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Mike Tiano explores an enduring rift that should have been over long ago.
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‘A great time to look back on’: Nick Mason mulls over his favorite Pink Floyd era
It was a period, he says, when “the expression ‘musical differences’ hadn’t been invented.”
John Lennon heralds Beatles’ demise with Live Peace in Toronto: ‘Jesus, did I do that?’
The gold-selling album also marked the debut of a future prog legend.
‘I was dancing at the edge of danger’: An historical figure sparked one of Stevie Nicks’ best new songs
Not long after writing this, Nicks finally checked herself into the Betty Ford Clinic.
‘F**k polish’: Graham Nash on Crosby Stills and Nash’s lingering rebel spirit
Don’t be surprised if there are, well, a few surprises at their shows.
‘It’s a common urban myth’: Micky Dolenz says the Monkees were never meant to be the American Beatles
“If you go to Wikipedia,” he quips, “that’s the kind of thing you’re going to hear.”
‘A classic album that is really timeless’: John Oates picks his favorite Hall and Oates moment
“I like some of the more obscure records,” John Oates admits.
‘Beautiful and so thrilling’: Jon Davison has found a creative spark with Yes’ Steve Howe
They wrote two songs together on Yes’ new album, with more to come.
Ian Gillan faced an early decision between Deep Purple and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’: ‘The band I always dreamed of playing with’
Ian Gillan nailed all of the vocals for ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ in a mere three hours. He was back on stage with Deep Purple later that very same night.
‘It was like a dream’: For the Byrds’ Roger McGuinn, association with Bob Dylan went way past ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’
McGuinn remembers favorite moments from their ’70s collaborations.
