Archive for April 12th, 2012

Clive Deamer on Radiohead's jazz-inflected sound: 'It's not pop music, not rock'

Clive Deamer on Radiohead’s jazz-inflected sound: ‘It’s not pop music, not rock’

Drummer Clive Deamer, a Radiohead touring veteran, is no closer than anyone else to placing a label on their music.

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Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley: Maybe the Mayans are on to something

Ace Frehley, the former guitarist with Kiss, has taken a close look around — and he’s not so sure the Mayans don’t have a point when it comes to their end-of-the-world predictions for 2012. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

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Julian Lennon on Beatles-obsessed collectors: 'The whole thing is bizarre'

Growing up around the Beatles, young Julian Lennon saw firsthand how fame enveloped them. Still, he’s surprised at how far some people will go in 2012 as they pursue all things Fab. You May Also Like: How Julian Lennon Faced It All on ‘Everything Changes’

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Warren Haynes says he still feels 'very fortunate' to be part of Allman Brothers Band legacy

A lifelong fan, Warren Haynes remembers joining the Allman Brothers Band some 23 years ago as a “gradual process.” You May Also Like: Dickey Betts’ Star Rose as the Allman Brothers Band Grieved

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One Track Mind: Andrew Swift, "Understanding" (2012)

Back in 1984 I purchased my first McCoy Tyner album, Dimensions, which was his current release at the time. You May Also Like: Michael Dease – All These Hands (2017)

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Curtis Salgado, soul-blues shouter: Something Else! Interview

Curtis Salgado drops by for a talk on the enduring power of grease-popping, shotgun-shack rattling, ass-wagging soul music.

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One Track Mind: Pantera, “Piss” (2012)

So the unveiling of Pantera’s only unreleased song comes with a lot of excitement for this old metalhead, and just a little bit of disappointment after hearing it. You May Also Like: Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series