Random music news for Saturday, December 8, 2018
December 8th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Hopping over to the NE Caribbean Command Centre for the next week. I will, however, remain on guard for any
December 8th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Hopping over to the NE Caribbean Command Centre for the next week. I will, however, remain on guard for any
September 21st, 2018 | by Gilles LeBlanc
When you’re a band that’s been rocking and rolling all night for the past 45 years (to say nothing of
August 16th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1962, drummer Pete Best is fired by the Beatles. Two days later, he was replaced by
July 11th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The first-ever transatlantic satellite transmission was made on this day in 1962. Think about that as you’re watching the World
June 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Earth is angry. Where’s the next big volcanic eruption? That question will not be answered with this look at music
March 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Heading back from the Junos in Vancouver today. There had better be Wifi on this flight. How else can I
February 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
February is more than half over. Only about five more weeks until spring, too. Contemplate that as you skim through
December 18th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Back in the home office after two weeks in the Far East. Better get started on my Xmas shopping, huh?
November 27th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Cyber Monday. Jeff Bezos is going to get a lot richer today while workplace productivity will plunge. And now, some
November 17th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
There’s a bougainvillea that my wife has in a pot in the backyard and it’s STILL alive. That’s one tough
November 14th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It’s World Diabetes Day. You’re welcome. And now, the music news for November 14. Canadian music sales vs. where they
September 25th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
She’s not quite at Gene Simmons’ level, but Taylor Swift has been rather aggressive when it comes to applying for
September 21st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Gene Simmons of KISS is never short of opinions. When the Toronto Sun offered him an opportunity to write an
September 13th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Over the years, KISS has licensed their name and image for over 7,000 products (or so Gene Simmons told me),
August 4th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
This summer long weekend is a strange one. Not everyone gets Monday off, so spare a thought for those folks.
August 2nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
A thought: a revolving door leading into the West Wing of the White House. It would make staff changes easier
June 22nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
For reasons known only to Gene Simmons, he thought he could file a trademark on a hand gesture. But after,
June 14th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Gene Simmons is talking with me about KISS merchandise. “There are 8,000 items for sale officially blessed by us. We’ve
July 18th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I’m sure Gene Simmons has fallen off those platform shoes before, but now that we have camera phones, these losses
June 18th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Rock is dead? Not according to Canada’s Helix. I also beg to disagree. (Via Danny and Metal Rules)
June 14th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Fifty years ago today, the Vatican abolished its official forbidden books list, something that had been around since 1557. And
May 17th, 2016 | by Former Contributor
By “Dimebag” Adam Morrison Even once you’ve become successful and your talent is widely recognized, it might be a good