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Who frontman Roger Daltrey noncommittal on another reunion tour: ‘It all depends’

Frontman Roger Daltrey was noncommittal about another reunion tour for the Who, saying “it all depends on whether it feels right.” The Who’s last major concert treks were held between 2006-09, in support of the comeback album Endless Wire, as Daltrey and co-founding guitarist Pete Townshend played shows in England,Read More

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Dr. John – Locked Down (2012)

More often than not, it’s seemed like Dr. John has relied on the dark mysteries of his voice — rather than the material — to sell his records. Of course, what a voice it is: Full of wry sweetness, weed-smoke inscrutability and spicy indignation. You May Also Like: The BlackRead More

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Forgotten series: Robert Wyatt – Comicopera (2007)

“Why would you listen to this?” The question must have travelled through nearly everyone’s mind at some point upon hearing some seemingly offensive bit of music. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Half Notes: Jared Gold – Golden Child (2012)

Coming off the magnificent All Wrapped Up, Jared Gold is back just under a year later with Golden Child. A program that alternates standards with his originals, Golden Child is another parade of Gold’s advanced B3 articulations. Whereas on Wrapped he delved more into knotty arrangements and modalisms atypical ofRead More

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Whitey Morgan and the 78s, “Where Do You Want It?” (2010)

There are a lot of underground country connections to explore with this song. First off, it’s based on a 2007 incident in which Texas music legend Billy Joe Shaver shot a man at a bar You May Also Like: Billy Joe Shaver, Aug. 17, 2016: Shows I’ll Never Forget

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Ricky Skaggs – Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass (2008)

With today’s passing of Earl Scruggs at age 88, we returned to a stirring tribute to the three-finger banjo style of this Country Music Hall of Famer by Ricky Scaggs. You May Also Like: Marty Stuart, April 7, 2017: Shows I’ll Never Forget

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Jerry "Boogie" McCain (1930-2012): An Appreciation

Jerry “Boogie” McCain, the Alabama-born blues harmonica player, has died at age 81. He was best known for a double-sided 1960 hit, “She’s Tough”/”Steady” — the A-side of which was later redone by the Fabulous Thunderbirds. You May Also Like: Denise LaSalle, Soul-Blues Belter (1939-2018): An Appreciation Left Lane CruiserRead More

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Hand-written David Lee Roth lyrics to Van Halen's 'Blood and Fire': BOOM!

Check out David Lee Roth’s hand-written lyrics for the song “Blood and Fire,” one of the stand-out tracks from Van Halen’s new project A Different Kind of Truth. You May Also Like: Why Complaints About Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Were Overblown

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Roger Taylor will bring Queen Extravaganza tribute show to North America this summer

Drummer Roger Taylor is bringing the Queen Extravaganza stateside, serving as producer and musical director for his band’s official tribute show. The Queen Extravaganza concerts feature five musicians (two guitars, bass, drums and keyboards) and four vocalists, hired after a series of Internet auditions, performing nearly 40 Queen songs overRead More

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ZZ Top says new Rick Rubin-produced album may be long awaited, but it won't be too long

Expect ZZ Top’s forthcoming new Rick Rubin-helmed recording to have a lean, old-school feel — similar, in a way, Mescalero, but with fewer tracks, according to Billy Gibbons. You May Also Like: ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” + Others: Gimme Five