Debra Filcman is a Chicago-based freelance journalist.
Debra Filcman
Kenny Loggins Plans ‘Danger Zone’ Duet for ‘Top Gun’ Sequel
"I'd love to do a walk-on in the movie, but that probably won't happen."
Styx, Joan Jett and Tesla Kick Off Tour: Set Lists and Photos
We've got exclusive photos and more from last night's tour launch in California.
Poison, Cheap Trick Kick Off 2018 Summer Tour: Photos, Set List
Check out our exclusive photos from Poison and Cheap Trick's summer tour kickoff show.
Elton John Performs ‘Your Song’ at Royal Wedding
Elton John performed "Your Song," among others at the wedding reception of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The Rolling Stones Children: Where Are They Now?
Some girls (and boys) have a greater understanding of the phrase “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” than others.
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Teams Up With KT Tunstall for Tom Petty Cover
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready has joined forces with singer-songwriter KT Tunstall and Thunderpussy's Leah Julius to record a cover of Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down."
The Whole World Colored Itself Purple to Say Goodbye to Prince
When Prince died two years ago, buildings, bridges and monuments across the country and beyond lit up purple to honor his legacy.
How the Rock World Mourned Prince With ‘Purple Rain’ Covers
In the days and weeks following Prince's April 2016 death, many fellow musicians honored him and his legacy with their own covers of "Purple Rain."
Judas Priest’s Glenn Tipton Refused to Use Backing Tapes
Judas Priest's Rob Halford says guitarist Glenn Tipton, who'll largely be absent from the upcoming tour due to Parkinson's, rejected the idea of backing tapes.
David Bowie’s Audio Engineer: ‘The Girls Are Taking Over’
Audio engineer Erin Tonkon, who works with producer David Visconti and engineered David Bowie's final record, says women are taking over rock.
The Cure to Release ‘Mixed Up’ Reissue and ‘Town Down’ for Record Store Day
The Cure will release a vinyl pressing of their 1990 record 'Mixed Up,' along with a new collection of remixes called 'Torn Down' for Record Store Day.
Axl Rose Rips First Lady and ‘Alleged Former Hooker’ Melania Trump
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has called First Lady Melania Trump "an alleged former hooker," and referred to her U.S. citizenship as an "immigration con," in a new Twitter post.