Rock Music

• An attempt to explain the inexplicable in the world of rock music

  Yelling 'Freebird!' and raising hands in the 'devil horns' sign — why do rock fans do some of the things they do? Alan Cross examines these and other rock traditions.

  Entertainment

  May 5, 2024
  
• The Ongoing History of New Music, encore presentation: The story of the electric guitar, part 3

  It's the summer hiatus, a chance to catch up on programs you may have missed. Don't worry, though. New programs already in production for the fall.

  Entertainment

  Jun 9, 2023
  
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• Mumford & Sons to headline first night of London, Ont.’s ‘Rock the Park’

  The Grammy and Brit Award-winning group will headline the festival's first night on July 12, taking the stage after Vance Joy, Bahamas, and The Trews.

  Entertainment

  Feb 7, 2023
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• Weekly survey: Is rock going to have a good year in 2023?

  After years of taking a back seat to pop, EDM, and hip-hop, there may be indications that rock will soon roar back starting in 2023. What do you think?

  Entertainment

  Jan 9, 2023
• Jeremiah Green, Modest Mouse drummer, dies from cancer at 45

  Jeremiah Green, the founding drummer for the rock band Modest Mouse, has died just days after the band announced he had been diagnosed with cancer. He was 45.

  World

  Jan 1, 2023
• Nickelback doubles down on nostalgia — just don’t call it a concept record

  Nickelback isn't losing any sleep over their rock legacy these days.

  Entertainment

  Nov 21, 2022
• Rock the Lake back in the Okanagan with top-tier line-up

  "We draw over 4,000 people and some of the best rock bands come through here every single year."

  Lifestyle

  Aug 8, 2022
• Rockabilly artist Ronnie Hawkins dies at 87 after long illness

  Ronnie Hawkins, the southern U.S. rockabilly artist who moved to Canada and became godfather to a generation of influential rock musicians, has died at 87.

  Canada

  May 29, 2022
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• Canadian rock band Trooper to close out Saskatoon Ex concert series

  Some of Trooper’s greatest hits include We’re Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time), Raise a Little Hell, and Santa Maria.

  Entertainment

  May 1, 2022
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• Rolling Stones exhibit coming to downtown Winnipeg

  The Rolling Stones Unzipped exhibit opening in Winnipeg includes items from the musicians' own collections, including instruments, costumes, album covers and personal diaries.

  Entertainment

  Apr 26, 2022