Archive for September 28th, 2013

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‘It’s always been a bee in my bonnet’: Geddy Lee explains why Rush returned to Vapor Trails

For Rush’s Geddy Lee, the opportunity to get back into the studio in advance of Vapor Trails, after all that Neil Peart had been through, was its own reward. You May Also Like: How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’s Signature Bands Every Copy of Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones’ RevealsRead More

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‘What are we going to do for an intro?’: Steve Cropper connects the dots on hits with Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd

For guitarist Steve Cropper, an intuitive sense of things served him well. Twice, when it came to legendary riffs on what would become legendary Stax songs, he simply did what came naturally. You May Also Like: Tower of Power’s Emilio Castillo: The Albums That Shaped My Career How Booker T.Read More

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Mosby Group – Missouri Music (2013)

Missouri Music unfolds like a musical travelogue across a broad and intriguing landscape, with the Mosby Group making pit stops along the way to pick up elements of folk, jazz, fusion, rock, funk and world music. You May Also Like: Desertion Trio, with Jamie Saft – Midtown Tilt (2018) RobinRead More

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‘It’s a different kind of edge to the band’: John Wetton hails Sam Coulson’s arrival in Asia

Steve Howe’s departure from Asia, which had been working with its original lineup again since 2006, has turned into something of a blessing, according to frontman John Wetton. You May Also Like: John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood, Downes Braide Association + Others: Five for the Road Carl Palmer, of Asia andRead More

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‘I liken us to Superman with a guitar’: Look, up in the sky – it’s Kiss’ Paul Stanley

Kiss’ Paul Stanley could certainly be forgiven for picturing his band, after so many albums and assorted memorabilia sold over so many decades, as a super group. But as super heroes? Well, yeah. That, too. You May Also Like: Kiss, Sept. 7, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget Kiss – RockRead More

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Suite: II. Legend Of The Fountain” (1977)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Suite: II. Legend Of The Fountain” (1977)