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‘Always wished they would bury the hatchet’: Friction sparked great work, before tearing Pink Floyd apart

Through Bob Ezrin uses words like “magical,” “illuminating” and “life altering” to describe his three-album run as producer with Pink Floyd, working with Roger Waters on The Wall was best described as “challenging.” You May Also Like: Often-Forgotten ‘David Gilmour’ Was Pink Floyd Leader’s Most Varied Solo Effort

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‘That’s what drives me’: John Oates still hopes to match career-defining moments like ‘She’s Gone’ again

Hall and Oates’ last charting single — at No. 97 — was a 2004 cover of the Spinners’ “I’ll be Around.” Their most recent original Top 10 hit was 1988’s “Everything Your Heart Desires.” That doesn’t stop John Oates from trying. You May Also Like: What’s John Oates’ favorite DarylRead More

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‘I just sort of closed my eyes and played’: Rush’s Alex Lifeson selects his all-time favorite guitar solo

Though Neal Peart famously expressed his growing discomfort with fame through the lyrics of “Limelight,” guitarist Alex Lifeson has no such reservations about his solo on that familiar Rush tune: It’s his all-time favorite. You May Also Like: How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’s Signature Bands How Rush FinishedRead More

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‘The only time it will ever be done’: Yes legend Rick Wakeman on his unique new concerts

Rick Wakeman will make a series of UK appearances in June, beginning on the 15th in Gloucestershire, where the Yes legend will perform an exciting all-new program featuring some of his best known work. You May Also Like: Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble – ‘The Red Planet’ (2020)Read More

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‘We’re dedicated; maybe some of the others weren’t’: Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer on Kiss’ current lineup

Kiss’ battles, in the media, in books and in person, are legion. They’ve split with two co-founding members, and gone through a series of legal actions with one of their replacements. These days, though, it seems the issues are few. You May Also Like: Kiss, Sept. 7, 2019: Shows I’llRead More

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‘My head was full of music’: Fellow ousted Beach Boys will join Brian Wilson on new album

A series of separate touring dates for ousted members of the Beach Boys is now turning into a new studio project led by band mastermind Brian Wilson. He’s working on both with Al Jardine and David Marks. You May Also Like: Brian Wilson’s No Pier Pressure was almost a BeachRead More

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‘They think they got it all’: Ex-Journey frontman Steve Perry recovering from cancer scare

Former MTV veejay Martha Quinn — a huge fan — recently posted a photo to Twitter when she ran into Steve Perry at a local farmer’s market. Fans were shocked to see a lengthy scar running up the long-retired ex-Journey frontman’s right cheek. You May Also Like: No related posts.

'It didn't work': After departure from Nine Inch Nails, Adrian Belew refocuses on inventive solo project

‘It didn’t work’: After departure from Nine Inch Nails, Adrian Belew refocuses on inventive solo project

Having departed the Nine Inch Nails touring band, Adrian Belew is focusing on his long-awaited, ever-evolving new solo project “FLUX.” His contributions will still reportedly appear on the forthcoming NIN studio album. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘Pretty famous, isn’t he?’: Roger Daltrey on Jimmy Page’s contribution to the Who’s “I Can’t Explain”

Roger Daltrey sorts through the curious situation that found Jimmy Page playing guitar on a track by the Who, after their producer asked him in during the sessions for “I Can’t Explain.” “Pretty famous, isn’t he?” Daltrey muses. You May Also Like: 30 years ago, Roger Daltrey released perhaps theRead More

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Carl Palmer on why Emerson Lake and Palmer didn’t have a guitarist: ‘They weren’t that clever then’

ELP Legacy prominently features the guitar, unlike Carl Palmer’s trio work with Emerson Lake and Palmer. He says there’s a reason for that.