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The King in Chicago

Mike — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:59:34 +0000

On October 14, 1976, Elvis played Chicago. Here is “CC Rider.”

Bill Murray Feels Rejected

Mike — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:36:13 +0000

Just in time for baseball season, here’s a great clip from the Chicago Cubs’ 1984 playoff run (disaster). Bill Murray, famous Chicagoan and Cubs fan feels a little let down, as he reveals his tongue-in-cheek efforts to sing the national anthem. Don’t worry Bill – there’s always next year!

The Beatles Visit Chicago, 9/5/1964

Mike — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:48:09 +0000

Once upon a time, The Beatles came to Chicago. Here’s some video, including audio of interviews with Lennon and McCartney surrounding a controversy over their arrival and clips from the performance. The concert took place at the Chicago International Amphitheatre on September 5, 1964.

Via rainbowsandwar.

And if you like this one, there’s another collection of clips from this concert in color.

Chicago Loses a Legend

Mike — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:19:01 +0000

Koko Taylor just passed on. We’ve lost a true blues legend and a Chicago icon. Here’s a little tribute to the late, great, Ms. Koko Taylor.

Intro to Britney Spears’s Circus Tour

Mike — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:32:41 +0000

Britney Spears opens her Circus tour in Chicago. It’s the stuff nightmares and seizures are made of.

Britney Performs at All State Arena

Mike — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:30:37 +0000

Here, Britney performs as a police officer. Luckily, not an overweight Chicago police officer.

Nirvana Plays “Polly” at the Metro Chicago

Mike — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:11:09 +0000

Once upon a time, Nirvana played the Metro. This one is from September 30, 1989.

Chicago Under Attack?

Mike — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:35:51 +0000

Ever wonder what it would look like if Chicago were under a bombing attack? Me neither, yet here it is, from the video game Hawx.

“I Love You, Man” Screening in Chicago

Mike — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:24:10 +0000

Paul Rudd and Jason Segel discuss the hit movie “I Love You, Man” at a screening in Chicago. Anyone seen it?

U2 Visits Chicago’s Metro

Mike — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:21:02 +0000

U2 came to Chicago to promote their new record by making a visit to the Metro. Without instruments. They didn’t play a song. Don’t know why fans went nuts for this, but as you can see, they did.