Remembering Mike Porcaro, late bassist with Toto: ‘One of the greatest musicians and finest men I’ve ever known’
Mike Porcaro, the Toto bassist who died today after a battle with ALS, is remembered by Steve Porcaro, David Hungate and Steve Lukather.
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Ross Hammond, “You Are My Sunshine,” from Flight (2015): Something Else! exclusive stream
Ross Hammond’s bare interpretation of “You Are My Sunshine” is an intimacy that comes from stark simplicity.
Ian Gillan expounds on his shocking split with Ritchie Blackmore: ‘I didn’t want Deep Purple to be that way’
Deep Purple’s stunning breakup with founding guitarist Ritchie Blackmore was about more than personality clashes, Ian Gillan says.
Top Topham came first, but he’s moved by this Yardbirds successor: ‘I have to tip my hat’
Top Topham was, until his recent return, the forgotten founding guitarist of the Yardbirds. He heaps praise now on one of those who followed.
Mark Knopfler credits Bob Dylan for sparking new music: ‘Bob was quite thoughtful about it’
A portion of Mark Knopfler’s upcoming album ‘Tracker’ grew out of shared experiences on the road with Bob Dylan.
Leslie Johnson, bassist and producer: Something Else! Interview
Preston Frazier has a Something Else! Sitdown with producer, bass player, composer and multi-instrumentalist Leslie Johnson.
John Oates isn’t a fan of Hall and Oates’ ’80s videos – except for one: ‘So weird and over the top’
Hall and Oates have made no secret of their reluctance to become MTV-age stars, having emerged from the roosty, and rooted, folk scene.
Help to get jazz percussion legend Warren Smith’s residency recordings released
Help jazz percussion great Warren Smith get some memorable material from a recent residency at NYC’s The Stone club released and keep his legacy intact.
Tom Jones – yes, Tom Jones – is a Bob Dylan nut: ‘You can’t compare him to anybody else’
It might seem, well, so unusual, but Tom Jones counts Bob Dylan as a hero. That led to a surprise appearance at the recent MusiCares Foundation concert.
Does Steve Cropper ever grow weary of his most familiar hits?: ‘Some guys don’t like to do the same thing’
Steve Cropper has been playing “Midnight Hour,” “Green Onions” and “Soul Man” for decades. It’d be understandable if he became tired of them.
