Archive for November 9th, 2012

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‘The blind internet hate used to hurt me a lot’: Wolfgang Van Halen hits back at his doubters

It probably came as little surprise that some long-time fans of Van Halen chafed when the band’s guitarist chose his teenaged son to replace departed co-founding bassist Michael Anthony. You May Also Like: Why Complaints About Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Were Overblown Here’s how Genesis’ ‘The MusicalRead More

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Chicken Diamond – Chicken Diamond II (2012)

I’ve been pretty impressed with how just two guys from Indiana could create such a big, raucous noise while upholding the principles of Southern blues. Well imagine that kind of music being generated by one guy, from France. You May Also Like: Left Lane Cruiser’s Bring Yo’ Ass to theRead More

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Tony Kaye remembers Yes, Badger and Badfinger: Gimme Five

Tony Kaye joins us to talk about key moments from his time in Yes, Badger and Badfinger — including “Yours Is No Disgrace,” “Hold On” and “Starship Trooper,” among others. You May Also Like: Roger Hodgson collaboration represents road not taken for Yes: ‘One of those things that fizzled out’Read More

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The Friday Morning Listen: The Who – Who Are You (1978)