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Wynton Marsalis: Recognizing a blues song should be part of application for U.S. citizenry

Wynton Marsalis, in a talk on protecting the legacy of American music for future generations, offered a bold suggestion You May Also Like: Wynton Marsalis Finally Learned How to Have Fun Again With ‘The Magic Hour’

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Jim McCarty discusses Jeff Beck’s ouster from the Yardbirds: ‘He had to go’

Co-founding drummer Jim McCarty returns to the Yardbirds’ separation from Jeff Beck, which happened on tour after a October 1966 stop in Texas.

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University student suspended for basing essay on Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher"

You wonder if it began: I’ve got my pen-cil! A Michigan university student has been suspended after writing an essay titled “Hot for Teacher,” after the 1984 song by Van Halen. You May Also Like: Van Halen’s ‘Runnin’ With the Devil,’ ‘Hot for Teacher’ + Others: Gimme Five Why ComplaintsRead More

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Rick Wakeman discusses possible new studio collaboration with Tony Levin and Ian Paice

Former longtime Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman says a new collaboration could be in the works with Tony Levin and Ian Paice. Levin has played with King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd and Paul Simon, among many others. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Ronnie Wood confirms the Rolling Stones are in talks to play Olympic Games opening ceremony

A spokesman for the band has denied it, but Ronnie Wood hasn’t: Speaking to The Sun, he said the Rolling Stones are in talks to perform at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London. In fact, he said “everybody wants to do it.” You May Also Like: NoRead More

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Steve Hackett to celebrate early Genesis with special concert, also announces benefit single

Steve Hackett, who’s in the midst of the second UK leg of his Breaking Waves Tour, has announced a one-night event where he will celebrate his stint as a member of Genesis. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett, “In the Skeleton Gallery” from The Night Siren (2017): One Track Mind

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Tom Tom Club is prepping new five-song EP, featuring remake of Pinker Tones track

Former Talking Heads Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth are returning to their Tom Tom Club side project, started in 1981 during an earlier break with the band. You May Also Like: Chris Frantz – ‘Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina’ (2021): Books Ever Wonder How David ByrneRead More

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Mashup brilliance from Andy Rehfeldt: A bossa nova version of Judas Priest's "You've Got Another Thing Comin'"

Andy Rehfeldt, a YouTube favorite for his headscratchingly brilliant mashups combining such things as smooth jazz and hard rock, is back with a hilarious bossa nova take on Judas Priest’s “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin.’” You May Also Like: How ‘The Chosen Few’ Put Judas Priest’s Huge Impact in Perspective

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Massive Titans of Rock tour will include members of Guns n' Roses, Def Leppard, Kiss, Metallica, others

An armada of metal standouts will join forces for an unprecedented tour aptly titled Titans of Rock, including members of Guns n’ Roses, Def Leppard, Deep Purple, Kiss, Metallica and others. You May Also Like: Kiss – Rock and Roll Over (1976): On Second Thought

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2012 Bonnaroo to feature Radiohead, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish and the Beach Boys

Radiohead, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish and the Beach Boys are among the headliners for the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, as the event’s lineup was announced today. You May Also Like: No related posts.