When fans get frightening // A celebrity needs a committed following, but lately, a few of these devotees seem to need commitment

December 2, 2004August 28, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

“I am your No. 1 fan.” And so began Paul Sheldon’s terrifying encounter with Annie Wilkes, the obsessed character in Stephen King’s Misery who chopped off her idol’s feet so he couldn’t escape. (In the film version, she merely broke his ankles.) In real life, celebrities such as Sheryl Crow, Mel Gibson and Catherine Zeta-Jones are dealing with their own slew of “No. 1 fans.” Some go to prison for their obsessive behavior. But others don’t.

Sheryl Crow cranks out cool hits for overheated crowd

July 7, 2003August 19, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

There are few artists who’re better fitted for a lazy summer evening than Sheryl Crow. Her clear, distinctive voice rings effortlessly through a crowd and–just as important–her songs are devoid of any hidden agenda. She writes and sings in such an honest, straightforward manner that you don’t feel duped.

Sheryl Crow just a passenger on this runaway Train

August 13, 2002August 23, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

As the headliner for the Jeep World Outside Festival tour, Sheryl Crow did everything right Sunday night at the Tweeter Center. She played a tight set, had an interesting stage setup and sang all the hits her fans wanted to hear. But Train, which preceded her onstage, ended up stealing the show.

Speaking with Jimmy Stafford of Train

August 9, 2002August 31, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

It’s a different world for Train’s Jimmy Stafford these days. One minute he’s watching Gwyneth Paltrow act it up in “The Royal Tenenbaums.” The next moment, there she is touring with them. Come again?