The time John Oates almost gave away a Hall and Oates charttopper: ‘Man, you’re out of your mind!’
John Oates had started writing it for one of their main influences.
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David Gilmour was at work on Pink Floyd masterpiece when he discovered Kate Bush: ‘I should try and do something’
Through David Gilmour’s patronage, Kate Bush made her first demo, and her celebrated career was underway.
‘Maybe this new album is the end now for me’: Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant is at a career crossroads
“It’s not going to happen,” he says of a reunion. “You’d have to exhume.”
Something Else! sneak peek: Stevie Nicks, “Lady” from 24 Karat Gold (2014)
Stripped of artifice, Nicks connects on an elemental level.
‘It isn’t the same; I’m not Freddie’: Adam Lambert is facing Queen fans’ doubts head on
Despite five years together, they still deal with the specter of Freddie Mercury.
Something Else! exclusive stream: Caleb Hawley, “Give It Away” from Side 2 EP (2014)
Why “Shake It Off” when you can “Give It Away”? Hawley answers that question.
Steve Hackett on his solo song ‘Nomads’ from Genesis’ forthcoming R-Kive box: ‘It’s travelogue music’
Hand-picked solo tracks give the latest Genesis box set a new twist.
Steve Morse on the Deep Purple smash he convinced Ian Gillan to sing: ‘Definitely needed to be there’
It’s become an free-form highlight of the band’s recent setlists.
Steve Howe’s The Grand Scheme of Things underscored his wider impact on Yes: ‘I’m getting chills up my spine’
This dextrous, often overlooked project showcased Howe’s lyrical gift.
Ginger Baker on Cream and his new band, Jazz Confusion: ‘What I’m doing now is far better’
“Cream,” Ginger Baker says dismissively, “was nearly 50 years ago.”
