Trust-busting:
Political science textbook: $150. Accounting textbook: $210. Biology textbook: $250. Fairfield University students find themselves spending as much as $850 or more each semester, just as a current Fairfield...
AC/DC return, old but bold, with new album
In the craziness of our lives, it is comforting to know that some things seem to never change. Recently, Australian hard rock band AC/DC proved itself to be worthy of such a distinction. On Oct. 20, AC/DC...
Van Halen: The long road to a rock reunion
By James Maresca Earlier this month, the unspeakable happened at New York City's Madison Square Garden: a Van Halen reunion with original front man David Lee Roth. Roth spoke of this reunion early in 2006, when he labeled it "inevitable." Such a statement made rockers euphoric at the thought of seeing "Diamond Dave" leading the band again.
Elton John at the Garden: 60 Shows In 60 Years
This past Sunday, March 25, musical legend Elton John celebrated his 60th birthday. To mark this milestone, John performed a very special concert at a venue that he holds near and dear to his heart, New York's Madison Square Garden. As John told the people in attendance, he had many memorable experiences on "The Garden's" stage, ranging from the emotional 9/11 tribute concert to a special performance with John Lennon.
Is This The Same ‘Billy Madison’ Idiot?
Billy Madison, "Happy Gilmore" and "The Waterboy" are three of the most immature, idiotic and inappropriate characters created by Adam Sandler. All three have made adolescents laugh out loud over and over again at the stupidity of their shenanigans. All three have made Adam Sandler famous for silly jokes and sheer ridiculousness. However, Charlie Fineman, Sandler's character in "Reign Over Me," is unlike any other.
Styx can still command the stage: A tale of two concerts and one live CD/DVD
Styx is one of the greatest American rock bands! In the much loved 1999 movie "Big Daddy," the little blonde boy Julian utters these very words to a filled courtroom during Sonny Koufax's custody trial. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, young fans like Julian helped Styx become the first musical act to release four consecutive triple platinum albums.
This not your mother’s Meatloaf
There are very few rock albums that can be considered legendary. One of these rarities would be Meat Loaf's 1977 release, "Bat Out Of Hell." The album, which was written by infamous rock composer Jim Steinman and produced by Todd Rundgren, is known for it's bombastic, operatic anthems "Paradise By The Dashboard Light," "You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)" and the title track, "Bat Out Of Hell.