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Primus Gonna Have Themselves a New Drummer

3 weeks ago | spin.com | Brian Ives

In late October of 2024, Primus and their fans were shocked when longtime drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander abruptly announced that he was leaving the trio. Primus—which also features ubiquitous bassist/singer Les Claypool and guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde—had been here before. This was the third time Alexander quit the band.
Tributes and Goodbyes: A Conversation with Ben Harper

1 month ago | spin.com | Brian Ives

“The arts are a wonderful way to keep people’s legacies alive,” Ben Harper tells me. He’s been doing a bit of that lately: he appears in the upcoming Jeff Buckley documentary It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. And he mourns another artist who is no longer with us in his new song, “Before the Rain Dried.” It’s a tribute to Michael Ward, the guitarist in his band the Innocent Criminals, who passed away last year.
How Much the Average Massachusetts Resident Has in Retirement Savings

1 month ago | wror.com | Anne Erickson |Brian Ives

If you've ever wondered how your retirement savings compares to others in Massachusetts and across America, then you're not alone. Knowing what others in your age group have in retirement savings is a good indictor for if you should be investing more. Of course, you can't just expect to have the same savings as someone else, because everyone's situation is different. But, it helps to get a ballpark idea of what people in your age group are doing to prep for the future.
Violin From "Titanic" To Be Auctioned Off, Reese's Pretzels, & More

1 month ago | kicks99.com | Brian Ives

Pretzels are good at any time, and especially during the game. And talk about easy– open the bag, pour in a bowl and DONE! Photo: ShutterstockShutterstockToday's news includes the violin from Titanic being auctioned off, Hershey's introducing Reese's Pretzels, and a young entrepreneur being turned down by 15 colleges. Trending News With The Krew, each weekday at 7:15 a.m. and 9:25 a.m., on Kicks 99 is powered by Leonard Truck Outfitters. Cody: We're powered by Leonard Truck Outfitters.
Would Chris Pratt Make a Good Indiana Jones?

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Brian Ives

By Brian Ives You know that flashback scene in Guardians of the Galaxy where a young Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) is kidnapped by aliens? And how he goes on to an extraterrestrial starship and becomes a member of a mercenary gang, calling himself "Star-Lord"? Before growing into a slightly more responsible guy and linking up with a talking raccoon, a talking tree and a couple of colorful assassins.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Was A Good Movie

Mar 7, 2025 | coyotecountrylv.com | Brian Ives

Yes, that’s kind of an overly straightforward headline, but Captain America: Brave New World actually was a good movie. That seems like a noteworthy thing to point out, as the film seems to be the target of a lot of negative hype. It has a lowly 50% approval rate among critics on Rotten Tomatoes (although it has an 80% approval rate among fans). Only two MCU films have fared worse on the “Tomatometer”: 2021’s The Eternals (47%) and 2023’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (46%).
'Saturday Night Live': 5 Great Moments From This Weekend

Mar 7, 2025 | coyotecountrylv.com | Brian Ives

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 16: Eddie Murphy attends SNL50: The Anniversary Special on February 16, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)At Friday night's "Saturday Night Live: The Homecoming Concert" event, Saturday Night Live alumni Jimmy Fallon quipped, "I actually have two things in common with SNL this year. We both turn 50.
‘Physical Graffiti’ Marked Their Zenith

Feb 21, 2025 | playjackradio.com | Brian Ives

By the mid-’70s, Led Zeppelin really had nothing to prove. The critics, of course, didn’t like them. The band, rightfully, didn’t care about the critics. While Rolling Stone was crapping on classic Zeppelin albums, they were gushing over (cough) timeless albums by the likes of, er, the Motors, Crabby Appleton, and Blue Jug. But the fans knew the deal: Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest bands of all time. It was apparent from their first album and the follow-up, both of which were released in 1969.
‘Physical Graffiti’ Marked Their Zenith

Feb 21, 2025 | wmgk.com | Brian Ives

By the mid-’70s, Led Zeppelin really had nothing to prove. The critics, of course, didn’t like them. The band, rightfully, didn’t care about the critics. While Rolling Stone was crapping on classic Zeppelin albums, they were gushing over (cough) timeless albums by the likes of, er, the Motors, Crabby Appleton, and Blue Jug. But the fans knew the deal: Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest bands of all time. It was apparent from their first album and the follow-up, both of which were released in 1969.
‘Physical Graffiti’ Marked Their Zenith

Feb 21, 2025 | wror.com | Brian Ives

By the mid-’70s, Led Zeppelin really had nothing to prove. The critics, of course, didn’t like them. The band, rightfully, didn’t care about the critics. While Rolling Stone was crapping on classic Zeppelin albums, they were gushing over (cough) timeless albums by the likes of, er, the Motors, Crabby Appleton, and Blue Jug. But the fans knew the deal: Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest bands of all time. It was apparent from their first album and the follow-up, both of which were released in 1969.