The Villisca Axe Murders occurred between the evening of June 9, 1912, and the early morning of June 10, 1912, in the town of Villisca in southwestern Iowa. The six members of the Moore family and two house guests were found bludgeoned in the Moore residence. All eight victims, including six children, had severe head wounds from an axe. A lengthy…… MORE
THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2019 INDUCTION Fans Can Cast Their Vote for Inductees at Rockhall.com/vote or In Person at the Museum in Cleveland CLEVELAND (October 9, 2018) — The Nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 are: Def Leppard Devo Janet Jackson John Prine…… MORE
If radio were the Military, Marci would have a shirt full of metal. She’s done a tour of duty that stretches from Los Angeles to Manhattan, D.C. to Seattle, Salt Lake to Phoenix, and a bunch of other points in-between. She grew up in the Midwest, terrorizing neighborhoods and school kids with her big personality…… MORE
The term “supergroup” gets thrown around on a regular basis these days, however, GENERATION AXE undisputedly brings together some of the greatest guitarists of all time. Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt, and Tosin Abisi once again will join together to tour North America to stage 32 appearances across the country. Beginning on…… MORE
Theatrical rocker and KGGO night jock Alice Cooper will perform at the Des Moines Civic Center on Tuesday, Oct. 23rd at 8:00 PM. Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines,…… MORE
It’s hard to believe its been a year since we lost the great Tom Petty. How has music survived without him? He was the constant in our lives for decades. You could always count on Tom to deliver a masterpiece every single time he released a new album (not debatable). To honor Tom Petty’s memory…… MORE
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts push forward with their new single, “Fresh Start.” It is the blazing new companion to the upcoming documentary Bad Reputation, which takes you on a wild ride through Jett’s life and career. Her unapologetic and fierce sound is ever present on “Fresh Start” with blistering guitars and her signature snarl.…… MORE
For the first time ever audio tracks from Queen‘s legendary performance at Live Aid are being released as part of the soundtrack album to Bohemian Rhapsody, 20th Century Fox and Regency Enterprises’ forthcoming feature film celebrating the band, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Recorded at the historic Wembley concert in July…… MORE
95 KGGO night rocker Alice Cooper will perform at the Des Moines Civic Center on Tuesday, Oct. 23rd. Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors.…… MORE
Actor, producer, author, and former Iowa resident, Nick Nolte is the featured guest at this year’s DMPL Foundation 2018 Iowa Author Awards Dinner. The benefit will include an auction, game, and two hour conversation with the famed actor. The first 400 ticket holders will receive the book, Rebel – My Life Outside the Lines (Harper Collins).…… MORE
