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Prog rock supergroup UK reforms for first North American appearances in decades

The reunited progressive rock supergroup UK — featuring trio-era members John Wetton, Eddie Jobson and Terry Bozzio — will retake American and Canadian stages for the first time in three decades. Dates in Japan will follow on what’s being dubbed the 2012 Night After Night tour. You May Also Like:Read More

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Next project for Paul McCartney is a deluxe reissue of 1971’s ‘Ram’

The fourth reissue in his ongoing Paul McCartney Archive Collection series will focus on 1971’s pre-Wings album Ram, co-credited with the former Beatle’s late wife Linda McCartney. You May Also Like: ‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” (2020)

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King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill is resting at home after release from hospital

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill continues to improve after suffering a heart attack in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 26. In fact, he has been released from the hospital and is now resting at home. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Slash says he's not looking forward to formal attire required for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

Though Slash calls his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Gun n’ Roses “an honor,” he won’t be appearing with the band’s other founding members to celebrate the honor. You May Also Like: When John Frusciante Returned to Solo Work on ‘Shadows CollideRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Bonnie Raitt posts new live duet with Maia Sharp

Bonnie Raitt has posted a new live recording at her Web site, a duet called “I Don’t Want Anything to Change” with Maia Sharp — “one of the song’s co-writers, as well as a wonderful singer, musician and producer,” Raitt says. Listen to it here! You May Also Like: KenRead More

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Cowboy Junkies – The Wilderness (2012)

This is an album for people who still think Trinity Sessions stands as the Cowboy Junkies’ best recording, but also for those who want to hear how that sound has expanded and matured over the years. You May Also Like: Location Location Location [Michael Formanek, Anthony Pirog + Mike Pride]Read More

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The Squires of the Subterrain – Sandbox (2012)

Chris Earl is actually the face behind this curiously christened vehicle, and for the past 20-odd years he has been depositing one amazing recording after another. Strictly homespun affairs, these projects firmly express the Squires of the Subterrain‘s obsession with vintage music, which ropes in everything from surf rock toRead More

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Half Notes: Jenny Scheinman – Mischief & Mayhem (2012)

Here’s a brand new disc by Bill Frisell’s fiddle player. The music contained within, is well within Fris’ playing field, but there’s some adventurous circuit bent noises courtesy of Nels Cline with his bag of trick effects. Jim Black and Todd Sickafoose are on board, too, so the entire backingRead More

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OK, Elton John doesn't make music like he used to; is it too much to ask that he try?

The disappointment isn’t so much that Elton John doesn’t make music like he used to. It’s that he almost couldn’t be bothered to try. You May Also Like: Elton John’s Unfairly Criticized ‘Rock of the Westies’ Deserves Another Listen Elton John – ‘Jewel Box’ (2020) Elton John – Greatest HitsRead More

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After years of turmoil, reunited Crosby, Stills and Nash now 'pretty close'

Even as Crosby Stills and Nash, together off and on since 1969, gear up for yet another massive summer U.S. tour, there remains an electric atmosphere when those three voices intertwine. You May Also Like: No related posts.