As a sweeping reissue of King Crimson’s Red looms, we returned to that classic trio-era recording, along with the group’s seminal proto-prog debut, its early 1980s comeback and a pair of deeply intriguing 1990s recordings. Key figures from each of those eras join us, a part of exclusive SER Sitdowns,Read More

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As Toto completed its European tour in advance of a rare U.S. jaunt, certain setlist favorites began to emerge — along with an air-tight camaraderie that could only come from sharing the stage for so long. You May Also Like: Toto, “Oh Why” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto TuesdaysRead More

Gene Simmons speaks emotionally about the passing of Eric Carr, and Kiss’ last-ditch effort to include him in a video — an appearance that would ultimately be the cancer-stricken drummer’s last. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

Albums constructed apart have allowed Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Steve Hackett to explore areas of their songcraft that might have gone undiscovered in Genesis. Certainly, as we examined these five solo deep cuts, there emerged a deeply personal theme that was rarely there before — and that stretches fromRead More

The long-hoped-for reissue of Harry Nilsson’s final full-length solo album would be big enough news. How about an all-new version of his John Lennon collaboration “Old Dirt Road”? You May Also Like: Ringo Starr’s ‘She’s About a Mover,’ ‘Harry’s Song,’ ‘Walk with You’ + others: Deep Cuts

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