had nothing to prove. The critics, of course, didn’t like them. The band, rightfully, didn’t care about the critics. While Rolling Stone was crapping on classic Zeppelin albums, they were gushing over (cough) timeless albums by the likes of, er, the Motors, Crabby Appleton, and Blue Jug. But the fans knew the deal: Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest bands of all time. It was apparent from their first album and the follow-up, both of which were released in 1969.
Led Zeppelin: ‘Physical Graffiti’ Marked Their Creative Zenith
(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) By the mid-’70s, Led Zeppelin really had nothing to prove. The critics, of course, didn’t like them. The band, rightfully, didn’t care about the critics. While Rolling Stone was crapping on classic Zeppelin albums, they were gushing over (cough) timeless albums by the likes of, er, the Motors, Crabby Appleton, and Blue Jug. But the fans knew the deal: Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest bands of all time.
Andrew Watt Has Been Producing Rock Legends For Five Years
Five years ago this week, Ozzy Osbourne released his Ordinary Man album, produced by a young guy named Andrew Watt. Watt may have been new to rock fans, although his work had been all over the pop charts for years on tracks by Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Hailee Steinfeld, and Cardi B, among others. How did this kid – born in 1990! – end up producing Ozzy? Not to mention the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Elton John, and Iggy Pop? By all accounts, Watt has an encyclopedic knowledge of these artists.
Andrew Watt Has Been Producing Rock Legends For Five Years
Five years ago this week, Ozzy Osbourne released his Ordinary Man album, produced by a young guy named Andrew Watt. Watt may have been new to rock fans, although his work had been all over the pop charts for years on tracks by Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Hailee Steinfeld, and Cardi B, among others. How did this kid – born in 1990! – end up producing Ozzy? Not to mention the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Elton John, and Iggy Pop? By all accounts, Watt has an encyclopedic knowledge of these artists.
Vince Gill Announces 50th Anniversary Tour
Vince Gill, one of country music’s most enduring and celebrated artists, has announced an expansive 50th-anniversary tour to honor his legendary career. With over 30 scheduled performances, the tour will kick off on May 8, 2025, in Rochester, New York, and wrap up with a special four-night residency at the Ryman Auditorium from August 13-16, 2025—a homecoming moment for Gill and his devoted fans.
5 Great Moments From This Weekend
At Friday night’s “Saturday Night Live: The Homecoming Concert” event, Saturday Night Live alumni Jimmy Fallon quipped, “I actually have two things in common with SNL this year. We both turn 50. And if we’re being honest, we both peaked around 25.” The truth is that for probably at least forty of the show’s fifty years, people have been saying, “Saturday Night Live isn’t as good as it used to be.” The show’s creator and producer, Lorne Michaels, has probably heard it over and over.
5 Great Moments From This Weekend
At Friday night’s “Saturday Night Live: The Homecoming Concert” event, Saturday Night Live alumni Jimmy Fallon quipped, “I actually have two things in common with SNL this year. We both turn 50. And if we’re being honest, we both peaked around 25.” The truth is that for probably at least forty of the show’s fifty years, people have been saying, “Saturday Night Live isn’t as good as it used to be.” The show’s creator and producer, Lorne Michaels, has probably heard it over and over.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Was A Good Movie
Yes, that’s kind of an overly straightforward headline, but Captain America: Brave New World actually was a good movie. That seems like a noteworthy thing to point out, as the film seems to be the target of a lot of negative hype. It has a lowly 50% approval rate among critics on Rotten Tomatoes (although it has an 80% approval rate among fans). Only two MCU films have fared worse on the “Tomatometer”: 2021’s The Eternals (47%) and 2023’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (46%).
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Was A Good Movie
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‘Sly Lives’: Five Takeaways from Questlove’s Sly Stone Documentary
Yesterday, Hulu premiered the long-awaited Sly Stone documentary Sly Lives (aka The Burden of Black Genius. I’ve been looking forward to it, and I’ve actually been preparing for it for a few weeks. I have always loved Sly & the Family Stone’s music. But unlike most artists who I am a fan of, I really didn’t know much about their story.
‘Sly Lives’: Five Takeaways from Questlove’s Sly Stone Documentary
Yesterday, Hulu premiered the long-awaited Sly Stone documentary Sly Lives (aka The Burden of Black Genius. I’ve been looking forward to it, and I’ve actually been preparing for it for a few weeks. I have always loved Sly & the Family Stone’s music. But unlike most artists who I am a fan of, I really didn’t know much about their story.
How They Took Off With 'Fly By Night'
Rush recently announced a new career-spanning compilation, curiously titled Rush 50. I say that because the band’s debut single, a cover of Buddy Holly’s “Not Fade Away,” was released in 1973. Their self-titled debut was released in 1974. But – and sorry about the pun – the band really took off in 1975 with the release of their second album, Fly By Night. Rush’s lineup on their debut album consisted of bassist/singer Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer John Rutsey.
How They Took Off With 'Fly By Night'
Rush recently announced a new career-spanning compilation, curiously titled Rush 50. I say that because the band’s debut single, a cover of Buddy Holly’s “Not Fade Away,” was released in 1973. Their self-titled debut was released in 1974. But – and sorry about the pun – the band really took off in 1975 with the release of their second album, Fly By Night. Rush’s lineup on their debut album consisted of bassist/singer Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer John Rutsey.
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