Archive for April, 2012

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As E Street Band deals with loss, Little Steven Van Zandt says Boss 'continues to amaze me'

The E Street Band is in the midst of one of its most difficult and unusual concert tours ever, interpreting for the first time a new solo release by Bruce Springsteen — and doing so without saxophonist Clarence Clemons or keyboardist Danny Federici You May Also Like: No related posts.

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King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill releases new video message for fans: 'I'll be better than ever'

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill, in the midst of recovering from a heart attack, has issued an emotional new video message for his fans. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Meat Loaf says he'd like to collaborate with Jim Steinman again on Bat Out of Hell IV

Meat Loaf’s newest release Hell in a Handbasket doesn’t feature longtime cohort Jim Steinman, who helped shape the blockbuster Bat Out of Hell series. That doesn’t mean the partnership is over, though. You May Also Like: Jim Steinman (1947-2021): An Appreciation This Is a Tough One: Saying Goodbye to MyRead More

Jamey Johnson, "That Lonesome Song" (2007): Fred's Country Fried Rock

Jamey Johnson, “That Lonesome Song” (2007): Fred’s Country Fried Rock

Jamey Johnson stands as one of the few beacons of grit, emotion and honesty remaining on country music radio.

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Chris Welch, Eric Clapton biographer: Something Else! Interview

Donald Gibson caught up with Eric Clapton biographer and friend Chris Welch for a Something Else! Sitdown.

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Remaining members of the Jackson 5 regroup for summer tour in honor of Michael Jackson

Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito — the Jackson 4? — will tour this summer for the first time since 1984’s Victory project, with plans to honor their late brother Michael, who died in 2009. You May Also Like: Michael Gregory Jackson – ‘Electric Git Box’ (2022) Michael Gregory Jackson –Read More

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Bill Ward outlines 'degrading stipulations' in his still-unsigned Black Sabbath reunion contract

For some time, co-founding drummer Bill Ward has said he’s waiting on a “signable contract” before joining the rest of Black Sabbath for its pending reunion project. Now, he’s ready to reveal the sticking points You May Also Like: No related posts.

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James McCartney on the idea of Beatles 2, featuring fellow Fab Four offspring: 'I'd be up for it'

Ready for Beatlemania, one time removed? James McCartney, aspiring rocker son of one Paul McCartney, says he is. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Half Notes: Penguin Cafe Orchestra – When In Rome (2008)

There’s never a correct genre to classify this group: They’re not classical, they’re not rock, and they’re certainly not shitty so they don’t qualify for the “new age” label under which they generally get stuck. Chamber-rock? I don’t know. I’ll quote the All Music Guide because they sum them upRead More

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Kenny Garrett – Seeds From The Underground (2012)

Kenny Garrett’s place in jazz history was secured long ago as the last in the line of one of the most prestigious clubs in all of jazz You May Also Like: Darren Barrett – ‘The EVI Sessions: Mr. Steiner’ (2019)