Archive for December 15th, 2012

by / on December 15, 2012 at 1:57 pm / in Progressive rock, Rock Music

‘Well, I play for the band Rush’: Friendly rescuers discover stranded motorcyclist is Neil Peart

Neil Peart, in between shows with his newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Rush, likes to take motorcycle rides to free his mind. A recent trip, however, turned into a nightmare.

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by / on December 15, 2012 at 12:39 pm / in Rock Music

‘I didn’t see it coming’: Sudden dismissal from Journey still stings for former frontman Jeff Scott Soto

Jeff Scott Soto says he’s finally gotten some closure on why he was suddenly axed as Journey frontman, though he’s still not ready to go into the reasons why.

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by / on December 15, 2012 at 8:12 am / in On Second Thought, Rock Music, Uncategorized

On Second Thought: The Rolling Stones – Sticky Fingers (1971)

Sticky Fingers-era guitarist Mick Taylor’s celebrated guest spots during the Rolling Stones’ “50 and Counting” concerts, continuing tonight in New Jersey, had us going back to this sometimes overlooked 1971 gem.

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by / on December 15, 2012 at 7:49 am / in Books, Pop Music, Rhythm and Blues, Uncategorized

Books: Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar (2012)

In this excerpt from Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar, we join Wells at her big-bang moment: The night she auditioned for Berry Gordy, transforming herself instantly from aspiring performer to singing sensation.

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by / on December 15, 2012 at 7:20 am / in Movies, Pop Music, Uncategorized

Harry Nilsson – The Point: Definitive Collector’s Edition (1971; 2012 reissue)

Is the Harry Nilsson soundtrack to this children’s film, absent the script and Ringo Starr’s memorable narration, strong enough to stand on its own? Probably not. But as a gift of seldom-heard songs from a lost musical genius, it certainly delights.

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by / on December 15, 2012 at 12:42 am / in Jazz, One Track Mind, Uncategorized

One Track Mind: Jimmy Greene, “Ana Grace” (2009)

On a day that had everyone from the president on down wiping away tears and parents hugging their kids extra long and hard, we’re reminded that great tragedies often collide with great beauty.

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