Herman’s Music Minute for February 18th

On this day in music history… In 1974, Kiss released their self-titled debut album on the Casablanca label. The album went on to peak at number 87 on the chart. Casablanca president Neil Bogart was a
Illinois Erases $1.1 Billion in Medical Debt for Over 500,000 Residents

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says more than one-point-one billion dollars in medical debt has now been wiped out through the state’s Medical Debt Relief Program. The governor’s office says more than 500-thousand Illinois residents in every county
Tributes pour in for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Baptist minister and longtime civil rights advocate who twice pursued the Democratic nomination for president, has died at 84. His family said he passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, surrounded by loved ones.
New details emerge in shooting at hockey game in Rhode Island that killed 2, critically injured 3

New details emerged in the shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which ended in tragedy Monday afternoon when a gunman opened fire inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, killing two people and
Eagles extend long-running Las Vegas Sphere residency with two April dates

The Eagles have added two additional shows in April to their long-running Las Vegas Sphere residency. The new dates include: Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th, marking 58 performances at the revolutionary venue. A post from
Bruce Springsteen announces 2026 North America run with “Land of Hope & Dreams” tour

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band will return to American arenas this spring with their 20-date “Land of Hope & Dreams” tour. The current E Street lineup features: Roy Bittan, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Garry Tallent,
Lorde, Stray Kids, A$AP Rocky headlining 2026 Governors Ball

Lorde, Stray Kids and A$AP Rocky are set to headline the 2026 edition of Governors Ball, New York City’s signature music festival back for its 16th year. Governors Ball (or as its commonly referred to ‘Gov Ball’)
