Debra Filcman is a Chicago-based freelance journalist.
Debra Filcman
Ozzy Osbourne Announces New Farewell Tour
Nine months after Black Sabbath completed their final tour, singer Ozzy Osbourne has announced his own farewell tour.
Bruce Springsteen Looks Back in ‘Springsteen on Broadway': Review
In Springsteen on Broadway, Bruce Springsteen accomplishes what few people — artists or otherwise — can.
The Day the Beatles Met Fats Domino
In 1964, a bunch of rock 'n' roll legends met face-to-face in New Orleans.
Eddie Vedder Performs Warren Zevon Song for David Letterman
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder honored David Letterman at the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony with Warren Zevon's "Keep Me In Your Heart."
Butthole Surfers Working on First New LP in 16 Years
The psychedelic punk band Butthole Surfers is making headway on their ninth studio album, which they say crosses a lot of genre lines.
Courtney Love Warned Women About Harvey Weinstein — in 2005
Actress and Hole frontwoman Courtney Love warned women about Harvey Weinstein at a red carpet event back in 2005, and claims she was blacklisted as a result.
Stevie Nicks Recalls Songs, Advice and Friendship From Tom Petty
Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks talks about her decades-long friendship with Tom Petty, and their last performance together.
Pink Fears Her Collaboration With Billy Joel May Be ‘Trash’
Earlier this year, Billy Joel agreed to write a song with pop star Pink, who has, by her own admission, been relentlessly pursuing a collaboration with the Piano Man.
Green Day’s Career-Spanning Greatest Hits Album to Include Two New Tracks
Green Day is adding two new songs to a chronological collection of hits from throughout their career.
Liam Gallager’s Awkward Encounter With Paul McCartney
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher once couldn't tell if Paul McCartney was offering him a drink or a pizza.
Everybody Is Covering Tom Petty Songs Onstage
No one song has emerged to lead the parade of tribute covers, but artists from a variety of genres are showing their respect for the man and his music.
‘Springsteen on Broadway’ Gets Rave Reviews From Fans After First Preview
Springsteen on Broadway -- as close as Bruce Springsteen will probably ever come to what the rest of us call a full-time job -- held its first preview last night.