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

Crue, Kiss team up for one wild ride

MUSIC REVIEW: These monsters of rock brought thrills and the freak show to a grandstand doubleheader.

Updated: August 30, 2012, - 06:03 AM

Lovato connects with her fans

REVIEW: With her big voice and her big heart, she delivered her message.

Updated: August 29, 2012, - 12:21 AM

Blake Shelton: A Country Voice to be reckoned with

Review: Blake Shelton did it backward. Usually, TV networks turn to country singers to star in programs after they've become big stars. Think Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Barbara Mandrell and Reba McEntire.

Updated: August 26, 2012, - 08:28 AM

Country star hits stage with attitude

Blake Shelton did it backwards. Usually, TV networks turn to country singers to star in programs after they've become big stars. Think Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Barbara Mandrell and Reba McEntire.

Updated: August 25, 2012, - 10:56 PM

Footnotes for Little Feat

The veteran jam band's new album involved Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter and the Band's old piano.

Updated: August 25, 2012, - 04:26 PM

Alan Jackson gives off a warmer glow

MUSIC REVIEW: The longtime baritone chart-topper ambled through many of country music's favored themes.

Updated: August 25, 2012, - 08:42 AM

Rock's redhead earns blue ribbon

Bonnie Raitt hit the grandstand stage at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday night with something to talk about.

Updated: August 24, 2012, - 05:59 AM

The spirit and piano move Dylan at Mayo

In his first home state gig in four years, he seemed strikingly engaged in Rochester.

Updated: August 22, 2012, - 11:22 AM

Bonnie Raitt takes time for the pain

After a year's hiatus, the Hall of Famer re-emerges with a first-rate album, which she'll promote in concert Thursday.

Updated: August 17, 2012, - 10:50 AM

Pop music spotlight: Bob Dylan

BOB DYLAN Tuesday: His Never Ending Tour began back in the late 1980s. Without taking a year off, the perpetual troubadour...

Updated: August 16, 2012, - 07:10 PM

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