Archive for November, 2013

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For Carl Palmer, the Emerson Lake and Palmer model continues to resonate: ‘I’ll take a trio every day’

There’s a reason, Carl Palmer says, that he came to fame in the trio of Emerson Lake and Palmer.

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‘I forget I’m supposed to be singing!’: Adam Lambert still finds himself in awe of Queen

Despite his having appeared more than half dozen times with Queen, Adam Lambert says he still finds himself caught off guard by the power and majesty of their music. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Shows I’ll Never Forget: Kenny Garrett Quintet, October 11, 2013

At Ronnie Scott’s in London: Perhaps for Kenny Garrett and his quintet, it was just another night … just another gig. But for me, and I suspect for others in the audience at Ronnie Scott’s that night, it wasn’t. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘No reason to go back’: Paul Stanley says Kiss will never tour again unmasked

Paul Stanley says fans shouldn’t expect another unmasked tour from Kiss any time soon. The band went without makeup from 1983-1996, and has never looked back, he says. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

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Cate Le Bon – Mug Museum (2013)

Cate Le Bon was born in Penboyr, Wales and currently lives in Los Angeles. She sings in English and Welsh — a rarity, as less and less people speak Welsh as their mother tongue. You May Also Like: The Speed of Sound – ‘Museum of Tomorrow’ (2021) How the EnglishRead More

Markus Reuter on Robert Fripp, Crimson ProjeKCt, Stick Men and Ian Boddy: Something Else! Interview

Markus Reuter on Robert Fripp, Crimson ProjeKCt, Stick Men and Ian Boddy: Something Else! Interview

You’ll need an Outlook calendar these days to keep up with Markus Reuter, who’s collaborating with Crimson ProjeKCt, Stick Men and Ian Boddy.

WTF?! Wednesdays: Derek Bailey and Evan Parker, "Improvisation #2" (1985)

WTF?! Wednesdays: Derek Bailey and Evan Parker, “Improvisation #2” (1985)

To the statement that “Nobody sounds like Derek Bailey” comes the snarky reply, “Just who the hell would want to sound like Derek Bailey?!” You May Also Like: Joe Bailey, “Waiting” from ‘Ghosts’ (2021): One Track Mind Joe Bailey – ‘Splinters’ (2023) Plucky Strum [Sheryl Bailey & Harvie S] –Read More

The Beatles: The BBC Archives, by Kevin Howlett (2013): Books

The Beatles: The BBC Archives, by Kevin Howlett (2013): Books

Some of the best Beatles performances were, for many years, not officially available anywhere. From 1962-1965, the group played live on 53 BBC radio programs You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Little Child” from ‘With the Beatles’ (1963): Deep Beatles The Beatles, “Boys” from Please Please Me (1963): Deep Beatles

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On Second Thought: Lady Gaga – ARTPOP (2013)

It’s not an easy time to be an artist. The gotta-have-it generation picks up and puts down performers like toys they tire of easily, tweeting and commenting with agitated glee You May Also Like: Kait Dunton and trioKAIT, “The Lady In My Life” from Casual (2016): One Track Mind

Almost Hits: Three Dog Night's Danny Hutton, "Roses And Rainbows" (1965)

Almost Hits: Three Dog Night’s Danny Hutton, “Roses And Rainbows” (1965)

Long before Danny Hutton gained universal fame with Three Dog Night, who racked up 21 great Top 40 hit singles between the years 1969 and 1975, he was busy getting his feet wet in a variety of capacities. You May Also Like: ‘Danny Says: A Documentary on the Life andRead More