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‘He was so used to getting inspiration from negativity’: On Ritchie Blackmore’s transformation after Deep Purple, Rainbow

Candice Night, having met Ritchie Blackmore after a final breakup with Deep Purple, recognized something immediately about the often-dour guitar virtuoso: “You can’t get more black than Blackmore, right?” You May Also Like: Ian Gillan expounds on his shocking split with Ritchie Blackmore: ‘I didn’t want Deep Purple to beRead More

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‘Hope it transmits well’: Adam Lambert makes triumphal U.S. debut with Queen

Talk about fun: American audiences not only got to enjoy Adam Lambert fronting Queen for the first time in a stateside appearance, they also got to see the pop-rock trio called fun. join in. Check out some highlights here! You May Also Like: Adam Lambert’s Favorite Queen Song Might SurpriseRead More

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Streams: Los Lobos, “The Neighborhood” from Disconnected in New York (2013)

Los Lobos challenged themselves like never before on 1990’s The Neighborhood, as heard on this smart take on the title track from the band’s forthcoming live set Disconnected in New York. You May Also Like: Los Lobos, “Gates of Gold” from Gates of Gold (2015): One Track Mind Los Lobos’Read More

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William Shatner with George Duke, “Where Does Time Go” (2013): Exclusive stream

A new prog-rock project from William Shatner includes final recordings with the late George Duke.

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‘Somehow the timing feels good’: Queen’s Brian May on first U.S. rehearsal with Adam Lambert

Queen has begun preparing for its Las Vegas show later this week with Adam Lambert, with Brian May calling yesterday’s initial rehearsal “excellent.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘He’s really proud of what we’ve done’: An update on Earth Wind and Fire’s ailing Maurice White

As Earth Wind and Fire nears the two-decade mark without Maurice White as an every-day presence, it’s issued a return-to-form new disc — though their thoughts remain with the group’s founder. You May Also Like: Maurice White (1941-2016): Five Great Earth Wind and Fire Moments Maurice White’s Gratitude Gave MentorRead More

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‘People need a villain and he got chosen’: David Marks staunchly defends the Beach Boys’ Mike Love

David Marks found himself on the outside looking in when Mike Love continued with a scaled-down version of the Beach Boys after their 50th anniversary tour. You May Also Like: Brian Wilson’s No Pier Pressure was almost a Beach Boys album: ‘I changed my mind’

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‘I just was always insecure’: A tough childhood drove Sammy Hagar’s business acumen

Sammy Hagar’s move into non-music related business was not a matter of happenstance. The former Van Halen frontman’s drive to create these fallback positions grew out of a harrowing childhood experience. You May Also Like: The conflicted history of Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen smash “Right Now”: ‘It shows you whatRead More

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‘A really big deal’: Guitarist Colin Linden on connecting with Bob Dylan on stage

Guitarist Colin Linden, whose career has included memorable intersections with Bruce Cockburn and Emmylou Harris, is no stranger to big moments on big stages. You May Also Like: Pre-Fame Bob Dylan Struck a Rebel’s Pose, But Not Woody Guthrie’s Mark Knopfler credits Bob Dylan for sparking new music: ‘Bob wasRead More

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‘I definitely paid my dues’: Adam Lambert remembers his difficult path to fronting Queen

Some of Adam Lambert’s staunchest fans tend to get defensive when his history in American Idol is mentioned — and not just because he finished second. You May Also Like: Adam Lambert admits he can’t out-party his Queen bandmates: ‘Sometimes, I’m the old man’