There were two Chicagoans who were important to Bob Dylan in his early years: manager Al Grossman and guitarist Michael Bloomfield.
Column: ‘A Complete Unknown’ focuses on Bob Dylan, but let’s not forget Michael Bloomfield
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Review: In ‘Frida … A Self Portrait’ at Writers Theatre, an actress strives to become the painter
Vanessa Severo’s solo show about the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is most effective when it’s about Severo’s own journey to assume the role.
As ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ nears theaters, a look back at the pivotal shows the band played in Chicago — or almost did
A new documentary about the legendary British band opens soon. Its first Chicago gig was at Kinetic Playground in 1969, its last at Chicago Stadium in 1977.
‘Division Street Revisited’ resurrects the spirit and stories of Studs Terkel
Have you ever finished a Studs Terkel book and wondered, whatever happened to the people he interviewed? A seven-episode podcast series called “Division Street Revisited,” from executive producers and veteran journalists Melissa Harris and Mary Schmich, shares the unfinished stories of seven people Terkel spoke with for his 1967 book, “Division Street: America,” and what […]
Today in History: ‘The day the music died’
On Feb. 3, 1959, which would become known as “the day the music died,” rock-and-roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson died in a small plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.
2025 Grammys: Beyoncé wins album of the year for ‘Cowboy Carter’
Beyoncé has won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter” at the 2025 Grammys, delivering her — at last — the show’s elusive top award.
Grammys 2025: Complete list of winners
Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli xcx, Kendrick Lamar and many more are Grammy winners.
Late President Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy
Prior to his passing, Jimmy Carter was nominated in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category at the 2025 Grammys for “Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration,” recordings from his final Sunday School lessons delivered at Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia.
Review: The arguments in ‘Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley’ are startlingly still current today
On Feb. 18, 1965, the famed Cambridge Union at Britain’s University of Cambridge held a debate between James Baldwin, the illustrious American author, orator and civil rights activist, and William F. Buckley, the suave conservative intellectual and founding editor of the National Review.
‘Dog Man’ bites off $36 million, taking No. 1 at box office
DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” fetched $36 million in ticket sales at the weekend box office, according to studio estimates Sunday, making it the biggest debut yet in 2025.