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Canadian prog-rockers Saga reunite with Michael Sadler, set release date for new album

Saga is on the loose again. The Canadian prog rockers have reunited with original lead singer Michael Sadler, and will release their 20th studio project on August 28, 2012 You May Also Like: John Ginty, feat. Aster Pheonyx – Rockers (2017) Gong – Rejoice! I’m Dead! (2016) How Jethro Tull’sRead More

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Departed Yes frontman Benoit David set for return with former band Mystery

Wondering what’s happened to former Yes singer Benoit David? He’s rejoined his old band Mystery, which has now been bolstered by the addition of former Spock’s Beard drummer Nick D’Virgilio. You May Also Like: Songs from the Dearly Departed David Bowie, Eagles, Prince + others: Odd Couples China Crisis, “TragedyRead More

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'Clearly, we're too young and good looking': Rush's Geddy Lee dismisses Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snub

As Rush prepares for the June 12, 2012, release of its long-awaited studio project Clockwork Angels, questions about the band’s continuing absence in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were bound to come up. Frontman Geddy Lee had a classic comeback You May Also Like: How the Holocaust ShapedRead More

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Gordon Lightfoot – Massey Hall Moments: All Live (2012)

In May 2011, Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot marked his 150th concert at Toronto’s Massey Hall over the last 40 years. You May Also Like: ‘Hot House: The Complete Jazz at Massey Hall Recordings’ (2023)

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Randy Bachman says shows with Fred Turner are as close as he'll get to BTO reunion

Randy Bachman is touring with fellow Bachman-Turner Overdrive member Fred Turner, having released a studio recording in 2010 as Bachman and Turner. Still, don’t look for an official reunion as BTO You May Also Like: ‘Bachman and Turner’ Resurrected the Spirit of Bachman-Turner Overdrive Bachman-Turner Overdrive Set a New StandardRead More

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Roger Taylor will bring Queen Extravaganza tribute show to North America this summer

Drummer Roger Taylor is bringing the Queen Extravaganza stateside, serving as producer and musical director for his band’s official tribute show. The Queen Extravaganza concerts feature five musicians (two guitars, bass, drums and keyboards) and four vocalists, hired after a series of Internet auditions, performing nearly 40 Queen songs overRead More

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Next up for producer Daniel Lanois: Collaboration with Burton Cummings of Guess Who fame

Super-producer Daniel Lanois, who helmed some 50 projects for the likes of U2, Peter Gabriel, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, will be working on a new album with former Guess Who lead singer and keyboardist Burton Cummings. Lanois made the announcement during his induction into the Canadian Music Industry HallRead More

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Taurey Butler – Taurey Butler (2012)

There’ve been a host of twists and turns for the well-traveled Butler — though, in many ways, each of these side roads ultimately were necessary for the Montreal-based pianist to get to this place. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Neil Young makes poignant return to hometown, plays two nights at Massey Hall in new Jonathan Demme film

Jonathan Demme’s new documentary focusing on Neil Young is set to debut at theaters beginning June 29. You May Also Like: How Neil Young’s Complex, Hypnotic ‘Greendale’ Revived the Concept Album

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Benoit David says he was informed of his ouster from Yes through news reports

Benoit David’s abrupt dismissal eerily mirrors that of his predecessor, Yes co-founder Jon Anderson.