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Something Else! sneak peek: Denny Laine, “Last Laugh” (2013)

What ever happened, you say, to Denny Laine — the guy who helped found two instantly recognizable bands, the Moody Blues and then Wings, before virtually disappearing? Good question. You May Also Like: ‘Wings Over America’ Remains a Pinnacle for Paul McCartney, Warts and All Why ‘Red Rose Speedway’ EndedRead More

‘It’s really hard to describe’: Hall and Oates came full circle with Temptations reunion

‘It’s really hard to describe’: Hall and Oates came full circle with Temptations reunion

When Daryl Hall and John Oates were asked to perform at the gala mid-1980s reopening of the Apollo Theater, Hall says they immediately thought of appearing with the Temptations. The problem? Their childhood heroes Eddie Kendrick and David Ruffin were on the outs. You May Also Like: Why ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’Read More

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‘I changed the emphasis of what I do’: How John Wetton’s health crisis impacted his art

John Wetton admits that personal issues wrecked his initial tenure with Asia. His recovery, however, has included a reunion as well as a creative rebirth. You May Also Like: John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood, Downes Braide Association + Others: Five for the Road John Wetton, Imagine Dragons, John Barry + Others:Read More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Drive-By Truckers, “Pauline Hawkins” (2014)

So today, premier Southern rockers The Drive-By Truckers announced a new tour in support for their upcoming album English Oceans, due out March 4. You May Also Like: David Philips, “Home” from Winter (2017): Something Else! sneak peek Butcher Brown, “Truck Fump” from ‘Encore’ (2021): Something Else! sneak peek TheRead More

Time is right for in-depth look back at Rush’s self-titled 1974 debut

Time is right for in-depth look back at Rush’s self-titled 1974 debut

It may be hard to believe that Rush’s debut album is 40 years old this year, but it’s also sometimes kind of hard to believe it’s really Rush on this album. You May Also Like: How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’s Signature Bands How Rush Finished at the TopRead More

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Exclusive stream: Transatlantic, “Shine” from Kaleidoscope (2014)

Here’s a chance to sample Transatlantic’s first new music since 2009’s The Whirlwind, as the prog supergroup adds some much-needed warmth to a bitterly cold period. You May Also Like: Neal Morse Did It All (Again) on ‘Songs from November’ Neal Morse on ‘The Great Adventure,’ Sequels and Cruise toRead More

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‘I’m deeply honored’: Toto’s Steve Lukather to join Ringo Starr for Grammys

To paraphrase a Fab Four favorite, it’s getting better all the time for Beatles nut Steve Lukather. He’s already performed with Paul McCartney, George Harrison and (most recently) Ringo Starr You May Also Like: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, September 22, 2018: Shows I’ll Never Forget Steve Lukather,Read More

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‘We seem to be losing friends by the day’: Graham Nash’s touching tribute to Levon Helm

Graham Nash performed “Back Home,” a deeply emotional tribute to the Band’s Levon Helm, last night on Talks Music You May Also Like: How Levon Helm Turned ‘Dirt Farmer’ Into a Rootsy, Thrilling Comeback How Levon Helm’s ‘Electric Dirt’ Confirmed a Stirring Late-Career Resurgence ‘Burning Questions’ Found Graham Parker StillRead More

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‘Time for something very special’: Glenn Hughes previews first post-Black Country Communion project

Seems Glenn Hughes set about putting together a new band before the embers were cool from the wreckage of Black Country Communion. He’s already finished a new album. You May Also Like: How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock Derek Sherinian – ‘Vortex’ (2022) Black Sabbath –Read More

Robert Lamm on Chicago’s lengthy recording drought: ‘That took the wind out of the band’s sails’

Robert Lamm on Chicago’s lengthy recording drought: ‘That took the wind out of the band’s sails’

Even as Chicago continues work on its first new material since 2006, Robert Lamm marvels over the changes that have swept through the industry. You May Also Like: The Sails – ‘Bang!: The Sails Best of 2006 to 2020’ (2021) Gerard – ‘Gerard’ (1976): Forgotten Series Can the Flawed ‘ChicagoRead More