Archive for February, 2012

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Something Else! sneak peek: Four songs from the Rolling Stones' 1981 Hampton Coliseum show

The Rolling Stones have uploaded four songs to YouTube from their recently released archival live date in 1981 at Hampton Coliseum: “Black Limousine,” “Little T&A,” “She’s So Cold” and “Satisfaction.” You May Also Like: How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew Into a Stone-Cold Rolling Stones Classic Rolling Stones – ‘GRRR Live!’Read More

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Drummer Jerry Gaskill's health improves, even as King's X tour is cancelled

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill’s health is “headed in the right direction,” the band says, but its upcoming tour is off. You May Also Like: Jerry Marotta, Legendary Drummer: The Albums That Shaped My Career Mungo Jerry – Dawn Albums Collection (2017)

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Despite sad end, bluesman Gary Moore still remembered as ‘an inspirational player’

Those who played with Gary Moore remembered his furious ingenuity rather than his sad passing, as news broke this week that the legendary guitarist died a year ago from alcohol poisoning. Moore, who came to early fame as a member of Thin Lizzy, later established a celebrated career in theRead More

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Ex-Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has pancreatic cancer, though band drummer Ian Paice says the disease was caught in its “really early stages.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley at work on a new album, and another book

Just a year after writing his book “No Regrets,” Ace Frehley is at work on another — as well as an album of new songs. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

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Davy Jones, lead singer of the Monkees, dies at 66 from apparent heart attack

Sixties teen idol Davy Jones has died of a heart attack, his publicist confirms. He was 66. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Stanley Clarke, bass-playing jazz legend: Something Else! Interview

Stanley Clarke joins us to discuss how he became the first bassist to headline tours and craft gold-selling solo projects.

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Cosmic Michael – Cosmic Michael (1969)/ After a While (1970; 2012 reissues)

No matter how much research has been expended on Cosmic Michael, he remains an enigmatic figure. But thankfully, the pair of albums he recorded back in the day, which appeared on the Bliss imprint, have survived and have recently been reissued by the Gear Fab label. Initially released in 1969,Read More

Bill Frisell, Matt Chamberlain, Lee Townsend and Tucker Martine - Floratone II (2012)

Bill Frisell, Matt Chamberlain, Lee Townsend and Tucker Martine – Floratone II (2012)

Floratone to Bill Frisell is a lot like what the Fireman is to Paul McCartney: a way to break outside of usual comfort areas.

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Shooter Jennings, “Outlaw You” (2012)

If Rip Van Winkle were a country music fan waking up today and flipping on the radio, he’d probably be just as confused and lost as the character in Washington Irving’s classic tale. You May Also Like: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018) How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-StyleRead More