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Jon Anderson compares Yes guitarists Steve Howe and Trevor Rabin: ‘We wrote together like brothers’

Jon Anderson’s lengthy tenure in Yes gave him a broad perspective on its most famous guitarists, Steve Howe and Trevor Horn.

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Nick Mason was Pink Floyd’s secret weapon on The Endless River: ‘Nick’s just got a way of playing’

A key figure argues that Pink Floyd’s ‘The Endless River’ might never have been completed without Nick Mason’s presence.

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David Bowie, “‘Tis a Pity She Was a Whore” (2014): Something Else! sneak peek

Here’s our review of David Bowie’s “‘Tis A Pity She Was A Whore,” the second of two new songs to be included on a forthcoming retrospective.

The secret to Hall and Oates’ success? Understanding their roles

The secret to Hall and Oates’ success? Understanding their roles

John Oates co-wrote a number of Hall and Oates’ biggest hits. But when it came to taking the mic, he says Daryl Hall’s voice changed everything.

Adrian Belew discusses the impact of FLUX on his recording career: ‘There are advantages we didn’t have before’

Adrian Belew discusses the impact of FLUX on his recording career: ‘There are advantages we didn’t have before’

Adrian Belew says his innovative new FLUX app will remove some of the inherent limitations that have always surrounded music making.

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David Smale remembers his dangerous Yardbirds debut: ‘I had to lift the bloody monitor off of him!’

David Smale’s well-respected tenure with the Yardbirds began five years ago with a moment straight out of ‘Spinal Tap.’

Can Fiona’s Web Therapy fix The Comeback star Valerie?

Can Fiona’s Web Therapy fix The Comeback star Valerie?

Mike Tiano on how double the Lisa Kudrow is double the fun.

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A chance meeting with the Monkees sparked Harry Nilsson’s career: ‘You can quit the bank now’

Then unknown, Harry Nilsson pitched a song to the Monkees, and a life-long friendship with Micky Dolenz was born.

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Dennis DeYoung reveals his one regret about the Styx retrospective Live in Los Angeles: ‘I chicken-sh*tted out’

‘Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx: Live in Los Angeles’ worked as a career-spanning concert retrospective, but something was missing.

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Ian Gillan talks about Don Airey’s impact on Deep Purple: ‘It gave us another lift’

Long-time frontman Ian Gillan says Deep Purple’s recent resurgence was keyed in part by the arrival of Don Airey.