Articles by: Mike Tiano

The Kids in the Hall: Return of the 'Comedy Punks'

The Kids in the Hall: Return of the ‘Comedy Punks’

Mike Tiano traces the winding road that brought the beloved Canadian comedy troupe Kids in the Hall back to television.

Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation

Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation

Mike Tiano remembers how music and Microsoft brought the legendary drummer Alan White into his life.

Yes' 'Close to the Edge': The Coda Key Change

Yes’ ‘Close to the Edge’: The Coda Key Change

Mike Tiano explores how a subsequent update on the title track of Yes’ masterpiece ‘Close to the Edge’ happened – and why it matters.

'Get Back': Rescuing the 'Wonder' of the Beatles

‘Get Back’: Rescuing the ‘Wonder’ of the Beatles

Mike Tiano says Peter Jackson’s sweeping ‘Get Back’ documentary did something miraculous for those who followed the Beatles during their heyday.

The Best Prog Album of 2021 You're Not Hearing?

The Best Prog Album of 2021 You’re Not Hearing?

Mike Tiano’s recently released progressive-rock LP ‘Creetisvan’ features contributions from David Sancious, Randy George and Billy Sherwood.

My Small Contribution to the Yes Symphonic Tour

My Small Contribution to the Yes Symphonic Tour

Mike Tiano recalls when Yes guitarist Steve Howe incorporated one of his ideas into the set during the band’s 2001 symphonic tour.

Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection to Rush

Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection to Rush

With Neil Peart’s passing, Mike Tiano reflects on his connection to Rush through working for Canadian rock artists during the 1970s.

Steve Hackett: Reprises & Recapitulations Revelations

Steve Hackett: Reprises & Recapitulations Revelations

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett joins Mike Tiano to discuss reprises and recapitulations, two of the hallmarks of progressive rock.

The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' and Prog Rock: Reprises & Recapitulations

The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ and Prog Rock: Reprises & Recapitulations

Mike Tiano explores the wide-open spaces created for progressive rock inside the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road.’

Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets, March 13, 2019: Shows I'll Never Forget

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, March 13, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Sitting on the fence about attending an upcoming show by Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets? Mike Tiano is here to push you off.