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Extra Info on 190 North's December 23, 2001 Show
--190 North Best of Music show--

  190 North Airs Sundays at 10:35 p.m. on ABC7  
 
Extra Information on Pat Benatar

She -ruled- the MTV airwaves in the 80's... and two decades later, she's still making music. Pat Benatar and her husband, guitarist/producer Neil Giraldo brought their latest concert tour to Navy Pier's Skyline Stage. Now, their -daughter- is even trying to break into the business. 16 year-old Haley has her own 'girl band'... called GLO. In fact, GLO is toured this summer with Neil and Pat. Janet Davies caught up with the famous family just before the show.

For more information or to purchase Pat and Neil's new concert DVD, "Summer Vacation 2001", log on to: www.benatarfanclub.com The new concert DVD will also be available in stores this fall. and Pat's new CD, "Girl" is expected later.

 

Extra Information on Brian McKnight

Ever since his debut self-titled album, back in 1992, Brian McKnight has been one of the biggest names in R and B music. This singer/songwriter/producer has racked up hits like "One Last Cry", "Love Is" and "Back at One". Now, he's out with his fifth album, entitled, "Superhero". The "Superhero" tour arrived in Chicago in November and our own Liza Cruzat got to chat with this Motown crooner just before his sold-out show at the Chicago Theatre. For more information on Brian McKnight, check out: www.brian-mcknight.com

 

Extra Information on Nelly Furtado
She may only be 22-years-old and have just one album 'under her belt', but that hasn't kept Canadian singer, Nelly Furtado, from hitting it big in the music world. Just a year after her album, "Whoa Nelly!" was released, she's already had one song crack the top ten and that album -remains- on the Billboard Top 50. She's toured with Lilith Fair, Moby's Area: One Festival and U2... but 190 North's Lou Canellis caught up with her at Kiss-FM's Star Party in Rosemont this summer. To find out more about Nelly Furtado, check out: www.whoanelly.com
Extra Information on Barenaked Ladies

They’re quirky, they’re Canadian and they’re one of the most popular bands today.They're the Barenaked Ladies. They came through Chicago on their summer concert tour and Lou Canellis caught up with them at a surprise charity concert.

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www.bnlmusic.com

Extra Information on Doobie Brothers
Our own Lou Canellis goes backstage with 70's rockin' soul band "The Doobie Brothers" as their tour rolls through Chicago. These revolutionary rockers are back with their first album in ten years. Their hits like "China Grove" and "Black Water" are still playing on the airwaves. Founding members Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston take a look at the band's success and their secret for stamina. Visit "The Doobie Brothers" official web site at www.doobiebros.com .
Extra Information on American English
The Chicago-based band, American English, performs for our studio audience this week before kicking off the "British Invasion" night at the Excalibur nightclub here in Chicago. Some say American English is the best Beatle tribute band in the world; its members include, Eric Michaels as Paul McCartney, Kevin Mantegna as John Lennon, Martin Scott as George Harrison, and Tom Gable as Ringo Starr. For more information about the rock group, check out their web site.