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Celebrate 40th anniversary of Rory Gallagher's solo career with extensive vinyl reissues

Fans of the underrated blues guitarist Rory Gallagher have another reason to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his solo career, as Sony Music and Capo Records prepare a massive vinyl reissue campaign. You May Also Like: Liam Gallagher – As You Were vs. Noel Gallagher – Who Built the Moon?Read More

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Marmalade – Fine Cuts: The Best Of (2011)

A two-disc set, Fine Cuts: The Best Of is the place to start if you’re not already hip to this great Scottish band. The first record centers on Marmalade’s 60s nuggets, while the second disc features highlights from the 1970s.< Liner notes authored by the band’s guitarist, pianist, singer andRead More

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Gimme Five: Recommended Fleetwood Mac, but not from Rumours

News that Fleetwood Mac could reunite this year — after Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham complete their current solo commitments, that is — had me scurrying back to the old records for a refresher. But not to Rumours You May Also Like: No related posts.

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EVOL – EVOL (1970; 2012 reissue)

Wow, now here’s an interesting find! In 1970, EVOL cut a demo album, which has recently been reissued by the Gear Fab label on both vinyl and compact disc. You May Also Like: Victor Assis Brasil – Toca Antonio Carlos Jobim (1970, 2017 reissue) Bethlehem Asylum – ‘Bethlehem Asylum /Read More

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Norman Greenbaum talks legendary smash 'Spirit in the Sky,' set for rare live performance

Norman Greenbaum, more than 40 years after penning the seminal gospel-rock hit “Spirit in the Sky,” is set for a return to the the stage — appearing as a guest with the band Time in Bottle at The Last Day Saloon near his home in Santa Rosa, Calif., on FebruaryRead More

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Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Racing In The Street" (1978)

A fancy muscle car and a pretty girl by your side — that’s all a guy needs to get away from the weight of everyday life. Yeah, it can be as simple as that. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

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Steely Dan Sunday, "Green Earrings" (1976)

“Green Earrings” has such a great, clavinet-laden groove to it, thanks to the Chuck Rainey/Pretty Purdie rhythm machine that keys up nearly every track on The Royal Scam, it doesn’t need any close inspection to appreciate. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Twitter account announcing comeback for fallen pop star Gary Glitter was a fake

A Twitter account announcing a series of comeback projects for convicted pedophile Gary Glitter has been revealed as a hoax. You May Also Like: Tom Waits Challenged Our Preconceived Notions (Again) With ‘Glitter and Doom Live’

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Cancer diagnosis has proven to be inspirational for Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath

Some wondered if Tony Iommi’s recent cancer diagnosis was going to stall a planned reunion with the other original members of Black Sabbath. If anything, it’s proven inspirational. You May Also Like: Why Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Was Only in Jethro Tull For Two Weeks

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Something Else! Featured Artist: The Rolling Stones

A 50th anniversary tour hasn’t even been confirmed, but already a group billed as the Rolling Stones Liberation Front raised a ruckus about the setlist, backup singers, opening act and Keef’s crazy-ass skull ring. OK, we made one of those up. You May Also Like: No related posts.