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‘It stopped working’: For the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, it’s about new music not meditation

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson held a free-ranging Facebook Q&A with fans on Monday, offering new insights into his forthcoming solo album You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘It’s just a habit at this point’: On Ringo Starr’s tandem drumming with Paul McCartney at the Grammys

Many Beatles fans were disappointed when a much-anticipated Grammys reunion featuring Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney found Starr performing alongside McCartney’s regular drummer, Abe Laboriel Jr. That’s actually Starr’s preferred format these days. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘It was very nerve wracking’: Julian Lennon remembers his introduction to the Grammys

As the Grammy Awards return tonight, former best new artist nominee Julian Lennon looks back on his experience in 1986 — just after bursting onto the music scene with the release of his platinum debut Valotte. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Details emerging on new Fleetwood Mac album, tour with Christine McVie

Hawaii resident Mick Fleetwood has painted a more complete picture of how Christine McVie will be reintegrated back into Fleetwood Mac during an interview with the local Maui News. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Sick of the Beatles? Rekindle Your Fading Fandom With 10 Lesser-Known Gems

Every one knows “Hey Jude,” “Yesterday,” “She Loves You.” To the point where you could (gulp!) start getting sick of the Beatles.

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‘Expect even more mellotron’: Inspired by King Crimson, Steven Wilson purchases classic instrument

Fans will remember that Steven Wilson borrowed a critical piece of old-school equipment from King Crimson’s Robert Fripp while recording a well-received solo album recently. Wilson liked that MkII mellotron so much, he’s ordered his own. You May Also Like: King Crimson, ‘In the Court of the Crimson King: 50thRead More

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‘Still feels like the first time’: For Daryl Hall, some Hall and Oates songs never get old

Success can bring its own challenges for a group like Hall and Oates, which notched an initial charttopper nearly four decades back. When boredom sets in on stage, however, Daryl Hall says there’s a simple solution. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Toto’s Steve Lukather on departure of drummer Simon Phillips: ‘Sometimes change is good’

A standard news release announcing Toto’s long-awaited new studio project, as well as a forthcoming tour, had a shocking piece of news embedded inside: Drummer Simon Phillips is departing. Now Steve Lukather is commenting. You May Also Like: Steve Lukather, “When I See You Again” from ‘Bridges’ (2023): One TrackRead More

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‘We were surprised’: After late add, Red Hot Chili Peppers plan to take on rock classic for Super Bowl

Now that the Red Hot Chili Peppers have gotten over the shock of becoming a last-second addition to the Super Bowl halftime show, Chad Smith says they’re working up a very special classic-rock cover. You May Also Like: Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble – ‘The Red Planet’ (2020)

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‘He really couldn’t play’: Elliott Landy remembers hypnotizing night for the Band’s Robbie Robertson

Photographer Elliott Landy followed the Band in its early days, both through signature moments like the album-cover shoot for their sophomore self-titled album and in smaller moments away from the spotlight. You May Also Like: A Legacy Reclaimed: Robbie Robertson and the Band