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Rolling Stones reveal long-awaited plans – not for a tour, but for a new greatest-hits compilation?

The Rolling Stones have updated the cover image on their Facebook page, announcing the upcoming release of a new best-of compilation to be called GRRR. You May Also Like: Rolling Stones – ‘GRRR Live!’ (2023) How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew Into a Stone-Cold Rolling Stones Classic

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Desert Island Discs: Greatest Hits Edition

For some bands, it’s all about the albums. For others, though, it’s all about the songs — and you’ll need a handful of best-of sets, too, for your fateful trip to this isolated desert isle. You May Also Like: Chairmen of the Board – Greatest Hits (1973): Forgotten Series EltonRead More

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'We avoided the pitfalls that have plagued him': ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons on working with Rick Rubin

Though ZZ Top now says they’re thrilled with the results on the forthcoming new longplayer La Futura, they admit that it wasn’t always smooth sailing with eccentric producer Rick Rubin. You May Also Like: Tom Petty, Johnny Cash + Beastie Boys: Rick Rubin’s Most Important Albums

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'I'm not just this tribute singer': Long-time fan Jon Davison thrilled to put his stamp on Yes

Jon Davison says he got tremendously positive feedback from Yes fans during a summer tour, with many praising him for echoing the band’s past triumphs even as Davison makes his own distinctive contributions. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Paul Stanley on why Kiss will never use outside writers again: ‘Completely self contained’

Paul Stanley said he put his foot down after assuming producer duties for Kiss’ 2012 studio album ‘Monster.’

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Jonathan Cain goes inside the original sessions for Journey’s ‘Faithfully’

The Jonathan Cain-penned track, which rose to No. 12 on the Billboard charts, was originally included on Journey’s 1983 effort ‘Frontiers.’

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Genesis co-founder Mike Rutherford moves on with Mike and the Mechanics: ‘I’d rather live in the now’

Genesis co-founder Mike Rutherford didn’t often return to moments with old band during this year’s tour with Mike and the Mechanics. In fact, over a nearly two-hour set, Rutherford included no more than three Genesis tracks. You May Also Like: How Mike and the Mechanics’ ‘The Living Years’ Helped BridgeRead More

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Best of August 2012: Readers pick Steve Lukather, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Scrapomatic

A timely sit down with Steve Lukather, just as he and Toto were ramping up for a summer jaunt through Europe, not only powered its way to the top of the August reader poll, it became the most-read item in Something Else! Reviews history. You May Also Like: No relatedRead More

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'No further surgeries are needed': New health scare for Eddie Van Halen, but it's not cancer

Eddie Van Halen’s health has forced his band to postpone a scheduled swing through Japan in November, but the good news is: It’s not a return of his cancer. You May Also Like: Why Complaints About Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Were Overblown

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Chicago makes belated return to recording, but far from the traditional studio setting

Chicago has gone ages without a new album — but technology, and a willingness to play it by ear, are helping the veteran classic rockers get back on track. You May Also Like: Chicago, “It Better End Soon” from Chicago II: Live on Soundstage (2018): One Track Mind