Archive for May 8th, 2013

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David Paich, co-founder of Toto: Something Else! Interview

Toto has begun rehearsing for its 2013 tour, which kicks off May 30 in Europe. David Paich and Co. will also be making a few rare U.S. appearances, beginning in late summer — something he says “almost feels like a homecoming after so long away.” You May Also Like: Toto’sRead More

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Rainbow – Live in Munich 1977 (2013)

If you have any doubt who the greatest singer in the history of metal, heck, maybe in the history of rock ‘n’ roll is, just pop this DVD into your player and fast forward to the second song. You May Also Like: Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James DioRead More

Lovin' Spoonful's Zalman Yanovsky - Alive and Well in Argentina (1968): Forgotten series

Lovin’ Spoonful’s Zalman Yanovsky – Alive and Well in Argentina (1968): Forgotten series

Zal Yanovsky’s lone solo album, released after his unceremonious firing from the Lovin’ Spoonful in 1967, announces a new sense of freedom.

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‘This is new and it’s fresh’: Journey alum Steve Smith’s next project combines drums, art

Vital Information’s Steve Smith, drummer with Journey during its turn-of-the-1980s platinum heyday, will unveil a collection of art created from his own musical performances called The Fabric of Rhythm on May 15, 2013. You May Also Like: Steve Smith: The Albums That Shaped My Career

WTF?! Wednesdays: John Oswald with Dolly Parton, "Pretender" (1988)

WTF?! Wednesdays: John Oswald with Dolly Parton, “Pretender” (1988)

A long time ago, I was with my cousin at some guy’s apartment and this guy pulls out an old Sarah Vaughan record, puts it on the turntable and the song he played just blew me away. You May Also Like: Why Deelee Dube’s ‘Trying Times’ Remains Such a ComfortRead More