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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.

'It’s a very exciting time': Fans have fully funded the Anderson Ponty Band debut project

‘It’s a very exciting time’: Fans have fully funded the Anderson Ponty Band debut project

More than 1,000 backers have already pledged nearly $100,000.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Dan White Sextet, “Your Song” from Your Song (2014)

“Your Song” is as dynamic and full of nifty little turns as life itself.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Bruce Hornsby, “Mandolin Rain” from Solo Concerts (2014)

This No. 4 1986 hit is experienced anew, like it’s never been heard.