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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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