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Eddie Vedder remembers the first time he went to go see Pink Floyd
Pearl Jam recently performed at the Forum in Los Angeles, and it brought back some memories for Eddie Vedder. When he was 14, he bought tickets with his friend to see them. They drove up to LA from San Diego the day of the show and Vedder ended up in the parking lot. Watch the story below…
A couple decided their last name… on their wedding day?!
There’s a lot of things to decide as a couple before your wedding day, but shouldn’t your last name to share already be decided? This couple did something very non-traditional and decided their last name… with a coin toss?! I guess fair is fair if you don’t want to give up your last name! Who needs a hyphen anyway?
Want to know where the cheapest gas is in IL?
Everyone is feeling high gas prices right now even if Willie Wilson did help you out, it’s still $5 a gallon in most places! Ouch. If you’re willing to drive a little ways, here’s the best way to find cheap gas-Gasbuddy.com ! The cheapest place is a Mobil in Franklin Park in Cook County. If you’re not in Cook County, you can type in yours and see where to go buy gas… in bulk!
https://www.gasbuddy.com/gasprices/illinois/cook/1665
You get more hungover from draft beer?!
The guy that knows more about beer than the average bear, Jeff Taffer, from Bar Rescue explains why you get more drunk from draft beer than bottle beer. You get more hung over, because you’re more drunk! You able tor drink more from a draft because there’s less carbonation- watch!
Whoa! Try this and see if you get the same answer!
This is crazy! Try this little test and see if you get the same answer. Maybe it has to do with the way our brains categorize things or maybe it’s true sorcery! He’s a witch! Burn him! These little mind games are fun though, even if you don’t get the exact number… were you close?
Linkin Park gives a special update
Linkin Park has praised their fanbase for inspiring them and in a recent Instagram post, have promised to start sharing more regularly. The band has been on hiatus since 2017 when lead singer, Chester Bennington passed away. The band wrote. āYour passion and dedication is the lifeblood of what weāve built together with you. And it doesnāt go unnoticed.”
Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby!
Rich Strike came up the rail gunning for an 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The horse was the second-biggest upset in the raceās 148-year history, paying $163.60 to win. He ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:02.61. While being escorted to the winner’s circle, he got a little feisty with another horse. Do horses act like this all the time? Was he juicing?! Was he just celebrating like young, excited horses do?
Pearl Jam paid tribute to the late Taylor Hawkins
During Pearl Jam’s concert the Forum last week, they did a live cover of a Foo Fighters song called “A Cold Day In The Sun.” It was from the In Your Honor album and featured Taylor’s vocals on the track. “He never wasted a moment,” they said before kicking it off. Watch below!
Crazy facts you don’t know!
Here’s another round of crazy facts that you probably didn’t know about! Some of these will definitely blow your mind. Did you know that there’s a best month to be born in if you want to be healthy? Who knew?!
Lifesize Barbie dreamhouse coming to Chicago
If you’re a Barbie Girl (or Boy) — you’ll be able to live in your Barbie World right here in Chicago this summer.
The World Of Barbie first makes a stop in Toronto — but soon after will be bringing their lifesize, immersive experience to us. You can interact with a number of “Barbie activations” and other surprises as well.
If you need to see it when it rolls through, you can sign up for updates on the exhibit here.
Now, if this pink palace isn’t your speed, maybe this will be — Compromised Barbies is an Instagram account that captures the very adult situations that children accidently leave their dolls in. Parents everywhere can get a laugh from it.
This “burrito funnel” may be the best invention ever.
This may be the best “invention” ever — “invention,” because unfortunately it’s not in mass production. But who knows? Maybe the Burrito Bumper will take off if it goes viral?
The Burrito Bumper is a funnel that takes your burrito overflow & funnels it into a delicious second snack — a taco.
Brilliant.
If this Reddit user were to do a crowdfunding effort, I’d be first in line to buy one of these. — [eric] from [Q101]
5.8.2022 History Of Alternative
Hour 1
- Bob Marley & The Wailers – Three Little Birds
- Audioslave – Doesn’t Remind Me
- Green Day – Welcome to Paradise
- Haircut 100 – Love Plus One
- 311 – Down
- Keane – Somewhere Only We Know
- Violent Femmes – Blister In The Sun
- Sinead O’Connor – Mandinka
- Weezer – Undone (The Sweater Song)
- The English Beat – Save It For Later
- Local H – Bound For The Floor
- Scissor Sisters – Take Your Mama
- Pearl Jam – Daughter
Hour 2
- Blondie – Hanging On The Telephone
- twenty one pilots – House Of Gold
- Garbage – Only Happy When It Rains
- The Smithereens – A Girl Like You
- Radiohead – Karma Police
- Spoon – I Turn My Camera On
- Foo Fighters – Everlong
- Outkast – Ms. Jackson
- Social Distortion – Story Of My Life
- Duran Duran – Hungry Like The Wolf
- No Doubt – Hella Good
- Soul Coughing – Circles
- Temple Of The Dog – Hunger Strike
Hour 3
- Elvis Costello – Veronica
- Sum 41 – In Too Deep
- Alice In Chains – No Excuses
- Berlin – The Metro
- Nirvana – Been A Son
- Chvrches – The Mother We Share
- The Cure – Love Song
- Catherine Wheel – Judy Staring At The Sun
- Weezer – Perfect Situation
- Erasure – A Little Respect
- Smashing Pumpkins – Today
- The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing
- Blink 182 – I Miss You
Hour 4
- Tracy Bonham – Mother Mother
- Fountains Of Wayne – Stacy’s Mom
- Soundgarden – Spoonman
- The Pretenders – Message Of Love
- Depeche Mode – Personal Jesus
- Hole – Celebrity Skin
- R.E.M. – Can’t Get There From Here
- Oasis – Rock N Roll Star
- Red Hot Chili Peppers – Snow (Hey Oh)
- U2 – I Will Follow
- Panic! At The Disco – Hey Look Ma, I Made It
- Danzig – Mother
Billy Corgan is the new owner of an iconic neon from Chicago’s history
Billy Corgan is all about Chicago — and he is the surprise owner of an iconic neon sign from the city’s history.
The Orange Garden “Chop Suey” neon has stood over Irving Park Rd. for decades — and after announcing the restaurant was being sold, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman will preserve the sign in his Highland Park tea shop.
Block Club Chicago has the story on why the sign means so much to Corgan and how a trip to the Cubs game was the catalyst for its purchase.
Avalanche fans sing “All The Small Things”
Blink 182’s “All The Small Things” is blasted at Avalanche games in the third period. The fans love it and so does lead singer Mark Hoppus. It will always be awesome!
Michael Jordan wouldn’t let Horace Grant eat dinner after a bad game?!
Did MJ really withhold food from under performing teammates? Apparently, after a bad game, when flying home on the jet, Michael loudly announced to the rest of the plane that Horace played terribly and “didn’t deserve dinner.” Ouch. People knew that if they wanted to eat, they had to perform.
World’s Largest Bounce House Coming To Chicago
Get ready, the biggest bounce house EVER, is coming to Chicago! It’s 23 feet tall and has 16,000 square feet of pure bouncey joy. It’s certified by Guinness as the largest in the world. If you go, you’re taking a part in history dammit! There will be a DJ, ball pits, and towers too. Find it July 22-24th in Rolling Meadows at Busse Forest Park. Tickets are $20… worth it!
The Rock and Roll 2022 Inductees are…
Drum roll please! Here are the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are making it in under different categories. Pat Benatar and Eminem are a part of the list, see who else is on it! Did Dolly make it?!
A woman found out her husband had been leaving notes in her shoes for 6 years
A woman recently found out that her husband had been writing sweet, romantic messages in her shoes for years. 6 years! It started when she noticed something nice written on the inside tongue of her fila shoes that she got from Poshmark. She assumed it was from the previous owner… but it wasn’t. Now, her hubby has some serious brownie points, but he’s also a little disappointed in her for JUST noticing!
The GameĀ of Thrones prequel, “House ofĀ the Dragon” teaser is here
Get ready Game of Thrones fans, August 21st will bring the long-awaited prequel, “House of the Dragon” to HBO. Maybe a lot of folks are disappointed with the finale of GOT that they aren’t interested, but they’ll change their minds after watching this!
