Not a fever dream: 82-year-old Colorado man will perform with Drowning Pool
CHICAGO (AP) — An 82-year-old Colorado man who has become a viral sensation following his rendition of Drowning Pool’s “Bodies” on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” last month will have the chance to perform the song with the metal band Friday.
John Hetlinger has accepted the band’s invitation to join them for their afternoon set at the Chicago Open Air festival. Hetlinger made the announcement in a video for TMZ .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfR5O2PXzfc
The retired aerospace engineer and former Navy pilot shocked the “AGT” panel with his version of Drowning Pool’s 2001 hit by screaming the song’s refrain, “Let the bodies hit the floor.” Video of the performance has been viewed more than 8 million times on YouTube .
Things to do in Denver this weekend, May 14-16
The Merc, farmers' markets, live music and more!
The rule allowing more unrelated adults to live together may change (again) in November
And you might change it.
Médicos hispanohablantes en Denver luchan contra COVID-19 con su idioma, pero la atención que proporcionan va más allá de sus palabras
“La diversidad significa que tú, como paciente de etnicidad hispana, cuando ves un médico que se parece a ti o habla como tú, sientes mucho más (como que estás) en un entorno acogedor. Y eso es lo que intentamos ofrecer”.
Denver: New CDC mask guidelines don’t change ours
There are some big caveats to that CDC announcement.
Former Buffalo Exchange employees file a class action lawsuit over alleged pattern of sexual assault
Plaintiffs say local branch owner Todd Colletti sexually assaulted and harassed them, and that corporate and regional owners aided and abetted his abuse.
Denver’s Muslim community distributed thousands of meals during Ramadan
It was needed aid during a time meant for service.
Robo Mike is not dead
The cyborg of the 16th Street Mall said his insurance agent called to check on him after rumors spread online.
Denver’s Spanish-speaking doctors are fighting COVID-19 with their language skills. Their care goes beyond words.
“Diversity means that you as a patient of Hispanic ethnicity, when you see a doctor that looks like you or talks like you, you feel a lot more (like you’re) in a welcoming environment. And that’s what we try to provide.”
Denver7’s brutalist building on Speer won’t become a city landmark
City Council rejected an application from residents who believed the building had both historic and architectural value.
Loretto Heights rezoning request approved, moving grand reimagining for the campus forward
Construction on the site is already underway.
Remember, you must die: These artists examine taboos like death as a way to appreciate life
Bell Projects' Memento Mori exhibit aims to explore death in a positive way, rather than dwelling on the morbid.
Denver officer remains in critical condition after weekend shooting, suspect arrested
DPD isn't saying much about the condition of the officer.
Denver officials pick Lime and Lyft to run the city’s shared bike and scooter system
Transportation experts hope the streamlined system will continue to decrease driving trips and connect people to buses and trains. Some decision-makers feel protective of the right-of-way and are wary of the private companies.
Welton Street Cafe navigates another season of change, confronting challenges that lead to support and stability
Fathima Dickerson has been thinking deeply about the cycles of challenge and growth that have defined the business' survival.
REVIEW: “The Holly” connects Denver gangs, gentrifiers and law enforcement in Northeast Park Hill
Author Julian Rubinstein dives deep into cycles of birth, death and rebirth on a pivotal Denver block.
Park Hill residents are suing to keep a safe outdoor camping site out of their neighborhood
The new location at Park Hill United Methodist Church was announced last month.
Here’s how to demolish a building in Denver. Yep, even a historic one.
The city's planning department is partially responsible for deciding what goes up and what comes down.