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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 – ‘Native Sons’ (2021)

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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: Bluey of Incognito: The Albums That Shaped My Career

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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: No related posts.

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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: No related posts.

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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 Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan

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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: No related posts.

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‘Everything is perfect’: Greg Lake on the timeless chemistry between the Beatles’ Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr

If Greg Lake didn’t already have an appreciation for the unique syncopations of the Beatles rhythm section, he certainly learned a thing or two while on tour with Ringo Starr and his All-Starr band. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘We didn’t have any robot masks or giant mouse heads’: Don Henley on the Eagles’ recipe for success

For Don Henley, the Eagles’ success was related not to gimmickry but to a focused attempt to blend bed-rock music styles without any of the artifice that’s associated with more modern acts. You May Also Like: No related posts.