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Rachtman talks about his time on MTV July 31 Ed Condran For The Gazette

Riki Rachtman began hosting MTV’s “Headbanger's Ball” in 1990, capturing a magical period of his career where music, metal culture and television converged in a memorable way.

"Two are better than one," that famous quote from the Bible's book of Ecclesiastes, is apparent whenever attending a Gillian Welch and David Rawlings concert.

Hollywood loves Route 66. There have been a myriad of films shot on the “Mother Road.” There have been blockbusters such as “National Lampoon’s Vacation.”

Jayne Mansfield's car left an impression on Billy Bob Thornton. The Oscar-winning screenwriter wrote a song and a film with […]

Jayne Mansfield’s car left an impression on Billy Bob Thornton. The Oscar-winning screenwriter wrote a song and a film with […]

Every touring band experiences Spinal Tap moments. The late, great Rob Reiner’s brilliant mockumentary, “This Is Spinal Tap,” features a director working on a film about a fictional British metal

Hard rock band Sevendust will return to Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Alliant Energy PowerHouse.

It’s not easy for Jim Messina to put together a set list. The veteran singer/songwriter/producer must choose between material from Buffalo Springfield, Poco, Loggins & Messina and his solo canon.

When folks try to figure out how to cook a certain dish or fix an object, they often go to a search engine. That’s what Joss Richard did five years ago when she decided to write a novel.