The Chronicles of Michael Christopher
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Musicians taking up the paintbrush is nothing new. From Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood to John Mellencamp to the late David Bowie, it seems like anyone who randomly wandered into a Blick art supply store while on tour found a new hobby throwing paint on canvas. That wasn’t quite the case for Paul Stanley. The... Continue Reading →
One of the most elusive alternative rock reunions imploded this past weekend as Jane’s Addiction cancelled the remaining dates of their North American tour following an onstage scuffle between frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. The group, which also features drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery, had been plagued by a series of... Continue Reading →
One of the greatest American rock and roll bands has called it a day – in terms of hitting the road at least. Less than two months before their "Peace Out: The Farwell Tour" was scheduled to resume in Pittsburgh, and 11 months to the day from when it originally kicked off at the Wells... Continue Reading →
The news that rap rock titans Rage Against the Machine are apparently finished, according to drummer Brad Wilk, is both unsurprising and disappointing. And despite this not being the first time Wilk, guitarist Tom Morello, frontman Zack de la Rocha and bassist Tim Commerford have broken up, there’s a distinct feeling of finality to this... Continue Reading →
The Chronicles of Michael Christopher 