Debra Filcman is a Chicago-based freelance journalist.
Debra Filcman
Prince Turns a Young Girl’s Images Into ‘Starfish and Coffee': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince writes the 'Sign O' the Times' track with help from biographical stories of Susannah Melvoin's childhood classmate.
A Dance Floor Encounter With a Supermodel Inspires Prince’s ‘Cindy C': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
A dance-floor meeting with supermodel Cindy Crawford inspired the funky, racy track "Cindy C," written for the long-delayed 'Black Album.'
Stevie Nicks ‘Stands Back’ While Prince Works His Magic: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Stevie Nicks may have written 'Stand Back' for her solo album 'The Wild Heart,' but it had Prince's fingerprints all over it.
35 Years Ago: The Clash’s ‘Combat Rock’ Cover Photo Shoot Predicts Their Demise
The story of how a decision to play a gig in Thailand helped bring about the breakup of the Clash.
Bob Marley Honored by New Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavor, One Love
The flavor was conjured with the Marley family, and a portion of the proceeds benefiting a youth empowerment program in the musician's native Jamaica.
Four out of Five Fyre Festival Attendees Say They’d Go Again (!)
Class-action breach-of-contract and fraud lawsuits have been filed against the founders of this poorly planned destination festival in the Bahamas.