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Henry McCullough, guitarist with Paul McCartney and Joe Cocker, critical after heart attack

Henry McCullough, whose searing first-take guitar solo was the centerpoint of Paul McCartney and Wings’ charttopping “My Love,” is in critical condition after suffering a heart attack. Early reports courtesy of the BBC incorrectly reported that he had died. You May Also Like: Henry McCullough dies; played guitar with PaulRead More

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Desert Island Discs: Records to Chill By

Everybody has their own definition of a “chill” record. But if ever there was a time when one was desperately needed, it would likely be when you are stranded on a faraway island — with nothing but a volleyball to keep you company. You May Also Like: Philip Glass TranscendedRead More

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Songs Where Fleetwood Mac, Well, Sucked: Gimme Five

When it came to Fleetwood Mac, there was plenty of blame to go around. After all, more than dozen songwriters have moved through the band’s ranks.

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Pamela York – Lay Down This World: Hymns And Spirituals (2012)

Jazz has long drawn from show tunes, Tin Pan Alley, and a handful of great composers like Ellington, Strayhorn and Monk for material. Gospel? Not so much. You May Also Like: Michael Dease – All These Hands (2017) Matthew Shipp Trio – ‘World Construct’ (2022) Bob James – ‘Once UponRead More

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Forgotten series: The Prisoners – Hurricane: The Best Of The Prisoners (2004)

Formed in 1980, the Prisoners always seemed right on the brink of making a major breakthrough, but despite such critical and public adoration, they remained a cult phenomenon. You May Also Like: Noel Redding’s Fat Mattress – Fat Mattress (1969): Forgotten Series The Rascals – ‘The Island of Real’ (1972):Read More

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Greg Lake says friendly rivalry between Yes and Emerson Lake and Palmer almost took disastrous turn

In the heady days of the 1970s, prog-rock bands like Yes and Emerson Lake and Palmer were thought to be rivals, trying to top each other in every way — from elaborately constructed tours to even more elaborately constructed albums. You May Also Like: How Emerson Lake and Palmer FoundRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Rod Stewart, “Beautiful Morning” (2012)

Rod Stewart is offering a preview track from his forthcoming album of original pop music as part of the download for a new Yuletide project called Merry Christmas, Baby. But you can stream “Beautiful Morning” here now! You May Also Like: Al Stewart – ‘Year of the Cat’ (1976): OnRead More

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Roger Waters’ long-awaited new solo project won’t include other surviving members of Pink Floyd

Though he’s more recently shared the stage with both of Pink Floyd’s other surviving members, Roger Waters says a forthcoming solo project won’t include either David Gilmour or Nick Mason. You May Also Like: How Pink Floyd Came to a Grinding Halt with Didactic ‘Final Cut’ The Song That MadeRead More

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Glass Hammer – Perilous (2012)

Sure, there are Yes comparisons to be made here. Frontman Jon Davison is, in his highest range, a dead ringer for Jon Anderson — to the point that he’s been asked to take over as lead singer in Yes. You May Also Like: On the Joy, and the Pain, ofRead More

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Iron Dog – Interactive Album Rock (2012)

Straight out of Brooklyn is a improvisational trio that frolics far in the outer reaches of avant-garde. Iron Dog, consisting of Sarah Bernstein (digitally altered violin, poetry recital), Stuart Popejoy (electric bass, synthesizer) and Andrew Drury (drums, mayhem), create odd sounds both digital and analog You May Also Like: PeterRead More