April 3, 2002
On this day in 2002, Dave Mustaine, leader of the heavy metal band Megadeth, went into the hospital for an operation to remove a kidney stone. During treatment, he was given [...]
Articles by Caroline Chiasson
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at CMW
The sweet, sweet sound of Massey Hall; just the name of the venue perks up your ears, let alone the sound of what happens once you’ve entered inside. Tonight is a [...]
April 2, 1997
On this day in 1997, Joni Mitchell was reunited with her first-born daughter, Kilauren Gibb. After 32 years, Mitchell and Gibb would find each other with the help of some [...]
April 1, 1984
On this day in 1984, Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father, a preacher, Marvin Gaye Sr. The shooting took place at the home Gaye had purchased for his parents in the [...]
March 30, 1945
On this day in 1945, Eric Clapton was born in his grandparents’ home located in Surrey, England. Born to an un-wed, 16-year-old mother Patricia Clapton, Eric [...]
Saint Alvia :: Static Psalms
The release of Saint Alvia’s fouth record, Static Psalms, was well worth the wait! Formally known as The Saint Alvia Cartel, the Burlington-based band has out done [...]
In Memoriam: Stompin’ Tom Connors
Sadly, Canada lost a musical legend this past Wednesday. The death of Stompin’ Tom Connors on March 6, 2013 had the nation mourning. In Ottawa, the National Arts Centre [...]
The Devin Townsend Project
Devin Townsend. . . . Oh! The sweet, sweet sound of his name! He is on the list of the reasons I’m proud to be Canadian. This British Columbia-born man is a sincerely [...]
Neil Strauss :: Everyone Loves You When You’re Dead
Everyone Loves You When You’re Dead is not only a true statement (it worked for Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, and many, many more. . . maybe not so much for [...]