Archive for May 31st, 2014

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One Track Mind: Phish, “The Line” from Fuego (2014)

A song, just like a shot, can go awry. And in that blink of an eye, careers – maybe, lives – change.

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‘Actually passionate about doing new things’: Ian Anderson ends speculation on future of Jethro Tull

Anderson bristles at the idea of being “an old married couple that has to go on display.”

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One Track Mind: Johnny Butler, “Simon Says” from the Raise It Up EP (2014)

“Simon Says” is a freaky, funky mix of Glenn Miller and Ice-T.

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‘Step aside, Grandpa!’: Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan has a curt response to those calls for retirement

The now-68-year-old rocker joined Deep Purple in 1969 as it rebuilt for its most celebrated era.

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Eighteen” (1981)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Eighteen” (1981)

Metheny’s ultimate road trip song, this one always makes me feel like I’ve just escaped something.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Yes, “Believe Again” from Heaven and Earth (2014)

Jon Davison says a lengthy period on the road smoothed the way for his first studio work with Yes.