Gimme Five: John Wetton on Asia, King Crimson and standout solo songs
On this special edition of Something Else Reviews’ One Track Mind, we hand the reins over to prog legend John Wetton You May Also Like: No related posts.
Archive for April, 2012
One Track Mind: Barry Manilow, "Bandstand Boogie" (1975)
When I went back to the SER watercooler with my cohorts following the news today of Dick Clark’s death, we were all in a somber and reflective mood. Watching American Bandstand was a late Saturday morning ritual for all of us You May Also Like: No related posts.
Paul McCartney’s ‘Ram’: Complete tracklisting for massive reissue revealed
The full tracklisting has been announced for the sprawling reissue of Paul McCartney’s 1971 album Ram. The only project to be credited to both Paul and Linda McCartney, Ram was Paul’s second post-Beatles LP. You May Also Like: ‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram”Read More
'Look at that man; he never ages': TV and music icon Dick Clark dies at 82
Dick Clark, who shaped music tastes for generations with TV’s “American Bandstand,” delighted us in the afternoons with the well-watched $25,000 “Pyramid” game show, then gave the world a peek at Times Square craziness with his annual “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” specials, has died. You May Also Like: No relatedRead More
Paul Rodgers wonders if Adam Lambert ‘has the groundwork to see him through’ high-profile Queen tour
Paul Rodgers, who toured with Queen for four years in the last decade, said he might not have taken the gig if it had been preceded by the media attention surrounding Adam Lambert’s similar feature spot in 2012. Of course, both men are stepping into the enormous shoes left byRead More
John Wetton of Asia, King Crimson and UK: Something Else! Interview
The well-traveled John Wetton rose to early fame collaborating with childhood friend Robert Fripp in King Crimson, before co-founding UK and then Asia.
Daniel Freedman – Bamako By Bus (2012)
This is a drummer’s record but not a record about drum solos. Musically, however, it’s about a lot of other things, like rhumba, West African, reggae, Moroccan, Afro-Cuban, funk-fusion and, finally jazz. You May Also Like: Daniel Carter, William Parker, Matthew Shipp – Seraphic Light, Live at Tufts University (2018)Read More
Cancer Has Returned for Levon Helm, Voice of the Band
A new message from Levon Helm’s website confirms what many fans feared when he suddenly postponed an April 6 concert appearance.
Paul McCartney says ‘Ram’ was a chance for he and Linda to ‘find themselves’
The forthcoming May 2012 deluxe reissue of Paul McCartney’s Ram will feature a new documentary on the making of the album, and we’ve got a new segment to share. Hear McCartney talk about the genesis of his second solo album, and how he decided to invite his first wife LindaRead More
Eddie Van Halen reveals that he's had two more cancer scares in the last year
A new Esquire feature story on Eddie Van Halen reveals that his cancer battle has been much more involved that was originally thought. You May Also Like: No related posts.
