Articles by: Something Else!

Vinyl

Ian Anderson admits 'abject terror' concerning sequel to Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick

Fans aren’t the ones who are a little nervous about the idea of Ian Anderson releasing a sequel to Jethro Tull’s classic Thick as a Brick. Anderson himself admits he’s “in a state of abject terror.” You May Also Like: How Jethro Tull’s Prog Parody ‘Thick As a Brick’ InsteadRead More

Vinyl

Best of February 2012: Reader picks include Paul McCartney, Van Halen and (big surprise) Adele

Little surprise here, but nothing topped Adele last month. When you diss the consensus album of the year, people tend to take notice. Heh. February 2012 also saw the long-awaited arrival of Van Halen’s reunion album, and a new release from Paul McCartney — sparking a resurgence of interest inRead More

Vinyl

Something Else! sneak peek: Four songs from the Rolling Stones' 1981 Hampton Coliseum show

The Rolling Stones have uploaded four songs to YouTube from their recently released archival live date in 1981 at Hampton Coliseum: “Black Limousine,” “Little T&A,” “She’s So Cold” and “Satisfaction.” You May Also Like: How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew Into a Stone-Cold Rolling Stones Classic Rolling Stones – ‘GRRR Live!’Read More

Vinyl

Drummer Jerry Gaskill's health improves, even as King's X tour is cancelled

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill’s health is “headed in the right direction,” the band says, but its upcoming tour is off. You May Also Like: Jerry Marotta, Legendary Drummer: The Albums That Shaped My Career Mungo Jerry – Dawn Albums Collection (2017)

Vinyl

Ex-Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has pancreatic cancer, though band drummer Ian Paice says the disease was caught in its “really early stages.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

Vinyl

Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley at work on a new album, and another book

Just a year after writing his book “No Regrets,” Ace Frehley is at work on another — as well as an album of new songs. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

Vinyl

Davy Jones, lead singer of the Monkees, dies at 66 from apparent heart attack

Sixties teen idol Davy Jones has died of a heart attack, his publicist confirms. He was 66. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Vinyl

Chicago, Doobie Brothers will be rocking down the highway together on summer tour

Chicago and the Doobie Brothers are teaming up for a massive summer tour, set to kick off July 11 in Tuscon, Arizona. You May Also Like: Button [Featuring Members of Doobie Brothers + Chicago] – Button (2018) Why You Shouldn’t Overlook the Doobie Brothers’ ‘What Were Once Vices Are NowRead More

Vinyl

Following Eminem's lead, Toto sues record label over unpaid digital royalties

Toto and Eminem don’t intersect very often, maybe not at all. Until now You May Also Like: Toto, “Oh Why” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Vinyl

Sammy Hagar says Chickenfoot gives Michael Anthony the respect he never got in Van Halen

Van Halen is missing more than Michael Anthony’s signature tenor, Sammy Hagar says. They’re missing a very good bass player. You May Also Like: No related posts.