Gimme Five

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Great Thrash Albums Not by Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer or Anthrax: Gimme Five

Thrash was a wide genre, and there are great, pioneering bands that rarely get recognition in the wider music world.

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Trevor Rabin on “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” “Anerley Road,” “Changes” + others: Gimme Five

Digging into five songs, Trevor Rabin offers us new insights into his solo work and key moments with Yes.

Peter Holsapple on the dB’s, Mitch Easter and R.E.M.: Gimme Five

Peter Holsapple on the dB’s, Mitch Easter and R.E.M.: Gimme Five

Peter Holsapple, long-time leader of the dB’s, joins us to discuss the band’s rocky early years, working with Mitch Easter and R.E.M., and how he and Chris Stamey reunited.

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Yes’ Chris Squire on “Fly From Here,” “Life Within a Day,” “Tempus Fugit” + others: Gimme Five

Chris Squire joins us to discuss how a failed project with Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page ultimately led to the inclusion a Squire-sung track on Yes’ ‘Magnification.’

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Vernon Reid on Spectrum Road, Living Colour and James ‘Blood’ Ulmer: Gimme Five

Vernon Reid shares insight into collaborations with Living Colour, Jack Bruce, avant-garde bluesman James “Blood” Ulmer and legendary jazz producer Teo Macero.

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Allen Toussaint on Dr. John, the Meters, Ernie K-Doe, the Band, Lee Dorsey: Gimme Five

Allen Toussaint reminisces about his long-standing relationship with the Band, and reveals his true feelings about mothers in law.

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Gimme Five: John Wetton on Asia, King Crimson and standout solo songs