Archive for December, 2012

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‘Well, I play for the band Rush’: Friendly rescuers discover stranded motorcyclist is Neil Peart

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcFGrWjOX0E&w=500&h=305] Neil Peart, in between shows with his newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Rush, likes to take motorcycle rides to free his mind. A recent trip, however, turned into a nightmare. You May Also Like: Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection toRead More

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‘I didn’t see it coming’: Sudden dismissal from Journey still stings for former frontman Jeff Scott Soto

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFvx49OU2o&w=500&h=305] Jeff Scott Soto says he’s finally gotten some closure on why he was suddenly axed as Journey frontman, though he’s still not ready to go into the reasons why. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar (2012): Books

Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar (2012): Books

In this excerpt from ‘Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar,’ we join Wells at her big-bang moment.

Harry Nilsson - The Point: Definitive Collector's Edition (1971; 2012 reissue)

Harry Nilsson – The Point: Definitive Collector’s Edition (1971; 2012 reissue)

Is the Harry Nilsson soundtrack to this children’s film, absent the script and Ringo Starr’s memorable narration, strong enough to stand on its own? Probably not. But as a gift of seldom-heard songs from a lost musical genius, it certainly delights. You May Also Like: Olympics Tribute with Velvet Underground,Read More

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One Track Mind: Jimmy Greene, “Ana Grace” (2009)

On a day that had everyone from the president on down wiping away tears and parents hugging their kids extra long and hard, we’re reminded that great tragedies often collide with great beauty. You May Also Like: Jimmy Greene – Flowers: Beautiful Life, Volume 2 (2017) Jimmy Greene – ‘WhileRead More

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‘I could hardly stand up to the infection’: Carl Palmer talks about his decision to bow out of Asia tour

Drummer Carl Palmer describes his excruciating experience with E. coli in a new message to fans, a day after his illness forced the cancellation of a UK tour in celebration of his band Asia’s 30th anniversary. You May Also Like: Carl Palmer, of Asia and Emerson Lake & Palmer: SomethingRead More

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Fred Phillips’ Top Albums for 2012: Country and Southern Rock

This is the first time that I’ve ever enjoyed enough records from the country and Southern rock genres to put together a list. Maybe I’m getting old and turning into that country music-loving guy that my relatives always told me I would when I “grew out of all that crazyRead More

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Diagonal – The Second Mechanism (2012)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuNlDW35VH4&w=500&h=305] The Second Mechanism is, for all intents and purposes, the tale of a band reborn. The band is Diagonal, a UK progressive rock outfit. The rebirth came about as the result of some major line-up shuffling You May Also Like: No related posts.

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The Friday Morning Listen: Ravi Shankar – The Sounds Of India (1968)

For many years, any mention of Ravi Shankar would bring me all the way back to sixth grade. This was the year of a great discovery: the records that my sister left behind. You May Also Like: ‘The Beatles and India’ (2022): Movies Jack DeJohnette, with Ravi Coltrane and MatthewRead More

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Asia forced to scrub UK tour after Carl Palmer is stricken with severe case of E. coli

A case of E. coli for drummer Carl Palmer has forced the cancellation of Asia’s seven-date UK tour. Asia, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary together, had already completed a series of well-received dates in Japan and North America. You May Also Like: Carl Palmer, of Asia and Emerson LakeRead More