Before the White Stripes, there was the Hentchmen, a Detroit band that rocked in out sometime around 1998. The group released an album, named “Hentch-Forth,” with Jack White playing bass. Now, the folks at Jack…
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Anne is a longtime journalist and editor, with bylines everywhere from the Detroit Free Press to Consequence of Sound to Blabbermouth.net. She's also a proud Michigan State University graduate and Michigan native. Have a news tip? Send it to her at anne@alternativefix.com.
Would Dave Grohl Ever Run for President?
Chatting in a recent interview with Red Bull, Foo Fighters frontman and Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl was asked about the time Grohl interviewed then-President Obama at the White House. So, was it intense? “Here’s the thing:…
Guns N’ Roses and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons Rock Epic Version of ‘Patience’ in Houston
At Guns N’ Roses’ gig Friday (Nov. 10) in Houston, the guys were joined on stage by a Texas favorite. ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons took to the stage with Guns N’ Roses to perform the band’s…
Here’s the Best Job Ever on Metallica’s Staff
Talk about a dream job. According to Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, the metal band has a full-time archivist on its staff. “We actually have a person who works for us, Bob Pfiefer, whose full-time job is…
Grunge Fun: Kurt Cobain is Getting His Own Funko Pop! Toy
Now everybody is getting in on the grunge nostalgia, including toy companies. Toy company Funko is creating a new music-themed line of their oh-so cute Pop! vinyl figures, including a plastic model of late Nirvana frontman Kurt…