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Exclusive stream: Nektar, “Burn Out My Eyes” from Journey to the Centre of the Eye (1971; 2013 reissue)

Nektar’s 1971 prog-psych classic Journey to the Centre of the Eye is being reissued, and you can sample a key cut here through this exclusive stream from Cleopatra/Purple Pyramid Records. You May Also Like: Nektar – ‘Journey to the Other Side: Live at the Dunellen Theater’ (2024) Nektar – ‘…Read More

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Best of February 2013: Readers pick Henry McCullough, Justin Hayward, Levon Helm, Steven Wilson, Robben Ford

Neo-progger Steven Wilson’s stirring new album spends a second month in the reader’s poll.

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‘I do want to get out there’: Journey’s Neal Schon cooking up plans for special solo tour

Neal Schon issued his seventh project away from Journey late in 2012, and he already has another one on the way — and, perhaps, a solo tour, as well. You May Also Like: No related posts.

'Every song is completely different': John Oates of Hall and Oates to release series of new downloads

‘Every song is completely different’: John Oates of Hall and Oates to release series of new downloads

A sign of the times in this age of the download: John Oates of Hall and Oates says he will be releasing a new album — but only one song at a time, over the next year. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘I loved the vocal harmonies’: Wolfgang Van Halen’s childhood musical passion? You won’t believe it

You might have expected the youthful Wolfgang Van Halen, scion of the hard-rock guitar god Eddie Van Halen, to have been into some kind of horns-throwing metal group. Instead, he says, he always loved the vocal harmonies of Blink-182. You May Also Like: Why Complaints About Van Halen’s ‘A DifferentRead More

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‘Really good, deep and spiritual’: Billy Sherwood boldly goes into new album with Star Trek’s William Shatner

Billy Sherwood has been beamed on board for the newest album from swashbuckling Star Trek star James T. Kirk — er, William Shatner. Sherwood says he is providing the music, while Shatner writes the lyrics. You May Also Like: William Shatner and Canned Heat, “Let’s Work Together” (2020): One TrackRead More

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‘I’m so proud of what Lou and I achieved’: Foreigner’s Mick Jones, Lou Gramm to reunite for first time in decade

Foreigner’s Mick Jones will reunite with the band’s original frontman Lou Gramm for the first time since 2003. The occasion: Their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 13, 2013. You May Also Like: Lou Reed Head Faked His Fans Once Again With ‘Animal Serenade’

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‘You should ask him’: Al Jardine can’t understand why Mike Love split up the Beach Boys either

Al Jardine still struggles to put into words exactly what happened at the end of what had once been a celebrated 50th anniversary reunion tour by the Beach Boys. He seems, in many ways, as surprised as anyone on the outside looking in. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘Perhaps a heavier edge’: New Asia guitarist Sam Coulson says he’ll update Steve Howe sound

In a just-posted web chat, newly installed Asia guitarist Sam Coulson talked about taking over for Steve Howe, and what it’s been like to join the band. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Wings alum Denny Laine reunites with Paul McCartney for new book project: ‘We never fell out’

Denny Laine, long-time former collaborator with Paul McCartney and Wings, is at work on a new memoir — and he says McCartney is lending a hand. You May Also Like: Why ‘Red Rose Speedway’ Ended Up Fracturing Paul McCartney and Wings ‘Wings Over America’ Remains a Pinnacle for Paul McCartney,Read More