Archive for August 28th, 2013

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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love on his split with Brian Wilson: ‘I don’t think there are any issues whatsoever’

You might reasonably assume, with two separate factions of Beach Boys on tour right now, that relations would be inevitably strained between Brian Wilson and Mike Love. Love begs to differ. You May Also Like: Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs How BeachRead More

Peter Cetera Fires Back at His Old Chicago Bandmates: ‘No, That’s a Lie’

Peter Cetera Fires Back at His Old Chicago Bandmates: ‘No, That’s a Lie’

Peter Cetera doesn’t sound like he’s warmed to the idea of working with Chicago again, despite the passage of so much time.

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‘He was always dad’: Jason Bonham remembers life with Led Zeppelin legend John Bonham

Though Jason Bonham had just turned 14 when his famous father passed away in 1980, he still has fond memories of growing up around Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham. In fact, the memories are uniformly fond. You May Also Like: Why ‘Celebration Day’ Provided the Perfect Farewell for Led Zeppelin WhyRead More

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Mary Halvorson Septet – Illusionary Sea (2013)

“Write for larger ensembles,” advised Anthony Braxton to one of his brightest protégés. You May Also Like: Mary Halvorson Octet – Away With You (2016) Mary Halvorson – Code Girl (2018)

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Patrick Moraz, keyboardist with Yes and the Moody Blues: Something Else! Interview

Patrick Moraz stops in to discuss his endlessly varied career with Yes, the Moody Blues and as a solo artist.

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Forgotten series: The Standells – The Best Of The Standells (1989)

Formed in 1962, the Standells were seasoned professionals by the time they obtained widespread visiblity. The song that did it for them was “Dirty Water,” which peaked at No. 11 on the national charts You May Also Like: Badfinger’s Joey Molland – The Pilgrim (1992): Forgotten Series Aviation Blondes –Read More

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Steve Gadd – Gadditude (2013)

Though he’s leading a group of fellow veterans from James Taylor’s touring band, Steve Gadd’s 10th solo album couldn’t have less to do with that easy-going singer-songwriter vibe — or any of Gadd’s countless other rock and pop dates. You May Also Like: Steve Gadd, Peter Erskine, Jay Leonhart +Read More

WTF?! Wednesdays: Meredith Monk, “Unison” (1990)

WTF?! Wednesdays: Meredith Monk, “Unison” (1990)