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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.

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Stanley Clarke, bass-playing jazz legend: Something Else! Interview

Stanley Clarke joins us to discuss how he became the first bassist to headline tours and craft gold-selling solo projects.

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Cosmic Michael – Cosmic Michael (1969)/ After a While (1970; 2012 reissues)

No matter how much research has been expended on Cosmic Michael, he remains an enigmatic figure. But thankfully, the pair of albums he recorded back in the day, which appeared on the Bliss imprint, have survived and have recently been reissued by the Gear Fab label. Initially released in 1969,Read More

Bill Frisell, Matt Chamberlain, Lee Townsend and Tucker Martine - Floratone II (2012)

Bill Frisell, Matt Chamberlain, Lee Townsend and Tucker Martine – Floratone II (2012)

Floratone to Bill Frisell is a lot like what the Fireman is to Paul McCartney: a way to break outside of usual comfort areas.

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Shooter Jennings, “Outlaw You” (2012)

If Rip Van Winkle were a country music fan waking up today and flipping on the radio, he’d probably be just as confused and lost as the character in Washington Irving’s classic tale. You May Also Like: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018) How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-StyleRead More

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Chicago, Doobie Brothers will be rocking down the highway together on summer tour

Chicago and the Doobie Brothers are teaming up for a massive summer tour, set to kick off July 11 in Tuscon, Arizona. You May Also Like: Button [Featuring Members of Doobie Brothers + Chicago] – Button (2018) Why You Shouldn’t Overlook the Doobie Brothers’ ‘What Were Once Vices Are NowRead More

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Following Eminem's lead, Toto sues record label over unpaid digital royalties

Toto and Eminem don’t intersect very often, maybe not at all. Until now You May Also Like: Toto, “Oh Why” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

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Ahmad Jamal – Blue Moon (2012)

With the death of Hank Jones a couple of years ago, Ahmad Jamal might now be considered the dean of jazz pianists, but in all likelihood, he’s long been more influential You May Also Like: Nick Millevoi – ‘Moon Pulses’ (2024) Denny Zeitlin – Wishing On The Moon (2018)