30 years ago, Roger Daltrey released perhaps the best should’ve-been Who hit
Always the perfect foil, Roger Daltrey completely inhabited Pete Townshend’s lyric on 1985’s “After the Fire,” broiling it in searing emotion.
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Brian May talks about Adam Lambert’s Queen transformation: ‘He’s really evolved, hugely’
When Brian May peers over at Adam Lambert on stage with Queen, he sees someone making a transformational journey similar to Freddie Mercury’s.
Steve Cropper explains his in-the-moment genius: ‘I don’t practice! We don’t do that!’
Steve Cropper’s life-long success as a sideman, songwriter and producer hasn’t come from spending endless hours in the woodshed. In fact, far from it.
Aram Bajakian, Music Inspired by ‘The Color of Pomegranates’ (2015): Sneak peek
Aram Bajakian consistently finds inspiration for his music from places few or no one else thinks to look. This time, he’s making a new soundtrack for an old, classic film made in the former Soviet Union.
Micky Dolenz discusses the Monkees’ Hall of Fame chances: ‘I’ve never been too bothered by it’
With the 50th anniversary of the Monkees’ TV show nearing in 2016, is it finally time for a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nod? Mickey Dolenz weighs in.
Steve Hackett goes deep on Genesis, solo work and GTR: ‘It was a fusion of influences’
In honor of his 65th birthday today, we returned with Steve Hackett to Genesis, his ever-inventive solo career and the one-off supergroup GTR.
Bandmates quickly learned Ian Gillan’s most important road rule: ‘No arguments on his bus’
In the period before Ian Gillan made a long-hoped-for return to Deep Purple, he worked tirelessly. And you had to stay cool while in transit.
Hall and Oates have developed an unspoken kinship: ‘It’s so weird’
Outside of tour commitments, Hall and Oates rarely, if ever, speak. Find out why John Oates is OK with that.
Phil Collins’ Face Value launched his solo career, and reset Genesis
Released on February 9, 1981, ‘Face Value’ is a time capsule of everything that made Phil Collins into Phil Collins, and maybe the best thing he ever did.
Ringo Starr promises a very collaborative 2015: ‘I love hanging out with musicians’
As a forthcoming album and tour attest, Ringo Starr is still getting a little help from his friends some 45 years after the Beatles’ ugly breakup.
