Archive for December 22nd, 2014

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Joe Cocker stands as the last of the great interpreters: ‘It was stunning’

Dave Mason and Henry McCullough joined us as we talk about the impact made by the late Joe Cocker, an instant throwback in the singer-songwriter era.

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Is the end nearing for Neil Young and Crazy Horse?: ‘I don’t know how to put it in words’

Poncho Sampedro, who says Crazy Horse was changed forever in Billy Talbot’s absence, ruminates on a possible farewell tour with Neil Young.

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Larry Carlton, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” (2014): One Track Mind

Top guitar session player Larry Carlton covers “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” with heaping helpings of both skill and sentiment.

Fred Phillips' Best of 2014 (Hard Rock + Metal): Judas Priest, Down, Alestorm, Grand Magus

Fred Phillips’ Best of 2014 (Hard Rock + Metal): Judas Priest, Down, Alestorm, Grand Magus

Fred Phillips’ Best of 2014 list for hard rock and metal albums includes Judas Priest, Down, Alestorm, Grand Magus, Anti-Mortem and others.

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Roger Taylor hates the new Queen Forever compilation: ‘It’s bloody miserable!’

Queen recently issued a two-disc compilation of ballads, bolstered by a trio of never-before-released songs. Co-founder Roger Taylor isn’t a fan.

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Red Garland Trio, “On Green Dolphin Street” from Swingin’ on the Korner (2015)

Red Garland playing “On Green Dolphin Street” with Philly Joe Jones and Leroy Vinnegar? Say no more.