Herman’s Music Minute for October 23rd

On this day in music history… In 1981, George Thorogood & The Destroyers embarked on their 50/50 Tour. For 50 straight days, they would play in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. with no days off.
Sen. Jeff Merkle delivers 22-hour marathon speech on Senate floor protesting Pres. Trump’s policies

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, delivered a 22-hour marathon speech on the Senate floor beginning on Tuesday evening, holding the floor overnight and into the day Wednesday in protest of President Trump’s policies. The senator’s remarks also came
North Carolina lawmakers passes new congressional map to help secure extra GOP House seat

North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature has approved a new congressional map expected to strengthen the GOP’s hold on the U.S. House, making the state the latest battleground in a broader national redistricting effort aimed at securing Republican advantages
2026 SICK NEW WORLD Festivals in Las Vegas, Texas to feature headliners System of a Down, Korn & Deftones

After being cancelled in 2025, the Sick New World Festival announced lineups for two 2026 events featuring headliners System of a Down, Korn and Deftones. The festival returns to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas,
Zac Brown, Joe Walsh join Season 28 of ‘The Voice’ as Mega Mentors

Rock legend Joe Walsh and country music star Zac Brown have joined Season 28 of ‘The Voice’ to serve as mega-mentors. Walsh will mentor contestants on teams for Niall Horan and Reba McEntire, while Brown will mentor