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The Monkees were more struggling Marx Brothers than Beatles: ‘A very different kettle of fish’

Decades later, the Monkees’ Micky Dolenz says “I’m always amazed that people, even real fans of the show, missed that dynamic.”

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That time CCR moved Booker T. and the MGs to greatness: ‘It was inspirational; it’s still inspirational’

We typically hear about Booker T. and the MGs’ impact on a series of later stars. But what about when the situation was reversed?

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The Eagles’ most legendary guitar improvisation … wasn’t: ‘That’s not like the demo’

The twin guitar solos that conclude “Hotel California” have moved into classic-rock lore. Turns out, the Eagles had to learn them note for note.

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Robert Lamm is ready for another Chicago album – but are his band mates?

Robert Lamm and Chicago released ‘XXXVI: Now’ last summer, marking their initial new studio recording since ‘Chicago XXX’ in 2006.

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Brian May talks about Adam Lambert’s Queen transformation: ‘He’s really evolved, hugely’

When Brian May peers over at Adam Lambert on stage with Queen, he sees someone making a transformational journey similar to Freddie Mercury’s.

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Steve Cropper explains his in-the-moment genius: ‘I don’t practice! We don’t do that!’

Steve Cropper’s life-long success as a sideman, songwriter and producer hasn’t come from spending endless hours in the woodshed. In fact, far from it.

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Micky Dolenz discusses the Monkees’ Hall of Fame chances: ‘I’ve never been too bothered by it’

With the 50th anniversary of the Monkees’ TV show nearing in 2016, is it finally time for a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nod? Mickey Dolenz weighs in.

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Bandmates quickly learned Ian Gillan’s most important road rule: ‘No arguments on his bus’

In the period before Ian Gillan made a long-hoped-for return to Deep Purple, he worked tirelessly. And you had to stay cool while in transit.

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Hall and Oates have developed an unspoken kinship: ‘It’s so weird’

Outside of tour commitments, Hall and Oates rarely, if ever, speak. Find out why John Oates is OK with that.

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Ringo Starr promises a very collaborative 2015: ‘I love hanging out with musicians’

As a forthcoming album and tour attest, Ringo Starr is still getting a little help from his friends some 45 years after the Beatles’ ugly breakup.