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Steven Van Zandt brings in ex-Beatles drummer as consultant on new film with Sopranos’ David Chase

The forthcoming film “Not Fade Away” gave Steven Van Zandt a chance to reunite with his old Sopranos director, as well as an opportunity to delve back into his love of all things rock ‘n’ roll. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Former Toto frontman Bobby Kimball to tour again with singers from Chicago, Journey and Rainbow

The tireless Bobby Kimball has just returned from a South American tour, and already he’s got plans for another series of concert appearances — this time on the other side of the world. You May Also Like: Bobby Kimball, former Toto frontman: Something Else! Interview Bobby Kimball – We’re NotRead More

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Yes’ upcoming North American tour to include complete readings of three 1970s-era albums

Yes’ 2013 North American tour will feature a trio of 1970s-era albums, performed in their entirety — including The Yes Album from ’71, Close to the Edge from ’72 and Going for the One from ’77. You May Also Like: How Yes Backed Themselves Into a Sleek New Platinum-Selling EraRead More

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‘I sat next to this guy who hadn’t a clue who I was’: Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger makes Jay-Z quip during Brooklyn show

The Rolling Stones’ ’50 and Counting’ tour has reached the states, with Saturday’s December 8, 2012 show in Brooklyn, which included guest appearances by Mary J. Blige and Gary Clark Jr. You May Also Like: How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew Into a Stone-Cold Rolling Stones Classic Rolling Stones – ‘GRRRRead More

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‘We take our influences from different things’: Eric Singer explains impact of the Beatles, Journey on Kiss’ Monster

Your average rock fan might put on Kiss’ new album Monster, and specifically the track “Outta This World, and fail to hear how the Beatles and Journey impacted the band. You May Also Like: Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra, “Give It to Me” (2018): One Track Mind

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Greg Lake is still not over Kanye West’s King Crimson sample: ‘It’s a strange thing’

Kayne West’s “Power,” which included additional vocals from Dwele, uses a snippet of the King Crimson song as a key element in the chorus.

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‘That was the gotcha moment for me’: Peter Frampton remembers his first experience with the talk box

Peter Frampton’s famous talk box is back in a big way, found everywhere from his new FCA! 35 Tour release to that funny commercial for Geico auto insurance. But where did he first hear this unusual device? You May Also Like: Peter Frampton Band – ‘Frampton Forgets the Words’ (2021)

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‘It might take people to the wrong areas’: Geoff Downes on what happens when you search for ‘Asia XXX’

Whether it was intended or not, Asia did much to thwart internet piracy by naming its new album XXX. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Rolling Stones, “Doom and Gloom” [Benny Benassi remix] (2012)

Check out a new remix of the Rolling Stones’ “Doom and Gloom,” which has been glammed up by Benny Benassi. That’s the DJ/producer perhaps best remembered for a club hit from the summer of 2002 called “Satisfaction” You May Also Like: Rolling Stones – ‘GRRR Live!’ (2023)

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Dave Brubeck (1920-2012): An Appreciation

Dave Brubeck, convention-defying jazz pianist and author of the standards “In Your Own Sweet Way” and “The Duke,” among others, has died — just one day shy of his 92nd birthday. You May Also Like: Desmond White, “Dream Girl” from Glace (2017): One Track Mind Lyle Mays (1953-2020): An AppreciationRead More