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Yes' Chris Squire Was the Quintessential Rock Star and Consummate Musician

Yes’ Chris Squire Was the Quintessential Rock Star and Consummate Musician

Mike Tiano shares personal memories of the late Chris Squire, as well as a classic interview that sheds new light on the Yes stalwart’s towering legacy.

John Wetton's complex relationship with a signature Asia tune: 'American guys went: Yes!'

John Wetton’s complex relationship with a signature Asia tune: ‘American guys went: Yes!’

John Wetton admits that ‘Alpha,’ released on July 26, 1983, contained “one of the most identifiable Asia songs.” But he struggles with its message today.

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The Jigsaw Seen, “Have A Wonderful Day” (2015): Something Else! sneak peek

The complex upcoming single ‘Have a Wonderful Day” shows that the Jigsaw Seen, founded in 1988, just get better and better with age.

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Edie Brickell and the Gaddabouts, “Superior” (2015): Something Else! sneak peek

In another time this song would be an instant hit, as it’s coming from guys who were a big part of a lot of hits of that other time. So why the hell not now?

Joe Walsh and the James Gang's Rides Again was both tough and tender

Joe Walsh and the James Gang’s Rides Again was both tough and tender

‘Rides Again,’ released in July 1970, found Joe Walsh and the James Gang gorging on chunky chords but also visiting other musical dimensions.

Jon Anderson's 'Olias of Sunhillow' Charted a Course of Separation from Yes

Jon Anderson’s ‘Olias of Sunhillow’ Charted a Course of Separation from Yes

Released on July 24, 1976, ‘Olias of Sunhillow’ makes clear why Jon Anderson soon turned to solo projects, and why Yes would ultimately move on, too.

'Imaginos' Is the Best Blue Oyster Cult Album You've Never Heard

‘Imaginos’ Is the Best Blue Oyster Cult Album You’ve Never Heard

‘Imaginos’ went on a long, strange odyssey before finally arriving in July 1988 as Blue Oyster Cult’s most consistent album.

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Steve Holtje, “Hunger Artist” from A Man Full of Days (2015): Something Else! sneak peek

Steve Holtje’s dark, ambient “Hunger Artist” is from a soundtrack that actually sounds like backing music for a motion picture, and helps to tell a story.

For Crowded House's 1991 Masterpiece 'Woodface,' It Was Death by Chocolate

For Crowded House’s 1991 Masterpiece ‘Woodface,’ It Was Death by Chocolate

Crowded House made one of the best albums of the 1990s. Unfortunately, ‘Woodface’ started all wrong.

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Dr. John, “Jungle Strut” from Ramsey Lewis’ Taking Another Look: Deluxe Edition (2015)

The eminent Dr. John plays Ramsey Lewis’ “Jungle Strut,” a deep groove that originally graced Lewis’ classic 1974 funk-jazz album ‘Sun Goddess.’