Debra Filcman is a Chicago-based freelance journalist.
Debra Filcman
George Clinton Plotting New ‘One Nation Under Sedation’ Album
Following his first new album with Parliament in 38 years, George Clinton says there's plenty more new music on the way.
David Bowie Mentor Lindsay Kemp Dies at 80
David Bowie's mentor, the choreographer, dancer and mime who helped create the 'Ziggy Stardust' persona, has died.
Dee Snider Says Twisted Sister Shouldn’t Be in the Rock Hall
Frontman says band has been influential but doesn't rise to Hall of Fame level.
Bob Dylan Announces U.S. Fall Tour
Following a string of dates in Australia and New Zealand, the singer-songwriter will hit more than 30 U.S. cities.
45 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Visits ‘Sesame Street’
The 23-year-old played 'Superstition' for the kids, and taught Grover how to sing.
Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther’s ‘Longbranch/Pennywhistle’ Is Getting Reissued
Nearly 50 years after its initial release, collaboration between late Eagles co-founder and longtime songwriting partner is getting a second chance.
How Run-DMC Translated Aerosmith’s ‘Hillbilly Jibberish’ on ‘Walk This Way’
Run-DMC's cover of Aerosmith's 'Walk This Way' helped them break into the mainstream in 1986, but it wasn't their choice to record it.
Inspiration for Beatles’ ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ to Reopen
As a child, John Lennon would hop the wall at the Strawberry Field orphanage to play with the kids who lived there.
David Crosby Calls ABBA’s Music ‘Dog Poop’
Singer-songwriter compares Swedish pop band to canine excrement in a series of tweets.
New ‘Bad Reputation’ Trailer Details Joan Jett’s Rise to the Top
Upcoming documentary shows how bad-ass singer busted '70s rock 'n' roll boys' club.