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Watch Robert Plant Perform Led Zeppelin’s ‘Gallows Pole’ on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’
Track from Led Zeppelin's third album has a whole new sound with the singer's current band, Saving Grace.

How ‘All Right Now’ Became an ‘Albatross’ Around Free’s Neck
It was their biggest hit, but drummer Simon Kirke insists it "didn't define Free."

Stevie Nicks’ Men: 16 Guys Linked With the Fleetwood Mac Singer
In some cases, the romances inspired some of her best-known songs.

Overtaken by Weeds: The Tri-City Drive-In Theater, Quinnesec
The Upper Peninsula is loaded with abandoned and closed businesses. Like the Tri-City Drive-In Theater near Iron Mountain...

Where to Find the Best Soup in Lansing This Season
Warm up in Lansing with this soup lover’s guide: classic daily soups, all-you-can-eat hot pot, and giant ramen bowls across the city’s best spots.

Rock’s 20 Most Famous Post-Breakup Album Battles
Sometimes there are clear winners. Other times, both sides triumph, and frequently the two sides realize they were better off together after all.

Welcome to Michigan: Here’s How to Survive Your First Brutal Winter
So you’ve landed in Michigan. Congrats — but winter’s coming and it means business. Here are the must-know tips for surviving the Mitten State’s coldest months without turning into a snowbound pancake.

Simon Kirke Says Singer Change ‘Tarnished’ Bad Company
The drummer says he was "coerced" into replacing Paul Rodgers with Brian Howe and admits he “wouldn’t do it again.”

Drive-time Relief Arrives: US-127 Ramp Closures Start in Mid-Michigan
After months of detours and orange barrels, Lansing drivers may soon see “normal” traffic on US-127. MDOT begins ramp closures Nov 20 for the traffic flip in this $205 million corridor upgrade.

Does Banning Turning Right on Red in Michigan Make Sense?
In Ann Arbor, turning right on red isn’t always allowed. The city banned it at dozens of lights to curb pedestrian crashes — but some wonder if it’s really making things safer.

Exclusive: Jon Anderson Shares His New Album Plans
"We're still building another skyscraper, of a piece of music," the Yes legend tells UCR in a new interview.

Best Title Tracks From 50 Classic LPs
Often the anchor, rarely a throwaway, these key songs hold together many timeless LPs.

How a Bottle of Vitamins Helped Save a Tom Petty Hit
In the wee hours of the morning, Petty and the Heartbreakers cut one of their best-known songs.

Nikki Sixx Defends Vince Neil’s Vocals After Fan Criticism
Sixx also responded to fans calling for the return of founding guitarist Mick Mars.

Why Peter Frampton Left Humble Pie Before ‘Performance: Rockin’ the Fillmore’ Was Released
The album was a huge success after it was released in November 1971, but Frampton was gone by then.

Michigan AG Pushes Back on SNAP Cuts Threatening Family Dinner Tables
Michigan AG Dana Nessel gathered policy experts and advocates in Lansing to talk about SNAP funding uncertainty and what it really means for more than a million residents trying to keep food on the table.

Now Just an Empty Lot: The 1930s Avalon Ballroom, Niles
It was another Big Band dance pavilion that met its demise at the hands of rock 'n roll. Here are details of the old Avalon Ballroom in Niles...

Who Remembers the Wildwood Skating Rink at Houghton Lake?
Around from the 1930s-1950s, the rink was torn down to make way for a fun park...which has also closed down. Here are details, photos, and location...
