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Def Leppard stuff a stadium’s worth of anthems in “Hysteria”-filled Hard Rock Live

The last locations Def Leppard devoured in the area were the gigantic likes of Wrigley Field and headlining Milwaukee’s Summerfest, which is why when the Rock and Roll Hall [More…]

“Brotherhood” of Styx, Kevin Cronin come home to CU1 Amp, Don Felder flies like an Eagle

The members of Styx and REO Speedwagon regularly ruled the charts together throughout the 1970s, ‘80s and early ‘90s, so it was only fitting the currently touring [More…]

Mr. Big “Lean Into It” for heavy Arcada goodbye, Des Plaines Theatre “To Be With You” next

In the 35 years since Los Angeles’ Mr. Big made a splash with its self-titled debut, the harmony-laden hard rockers with a hint of metal have steadily become superstars in [More…]

Guitar hero Phil X “Right On The Money” with The Drills and Bon Jovi

Fans of Phil X fronting The Drills or playing guitar for Bon Jovi are all in luck because there’s loads of new music coming from both camps. For starters, this session [More…]

Veteran Styx beat keeper Todd Sucherman moves to the mic for “Last Flight Home”

What started out as a paid summer vacation keeping the beat for classic rockers Styx on 1996’s “Return To Paradise” reunion turned out to be a life-long career for Todd [More…]

The Struts: “Body Talks” Tour at House Of Blues

For additional information on The Struts, visit The Struts.com. Upcoming concert highlights at House Of Blues include Real Friends, Boston Manor, Grayscale and Eat Your Heart [More…]

Direct from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Bon Jovi bangs out the anthems

“It’s a long way since 1983,” observed Jon Bon Jovi, acknowledging his band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction a little bit into Chicago’s encore edition of the [More…]

Bon Jovi: “This House Is Not For Sale” Tour at United Center

Click here for a review of Bon Jovi at the United Center. For additional information on Bon Jovi, visit BonJovi.com. For a list of upcoming Live Nation shows, visit [More…]

Bon Jovi’s David Bryan and Tico Torres on the to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Chicago again

The wait is finally over for Bon Jovi to get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the band is really making the most of the belated honor. For starters, the arena [More…]

Journey: “The Road To The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame” Tour at iWireless Center

Click here for a Journey review from the iWireless Center. For additional information on Journey, visit JourneyMusic.com. For a list of upcoming shows at the iWireless [More…]