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‘It’s come from someone I respect’: David Bowie’s role in naming Eric Clapton’s new album Old Sock

David Bowie’s long-awaited single “Where Are We Now,” in a roundabout way, helped inspire the name of Eric Clapton’s new album Old Sock, which the guitarist reveals originally had a far different working title. You May Also Like: How Eric Clapton’s ‘Me and Mr. Johnson’ Made the Case for BritishRead More

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‘I wish them luck’: Billy Sherwood pulls out of troubled Geoff Tate-led Queensryche project

Billy Sherwood won’t be remixing the new album from Geoff Tate’s Queensryche. Just days after it was announced that the 1990s Yes vet would get involved with that troubled project, he’s pulled out — citing a host of other obligations. You May Also Like: Sweet Oblivion [Featuring Geoff Tate] –Read More

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‘I wanted sex and money’: Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters admits he wasn’t always into such weighty issues

The inspiration that led to Pink Floyd projects like Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall has been endlessly dissected. People talk about modern isolation, departed bandmates, the scourge of war. Not quite. You May Also Like: In defense of Roger Waters’ oft-derided, over-the-top RadioRead More

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Former Time Out of Mind sideman Duke Robillard to join Bob Dylan on upcoming 2013 tour

Duke Robillard, a sideman on the celebrated Time Out of Mind, will team up with Bob Dylan again for select dates on his forthcoming tour, which kicks off in Buffalo on April 5, 2013 and continues through May in St. Augustine, Florida. You May Also Like: Mark Knopfler credits BobRead More

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Ousted Beach Boys members Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and David Marks set second concert date

Original Beach Boys Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and David Marks have set a second date in what is becoming a tandem series of appearances opposite the band they helped establish more than five decades ago. You May Also Like: Brian Wilson’s No Pier Pressure was almost a Beach Boys album:Read More

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‘We’ve been incubating all winter long’: Julie Slick leads Kickstarter campaign to fund Springs tour

Coming off an insanely good solo album called Terroir, Julie Slick is hoping to crowd-fund an East Coast tour for the newest project she’s involved with, called Springs. Already, her Kickstarter campaign has drawn 36 backers You May Also Like: Adrian Belew Power Trio’s ‘e’ Opened the Door to aRead More

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Streams: Kingsley Flood, “Down” from Battles (2013)

Think Kinks-style melodies goosed along by the flippant energy of the Clash, with Dylan-esque level narratives skittering over the top, and you have the D.C.-based Kingsley Flood. Stream a track from their new release Battles here! You May Also Like: Otis Taylor, “Cold at Midnight” from Hey Joe Opus /Read More

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‘The next day, I can’t talk’: As Rush retakes the road, Geddy Lee forced to build in downtime

To think, not long ago Rush was talking about slowing down. Instead, the group has issued a return-to-form concept album, launched a smash tour and earned long-awaited entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retirement? These guys? You May Also Like: How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’sRead More

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Rick Wright Fondly Recalls Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’: ‘Not Just a Collection of Pop Songs’

In a newly unearthed talk, Rick Wright offers fresh insights on Pink Floyd’s best-known album, and on the tangled relationships that eventually tore the group apart.

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‘It’s a pretty amazing journey’: Despite ups and downs, Styx’s Chuck Panozzo just keeps on rocking

For original Styx bassist Chuck Panozzo, the journey has been worth every moment of adversity. Panozzo, who founded the band with sibling John and neighbor Dennis DeYoung more than 50 years ago, has seen Styx breakup and reform You May Also Like: Inside the classic pre-Tommy Shaw moment that predictedRead More