Debra Filcman is a Chicago-based freelance journalist.
Debra Filcman
45 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Visits ‘Sesame Street’
The 23-year-old played 'Superstition' for the kids, and taught Grover how to sing.
Bob Dylan Announces U.S. Fall Tour
Following a string of dates in Australia and New Zealand, the singer-songwriter will hit more than 30 U.S. cities.
Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther’s ‘Longbranch/Pennywhistle’ Is Getting Reissued
Nearly 50 years after its initial release, collaboration between late Eagles co-founder and longtime songwriting partner is getting a second chance.
Dee Snider Says Twisted Sister Shouldn’t Be in the Rock Hall
Frontman says band has been influential but doesn't rise to Hall of Fame level.
Inspiration for Beatles’ ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ to Reopen
As a child, John Lennon would hop the wall at the Strawberry Field orphanage to play with the kids who lived there.
David Crosby Calls ABBA’s Music ‘Dog Poop’
Singer-songwriter compares Swedish pop band to canine excrement in a series of tweets.
New ‘Bad Reputation’ Trailer Details Joan Jett’s Rise to the Top
Upcoming documentary shows how bad-ass singer busted '70s rock 'n' roll boys' club.
Former Chicago Drummer Tris Imboden Lists ‘Relaxed and Elegant’ Malibu Mobile Home for $3.5 Million
After leaving band earlier this year, drummer puts glamorous mobile home on that market.
These Queen, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bee Gees Songs Could Help Save Your Life
You may be more prepared than you think to perform CPR, even if you've never done it before.
Phil Collins Announces Four-Disc Box, ‘Plays Well With Others’
Former Genesis frontman collects collaborations with other artists.
55 Years Ago: The Beatles Tape a 27-Minute Version of ‘Helter Skelter’
Initial sessions for the song were so intense that they included the longest thing the band ever recorded.
Dimebag Darrell’s Partner Thanks Supporters After Vinnie Paul’s Death
Dimebag Darrell's partner Rita Haney thanks supporters and talks about her relationship with Vinnie Paul.