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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

Shifting season

Irishman Glen Hansard, formally of the Swell Season, goes it alone.

Updated: September 27, 2012, - 12:23 PM

Prince plays Chicago with biggest band ever

Prince had a new look -- and a new band -- Monday night as he began his three-day Welcome 2 Chicago residency at the United Center. The concert left fans wanting more.

Updated: September 26, 2012, - 10:23 AM

Byrne's new band: Start making sense

Talking Heads singer's debut gig with indie-rock's St. Vincent was arty, odd and often cool.

Updated: September 16, 2012, - 09:13 PM

CD reviews: Dylan brews 'Tempest'

On his 35th studio album, the music icon from Minnesota remains a serious contender.

Updated: September 11, 2012, - 08:26 AM

NONFICTION: "How Music Works," by David Byrne.

A collection of essays by maestro David Byrne explains how music is created, written and appreciated.

Updated: September 08, 2012, - 09:37 PM

Fall pop: From Madonna to the Monkees

MADONNANov. 3-4 at Xcel Energy CenterFinally. After 25 years. That's three lifetimes in a pop music career. Madonna last performed...

Updated: September 07, 2012, - 01:35 PM

Movie review: "Sparkle"

"Sparkle" commands attention because it's the last movie for Whitney Houston and the first for "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks....

Updated: September 07, 2012, - 11:10 AM

Our fair Bonnie

Bonnie Raitt comes off hiatus for her seventh visit to the State Fair.

Updated: September 07, 2012, - 10:44 AM

Rascal Flatts shows how to please

REVIEW: From fist bumps to harmonies, the hitmakers connected with a sell-out crowd at State Fair grandstand.

Updated: August 31, 2012, - 12:18 AM

The Suburbs

Thursday: The Suburbs, one of the Twin Cities' all-time great live bands, rock the Minnesota Zoo.

Updated: August 30, 2012, - 10:52 AM

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