Bonnie Raitt is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for her distinctive voice and mastery of blues, rock, and folk music. Born on November 8, 1949, in Burbank, California, she comes from a musical family and was exposed to a wide range of genres from an early age. Raitt’s breakthrough came in the early
Journey is an American rock band formed in San Francisco, California, in 1973. They are known for their melodic and anthemic rock sound, characterized by soaring vocals, memorable guitar work, and a strong emphasis on catchy hooks. The band’s classic lineup included Steve Perry (vocals), Neal Schon (guitar), Jonathan Cain (keyboards), Ross Valory (bass), and
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California. The band consists of James Hetfield (vocals and rhythm guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), Kirk Hammett (lead guitar), and Robert Trujillo (bass). They are widely regarded as one of the “Big Four” of thrash metal, alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Metallica’s early
Mick Jagger, born Michael Philip Jagger on July 26, 1943, in Dartford, England, is an iconic figure in the world of rock music. He is best known as the lead vocalist, lyricist, and co-founder of The Rolling Stones, one of the most influential and enduring rock bands in history. Jagger’s dynamic stage presence, distinctive voice
Deep Purple is a British rock band formed in Hertford, England, in 1968. They are considered pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal, known for their powerful sound, virtuosic musicianship, and dynamic stage performances. The band’s classic lineup consisted of Ian Gillan (vocals), Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Jon Lord (keyboards), Roger Glover (bass), and Ian Paice
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire, @StacyBrownMedia Preliminary data released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) revealed a notable increase in the number of individuals held in local jails nationwide. As of midyear 2022, the incarcerated population stood at 663,100, marking a 4 percent surge compared to the previous year’s 636,100. The surge is
By Colleen Slevin and Matthew Brown, The Associated Press BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — Jurors convicted a Denver-area police officer of homicide Oct. 12 and acquitted another of all charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was put in a neck hold, pinned to the ground and given an overdose of
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. “Take me out to the ball game,Take me out with the crowd.Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks.I don’t care if I never get back.”Lyrics by Jack Norworth, melody by Albert Von Tilzer, 1908 Recently, I decided to watch the Orioles’ first post season playoff appearance since 2016. I turned
Commercial Vehicle Restrictions will also be implemented in the downtown area on October 14th; Residents urged to download the Waze.com app for live detour navigation BALTIMORE, MD — The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the temporary road closures, lane closures, parking restrictions and commercial vehicle restrictions in effect for the 22nd annual Baltimore Running
On Oct. 7, Nir Oz kibbutz, located two kilometers from the Israel-Gaza border, was the site of a brutal massacre by Hamas assailants. Three survivors tell the New York Times how they lived through it.