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Steve Perry on Journey snubs: We don't need to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Ex-Journey lead singer Steve Perry, fresh off overseeing his former band’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2 and a vinyl reissue of the smash 1984 solo album Street Talk, is taking a broader view on a series of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs over the years. You May Also Like:Read More

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Bob Mould to perform 'Copper Blue' in its entirety at this year's Noise Pop Festival

Bob Mould will perform 1992’s Copper Blue, from his post-Husker Du band Sugar, as part of the 20th annual Noise Pop Festival in San Francisco. You May Also Like: How Bob Mould Tempered His Techno Edge on ‘Body of Song’ Bob Mould Revealed New Depths on Sugar’s “Believe What You’reRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Van Halen – Women and Children First (1980)

It’s been kind of a fun week in music, mostly because of all of the buzz surrounding Van Halen’s tour and new album announcement. Yessir, Roth is back You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My Sex Life (Again)

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Synth-pop pioneer Thomas Dolby announces U.S. tour; check out our two-part interview

Thomas Dolby is set to embark on a 26-date North American tour this March — with a rather unusual vehicle in tow: A time capsule. You May Also Like: Moody Blues’ Ray Thomas (1941-2018): An Appreciation Jeff Babko: The Albums That Shaped My Career Omar Thomas Large Ensemble – ‘GriotRead More

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Something Else! Featured Artist: Van Halen

A long-waited reunion with original lead singer David Lee Roth has Van Halen back in the news … and us digging through some old albums. You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My Sex Life (Again)

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Styx bursts back onto the scene with TV appearances, new DVD and series of shows

Styx is hitting the airwaves and the roadways again — even as Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, Chuck Panozzo, Lawrence Gowan, Ricky Phillips and Todd Sucherman celebrate the upcoming DVD release of Styx: The Grand Illusion/Pieces Of Eight Live You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Pink Floyd Songs That Sucked: Gimme Five

Everybody went through a Pink Floyd phase, right? But, the child is grown; the dream is gone.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Van Halen with David Lee Roth, "She's The Woman" (2012)

Van Halen’s first reunion gig with original lead singer David Lee Roth included plenty of parachute-pantsed favorites, but there was also one new track. Hear the original demo! You May Also Like: No related posts.

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The Friday Morning Listen: Laurie Anderson – Home Of The Brave (1986)

I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions, mostly because the chance of completely (or even partially) following through is pretty much near zero. Some people get angry at the mere mention of these resolutions You May Also Like: Jon Anderson, of Yes and Anderson Rabin Wakeman: Something Else! Interview

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Something Else! Interview: King Crimson/ Emerson Lake & Palmer cofounder Greg Lake

Greg Lake is going it alone on an upcoming U.S. tour – playing songs and sharing stories of his time with King Crimson, Emerson Lake and Palmer and as a solo artist. You May Also Like: No related posts.