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Cancer claims original Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack at 65

Original Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack, off the road fighting cancer since 2010, has succumbed to the disease. He was 65. You May Also Like: Doobie Brothers’ “Angels of Madness,” “You Just Can’t Stop It” + Others: Deep Cuts Ed Toth, drummer with the Doobie Brothers: Something Else! Interview

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Styx guitarist James "JY" Young on Dennis DeYoung: Musical theater was clearly his priority

Co-founding Styx guitarist James “JY” Young, examining the departure of original vocalist Dennis DeYoung, wishes him well — though he confirms a long-held notion about what split the initial lineup apart. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Something Else! Featured Artist: Kool and the Gang

We were reminded of Kool and the Gang’s rump-shaking joys all over again when they were invited to serve as opening act on Van Halen’s ongoing reunion tour. You May Also Like: James Taylor – ‘One Man Band’ (2007; 2019 reissue) Barista – ‘Open Sesame Vol. 2: Press Rewind’ (2021)

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Avram Fefer – ‘Eliyahu’ (2011)

Before even learning that multi-reedist Avram Fefer is a Harvard grad, I could detect a lot of intelligence in his playing style. Avoiding clichés, adapting to the music and injecting just the right amount of feel, Fefer is one of the most diverse sax players around You May Also Like:Read More

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The Music Inside: A Collaboration Dedicated to Waylon Jennings, Volume II (2012)

What the hell happened? The Music Inside Volume 1 offered fans a heartfelt tribute to Waylon Jennings from people who knew him or were heavily influenced by his music. You May Also Like: How Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ Introduced the Yellowjackets to the World Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018)

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Mort Weiss: Paul Whiteman's TV show, and spending New Year's Eve with Ella Fitzgerald

I was quite active in the early days of live television, most of which was shot in Hollywood, California. Sometime in the latter part of 1951, I got a call from the director and producer of many teen-oriented TV shows. You May Also Like: How Pee Wee Ellis Finally SteppedRead More

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Steve Morse confirms upcoming Deep Purple studio project, even as Flying Colors debuts

Even as Steve Morse and Flying Colors prepare to release their self-titled debut later this month, the guitarist confirms that Deep Purple are in the early stages of a new studio project as well. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Billy Sherwood keeps adding stars to his upcoming prog rock, Supertramp tribute projects

Billy Sherwood is in the final mixing stages on a pair of new guest-packed recording projects, one an original prog rock effort and the other a tribute to Supertramp. You May Also Like: Todd Rundgren, Billy Sherwood + Others – ‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ (2020) BillyRead More

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Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife: Without Wolfie, there'd be no reunion with David Lee Roth

Valerie Bertinelli, ex-wife of Eddie Van Halen, says she admired former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony as much as anyone, but without the presence of her son Wolfgang, there would have been no reunion with David Lee Roth. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Joe Bonamassa – Beacon Theatre, Live From New York DVD (2012)

There can’t be more than four or five months elapse without a new Joe Bonamassa CD or DVD, either by Black Country Communion or solo Bonamassa. You May Also Like: No related posts.