The Black Keys were back in Akron in March to be added to the Firestone High School Hall of Fame. In tow was Anthony Mason of CBS Sunday Morning. We know most of the story already, but check out Mason’s presentation of it:
Bee Gee Robin Gibb has colorectal cancer
Cleveland fan working to realize his dream of an R&B Museum
Question: Which of the following groups are future music hall of famers: The Chi-lites, Edwin Starr, Gerald Levert, Barry White, Sly, Slick and Wicked?
Answer: All of the above.
Levon Helm, key member of The Band, dies at 71
The Abram Five
By Malcolm X Abram Beacon Journal popular music writer 1) Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet — 9:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. today, Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. The Little Mermaid. $5. 330-972-2504. The Danish fairy tale transformed into a blockbuster animated Disney movie transformed into a ballet featuring kids. 2) Jerry Seinfeld — 7…
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin comes to Cleveland
For 33 years, Cuyahoga Community College has played host to some of the biggest names both legendary and current in jazz, R&B, blues and other music genres under the aegis of the Tri-C JazzFest.
Malcolm X Abram: Rapper Stalley comes home for show
Tonight at Lions Lincoln Theatre in beautiful Milq City, aka Massillon, hip-hop fans will welcome the return of proud homer and up-and-coming rapper Stalley.
Sheryl Crow headlining concert at Kent State’s Dix Stadium on Sept. 8
Nine-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow is set to headline a Dix Stadium concert at Kent State University on Sept. 8.
Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach brings out the best from New Orleans legend Dr. John
Malcolm John “Mac” Rebennack Jr., better known as rock hall inductee Dr. John, has been a constant in the pop world for much of his 50-plus-year career. His biggest hit, the funky Top 20 hit Right Place, Wrong Time, was released in 1973 but he’s been consistently cranking out an album every few years since 1968.
Hail, Hail Rock ‘n’ roll
CLEVELAND: The skies were cloudy Saturday, but many stars were shining under the white tent covering the red carpet leading into Public Hall where the 27th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was taking place.
‘Bruuuuce!’ comes back to Cleveland
Bruce Springsteen is returning to Cleveland, as he does every time he rounds up the E Street Band (or whatever band he’s working with at the time) to record an album and hit the road.
Sound Check: DJ/remixer comes to Interbelt; will GNR reunite for Rock Hall?
This week Akron welcomes a bona fide star DJ/remixer/producer to rock downtown Saturday night.
Axl Rose will not attend and declines Rock Hall induction
The Abram Five: April 12
1) Akron Symphony Orchestra presents Titanic: The Musical, 8 p.m. Saturday, Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. $20-$50. 330-253-2488 or www.akroncivic.com Hmmmmm. A bunch of lovely songs about class warfare and love, hypothermia and bad ship driving. Does the iceberg get a song, too? 2) Daniel Tosh, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, PlayhouseSquare…
