To a degree, Steve Hackett has returned to the music he made in the 1970s with Genesis so that he can write a few musical wrongs. After all, he has learned much in the ensuing years about his instrument. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett selects his all-time favorite GenesisRead More

Possessing a name that suggests a doom metal or hardcore punk-rock band, Crash Coffin is actually a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Born Neil Coffin, the Ohio based artist began playing rock and roll back in the ’50s You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Car Crash” (2019): One Track Mind ChickenRead More

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Keith Carlock was under the impression he would never be used as a Steely Dan drummer again. Of course, the rest is history.

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