Tom Morello is a big rock star, a member of Rage Against the Machine and leader of his own side project the Nightwatchman. But he still gets more than a little excited when talking about appearing alongside Bruce Springsteen. You May Also Like: How Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tunnel of Love’ DugRead More

Super-producer Daniel Lanois, who helmed some 50 projects for the likes of U2, Peter Gabriel, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, will be working on a new album with former Guess Who lead singer and keyboardist Burton Cummings. Lanois made the announcement during his induction into the Canadian Music Industry HallRead More

Rod Stewart is set to join the Faces for the first time in almost 20 years, as the group celebrates its induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Faces reunited in 2010, but without Stewart, who was having vocal problems at the time. You May Also Like:Read More

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Great albums most often prick at you and provoke you. Great albums challenge you by not being exactly what you’d expected. Unfortunately, sometimes bad albums do exactly the same thing. You May Also Like: Toto, “Hash Pipe” (2018): One Track Mind The Young Rascals – Groovin’ (1967): On Second ThoughtRead More

Macy Gray has apparently been listening to rock radio over the decade or so since her breakout R&B-soaked hit “I Try.” Her new album of reinterpretations, simply called Covered, is dotted with songs from the likes of Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Sublime and My Chemical Romance. You May Also Like: DevinRead More

Recently, we’ve said goodbye to some jazz greats. So, how about switching gears to focus on the best beginnings?

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