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‘A positive outcome has prevailed’: Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward is recovering from shoulder surgery

Maybe physical issues were part of Black Sabbath’s failure to reunite without Bill Ward. The band’s original drummer has undergone right-shoulder repair surgery, a procedure that was complicated by a perforated diverticulitis issue. You May Also Like: Greg Ward – Touch My Beloved’s Thought (2016) How Emerson Lake and PalmerRead More

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‘I’m not particularly surprised’: Moody Blues’ Graeme Edge on being ignored by the Rock and Roll Hall

Being the only member to have appeared in every different permutation of the Moody Blues, drummer Graeme Edge has seen it all — including snub after snub after snub by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They’ve been eligible, after all, since 1989. You May Also Like: Moody Blues’Read More

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‘Give me the originals any day’: Why Julian Lennon stayed away from the Beatles anniversary blitz

As the long period of celebrations in honor of the Beatles’ stateside arrival 50 years ago wrapped on this week, we’d seen Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon, Olivia and Dhani Harrison. But where was Julian Lennon? You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘I am distraught over having to postpone’: Fleetwood Mac’s Jeremy Spencer nixes U.S. tour

Jeremy Spencer had hoped to mount his first major U.S. tour since his glory days as a co-founding member of Fleetwood Mac, but it wasn’t to be. Spencer has cancelled, citing illness. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Okkervil River says Don Henley demanded cover song be taken down

Okkervil River should have paid closer attention to the saga between the Eagles’ Don Henley and Frank Ocean a few years ago. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Steve Cropper talks about his role in the founding of Derek and the Dominos: ‘I’ll have your ticket there tomorrow’

Steve Cropper is known for his work with Booker T. and the MGs, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers Band.

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‘They hear it and it’s perfect’: Warren Haynes says the Band played key role in shaping new Gov’t Mule album

Warren Haynes learned a lot about one of his fellow performers at Love for Levon, the concert celebration of the life and music of the Band’s Levon Helm. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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After Deep Purple tour, Steve Morse to focus on Flying Colors: ‘We’re working on it’

Deep Purple’s tour behind the well-received What Now?! continues into April through Europe, but thereafter look for new music from guitarist Steve Morse’s other band, Flying Colors. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Vintage Yoko Ono film helped Kevin Godley make Beatles video magic: 'It was a joy'

Vintage Yoko Ono film helped Kevin Godley make Beatles video magic: ‘It was a joy’

Twenty years ago, director (and 10cc co-founder) Kevin Godley was approached about constructing a video for the reunited Beatles. The challenge was to craft something fresh from so many old things. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono

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Julian Lennon on inspiring the Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’: ‘Someone was thinking about you’

As the celebrations marking 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ arrival in America reach a fever pitch, Julian Lennon remembers their legacy — and his role in it. You May Also Like: No related posts.