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‘You’d have to ask them yourself’: Steve Hackett unconcerned what ex-bandmates think of new Genesis tribute

Steve Hackett admits to some nostalgia, as he returned to the music of Genesis. But that doesn’t mean he’s running the new Genesis Revisited II project by his old band mates. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett selects his all-time favorite Genesis album: ‘I like the worlds of ideas onRead More

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‘Actually the soundtrack for a movie’: Van Halen’s David Lee Roth on the surprising genesis of his first solo album

David Lee Roth’s first full-length solo release after leaving Van Halen became a No. 4 smash behind the radio hits “Yankee Rose” and “Goin’ Crazy.” But did you know Eat ‘Em and Smith was actually written as the soundtrack for a major Hollywood film? You May Also Like: No relatedRead More

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‘I had been reduced to a whisper’: David Coverdale on the sinus infection that almost silenced him

David Coverdale, in a new video chat for Whitesnake TV, talks about the sinus infection that nearly derailed his career in the 1980s — and the unique exercises that he still does to save his voice. You May Also Like: Sail Away: Whitesnake’s Fantastic Voyage, by Martin Popoff (2015): BooksRead More

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Queen’s Roger Taylor recording new solo album, and fans get to vote for what’s on it

Queen co-founder Roger Taylor is at work on a new solo album, which he hopes to have ready for 2013. Unlike your average drummer, however, Taylor has a shown a knack for crafting hit songs. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Treasure trove of rarities available at newly launched Bill Bruford web store

A new web store has been launched focusing on Bill Bruford. The store, hosted via Burning Shed, includes hard-to-find albums and exclusively signed merchandise from the former drummer with Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, UK and his own group Earthworks. You May Also Like: Bill Bruford – ‘Earthworks Complete’ (2019) BillRead More

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Streams: Jeff Beck joins the Rolling Stones as 50th anniversary concerts begin

Jeff Beck joined the Rolling Stones for a scalding take on “I’m Going Down,” a rare Who cut from the album Two’s Missing, last night at London’s 02 Arena. Stream the song here! You May Also Like: Bill Wyman has no regrets about leaving the Rolling Stones: ‘That worked, briefly’Read More

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‘It’s a long recovery process’: Former Yes frontman Benoit David has his health back, and a new album

Since splitting with Yes earlier this year, former frontman Benoit David has been spending his time slowly but surely regaining his vocal strength. That process has included appearances in an eclectic Canadian choir and his return to prog You May Also Like: Geoff Downes discusses Yes’ challenges in replacing JonRead More

'He's a spontaneous cat, you know': Producer Andy Johns still marvels at Eddie Van Halen's inventiveness

‘He’s a spontaneous cat, you know’: Producer Andy Johns still marvels at Eddie Van Halen’s inventiveness

Producer Andy Johns has worked with Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones, but he never saw anything like Eddie Van Halen — who displayed a genius for guitar and every-day home tools during sessions for 1991’s For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. You May Also Like: The conflicted history of Sammy Hagar’sRead More

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‘The disconnection existed within the band’: Roger Waters enjoys new solo take on Pink Floyd’s The Wall

Roger Waters has a different feeling about playing stadiums, several decades after presenting his original production of The Wall with Pink Floyd some 29 times in 1980. You May Also Like: Roger Waters Created His Solo Masterwork With Focused, Trenchant ‘Amused to Death’

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‘Completely and utterly happy’: Late Jon Lord discusses long-awaited Concerto album in new film

The late Jon Lord’s Concerto for Group and Orchestra will be updated with a very limited expanded version on December 3, 2013. It’s another chance to gain insight into a project that became the co-founding Deep Purple organist’s life work. You May Also Like: Geoff Downes discusses Yes’ challenges inRead More