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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: Following no trends, the Eagles’ Long Road Out of Eden was an impressive comeback

'We thought we'd exhausted everything': Queen's next project after Adam Lambert show? Maybe a new album

‘We thought we’d exhausted everything’: Queen’s next project after Adam Lambert show? Maybe a new album

Queen’s final project with Freddie Mercury, 1995’s Made in Heaven, has long been thought to have included all of what was left from the legendary frontman’s work. But it might not be his last musical testament. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘Made the group’s sound what it was’: The Beatles’ Paul McCartney on Ringo Starr’s underrated role

So much of the modern history of the Beatles revolves around the twin songwriting genius of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, with George Harrison — and, particularly, Ringo Starr — often being all but ignored. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Chris Squire stakes Yes’ claim as forefathers of the genre: ‘We invented progressive rock’

Chris Squire, of course, had little idea that Yes would still be together as the group was constructing the classic albums featured on their most recent tour. But he knew one thing You May Also Like: Esquire featuring Nikki Squire, “Ministry of Life” (2016): One Track Mind Yes’ Chris SquireRead More

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‘Sometimes it’s hard to hear’: Criticism doesn’t slow Adam Lambert, who’s set for U.S. debut with Queen

Adam Lambert, who’ll play his initial U.S. date with Queen later this month, has withstood his share of criticism — even before stepping into the shoes of one of rock music’s most celebrated frontmen. You May Also Like: Adam Lambert admits he can’t out-party his Queen bandmates: ‘Sometimes, I’m theRead More

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Streams: Preview the long-awaited remix of Rush’s 2002 reunion project Vapor Trails

Can’t wait for the badly needed — no, really, very badly — remix of Rush’s Vapor Trails? Here are 12 striking audio samples to tide you over until the updated disc arrives You May Also Like: David Crosby, “Amelia” from ‘Sky Trails’ (2017): One Track Mind Metallica’s Remix of “SomeRead More

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‘I was, like, are you insane?’: Mitch Malloy on winning, then losing, Van Halen frontman job

For a moment in 1996, Mitch Malloy was poised to become Van Halen’s third lead singer. In fact, he was certain he had the job. Then, all of a sudden, Extreme’s Gary Cherone took over instead. You May Also Like: Here’s how Genesis’ ‘The Musical Box’ gave rise to EddieRead More

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‘That turned into a beautiful little song’: Mike Love remembers the Beach Boys’ emotional deep cut “Only With You”

Featured in a band so closely associated with his brother Brian Wilson’s musical genius, his brother Dennis’ work can be easy to overlook. “Only With You” makes the case for paying closer attention. You May Also Like: Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs

Exclusive stream: Emerson Lake and Palmer, "Pictures at an Exhibition" from Live In Montreal 1977 (2013)

Exclusive stream: Emerson Lake and Palmer, “Pictures at an Exhibition” from Live In Montreal 1977 (2013)

Check out this signature tune from Emerson Lake and Palmer’s last performance with a 70-piece orchestra on their 1977 tour in support of Works. You May Also Like: With Works, Emerson Lake and Palmer began to fall apart: ‘It just proved to be so unwieldy’ Emerson Lake and Palmer –Read More