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‘He’ll do justice to Ronnie’: Vivian Campbell discusses decision to reform Dio with new singer

Guitarist Vivian Campbell is organizing a 2012 reunion tour with the rest of the original Dio band, inserting new singer Andy Freeman in place of the late Ronnie James Dio. You May Also Like: Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs

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James “JY” Young, co-founder of Styx: Something Else! Interview

“I’ll be darn,” guitarist James “JY” Young says with a chuckle when told that Styx garnered praise recently from Rolling Stone You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Jazz Punks – Smashups (2012)

The L.A.-based quintet Jazz Punks’ thing is to create jarring music by mashing up classic songs of straight ahead jazz with diametrically opposed classic songs of rock. You May Also Like: Solitaire Miles – Jazztets with Willie Pickens (2018) Pearcy / Gratzmiller Jazz Quintet – ‘Over the Edge’ (2018) VectorRead More

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Something Else! Featured Artist: More Eric Clapton!

The only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a solo artist, and as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream), Eric Clapton stands in 2012 as one of the most influential guitarists of his or any other generation. You May Also Like: Eric Clapton, “MotherlessRead More

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Tim Coffman – Cruisin’ Pacific Coast Highways: Island Breezes Collection (2012)

What happens when California meets Hawaii? They have a beautiful baby called The Island Breezes Collection, that’s what happens! Hot on the heels of The Longboard Collection, which marked the first installment of Tim Coffman’s instrumental “Cruisin’ Pacific Coast Highways” series comes this stunning set of spirited sounds that impressivelyRead More

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Phil Collins – But Seriously … (1989; 2012 Audio Fidelity Remaster)

When Phil Collins released his final 1980s album, But Seriously…, it was billed as his most socially conscious work. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Joe Jackson, "I'm Beginning to See the Light" (2012)

Joe Jackson has announced new concert dates in advance of his forthcoming Duke Ellington tribute album The Duke, due June 26, 2012 from Razor and Tie. We’re also streaming an advance song, “I’m Beginning to See the Light” — CLICK HERE! You May Also Like: Joe Jackson’s Rain underscored aRead More

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Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi and Deep Purple's Ian Gillan at work on a full-length album project

Following the well-received release last year of a two-song benefit single as WhoCares, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan have announced a pending 2012 full-length album filled with rarities, b-sides and studio jams. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Bo-Keys' Skip Pitts, guitarist on 'It's Your Thing' and 'Shaft,' passes away at 65

Charles “Skip” Pitts, one of the architects of soul, R&B, and funk guitar and a member of the Bo-Keys, has passed away at the age of 65. Pitts is best known for creating two of the signature guitar riffs of all time: The Isley Brothers’ “It’s Your Thing” and theRead More

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Kait Dunton – Mountain Suite (2012)

About three years ago I received a CD called Real And Imagined by jazz pianist and composer Kait Dunton, which came out of nowhere and just blew me away. You May Also Like: Kait Dunton, “Summer Solstice” from ‘trioKAIT Live at the Blue Whale’ (2020): One Track Mind Kait Dunton,Read More