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‘I don’t even know my address!’: Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne still getting used to driving himself

Ozzy Osbourne is still getting used to driving, a few years after finally getting his license — and then immediately crashing his new Ferrari. You May Also Like: Why You Should Count ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Among Ozzy Osbourne’s Best Ozzy Osbourne + Jeff Beck, “Patient Number 9” (2022):Read More

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Ghosts of the Holy Ghost Spermic Brotherhood – Ghosts of the Holy Ghost Spermic Brotherhood (2013)

They have a mysterious (and humorous) name, and the Ghosts Of The Holy Ghost Spermic Brotherhood are a little mysterious themselves. However, they did make a self-titled record that should go on sale any day, now. You May Also Like: Projekt Gemineye, “The Holy Shield” (2021): One Track Mind

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‘It’s like a golf club’: The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz on continued snubs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Through the Monkees have been eligible since 1992, a quarter century after their debut single, they’ve gotten no closer in the ensuing time to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You May Also Like: No related posts.

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, "Unquity Road" (1976)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Unquity Road” (1976)

Here we almost have a traditional jazz tune with the head being played followed by the expected improvisations. But on “Unquity Road,” Pat and Jaco work in a kind of near-unison. You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Pat Metheny, “Road toRead More

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Deep Beatles: “Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!” (Cavern Club, 1962)

What is a well-known Beatles track like “Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!” doing in a column called “Deep Beatles”? After all, their cover has appeared on official releases three times: Beatles for Sale, Live at the BBC, and Anthology 1. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Devil in Her Heart” from With theRead More

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Shan Kenner – The Behavior Of Vibration (2013)

Amazon.com Widgets When L.A. native Shan Kenner plied his trade as a jazz guitarist in San Francisco, he found himself in a quartet with drummer Ches Smith. You May Also Like: Rez Abbasi & Junction – Behind The Vibration (2016) Brad Cheeseman – The Tide Turns (2017)

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The Friday Morning Listen: Van Dyke Parks – Song Cycle (1968)

Are there any famous albums out there that you’ve ignored over the years? I have a small cache of them, which I keep secret because when people find out I’ve never listened to them they sort of freak out. You May Also Like: How David Bowie’s ‘Reality’ Stood Out ForRead More

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‘If you don’t like it, get up and leave’: Please don’t shout out requests to Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson

Ian Anderson’s just-completed summer U.S. tour featured complete readings of Jethro Tull’s Thick As A Brick, and his solo sequel Thick As a Brick 2. Not that a few people didn’t yell out requests anyway. You May Also Like: How Jethro Tull’s Prog Parody ‘Thick As a Brick’ Instead BecameRead More

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Ben Monder – Hydra (2013)

An authority no less than Pat Metheny once said of fellow guitarist Ben Monder, “Monder is a very evolved kind of musician — great chord voicing and just excellent playing.” You May Also Like: Ben Monder, Tony Malaby + Tom Rainey – ‘Live At the 55 Bar’ (2021) Ben MonderRead More

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Felsen – I Don’t Know How To Talk Anymore (2013)

Stationed in Oakland, California, Felsen plays the kind of music that’s easy to groove to as well as to kick back to and absorb the poetic content. You May Also Like: Bobby Kimball – We’re Not in Kansas Anymore (2017) How Talk Talk’s Brilliant ‘Laughing Stock’ Set the Stage forRead More