Jon Bream

Reporter | Pop Music
Phone: 612-673-1719
Since he began covering popular music for the Star Tribune in 1974, Jon Bream has attended more than 6,000 concerts and interviewed the King of Pop, the Queen of Soul and Prince as well as Bob Dylan, U2, three Beatles, four Rolling Stones and all of Maroon 5. He has performed with Alice Cooper, jogged with Willie Nelson and has Taylor Swift on his speed dial. He has written books on Prince, Led Zeppelin and Neil Diamond. But Jon has yet to satisfy a request of many Star Tribune readers: that he take a music-appreciation class.

Recent content from Jon Bream

Gary Busey in a zone that's all his own

He;s in town to sing and talk about "The Buddy Holly Story." Don't worry - he promises "it'll be divine."

Updated: February 02, 2012, - 02:20 PM

Were you there to hear Rumer?

REVIEW: New retro-pop star impresses baby boomers.

Updated: February 02, 2012, - 09:36 AM

Music spotlight: Gary Busey and 'The Buddy Holly Story'

Friday 2/3 Of late, the wild-eyed Busey has been a punch line in jokes and a hard-luck has-been on such shows...

Updated: January 27, 2012, - 04:15 PM

Obituary: Paul Manske, a great bassist and a caring humanitarian

With his bass, Paul Manske could make the music swing, whether he was playing with rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson or with one of his own groups like the Hillbilly Voodoo Dolls.

Updated: January 24, 2012, - 11:48 PM

Powerhouse Etta James sings with 'Mama' at last

On five minutes notice, our music critic interviewed the great R&B singer in 2001.

Updated: January 23, 2012, - 04:03 PM

Stormy 'Weather' at the Dakota

REVIEW: Clubgoers heard Meshell Ndegeocello's cool music but felt little warmth or personality.

Updated: January 23, 2012, - 09:23 AM

TV critic's picks: Wednesday 1/18

"Sexiest: Beyoncé," "American Idol" auditions begin, and an ex causes a stir on "Are You There, Chelsea?"

Updated: January 17, 2012, - 02:02 PM

A rocker's Coney Island state of mind

On his first U.S. album in 19 years, N.Y. rocker Garland Jeffreys crafts a masterpiece that brings him to town Friday.

Updated: January 17, 2012, - 09:20 AM

Asher a trove of music history

REVIEW: The '60s star offered boomers an evening of stories and a few songs.

Updated: January 17, 2012, - 09:13 AM

TV critic's picks: Tuesday 1/17

Check yes or no The moments you've been waiting for on "Glee" (7 p.m., KMSP, Ch. 9): Mr. Schue proposes to...

Updated: January 16, 2012, - 02:03 PM

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