Don’t be alarmed when a mass of people begin walking down Jayhawk Blvd. Friday afternoon, they’re doing it for a good cause – and a free Hanson concert. Hanson, the brother rock band that rose to fame in the 90s, will play a few acoustic songs on the lawn of Allen Fieldhouse as a part… Read More »
The Eagle Online It’s hard to say what’s the most surprising: that Hanson is still making music, that Hellogoodbye is still making music or that both Hanson and Hellogoodbye are still making music and are now going on tour together. Both bands came at just the right time for college students. Hanson were perfect candidates… Read More »
The guitarist, father and “MMMBop” scribe chatted with A&E prior to Hanson’s Oct. 3 show at First Ave. MNDaily.com WHAT: Hanson WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 3, 5 p.m. WHERE: First Avenue, 701 First Ave. N. TICKETS: $27.50 advance/$30 door For the sadist pop culture obsessives of the world, nothing electrifies the palate like child celebrities baring… Read More »
AV New York Love it or hate it, “MMMBop” became a pop classic that offered one last breath of innocence before radio turned ugly and/or utterly vapid. With the rise of boy bands, little Mariah Careys, and rap-rock nasties, Hanson’s days were numbered, and when the young trio began making more mature alternative pop, it… Read More »
Once again, I beg of you, do your research! I mean, really, I don’t care if you’re going to tease Hanson. But if you must, at least get your facts straight. Reunion tour? Really? Wouldn’t the band have had to have broken up or something in order to reunite? L-0-L Not since the Hanson brothers… Read More »
Globe-trekking brothers and musicians Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson of the band Hanson have spearheaded a campaign to raise awareness and donations for the impoverished and HIV-stricken in Africa. A 2006 visit to Soweto, South Africa spurred the band to develop “Take the Walk,” encouraging their fans to walk one barefoot mile before their concerts.… Read More »
The industry eventually dropped its suit against the mother. But it filed a new one against two of her children, Michelle and Robert, ages 20 and 16 at the time. The new lawsuit alleged the youths had downloaded and distributed more than 1,000 songs, including “MMMBop” by Hanson and “Beat It” by Michael Jackson. Source
When Ridgefielders Joanna Vill and Kerryn King participated in a pre-concert charity walk last April 25, their only goal was to get a little closer to their favorite rock band and charity organizers, Hanson. While they did build a stronger connection to the band, the two friends walked away from the event, literally, with a… Read More »
1. Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha and Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger meet in Chicago in the early nineties. A few years later, when FOW’s self-titled debut is released, the now arena- huge Pumpkins (above) take the fledgling band on the road with them. Iha and Schlesinger eventually co-found Scratchie Records. 2. In 1997, Schlesinger… Read More »
Ridgefielders Joanna Vill and Kerryn King are hosting a one-mile charity walk through the village, Saturday April 25, to raise money to build a school in Africa. The event is sponsored by the Take the Walk organization, which is supported by Ms. Vill’s and Ms. King’s favorite band, Hanson. Take the Walk donates $1 for… Read More »