Debra Filcman is a Chicago-based freelance journalist.
Debra Filcman
Foo Fighters Perform Live Mashup of John Lennon and Van Halen Covers
The Foo Fighters performed a live mashup in Brazil, singing Van Halen's "Jump" to the music of John Lennon's "Imagine."
That Time Robert Plant Lost Karaoke to an Elvis Impersonator
Picture it: Hong Kong. 1996. A drunken Robert Plant singing Elvis Presley karaoke. A Taiwanese Elvis impersonator in the house.
Keith Richards Promises New Rolling Stones Album
Fifty-four years after releasing their debut album, the Rolling Stones are at work on their next one.
The Muppets Meeting Rock Stars: 31 Magical Moments
Throughout its five-season run, 'The Muppet Show' brought in some of the world's best-loved entertainers as guest stars, including musicians from rock, pop and country.
James Hetfield Cast in Movie About Serial Killer Ted Bundy
Metallica frontman James Hetfield will share the screen with former teen heartthrob Zac Efron in the upcoming Ted Bundy movie 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.'
Alex Lifeson Admits Rush Are ‘Basically Done’
Rush pulled off the road a couple years ago, but fans had hopes for some kind of smaller-scale project from them in the future.
Rod Stewart Announces New Summer Tour With Cyndi Lauper
Rod Stewart has announced a North American summer tour, again teaming up with Cyndi Lauper, just as he did last summer.
August’s Biggest Classic Rock Stories: 2017 in Review
In August, classic rockers shot down rumors and spoke their minds, and a few projects floundered.
Bono Says Today’s Music Is ‘Girly,’ Needs More (Presumably Male) Rage
Bono says there's a space in the current landscape for music with less of a pop sensibility and more rage — and that revolution will come.
May’s Biggest Classic Rock Stories: 2017 in Review
The biggest classic rock stories of May 2017 included some sad losses, the kick-offs of major tours and a fun surprise collaboration.