Rob Carroll is a music and pop culture writer based in central Illinois. His work has appeared in several publications throughout the suburban Chicago area including the Northwest Herald and the Daily Chonicle. Rob also is a published author having produced two books chronicling the history of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. In his free time, Rob enjoys collecting vinyl, live music, photography and trying (and failing) to keep up with his kids.
Rob Carroll
Park Ranger Blasts Legendary Metal Song to Get Bear Out of Tree
Apparently bears find metal music kind of chill when relaxing high up in trees.
Iconic Chicago Business Missing Its Massive Sign Following Theft
Seriously, how does someone make off with a giant sign like this?
Illinois Drive-In Has Beds For Rent, But It’s Not What You’re Thinking
Illinois drive-in currently ranked among the best in the country is offering a unique opportunity for its upcoming movie nights.
The 10 Black Sabbath Albums Fans Own the Most (On Discogs)
Even with a litany of lineup changes, Black Sabbath managed to release 19 studio albums. But which 10 are the most popular among fans?
World’s Largest Monopoly Board Just Opened in This Illinois City
The effort honors the game's original creator who is from the town.
Colorful California Home Once Owned by NOFX’s Fat Mike Being Sold for $9.2 Million
Punk show posters and a tree growing inside one of the rooms help make this a rather unique California home.
The 10 Iron Maiden Albums Fans Own the Most (On Discogs)
Which titles are most often collected by metal fans and which ones are reserved for the most die-hard Iron Maiden listeners?
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Falls Off the Stage, Keeps Playing Solo
Videos show McCready didn't miss a single note of "Porch" during the fall.
Pro Golf Champ’s Journey Karaoke Video Goes Viral – See Reactions
A pro golfer has found himself in the rough following his post-tournament karaoke attempt at Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'."
What Eddie Van Halen Said About Meshuggah’s Biggest Song
Eddie Van Halen was a Meshuggah fan, but it wasn't necessarily the Swedish metal act's guitar work that he admired the most.