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‘What are you going to do?’: A very-much-alive Paul McCartney on the rumors of his demise

The rumor goes back to the late 1960s, and centered in part on the cover of Abbey Road: Was the Beatles’ Paul McCartney actually killed in a 1966 car crash and replaced by a look alike? You May Also Like: The Beatles’ Abbey Road wasn’t just a showcase for PaulRead More

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‘He adds a lot to our show’: Mike Love hails presence of John Cowsill in Beach Boys’ touring band

So much has been made of who is not touring with the Beach Boys — namely Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and David Marks — that one of the band’s special guests has been all but forgotten: Drummer-vocalist John Cowsill You May Also Like: No related posts.

Almost Hits: Herman's Hermits, "No Milk Today" (1967)

Almost Hits: Herman’s Hermits, “No Milk Today” (1967)

Even though “No Milk Today” (#35, Hot 100 in 1967) was released in the USA by Herman’s Hermits as the B-side to “There’s a Kind of Hush” (#4, Hot 100) it was the better song of the two You May Also Like: Why Neutral Milk Hotel’s ‘In an Aeroplane OverRead More

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Forgotten series: The Outsiders – Collectors Series (1996)

Several bands throughout the decades have been called the Outsiders, but the group we’re looking at now hailed from Cleveland, Ohio and is best remembered for “Time Won’t Let Me,” a Top 5 hit You May Also Like: Timothy B. Schmit and Glad – ‘Feelin’ Glad’ (1968): Forgotten Series QuestionRead More

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John Coltrane – Afro Blue Impressions (1977; 2013 reissue)

I’d argue that these 1963 concerts with McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison and and Elvin Jones are the first thing every emerging John Coltrane fan should experience, after buying all of the tried-and-true essentials. You May Also Like: John Coltrane – Both Directions at Once, The Lost Album (2018) John ColtraneRead More

'Everyone would have to leave their guns at the door': Danny Seraphine broaches idea of reuniting with Chicago

‘Everyone would have to leave their guns at the door’: Danny Seraphine broaches idea of reuniting with Chicago

Robert Lamm recently dismissed the idea. Peter Cetera has said he’s not interested in touring like they do. But Danny Seraphine, the long-gone original drummer, would still like to broker a reunion with Chicago. You May Also Like: Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin Defend ‘Chicago 17’: ‘Biggest Album We EverRead More

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Micky Dolenz on the Monkees Album That Changed Everything: ‘Palace Revolt’

‘Headquarters’ was the first project to have been written and produced by the Monkees themselves.

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One Track Mind: The Beach Boys, “Do It Again” / “Wake The World” (1968)

Having turned the pop universe on its ear with sun, surf and car anthems, the Beach Boys staged a daring detour in 1966 and began exploring other sonic realms. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Paul Bley Trio – Closer (1966; 2013 Remaster)

It’s damned near impossible to pick and choose only a handful of Paul Bley records as being the essential few, he’s been so prolific and readily moves from one idea to the next, constantly evolving along the way. You May Also Like: Paul Bley, Gary Peacock + Paul Motian –Read More

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One Track Mind: Adrian Belew, Greg Lake, Tony Levin and John Wetton remember King Crimson