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Jimmy Page wanted to be part of Yardbirds’ initial comeback: ‘A bit miffed he wasn’t asked’

The Yardbirds’ long-awaited studio return features several guest guitarists. Jimmy Page was reportedly “miffed” that it didn’t include him.

King Crimson's Larks' Tongues in Aspic came alive again with masterful remaster

King Crimson’s Larks’ Tongues in Aspic came alive again with masterful remaster

We return for a glorious run through the 40th anniversary reissue of King Crimson’s ‘Larks’ Tongues in Aspic,’ originally released on March 23, 1973.

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Ever wondered what Ian Gillan did during those super-long Ritchie Blackmore solos?: ‘It was his personal orgy’

Deep Purple has always been known for its explorative improvisational journeys, something that led frontman Ian Gillan to a hilarious distraction.

Jethro Tull's 'Locomotive Breath' was a brilliant moment of studio trickery

Jethro Tull’s ‘Locomotive Breath’ was a brilliant moment of studio trickery

“Locomotive Breath,” released this week back in 1971, seemed like Jethro Tull’s most coherent, successful synthesis yet. It was actually pieced together.

Daryl Hall on the Hall and Oates song that should have been a hit: 'It didn’t get any response whatsoever'

Daryl Hall on the Hall and Oates song that should have been a hit: ‘It didn’t get any response whatsoever’

It boasted the signature Hall and Oates sound, and an up-and-coming legend as producer, but bombed anyway. Daryl Hall will never understand why.

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Michael Brown, of the Left Banke and Stories: An Appreciation

In the wake of the passing of Left Banke co-founder Michael Brown, we return to his later work with the underrated Stories.

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Brian Wilson’s No Pier Pressure was almost a Beach Boys album: ‘I changed my mind’

Brian Wilson says he originally envisioned his forthcoming solo album ‘No Pier Pressure’ as a Beach Boys project. Then something happened.

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David Crosby is reaching out to Neil Young, via Twitter: ‘He’s pretty mad at me’

Over a period of days this month, David Crosby has been discussing his fractured relationship with Neil Young, offering intriguing insights.

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Partial Santana reunion gets under way early: ‘We’re off to a good start’

After working on nine or so reunion songs, Santana is set to perform a series of dates with former bandmates Gregg Rolie and Neal Schon.

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Birth of Booker T. and the MGs has an intriguing backstory: ‘I only found out later the real reason’

Steve Cropper thought he was going to talk to Booker T. Jones because he could round out the band on keyboards. There’s a lot more to it.