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Look for Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks to be reissued — this time, on the big screen

From your ears to the multiplex: Bob Dylan’s 1975 divorce record Blood on the Tracks — featuring such album rock-radio staples as “Tangled Up in Blue” and “Simple Twist of Fate” — will be made into a feature-length film. You May Also Like: Tom Wilmeth Explores Bob Dylan’s Impact onRead More

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As E Street Band deals with loss, Little Steven Van Zandt says Boss 'continues to amaze me'

The E Street Band is in the midst of one of its most difficult and unusual concert tours ever, interpreting for the first time a new solo release by Bruce Springsteen — and doing so without saxophonist Clarence Clemons or keyboardist Danny Federici You May Also Like: No related posts.

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King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill releases new video message for fans: 'I'll be better than ever'

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill, in the midst of recovering from a heart attack, has issued an emotional new video message for his fans. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Meat Loaf says he'd like to collaborate with Jim Steinman again on Bat Out of Hell IV

Meat Loaf’s newest release Hell in a Handbasket doesn’t feature longtime cohort Jim Steinman, who helped shape the blockbuster Bat Out of Hell series. That doesn’t mean the partnership is over, though. You May Also Like: Jim Steinman (1947-2021): An Appreciation This Is a Tough One: Saying Goodbye to MyRead More

Jamey Johnson, "That Lonesome Song" (2007): Fred's Country Fried Rock

Jamey Johnson, “That Lonesome Song” (2007): Fred’s Country Fried Rock

Jamey Johnson stands as one of the few beacons of grit, emotion and honesty remaining on country music radio.

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Chris Welch, Eric Clapton biographer: Something Else! Interview

Donald Gibson caught up with Eric Clapton biographer and friend Chris Welch for a Something Else! Sitdown.

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Remaining members of the Jackson 5 regroup for summer tour in honor of Michael Jackson

Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito — the Jackson 4? — will tour this summer for the first time since 1984’s Victory project, with plans to honor their late brother Michael, who died in 2009. You May Also Like: Michael Gregory Jackson – ‘Electric Git Box’ (2022) Michael Gregory Jackson –Read More

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Bill Ward outlines 'degrading stipulations' in his still-unsigned Black Sabbath reunion contract

For some time, co-founding drummer Bill Ward has said he’s waiting on a “signable contract” before joining the rest of Black Sabbath for its pending reunion project. Now, he’s ready to reveal the sticking points You May Also Like: No related posts.

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James McCartney on the idea of Beatles 2, featuring fellow Fab Four offspring: 'I'd be up for it'

Ready for Beatlemania, one time removed? James McCartney, aspiring rocker son of one Paul McCartney, says he is. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Half Notes: Penguin Cafe Orchestra – When In Rome (2008)

There’s never a correct genre to classify this group: They’re not classical, they’re not rock, and they’re certainly not shitty so they don’t qualify for the “new age” label under which they generally get stuck. Chamber-rock? I don’t know. I’ll quote the All Music Guide because they sum them upRead More