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‘It will be a grand jaunt’: The Band’s Garth Hudson, Sister Maud set for series of summer appearances

Even as Garth Hudson continues working on a new studio effort, the Band’s very busy multi-instrumentalist is prepping for a tour in Japan, to begin at the end of July. You May Also Like: Maud – ‘Maud’ (2021) ‘We Are Twisted F***ing Sister!’ (2014): Movies

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‘Feeling rejuvenated and inspired’: Journey’s Neal Schon at work on new music with Chickenfoot, Jan Hammer

Guitarist Neal Schon is returning to some familiar 1980s-era musical associations — though neither of them are Journey. Instead, he’s rekindling associations from the days of HSAS, and Schon and Hammer. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘They don’t say a word’: Robert Plant says he’s not the only one holding up a Led Zeppelin reunion

All of the reunion talk for Led Zeppelin, subsequent to their gala release of Celebration Day, seemed to center on the idea that Robert Plant wasn’t interested. Not true, says the erstwhile frontman. You May Also Like: Why ‘Celebration Day’ Provided the Perfect Farewell for Led Zeppelin

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‘You learn a lot’: For Wolfgang Van Halen, touring with Tremonti was a different kind of truth

For bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, who started his music career playing in sold-out arenas with his father’s band, joining Tremonti was a learning experience. He went back to smaller venues, reversing the trajectory of most rock stars. You May Also Like: Why Complaints About Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind ofRead More

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‘It got me a little nervous’: Exploring the “Hurricane” collaboration between Jacques Levy and Bob Dylan

Though Jacques Levy ultimately ended up writing six songs with Bob Dylan, the songwriter and director said their initial meeting was marked by no small amount of trepidation. You May Also Like: Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan

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‘Still room to bring in new music’: Deep Purple balances performing Now What?! with classics

Deep Purple purposely kept its new music under wraps, in order to create more buzz around the forthcoming album Now What?! But even when they start playing original tracks like “Hell to Pay,” they’ll sprinkle them throughout a set of established hits. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Exclusive stream: Captain Beyond, “Dancing Madly Backwards [On a Sea of Air]” from Live in Texas (2013)

Originally only available as a hand-made fan-club item, Captain Beyond’s 1973 concert with King Crimson became something of a legend — a poorly heard, pieced-together legend. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘I never believed it would have worked’: Greg Lake on how Jimi Hendrix almost became part of ELP

Greg Lake confirms that Jimi Hendrix was considered for a spot in the earliest incarnation of Emerson Lake and Palmer — and that he was utterly aware of how that might have changed things when it came to the group’s name. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘It could be spectacular’: William Shatner updates new album project with Yes alum Billy Sherwood

Former Star Trek star William Shatner gives an update on his upcoming Billy Sherwood-produced studio project, including the album title. You May Also Like: William Shatner and Canned Heat, “Let’s Work Together” (2020): One Track Mind William Shatner + Ritchie Blackmore, “The Thrill Is Gone” (2020): One Track Mind

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‘I wasn’t that into progressive music’: Jerry Marotta on how Peter Gabriel, Robert Fripp changed everything

When Jerry Marotta was hired on to work with Peter Gabriel and Robert Fripp, he’d heard of neither one of them. A fan of rhythm-and-blues players, and most famous then for his work with Orleans, the drummer brought his own sensibility. You May Also Like: Jerry Marotta, Legendary Drummer: TheRead More