An American Legion post in Nashville attracts more than just veterans. Post 82 is where Grammy-winning musicians share beers with locals and veterans alike over the sounds of classic country and bluegrass. Rocker Jack White and bluegrass player Billy Strings have performed at its tiny stage while also bringing attention to the veterans service organization. The volunteers who run the post ensure the true mission of serving veterans and the community hasnt gotten lost in the attention on the celebrities who spend time there. One veteran and post member says Post 82 is a place where you gain family members every day.
FILE - Dave Grohl, from left, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear of Nirvana appear at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Corinne Bailey Rae is working on a childrens picture book that draws upon her early memories of learning about music. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has a deal with Rocky Pond Books for Put Your Records On. The book is named for her signature hit and is illustrated by Gillian Eilidh OMara. It's scheduled to come out March 3, 2026, and tells the story of a young girls initiation into her great aunts record collection. Rae has sold millions of records worldwide and won two Grammys.
A Connecticut judge has settled a bitter feud over the estate of the late legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter. The judge on Friday ordered his managers to pay $226,000 in damages for improper payments they received after his 2014 death and rejected their claim to the rights to his music. Relatives of Winters late wife, Susan, sued Winters manager Paul Nelson and his wife, Marion, in 2020, claiming the Nelsons swindled more than $1 million. The Nelsons denied the allegations. The judge also ruled that fraud allegations against the Nelsons were not proven. Paul Nelson died from a heart attack last year. Lawyers in the case did not return messages.
BELOIT -- After surviving heart and kidney transplants, and a stroke, Jeff Livingston is living a peaceful life as owner of Tin Dog Records, a vintage-record shop. The overhead music, decorations, album range and Livingston's enthusiasm keeps customers in the quaint store, but Livingston stays for the happiness the store brings him.
JANESVILLE - A Janesville business that's bucked a conventional view, that hair pieces are mostly for women, is about to get national exposure with its products featured in swag bags at the 2024 Grammy Awards.