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Paul Rodgers laments 1980s-era split with Bad Company, saying 'I felt like the outsider'

Even as Paul Rodgers reunites with Bad Company for a summer tour, he still laments the band’s sudden end almost 30 years ago — the result, he says, of his desire to get away from drugs. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Queen + Paul Rodgers’ ‘The CosmosRead More

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Wife of legendary rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose 'at a loss for words' after outpouring of support

Leighsa Montrose, wife of Ronnie Montrose, says she has been “so moved and completely at a loss for words” over the outpouring of love and respect for the late legendary rock guitarist. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Justin Townes Earle – Nothing’s Going to Change The Way You Feel About Me Now (2012)

Credit Justin Townes Earle for refusing to stick with the tried and true, even after 2010’s ‘Harlem River Blues’ shot to No. 50 on the Billboard charts.

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Shooter Jennings – ‘Family Man’ (2012)

All in all, Shooter Jennings’ surprising return to country with ‘Family Man’ is a rousing success.

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Tonbruket – Dig It To The End (2011)

They say nobody cares about album art, but art still sells. At least to me. It’s too small on CDs, everyone says, and when reduced down even further to iPod and iPhone size, it’s just a thumbnail. You May Also Like: Mary Halvorson Octet – Away With You (2016) RobertRead More

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Jon Anderson talks possible reunion with Yes, working with Rick Wakeman and Trevor Rabin

Jon Anderson remains hopeful that he’ll some day return to the band he co-founded, but in the meantime he’s been developing new projects with fellow former members Rick Wakeman and Trevor Rabin. You May Also Like: Jon Anderson, of Yes and Anderson Rabin Wakeman: Something Else! Interview Trevor Rabin –Read More

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Glenn Frey nixes idea of a 40th anniversary tour with the Eagles

Glenn Frey says the Eagles aren’t planning to commemorate their 40th anniversary with a tour, with only a handful of key dates scheduled for this year — including a stop at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Mark Ronson-produced Rufus Wainwright project will have a distinctive 1970s vibe

Mark Ronson showed up with a full mockup of the songs to be included in a forthcoming collaboration with Rufus Wainwright — and this stripped-down version will soon be released, as well. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Are new U.S. tour details to come in Aerosmith's 'big' Wednesday announcement?

No official word, but a pair of messages from the band seem to hint that an announcement is forthcoming on a new Aerosmith tour. Fans could find out the specifics of the group’s long-rumored North American dates as early as Wednesday. You May Also Like: Aerosmith Finally Got Down, DirtyRead More

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Toots Thielemans – Yesterday and Today (2012)

On April 22, Jean-Baptiste Frederic Isidor “Toots” Thielemans turns 90 years old. Four weeks before that comes a look back on one of the richest and yet disregarded career in jazz music, Yesterday & Today. You May Also Like: Eliane Elias Confidently Expanded Her Main Influences on ‘Bossa Nova Stories’