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Kanye has some interesting (and scary) fans supporting his crazy talk

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 Alan Cross 4 Comments Antisemitism, Kanye West, Los Angeles

Kanye West keeps doubling down on his actions and comments which right-thinking people find both crazy and offensive. Everyone from

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Concerts 

Our man in LA gives this personal report of the second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Forum, Los Angeles, Taylor Hawkins, Tribute Show

[Eric Wilhite is the guy who puts together the playlists for Ongoing History episodes. By some miracle, he was able

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Concerts 

Here’s video from the second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in L.A. (And there’s a LOT of video)

September 29, 2022September 30, 2022 Alan Cross 2 Comments Forum, Los Angeles, Taylor Hawkins, Tribute Concert, Video

After a massive Live Aid-like event at Wembley Stadium in London earlier this month, a second gig–a hometown show–was held

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Concerts 

The second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert is Tuesday. More guests have been added.

September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 Alan Cross 2 Comments Forum, Los Angeles, Taylor Hawkins, Tribute Concert

The second of two tribute concerts for Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins will happen Monday at the Forum in L.A.

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Music News 

Guests for the second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert have been announced

June 15, 2022June 16, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment London, Los Angeles, Taylor Hawkins, Tribute Concet

Earlier today (June 15), we heard about the special guests for the first Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins tribute concert, set

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Music News 

The Red Hot Chili Peppers finally get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment California, Los Angeles, Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have probably referenced Hollywood, LA, and California more in their music than anyone else over

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Music News 

The Foo Fighters cancel a big LA show because of COVID

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 Alan Cross 2 Comments Covid, Foo Fighters, Los Angeles

The Foo Fighters‘ show at the Forum in Los Angeles Saturday night was supposed to be a big post-COVID celebration

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Music News 

Random music news for Monday, October 14, 2019

October 14, 2019October 13, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cassettes, DJ Zedd, DMX, Donald Trump, Elton John, Ice Cube, Kings, Los Angeles, Queen, Radiohead, Rick Astley, Taylor Swift

Canadian Thanksgiving. I get that. But why is Columbus Day still a thing? Think about that while you browse through

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Music News 

Chris Cornell Tribute Announced

November 14, 2018November 13, 2018 Gilles LeBlanc 0 Comments Audioslave, Chris Cornell, I Am the Highway, Los Angeles, Soundgarden, Temple Of The Dog

I wouldn’t want to be anywhere near Los Angeles these days, even if Dave Grohl has started his own BBQ

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Cool! 

Arcade Fire Performs Funeral Album In Full

September 23, 2018September 21, 2018 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments Album, Arcade Fire, Funeral, Los Angeles

Well, that’s quite a way to open your set at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre! Arcade Fire performed Funeral in full

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WTF? 

Please, Please, PLEASE Let This Avid “House Party Enthusiast” Be Real! (Even If He Isn’t, The Video is Hysterical)

December 10, 2017December 8, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment City Council, Los Angeles, Party, Troll

Chad Kroeger (no, not that one) recently appeared before LA City Council. Please, please, please let this guy be the

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