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

Review: Madonna pushes dark buttons

The Queen of Pop was back in the Twin Cities for the first time in 25 years, with a show tinged with violent themes.

Updated: November 04, 2012, - 08:22 AM

Pop music spotlight: Zac Brown Band

ZAC BROWN BAND Saturday: Jason Mraz, Trombone Shorty and Amos Lee may be the guest stars on ZBB's "Uncaged," but there's...

Updated: November 03, 2012, - 03:44 PM

I'll remember: Madonna's local concerts

No, Madonna doesn't dislike the Twin Cities. Yes, she has skipped us on her last -- count 'em -- six tours. But it wasn't anything personal. It was just a matter of routing, right, Madge?

Updated: November 02, 2012, - 06:30 PM

Madonna in 1985: 'She's no lucky star, just a very smart one'

A sellout crowd of nearly 17,000 saw her Virgin Tour at the St. Paul Civic Center on May 21, 1985.

Updated: November 02, 2012, - 08:51 AM

The blonde, the boss and the bard

Madonna, Springsteen and Dylan have much in common - besides concert dates in St. Paul soon.

Updated: November 01, 2012, - 04:10 PM

Madonna in 1987: 'Sleeker, more assured -- and terrific'

The best arena show since "Purple Rain" was originally planned for the Dome on July 29, 1987, but ticket sales were slow.

Updated: November 01, 2012, - 01:26 PM

Chili Peppers not at their hottest

On the eve of turning 50, singer Anthony Kiedis showed his age at Target Center concert.

Updated: October 31, 2012, - 09:35 AM

Pop/rock spotlight: Red Hot Chili Peppers

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Tuesday: Last month, for the first time, Red Hot Chili Peppers played Israel, birthplace of their original...

Updated: October 27, 2012, - 04:57 PM

Grown-up Bieber shows off the swag at Target Center

REVIEW: Widely recognized as the king of social media, Justin Bieber also knows how to put together a razzle-dazzle of a concert. The 18-year-old pop superstar delighted the crowd with his top-notch showmanship.

Updated: October 21, 2012, - 06:41 AM

Rebooting the Wallflowers

After a seven-year break, the band blooms again with help from one of its idols, Mick Jones of the Clash.

Updated: October 20, 2012, - 08:20 PM

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