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Isaac Hayes needed help to complete Sam and Dave's 'Soul Man': 'I can't think of an intro'

Isaac Hayes needed help to complete Sam and Dave’s ‘Soul Man’: ‘I can’t think of an intro’

Stuck for a beginning, Isaac Hayes tracked down Steve Cropper elsewhere in the Stax building — and the final piece of a Sam and Dave hit emerged.

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Lindsey Buckingham hints new album could be Fleetwood Mac’s last: ‘A beautiful way to kind of wrap up’

Once again, a new Fleetwood Mac album has pushed solo projects to the back burner for Lindsey Buckingham — but perhaps for the last time.

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“Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, “Whiskey Road” (2014): One Track Mind

This previously unheard song from former Pantera guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott proves to be a bittersweet listen.

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Wayne Shorter’s masterpiece album Speak No Evil turns 50

More than any other album, ‘Speak No Evil’ is the reason why we often put that word ‘legend’ in front of Wayne Shorter’s name.

Steely Dan Sunday, Best Miscellaneous Performances

Steely Dan Sunday, Best Miscellaneous Performances

Enough gushing about guitars, saxes and drums. Here are Steely Dan’s five best miscellaneous performances, as selected by our panel.

Preston Frazier's Best of 2014 (Concerts): St. Vincent, Seth Walker, Yes, Brownout

Preston Frazier’s Best of 2014 (Concerts): St. Vincent, Seth Walker, Yes, Brownout

As 2014 began, I pledged to go to fewer concerts. Instead, as my Best of 2014 shows, I saw great moments from St. Vincent, Seth Walker, Yes, and others.

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The Faragher Brothers – Faragher Bros (1976): Forgotten series

The overlooked ‘Faragher Bros,’ an outstanding collection of sincere, 1970s-era soul music, is primed for rediscovery.

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Brian May on why Adam Lambert works in Queen: ‘If he was a sh*t, it wouldn’t have been fun’

As Queen preps for a streaming New Year’s Eve concert, Brian May explores why their collaboration with Adam Lambert has been so successful.

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Justin Townes Earle, “Looking for a Place to Land” (2015): One Track Mind

“Looking for a Place to Land” heralds Justin Townes Earle’s ‘Absent Fathers,’ a continuation of his thoughts on 2014’s ‘Single Mothers.’

Dylan Howe - Subterranean (2014)

Dylan Howe – Subterranean (2014)

Focusing on the instrumental elements of David Bowie’s Berlin era allows Dylan Howe to brilliantly elaborate on those familiar themes.