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‘Beautiful and so thrilling’: Jon Davison has found a creative spark with Yes’ Steve Howe

They wrote two songs together on Yes’ new album, with more to come.

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Ian Gillan faced an early decision between Deep Purple and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’: ‘The band I always dreamed of playing with’

Ian Gillan nailed all of the vocals for ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ in a mere three hours. He was back on stage with Deep Purple later that very same night.

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‘It was like a dream’: For the Byrds’ Roger McGuinn, association with Bob Dylan went way past ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’

McGuinn remembers favorite moments from their ’70s collaborations.

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‘It’s a very different place to be’: Reinvigorated Robert Fripp takes stage again with a retooled King Crimson

It seems the presence of fresh faces has given Fripp a new spark.

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‘I was there more as a servant’: Bob Dylan remembers seminal visits with Woody Guthrie

Bob Dylan spoke as part of a forthcoming Guthrie-related audio book.

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‘It’s been just incredible’: The Eagles’ Don Henley notes deep-cut confusion among surge of new fans

“Half the audience,” Henley says, “came to the party a little bit later.”

Steely Dan Sunday: The Five Best Steely Dan Covers

Steely Dan Sunday: The Five Best Steely Dan Covers

We find a wide diversity of artists applying a wide diversity of styles.

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‘They started nicknaming me the Colonel’: Hilarious moment led to new moniker for Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper says his direct approach actually traces back to childhood.

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‘A very haunting guitar run down’: How ‘Dazed and Confused’ came to be a Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin staple

A late-1960s opening act changed everything for two of rock’s signature bands.

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‘Kind of an emotional one for me’: Paul McCartney (reluctantly) selects his favorite Paul McCartney songs

After choosing, McCartney hastily adds: “That’s my three – for today.”