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Ex-Foreigner leader Lou Gramm’s “One Last Look” still “Feels Like The First Time” for Des Plaines

A major void in live classic rock is on the horizon when Lou Gramm officially retires from the road, though considering the original Foreigner singer/co-writer and solo [More…]

Original Foreigner front man Lou Gramm offering Arcada and Des Plaines “One Last Look”

Few voices in rock and roll history are as instantly recognizable as original Foreigner front man Lou Gramm, the man behind such eternal anthems as “Feels Like The First [More…]

Illinois is gonna “Keep On Loving You” REO Speedwagon long after BMO Center goodbye

The sand in REO Speedwagon’s hourglass is almost running out as January 1, 2025 rapidly approaches, which is the date the beloved Illinois band said it will cease touring, [More…]

Deep Purple delivers “1 More Time” for CU1 Amp alongside Yes’ quicker take on “Classic Tales”

When Deep Purple wound its way through Tinley Park a half-dozen years ago, it was part of “The Long Goodbye,” but considering the English legends just came back to the [More…]

Despite short notice start over storm, Def Leppard, Journey, Steve Miller Band knock it out of Wrigley

Either individually or collectively, Def Leppard and Journey are always some of the summer’s hugest concert draws, which meant it was only a matter of time before they [More…]

Roger Daltrey expertly delivers Ravinia The Who’s heavyweights and rarities, solos and covers

The status of The Who’s future is a bit of a mystery at the moment, especially when it comes to touring together in America, but getting another chance to see front man [More…]

Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top uphold legacies during Vibrant Arena’s “Sharp Dressed Simple Man” stop

Putting together Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top for the “Sharp Dressed Simple Man” Tour is a slam dunk of an idea considering each of the legendary acts are cornerstones of [More…]

Ravinia regulars Jethro Tull launch “The Seven Decades” Tour like a “Locomotive”

Since re-forming in 2017 to mark 50 years of revolutionizing rock and roll, England’s Jethro Tull broke its longest studio silence with 2022’s “The Zealot Gene,” the [More…]

“Juke Box Heroes” Foreigner “Hot Blooded” during “The Historic Farewell” for CU1 Amp

The final founder left in Foreigner, guitarist Mick Jones, is 78-years-old and only able to perform as his health allows, which has thus far led to intermittent appearances [More…]

Kansas, led by local Ronnie Platt, reach golden anniversary and carry on at Chicago Theatre

Farewell season may be ramping up for so many rock and roll greats, but one act that won’t be calling it quits anytime soon is Kansas, who despite embarking upon the [More…]