Debra Filcman is a Chicago-based freelance journalist.
Debra Filcman
Judas Priest’s Glenn Tipton Refused to Use Backing Tapes
Judas Priest's Rob Halford says guitarist Glenn Tipton, who'll largely be absent from the upcoming tour due to Parkinson's, rejected the idea of backing tapes.
Eric Clapton Announces Two Shows at Madison Square Garden
Eric Clapton has announced a pair of shows that will reportedly be among his last for the year.
Journey’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Reaches 500 Weeks on the Billboard 200
Journey's 'Greatest Hits' has reached the vaunted status of being only the third album to spend 500 weeks on the Billboard 200 in the chart's 61-year history.
Keith Richards Promises New Rolling Stones Album
Fifty-four years after releasing their debut album, the Rolling Stones are at work on their next one.
Olympian Ivett Toth Skates to AC/DC
As an armchair Olympic ice skating judge, you may not know your axels from your lutzes, but you certainly recognize an AC/DC song when you hear it.
The Muppets Meeting Rock Stars: 31 Magical Moments
Throughout its five-season run, 'The Muppet Show' brought in some of the world's best-loved entertainers as guest stars, including musicians from rock, pop and country.
Ex-Chili Pepper John Frusciante Sells California Cottage for $2.8 Million
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante sold his canal-front property in Venice, Calif., for $2.8 million.
Bagpipes Get in the Way of Romantic Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert
A man mistakenly buys a Valentine's Day gift of Red Hot Chilli Pipers tickets for his girlfriend, instead of tickets for her favorite band — the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Slipknot Confession: ‘We Listen to Journey Before We Play’
During a Pollstar Live! panel discussion, Slipknot founding member Shawn Crahan reveals metal bands' reputations and realities don't match.
‘This Is Us’ Presents Alternative Bruce Springsteen Tour History
The latest episode of 'This Is Us' revealed the family patriarch to be a Bruce Springsteen fan.