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After years of fiery electric blues and Southern rock, Warren Hayes considers unplugging for next solo project

Warren Haynes has become known, through his associations with the Allman Brothers Band and Gov’t Mule, for playing uptempo, rollicking electric blues and Southern rock. His next solo project might be a little more low key. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Tony Iommi's continuing struggle with cancer has nixed the Black Sabbath reunion tour

Black Sabbath will not be able to follow through on a planned tour in the wake of founding guitarist Tony Iommi’s cancer diagnosis. The band, in an announcement today, said a scheduled performance at the Download Festival would now be its only summer concert appearance. You May Also Like: WhyRead More

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Now that Glass Hammer’s Jon Davison has taken over as lead singer with Yes, will he stay?

Though at first it appeared Jon Davison would only be a stop-gap replacement as Yes’ frontman, it’s since become clear that Benoit David is gone for good. The question then becomes: Does Davison continue as lead singer past this ongoing tour? You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Peter Frampton to perform with Frampton Comes Alive guitar for first time in three decades

Peter Frampton will come alive with a favorite old guitar this Saturday — more than 30 years after it was believed to have been lost in a plane crash. You May Also Like: Peter Frampton Band – ‘Frampton Forgets the Words’ (2021) How Peter Frampton Reaffirmed His Legend on ‘ThankRead More

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E Street Band’s Steven Van Zandt talks about ‘impossible’ decision to replace Clarence Clemons

The Grammy show-opening performance from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band illustrated how the group intends to move forward without the late saxophonist Clarence Clemons. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Producer Jack Douglas says a theme is emerging in ongoing Aerosmith sessions

When Aerosmith started working again with Jack Douglas, producer of classics like Rocks, you expected a return to their 1970s raunch-rock ways. But … a theme project? Douglas says yes. You May Also Like: Aerosmith Finally Got Down, Dirty and Just Right Again on ‘Honkin’ on Bobo’ Why ‘Draw theRead More

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Gregg Allman confirms that his autobiography My Cross to Bear will arrive in May

Gregg Allman confirms on his Facebook page that My Cross to Bear, his long-awaited autobiography with writer Alan Light, will arrive online and at booksellers on May 1. Light is a long-time critic and editor at Rolling Stone, VIBE and Spin. You May Also Like: The Allman Brothers Band’s UbiquitousRead More

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Paul McCartney's not giving way to the kids – well, except for one special eight year old

If you’re wondering why Paul McCartney — a notorious road warrior since his late-1980s return to the concert trail — is touring in shorter bursts these days, look no further than eight-year-old Beatrice. You May Also Like: Laurence Juber – LJ Can’t Stop Playing the Beatles (2017) Laurence Juber –Read More

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Tony Levin at work on new Stick Men album, digital King Crimson photo book, possible project with Rick Wakeman

Legendary bassist Tony Levin has a busy 2012 on tap You May Also Like: Tony Levin on King Crimson, Stick Men and Photographing It All: Something Else! Interview

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Beach Boys announce dates for their 50th anniversary tour, with stops at Jazz Fest and Bonneroo

The Beach Boys will kick off their 50th anniversary reunion tour on April 24 in Tuscon, Arizona, in dates announced today on their Web site. You May Also Like: No related posts.