Archive for May, 2013

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‘I’m excited to be alive’: King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill roars back after last year’s health scare

As a new King’s X tour heads toward Texas, Jerry Gaskill continues to make a full recovery from last year’s horrifying health scare. He’s even readying a solo studio effort. “Very excited about that,” Gaskill says You May Also Like: No related posts.

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The Del-Lords – Elvis Club (2013)

Always out of their time, the Del-Lords made a scruffy early-1980s debut in the age of synthesized MTV flashes in the pan. They return now with a suitably old-fashioned but similarly ageless amalgam of heartfelt lyrics and crunchy licks. You May Also Like: Conniption and Lords of the Trident: TwoRead More

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In Defense of 1982’s ‘A Flock of Seagulls’: Time to Get Over the Singer’s Haircut

Let’s return to ‘A Flock of Seagulls,’ the self-titled debut album by Liverpool’s other Fab Four.

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The Friday Morning Listen: Charles Bukowski – Hostage (1994)

This weekend in Manchester, New Hampshire, teams of gaming enthusiasts will lock themselves in for 36 hours for a “board game hackathon,” also known as the NH Game Jam. You May Also Like: Redeye, “Games” from Redeye (1970): One Track Mind Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But theRead More

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Brian Ray on Paul McCartney, Etta James, and the Bayonets: Something Else! Interview

Already busy with Paul McCartney, Brian Ray now has a bustling side project to throw himself into, as well

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Roger Waters on The Wall without Pink Floyd: ‘Unfettered by more middle-of-the-road colleagues’

Roger Waters’ relationship with The Wall, which begins a European stadium tour in July, has continued to change over the years — and, in no small way, because he’s presenting it without the other members of Pink Floyd. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Tom Keifer – ‘The Way Life Goes’ (2013)

A 10-year long journey for Cinderella frontman Tom Keifer comes to fruition with the release of his first solo album.

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One Track Mind: Bill Cunliffe Trio, “Blue Notes” from River Edge, New Jersey (2013)

1989 Monk Competition winner Bill Cunliffe is a diversely skilled pianist who puts his range to use in a variety of settings, from Latin jazz, to fusion to fruitful collaborations of straight ahead jazz. You May Also Like: Pearcy / Gratzmiller Jazz Quintet – ‘Over the Edge’ (2018) The WoodRead More

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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