Archive for September 25th, 2012

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‘We didn’t kick Steve out; he walked’: Journey's Neal Schon still hopes to rebuild friendship with Perry

Though Steve Perry has been out of Journey for 15 years, band co-founder Neal Schon says he’s never closed the door on their friendship. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘That would have been just terrible’: Mark Knopfler had to edit Privateering after creative outburst

The wildly productive Mark Knopfler, who’s just issued a song-packed two-disc collection of rootsy goodness, tells Paul Sexton of the Independent that it actually could have been a triple album. You May Also Like: Mark Knopfler Touched on Both His Past and Future With ‘Get Lucky’

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'More like Supertramp than Supertramp': Roger Hodgson discusses fan reactions to new band tour

Roger Hodgson tells Dave Richards of GoErie.com that fans are favorably comparing a new tour to his career-making work with Supertramp. You May Also Like: Why Supertramp’s “Sister Moonshine” Pointed to Future Greatness

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'People tend to be very skeptical': Dhani discusses following in George Harrison's career footsteps

Dhani Harrison, in an interview with Neil McCormick of the Telegraph, laments the pressure put on children of famous musicians — openly wondering why artists in other professions like acting get a pass. You May Also Like: ‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books

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Desert Island Discs: 1970s Fusion Edition

Turns out, this was one funky ship that ran ashore. Our latest Desert Island Disc lists focus on 1970s fusion, and top vote-getters included Herbie Hancock’s thunderously groove-filled 1973 triumph Head Hunters. You May Also Like: Return to Forever’s Surprise ‘Returns’ Smartly Focused on the Past Chick Corea (1941-2021): AnRead More

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Animation – Transparent Heart (2012)

Coming off of not one but two albums of the same live concert performing the songs of Bitches Brew, Bob Belden decided to wipe the slate clean on his exciting, hard-hitting fusion band Animation and turn inward for inspiration. You May Also Like: Chris Potter – ‘There Is A Tide’Read More