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Mort Weiss: On white guys playing the blues, and Benny Goodman practicing nude

Yes, I drank muddy water — and slept in a hollow log! Um, hmm! I said that I steady drank muddy water, and slept in a hollow log. Ah huh! You May Also Like: How Eric Clapton’s ‘Me and Mr. Johnson’ Made the Case for British Blues Gato Libre [NatsukiRead More

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Paul McCartney's not giving way to the kids – well, except for one special eight year old

If you’re wondering why Paul McCartney — a notorious road warrior since his late-1980s return to the concert trail — is touring in shorter bursts these days, look no further than eight-year-old Beatrice. You May Also Like: Laurence Juber – LJ Can’t Stop Playing the Beatles (2017) Laurence Juber –Read More

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Tony Levin at work on new Stick Men album, digital King Crimson photo book, possible project with Rick Wakeman

Legendary bassist Tony Levin has a busy 2012 on tap You May Also Like: Tony Levin on King Crimson, Stick Men and Photographing It All: Something Else! Interview

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Beach Boys announce dates for their 50th anniversary tour, with stops at Jazz Fest and Bonneroo

The Beach Boys will kick off their 50th anniversary reunion tour on April 24 in Tuscon, Arizona, in dates announced today on their Web site. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Wynton Marsalis: Recognizing a blues song should be part of application for U.S. citizenry

Wynton Marsalis, in a talk on protecting the legacy of American music for future generations, offered a bold suggestion You May Also Like: Wynton Marsalis Finally Learned How to Have Fun Again With ‘The Magic Hour’

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Jim McCarty discusses Jeff Beck’s ouster from the Yardbirds: ‘He had to go’

Co-founding drummer Jim McCarty returns to the Yardbirds’ separation from Jeff Beck, which happened on tour after a October 1966 stop in Texas.

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University student suspended for basing essay on Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher"

You wonder if it began: I’ve got my pen-cil! A Michigan university student has been suspended after writing an essay titled “Hot for Teacher,” after the 1984 song by Van Halen. You May Also Like: Van Halen’s ‘Runnin’ With the Devil,’ ‘Hot for Teacher’ + Others: Gimme Five Why ComplaintsRead More

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Something Else! Interview: Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Paul O'Neill

Paul O’Neill is lucky enough to see his dream come to life on the stage every night. He calls it “Rock Theater” You May Also Like: Paul O’Neill (1956-2017) of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Something Else! Interview Derek Wieland of Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Albums That Shaped My Career How Savatage’s ‘Streets:Read More

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Rick Wakeman discusses possible new studio collaboration with Tony Levin and Ian Paice

Former longtime Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman says a new collaboration could be in the works with Tony Levin and Ian Paice. Levin has played with King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd and Paul Simon, among many others. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Gimme Five: Unforgettable concerts that drove me deeper into obsession

Somebody once said that there’s a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. I moved a step closer to that line back in 1978 You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My Sex Life (Again)