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  • Daniel Johns from Silverchair

    Daniel Johns from Silverchair

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    Back in the 1990’s there was a little ol’ band from Australia called Silverchair. Their front man was Daniel Johns, and back in 1999, Daniel was a young lad of just 20 years old. In case you might be wondering, or reminiscing, Daniel is still making music. You can find all things Mr. Johns at…

  • Rush in Concert- 1996

    Rush in Concert- 1996

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    When people think a band needs a lot of members to create an enormous sound, shake your head and point them to Rush. In honer of Neil Peart’s birthday the other day, enjoy one of my favorite concert pictures of Rush, the trio of Neil, Geddy Lee, and Alex Lifeson, from 1996. (Image from: Rush,…

  • Rob Thomas – Matchbox 20 – 1997

    Rob Thomas – Matchbox 20 – 1997

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    Matchbox 20 is a band I can say I saw them before they were huge. I was able to interview the band before they hit the big stages, when they were getting ready for their show at a little venue called Schuba’s in Chicago, Illinois. I learned that Rob Thomas‘ first vehicle, a blue pick-up…

  • Iggy Pop – 1999

    Iggy Pop – 1999

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    When I went to see Iggy Pop back in 1999, I really don’t know much about him, nor his songs. After seeing him live, I finally understood why people love him. (Image from: The Metro, Chicago Illinois, October 20, 1999)

  • Rammstein – 1998

    Rammstein – 1998

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    Back in 1998 I took a trip, back to Ohio, to see the Family Values Tour. I got to visit with my parents and see a dude, Till Lindemann from the band Rammstein, be on fire and shoot lasers like a Borg from Star Trek. It was awesome. The band kicked ass. (Image from my…

  • Elton John – 1998

    Elton John – 1998

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    Elton John is still on his final tour, or at least final, major tour. Titled the “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour, it started back in 2018, got sidelined by the pandemic, and is gearing up again. If all goes well Mr. John will be traveling around the globe through 2023. In the meantime, enjoy this…

  • Summer Fun – Jimmy Buffett 1998

    Summer Fun – Jimmy Buffett 1998

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    For a reminder of summer fun, today we reminisce with some Jimmy Buffett. Full-blown summer fun will return, probably next year, but we all have to do our part. (Image from: Jimmy Buffett in concert, June 25, 1998The New World Music Theatre, Tinley Park, IL)

  • Reba McEntire – In Concert 1994

    Reba McEntire – In Concert 1994

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    Reba McEntire is a preeminent performer, and while her looks may change throughout the years, she always has been about style. (Image from August 27, 1994Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, IL)

  • Dave Grohl – Foo Fighters – 1998

    Dave Grohl – Foo Fighters – 1998

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    Ahh, Foo Fighters and Dave Grohl. Many times people will look at bands or singers of the current day and wonder who will be around in twenty or so years. I’m guessing, back in 1998, that there were many folks who would have bet a lot of money the fighters of foo would stick around.…

  • Jewel – Lilith Fair 1997

    Jewel – Lilith Fair 1997

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    From my concert review archives on Entertainment Ave!, it was a day of celebrating women artists! Lots of great music was there to be heard this day! (Image from Lilith Fair, August 9, 1997The New World Theatre, Tinley Park, IL)