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Exclusive stream: Peter Frampton with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, “Gold Dust Woman” (2013)

Musical worlds collide in the most interesting of ways with this exclusive stream, as 1970s guitar god Peter Frampton joins the Royal Philharmonic to do a Fleetwood Mac song. You May Also Like: Heart – ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’ (2016) Peter Frampton BandRead More

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‘No, this is not happening’: Ozzy Osbourne on the obstacles that nearly derailed Black Sabbath’s reunion

After so long apart, and so many aborted reunions, Ozzy Osbourne says that Black Sabbath’s sessions for 13 seemed at times once again to be doomed. You May Also Like: Ozzy Osbourne – ‘Patient Number 9’ (2022) Why You Should Count ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Among Ozzy Osbourne’s Best

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‘It’s about the music’: How Al Jardine and Brian Wilson are carrying on without the Beach Boys

As Brian Wilson begins a series of summer dates with David Marks and Al Jardine tonight, here’s a sneak peek into what the ousted trio of Beach Boys will be performing. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘I’m not interested in the past’: Elton John insists his new T Bone Burnett project isn’t about reminiscing

Elton John, providing a sneak peek into his upcoming album The Diving Board, says he doesn’t know how fans will receive producer T Bone Burnett’s stripped-down, rootsy approach. “That’s part and parcel of the excitement,” he adds. You May Also Like: John Mellencamp’s Dark, Down-Home Life, Death, Love and FreedomRead More

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‘I thought they were going to take me with them!’: Foreigner’s Mick Jones on meeting the Beatles

At just 19 years old, guitarist Mick Jones found himself opening for Beatles at the Paris Olympia as a sideman with Silvie Vartan. Before you knew it, they were drinking buddies. You May Also Like: Why ‘Out of Time’ Finally Settled the Rolling Stones vs. Beatles Debate for Me

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‘I don’t think you look to repeat those things’: Emerson Lake and Palmer provides high standard for Greg Lake

Even as he acknowledges that Emerson Lake and Palmer’s first five albums were some of his best work, Greg Lake doubts that the creative stars will align like that ever again. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Jeff Beck discusses his least-favorite career moment: 'I hated singing it; it's just a bit embarrassing'

Jeff Beck discusses his least-favorite career moment: ‘I hated singing it; it’s just a bit embarrassing’

You’re far more likely to hear him play the B-side’s proto-metal triumph “Beck’s Bolero,” yet Jeff Beck can’t quite shake his jokey 1967 solo-debut single “Hi Ho Silver Lining” — if only because it’s become a soccer anthem. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘Well, the others aren’t here yet’: Ian Anderson on how his solo work evolved out of Jethro Tull

Ian Anderson says the impulse to work as a solo artist — something that led to his release of Thick as a Brick 2 without the Jethro Tull label — goes all the way back to the sessions for 1971’s Aqualung. You May Also Like: Jethro Tull – ‘The ZealotRead More

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Steve Lukather on Toto’s sweeping impact as sidemen: ‘We’ve had our hands in a lot of what’s happened’

In putting together promotional material for Toto’s 35th anniversary tour, which makes a rare swing through America beginning in August, Steve Lukather says their manager came upon a staggering number. You May Also Like: Steve Lukather, “When I See You Again” from ‘Bridges’ (2023): One Track Mind

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How Yes Legend Chris Squire Almost Helmed Rush’s ‘Grace Under Pressure’

Did Yes’ Chris Squire — a notable influence on bassist Geddy Lee — almost end up producing Rush’s Grace Under Pressure back in 1984? In a new Q&A posted at Yes’ official site, Squire says he was part of a group of potential candidates to helm the project that alsoRead More