Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin “Say we’ll be together ‘til the end,” sang Phil Collins Monday night in Chicago as English prog rockers Genesis launched their North American tour on stage at United Center. Amidst an arena concert landscape dominated by reunion tours - in a year where acts like the Rolling Stones are staging highly entertaining concerts even as each member approaches the age of 80 - most tours lack a tangible sense of finality. Another go at it almost always seems plausible. But this Genesis outing feels different, with even the tour’s title - “The Last Domino?” - seemingly hinting at the inevitable. Plagued by a litany of health issues, singer Phil Collins, 70, now sits for the majority of the group’s two hour plus performances, unable to play the drums as he did when Genesis last performed together in 2007. Nevertheless, Monday night in Chicago, the first of two sold out shows at United Center, found Collins in fine … [Read more...] about Genesis Launch North American Tour With Triumphant Opening Night In Chicago
When will activision fix cold war
New Coaching Regime Expected To Bring Excitement Back To Minnesota Vikings Offense
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin When the Minnesota Vikings decided that the Mike Zimmer era had to come to an end and a new coach was needed to reignite the team, few Vikings observers and fans could argue against the decision. Zimmer, perhaps the top defensive mind in the NFL when he was hired in 2014, had run his course. Zimmer’s abilities as a defensive innovator were not overstated, but he had carried a “woe is me” persona since Minnesota’s 10-9 wild-card loss to the Seattle Seahawks at frigid (-6 degrees Fahrenheit) TCF Bank Stadium following the 2015 regular season. The Vikings were poised to beat the Seahawks when Blair Walsh lined up for what should have been a 27-yard game-winning field goal with 26 seconds remaining, but the kicker gagged and the Vikings lost. Nobody was more stunned than Zimmer, and it seemed the cold slap of that loss never left the coach’s consciousness throughout his tenure. New head coach Kevin O’Connell has none of … [Read more...] about New Coaching Regime Expected To Bring Excitement Back To Minnesota Vikings Offense
Frontier-debt buyers look past default risk in hunger for yield
- A + A MUMBAI/MANILA (June 27): Signs of distress flashing in bond markets suggest the world's poorest nations are set to see a wave of debt restructurings. But a growing cohort of investors say that is a buying opportunity. Panic selling in the aftermath of Sri Lanka's economic collapse has sent the average yield in junk-rated emerging economies to almost 900 basis points above US Treasuries, the highest risk premium in 13 years except for the Covid-19-related rout in 2020, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co data. Yet, initial fears about a widespread default Armageddon across emerging markets is easing, and money managers are looking beyond the handful of countries that may reschedule their debt. This shift in perception means at least some smaller developing nations, called frontier markets, have been unduly punished in the recent sell-off and now offer highly attractive yields. Even in the event of debt restructuring, their bonds will offer greater recovery … [Read more...] about Frontier-debt buyers look past default risk in hunger for yield
KISS Make Good As Rescheduled ‘End Of The Road’ Dates Kick Off In Milwaukee
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Following a series of five American make-up dates, KISS finds themselves in an unusual position with only three more U.S. stops currently on the books. On tour in Europe ahead of Kiss Kruise XI in October, familiar questions surround the band: what’s next and who will be a part of it? Last month in Milwaukee, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer put on a masterclass in live rock 101 as KISS tore through the hits on stage at American Family Insurance Amphitheater. “Good people of beer city,” mused Stanley on opening night in Wisconsin. “That’s right, I know all about the beer that made Milwaukee famous!” said the singer, localizing the show on stage following rollicking takes on “Detroit Rock City” and “Shout it Out Loud” to get things started. “I know this is beer city but here’s an old school classic from KISS’ Alive! ” he continued, putting forth an impressive a cappella intro on “Cold … [Read more...] about KISS Make Good As Rescheduled ‘End Of The Road’ Dates Kick Off In Milwaukee