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For Don Henley, a Beatles Star Remains His Primary Influence: ‘I Loved What He Stood For’

“The first song I ever tried to sing in public was one of his songs,” the Eagles’ Don Henley says. “He was my biggest hero.”

Steve Hackett doing an acoustic version of Genesis' 'Invisible Touch'? That just happened

Steve Hackett doing an acoustic version of Genesis’ ‘Invisible Touch’? That just happened

Steve Hackett has made a lingering passion for Genesis clear — though, before now, that hasn’t included the pop era following his 1977 departure.

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Tony Iommi’s new music for CSI won’t premiere tonight

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi says he’s been informed that tonight’s episode of ‘CSI’ has been pushed back.

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Nick Mason says Pink Floyd won’t make U2’s iTunes mistake: ‘They did it the wrong way around’

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason expresses surprise that U2 would devalue their music by giving it away.

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Graham Nash still cautiously optimistic about Crosby Stills Nash and Young reunion: ‘Let’s see what happens’

Graham Nash argues that a partnership like Crosby Stills Nash and Young’s is bigger than David Crosby’s “inappropriate” remarks.

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Rudresh Mahanthappa, “Chillin’,” from Bird Calls (2015): Something Else! sneak peek

Here is a sneak peek of Rudresh Mahanthappa’s “Chillin’,” from his upcoming February 2015 release ‘Bird Calls.’

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Will Queen record with Adam Lambert next?: ‘I think it would be very interesting’

Queen’s Roger Taylor discusses the possibility of a studio collaboration with Adam Lambert.

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‘Hydra’ may be the best Toto album you’ve never heard: ‘That’s a cult classic!’

Released 35 years ago today, ‘Hydra’ showed the full breadth of what Toto could do. It’s influencing their new album, too.

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Ian Gillan explains why Deep Purple shares songwriting credits: ‘We pioneered; we broke all the rules’

Every member receives credit on every song from Deep Purple’s latest album — just as they did on Ian Gillan’s first one with the group.

Tony Levin on King Crimson's latest bold move: "Truly 'progressive' progressive rock"

Tony Levin on King Crimson’s latest bold move: “Truly ‘progressive’ progressive rock”

Tony Levin talks about King Crimson’s remarkable propensity for rebirth, and what might be next.