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“Circling From Above,” Chicago’s own Styx and Loverboy put the “rock” in Rockford, BMO Center

The classic rock groups who were the latest to land on the sizable stage of the BMO Center in Rockford, Styx and Loverboy, are certainly no strangers to one other. Not only [More…]

The Who: “The Song Is Over” Tour at United Center

“The Song Is Over,” at least as far as the “North American Farewell” Tour is concerned, but that didn’t stop Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Who from going out [More…]

“Walk On” with former Boston and Orion The Hunter singer Fran Cosmo, Voices at Arcada

When Boston was at a crossroads in the early 1990s after ruling rock and roll throughout the prior two decades, Fran Cosmo, who worked with various members in the offshoot [More…]

Voices Of Rock Radio’s John Elefante about to “Play The Game Tonight,” take Arcada to Kansas

Getting an opportunity to see former Kansas front man John Elefante sing the group’s numerous anthems or ballads would easily be enough to fill any given night, but when [More…]

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…]