Rock Stars Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Should ageing rock stars retire already? Discuss

The CBC carried an article To retire or to reinvent, that is the question for aging rock stars, which has

If you look at the world of pop and hip-hop, the majority of performers are close to the same age

Everyone needs a hobby, something to divert the mind from the pressures of day-to-day living. Even rockstars need hobbies. The

[Here’s my weekly column for Global News. – AC] In July 2015, I flew to Las Vegas to see Rush at the

Everyone likes before and after pictures, right? VintageEveryday.com has this gallery of rock stars that compare photos of them as

Once upon a time, rock stars did horrible things when left to their own devices. Trashing hotel rooms. Driving cars

The Lonely Vagabond passes on some interesting thoughts about where we’re going to get our rock stars of the future.

I get it. You’re such a diehard fan of a particular artist that you feel the need to permanently mark

It was pre-AIDS. Hep C wasn’t that prevalent. Herpes was still a niche disease. Sure there was the clap, syphilis,

Would you recognize this guy on the street if he didn’t have his makeup on? Click in the image to

We are never, ever going to see artists of the magnitude of the old timers ever again. No one will

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
Mark Silver
Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver