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‘It’s a good feeling’: Hall and Oates credit fans for belated Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination

After years of fan complaints, Hall and Oates have belatedly made the list of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Not that the duo has ever attached too much significance to the recognition. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘I’ve got one more thing’: The amazing one-take story behind a signature Otis Redding hit

Otis Redding’s 1965 No. 11 R&B hit “I Can’t Turn You Loose” was aptly named, considering that he refused to leave for his next show until guitarist Steve Cropper laid down the song’s famous lick. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Herbie Hancock – ‘The Complete Columbia Album Collection’ (2013): Gimme Five

Former collaborators Bill Summers and Mike Clark join us to discuss Herbie Hancock’s ‘The Complete Columbia Album Collection.’

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‘The process takes about two hours’: Kiss’ Gene Simmons explains his traditional pre-show ritual

No matter how big Kiss has gotten, no many how many years have gone by, one pre-show ritual remains: The putting on of the makeup. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘I was just trying to breathe’: Adam Lambert on his most memorable set with Queen

Much has been made of Adam Lambert’s triumphal stateside debut in September with Queen. But that wasn’t close to the biggest, most pressure-filled date during his collaborative stint with Brian May and Roger Taylor. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘We whooped it up’: Bob Dylan session meant switching to trumpet for Nashville legend

A veteran of countless sessions, Nashville legend Charlie McCoy is perhaps best known for his work on harmonica. So how did he end up on trumpet with Bob Dylan? You May Also Like: Bob Dylan, ‘The Bootleg Series Vol. 15: Travelin’ Thru, 1967-1969′ (2019) Pre-Fame Bob Dylan Struck a Rebel’sRead More

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‘He brought the voice’: Journey’s Neal Schon remembers how Steve Perry changed everything

Steve Perry’s arrival with Journey in 1978 didn’t immediately translate into huge radio airplay, but co-founder Neal Schon says he could tell from the beginning that things were changing. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Exclusive stream: Michael Des Barres, “My Baby Saved My Ass; I Dont Need No Doctor; Bang A Gong” (2013)

Hard on the heels of a well-received 2012 studio effort Carnaby Street, Michael Des Barres took the stage at Hollywood’s Viper Room — never intending to issue a live album from the date. You May Also Like: Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,’ ‘Crazy Cries of Love’ + Others:Read More

'I don’t know who they are': Boston's old-school Tom Scholz can't place contemporaries Andy Summers, the Edge

‘I don’t know who they are’: Boston’s old-school Tom Scholz can’t place contemporaries Andy Summers, the Edge

There’s a reason the signature Tom Scholz guitar sound — indeed, Boston’s basic feel, from its 1976 debut through to the forthcoming Life, Love and Hope — has remained unchanged. You May Also Like: How Boston Said Goodbye to Brad Delp on ‘Life Love and Hope’ Chris Frantz – ‘RemainRead More

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‘A lot of people have been asking us’: Despite flurry of other projects, questions about Queen and Adam Lambert remain

Queen has moved on to its stage production of “We Will Rock You,” and other solo projects. Adam Lambert is guest starring on television’s “Glee.” Yet interest in a possible joint tour remains high. You May Also Like: No related posts.