Archive for April 5th, 2014

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For all of his talent, Kurt Cobain was not the spokesman for my generation

I was finishing my senior year in college, and remember watching MTV’s announcement of Kurt Cobain’s suicide, 20 years ago today. I admit I wasn’t surprised, as he always seemed like a tortured soul. Two decades later, I must admit, I still feel ambivalent toward Nirvana. You May Also Like:Read More

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Ian Anderson, “Enter the Uninvited” from ‘Homo Erraticus’ (2014): One Track Mind

The advance single from Ian Anderson’s Gerald Bostock-themed ‘Homo Erraticus’ shows he’s still got the musical goods.

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Nick Mason on Pink Floyd’s Once-Lost Collaboration with Stephane Grappelli: ‘I thought we’d recorded over it’

A rare alternate take Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ featuring violinist Stephane Grappelli finally appeared on an Immersion reissue of the 1975 album.

Fabian Almazan – Rhizome (2014)

Fabian Almazan – Rhizome (2014)

If you’ve seen trumpeter Terence Blanchard live you are already well aware of pianist/composer Fabian Almazan.

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‘I was kind of nervous’: Journey’s Neal Schon says it took a Stax legend to intimidate him

Neal Schon has been around plenty of guitar heroes over the years. He started, after all, in Carlos Santana’s band. And so it’s perhaps of little surprise that, when asked if a player ever humbled him, Schon says: “Maybe one time.” You May Also Like: Santana – Santana IV (2016)Read More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Gregg Allman, “Midnight Rider” from All My Friends (2014)

The Allman Brothers Band will soon pull into the station for good, but Gregg Allman shows via a forthcoming concert film that he’s not finished playing the role of Midnight Rider. You May Also Like: How the Allman Brothers Band Rebounded Despite Crushing Loss The Allman Brothers Band’s Ubiquitous ‘WhippingRead More

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‘Come on, Don, break up!’: As Don Henley’s relationships ended, classic Eagles songs emerged

Something clicked for the Eagles in the mid-1970s, as they went from being a popular country-rock act to chart-breaking arena-filling superstars. Many credit lineup changes that included the arrivals of Don Felder and Joe Walsh. Felder has another idea, however. You May Also Like: Songs from the Dearly Departed DavidRead More

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Carl Weingarten – Life Under Stars (2014)