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'Just in it for the money'?: Jon Anderson says Yes has let its fans down

Jon Anderson, ousted from the band he co-founded in 2008, says Yes is “never going to be the same band” without him. You May Also Like: The Solo Song Where Jon Anderson Finally Reclaimed His Yes Legacy

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Ever the chameleon, Todd Rundgren is taking on symphonic rock next

Todd Rundgren continues his chameleon-like career path with the announcement of a pair of symphony shows in Rockford, Illinois, this June. They represent his first two symphonic dates in the U.S., though Rundgren has already appeared with the Dutch Metropole Orchestra in the Netherlands, last year. Rundgren has already dabbledRead More

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Ian Anderson admits 'abject terror' concerning sequel to Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick

Fans aren’t the ones who are a little nervous about the idea of Ian Anderson releasing a sequel to Jethro Tull’s classic Thick as a Brick. Anderson himself admits he’s “in a state of abject terror.” You May Also Like: How Jethro Tull’s Prog Parody ‘Thick As a Brick’ InsteadRead More

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One Track Mind: Dr. John with the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, "Revolution" (2012)

Deeply wounded by the way his hometown drowned in the wake of Katrina, Dr. John has spent the last few years railing against The Man. But he’s never sounded so focused, so full of both piss and vinegar. You May Also Like: The Black Keys Hit Upon the Right RootsyRead More

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One Track Mind: Bruce Springsteen, "Land Of Hope And Dreams" (2012)

First, I have to admit that I was never the biggest fan of this song. Or more accurately, I didn’t like it placed later in the live set. It seemed like the tempo dragged things down. There, I said it. You May Also Like: Jack Bruce and Robin Trower foundRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Four songs from the Rolling Stones' 1981 Hampton Coliseum show

The Rolling Stones have uploaded four songs to YouTube from their recently released archival live date in 1981 at Hampton Coliseum: “Black Limousine,” “Little T&A,” “She’s So Cold” and “Satisfaction.” You May Also Like: How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew Into a Stone-Cold Rolling Stones Classic Rolling Stones – ‘GRRR Live!’Read More

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Drummer Jerry Gaskill's health improves, even as King's X tour is cancelled

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill’s health is “headed in the right direction,” the band says, but its upcoming tour is off. You May Also Like: Jerry Marotta, Legendary Drummer: The Albums That Shaped My Career Mungo Jerry – Dawn Albums Collection (2017)

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Ex-Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has pancreatic cancer, though band drummer Ian Paice says the disease was caught in its “really early stages.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley at work on a new album, and another book

Just a year after writing his book “No Regrets,” Ace Frehley is at work on another — as well as an album of new songs. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

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Davy Jones, lead singer of the Monkees, dies at 66 from apparent heart attack

Sixties teen idol Davy Jones has died of a heart attack, his publicist confirms. He was 66. You May Also Like: No related posts.