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‘It isn’t the same; I’m not Freddie’: Adam Lambert is facing Queen fans’ doubts head on

Despite five years together, they still deal with the specter of Freddie Mercury.

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Something Else! exclusive stream: Caleb Hawley, “Give It Away” from Side 2 EP (2014)

Why “Shake It Off” when you can “Give It Away”? Hawley answers that question.

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Steve Hackett on his solo song ‘Nomads’ from Genesis’ forthcoming R-Kive box: ‘It’s travelogue music’

Hand-picked solo tracks give the latest Genesis box set a new twist.

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Steve Morse on the Deep Purple smash he convinced Ian Gillan to sing: ‘Definitely needed to be there’

It’s become an free-form highlight of the band’s recent setlists.

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Steve Howe’s The Grand Scheme of Things underscored his wider impact on Yes: ‘I’m getting chills up my spine’

This dextrous, often overlooked project showcased Howe’s lyrical gift.

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Ginger Baker on Cream and his new band, Jazz Confusion: ‘What I’m doing now is far better’

“Cream,” Ginger Baker says dismissively, “was nearly 50 years ago.”

Heaven and Earth appears to have divided Yes' fanbase like no album since 1973's Tales from Topographic Oceans

Heaven and Earth appears to have divided Yes’ fanbase like no album since 1973’s Tales from Topographic Oceans

Mike Tiano on whether this polarizing Yes album is a detour or a new path.

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‘The Queen tour got extended’: Busy Adam Lambert discusses timeline for new solo album

“It’s gonna be great!” the Idol finalist says. “I think people will really be into it.”

The Monkees' Micky Dolenz discusses that groovy 'Randy Scouse Git' outfit: 'I said - Honey, can you cut this?'

The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz discusses that groovy ‘Randy Scouse Git’ outfit: ‘I said – Honey, can you cut this?’

Remember that table cloth-like dashiki? You’ll never guess what it actually was.

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Something Else! exclusive stream: Matthew Shipp, “I’ve Been To Many Places” from I’ve Been To Many Places (2014)

The consummation of many years of study, practice, talent and a wide-open mind.