Random music news for Monday, April 22, 2019
April 22nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970. As for music news on April 22, 2019… Nine
Browsing the "Van Halen" Tag
Random music news for Saturday, February 2, 2019
February 2nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Spare me the Groundhog Day references. I get it. Spare me the Groundhog Day references. I get it. Spare me
Random music news for Thursday, December 27, 2018
December 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back in my parents’ basement for a couple of days on the annual Xmas visit. Interesting that all Mom has
Random music news for Friday, December 14, 2018
December 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Plutonium was isolated on this day in 1940. As for music news on December 14, 2018… Nominations for the 2019
Random music news for Thursday, September 13, 2018
September 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
That’s enough Asia for now. The next 24 hours will be spent flying home and posting stuff using in-flight WiFi–which,
Random music news for Saturday, June 9, 2018
June 9th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1973, Secretariat, the greatest horse ever, won the Triple Crown. Moving on to music news for
This 13-year-old KILLS a cover of Van Halen’s “Hot for Teacher.” Watch.
June 8th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Mia Morris is just 13, but damn, she’s good. Watch her cover Alex Van Halen’s insane drum parts for “Hot
Random Music News for Monday, March 5, 2018
March 5th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Fifty-five years ago today, country star Patsy Cline died in a plane crash. As for stuff making music news for March
Random Music News for Wednesday, January 10, 2018
January 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
David Bowie died two years ago today. To commemorate that, this demo of “Let’s Dance” was released. And in more
Random Music News for Wednesday, November 22, 2017
November 22nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
This will be the start of a fallow period for music news. America is closing down for Thanksgiving and then
Random Music News for Wednesday, June 20, 2017
June 21st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Left the hotel in Singapore at 3:45 am Wednesday morning. I’ll arrive home in Toronto at 7:25 pm the same
Random Music News for Saturday, April 22, 2017
April 22nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Happy 10th birthday, Record Store Day! Now go out and shop. And here’s some music news to discuss while you’re
Can You Name the Four Guys Who Sang for Van Halen? (Yes, I Said FOUR.)
April 19th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
If you’re looking for a great bar bet, pose this question: How many Van Halen leader singers can you name?
Random Music News for Monday, January 16, 2017
January 16th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1929, Popeye the Sailor Man made his debut. And now in music news… Jack White’s Third
10 Songs Classic Rock Radio Needs to Stop Playing NOW
April 14th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
The thing about classic rock is that they’re not making any more of it. Sure, you can make a decent
Random Music News for Friday, March 25, 2016
March 25th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Merry Good Friday. Here’s your music news. Jack White’s massive Third Man record store in Detroit is turning into a
Van Halen’s “Runnin’ with the Devil” Acura NSX Super Bowl Commercial
January 30th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Petrolheads have been waiting for Acura to unveil the all-new NSX supercar for years now. But the wait is almost
Random Music News for Wednesday, October 21, 2015 (Back to the Future Day Edition)
October 21st, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Happy Back to the Future Day! Time’s up. Where’s my goddamn hoverboard? Wait: are we getting an announcement about power-lacing
Van Minion. You’ll See What I Mean.
July 11th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
I’ll admit it. I laughed. (Please ignore the bootleg nature of this clip. That explains the laugh track.) (Via Tom)
Random Music News for Wednesday, March 25, 2015
March 25th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Excuse me, winter. Do f**k off, please. Two German opera stars are among the victims of the Germanwings plane crash
This Week’s Top 11 Playlist: 06 March 2015
March 6th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Another eleven songs that for whatever reason tickled my fancy this week. Maybe there’s something here that will tickle you.
Random Music News for Friday, February 6, 2015
February 6th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1988, Michael Jordan made the slam-dunk that was immortalized as the logo for all those Air
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