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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Barry Manilow

August 22, 2019 Ken Kurson Leave a comment

It’s remarkable how the music that resonates with you through the years depends at least as much on who you…

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Posted in: Music, Writing Filed under: barry manilow, jeff lescher, regina joskow, Soul Asylum

Ken Kurson Finally Interviews Randy Jackson, 35 Years After Rocking Hard for Zebra

April 17, 2018 Ken Kurson Leave a comment

Randy Jackson is the founder/singer/songwriter/guitarist for the pop-metal band Zebra, which made a little bit of noise in the early…

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Posted in: Music Filed under: John Packel, Observer, Randy Jackson, Zebra

‘Red Dress’ Is First New Lilacs Music Video in 25 Years

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In a nice bit of Lilacs kismet, the fellow who shot and edited the Lilacs video at The Lilacs Reunion…

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Posted in: Music Filed under: Music Video, Red Dress, The Lilacs

Chicago Tribune on the Lilacs 25th Reunion Show

March 23, 2018 Ken Kurson 2 Comments

On March 4, 2017, The Lilacs played together for the first time since the early 90s to commemorate the 25th…

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Posted in: Music, Press Filed under: Cabaret Metro, Chicago Tribune, Greg Kot, Ken Kurson, The Lilacs

First Appearance of The Lilacs in the Chicago Tribune, July 26, 1991

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Making the “Local Heroes” column of the Trib was a big deal to Chicago bands at a time when amazing…

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Posted in: Music Filed under: Chicago Tribune, Paul Caporino, The Lilacs

Chicago’s Own: Ken Kurson of The Lilacs and Green

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This is a ludicrously long interview with Ken Kurson regarding his music career. Conducted by experienced Chicago music guy Darren…

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Posted in: Music, Press Filed under: Darren Robbins, Ken Kurson

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