LL Cool J Puddle of Mudd Chris Young Kane Brown The Illinois State Fair will host a full day of special activities for Illinois veterans on “Veterans & Gold Star Families Day,” Sunday, Aug. 16.

SIOUX CITY -- After more than 30 years in rock and roll, Wes Scantlin is swearing off cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. Not only is the Puddle of Mudd lead singer embracing sobriety, he's also trying to ...

Fittingly, one could liken Wes Scantlin to the A- and B-sides of a record. His A-side: The one audiences see when he takes the stage as lead vocalist and guitarist for veteran rockers Puddle of Mudd.

It’s 24 minutes after Wes Scantlin was scheduled to call in for our phone interview, and I’m thinking what you’re thinking now. He isn’t going to call, is he? But a minute later, after I ping his ...