Debra Filcman is a Chicago-based freelance journalist.
Debra Filcman
Inspiration for Beatles’ ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ to Reopen
As a child, John Lennon would hop the wall at the Strawberry Field orphanage to play with the kids who lived there.
David Crosby Calls ABBA’s Music ‘Dog Poop’
Singer-songwriter compares Swedish pop band to canine excrement in a series of tweets.
New ‘Bad Reputation’ Trailer Details Joan Jett’s Rise to the Top
Upcoming documentary shows how bad-ass singer busted '70s rock 'n' roll boys' club.
Former Chicago Drummer Tris Imboden Lists ‘Relaxed and Elegant’ Malibu Mobile Home for $3.5 Million
After leaving band earlier this year, drummer puts glamorous mobile home on that market.
55 Years Ago: The Beatles Tape a 27-Minute Version of ‘Helter Skelter’
Initial sessions for the song were so intense that they included the longest thing the band ever recorded.
John Lennon Forever Stamp on the Way
Imagine the late legend's face on your envelope.
‘We Hate You': Pattie Boyd Recalls Jealous, Hair-Pulling Beatles Fans
Model and photographer recalls what it was like to be the muse of two of rock's most famous men.
Neil Young to Live-Stream Upcoming Solo Show
Singer-songwriter just kicked off a solo tour and plans to webcast his concert from Detroit.
84 Rock Stars Who Have Famous Kids
As a particular classic rock song has noted, the kids are alright.
Twitter Is Reworking Classic Rock Songs for Millennials
Includes the hits "Vape on the Water," "We Aren't the Champions but We Still Deserve a Trophy" and other favorites .