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Gregg Allman explores his life-threatening battle with hepatitis C in forthcoming memoir

Before his 1999 diagnosis, Gregg Allman had built a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career as one of the co-creators of Southern rock.

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Something Else! Featured Artist: The Doobie Brothers

News that the rejuvenated Doobie Brothers would be joining Chicago on a summer tour sent us scurrying back to the stacks. You May Also Like: Why You Shouldn’t Overlook the Doobie Brothers’ ‘What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits’

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Bruce Springsteen – Wrecking Ball (2012)

I’ve always had a hard time with the word “spiritual.” While I know that there are meanings that do not have religious connotations — “cerebral” and “metaphysical” come to mind — the general usage of the term more commonly leans to the sacred. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way: Live 1977 (2012)

A rare UK import now seeing wide release that features live recordings and archival material from Fleetwood Mac’s commercial apex, 1977’s Rumours. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "The Ties That Bind" (1980)

Confession time: When The River first came out, I didn’t like it very much. It’s an unusual reaction for me (there’s one other exception, which I’ll get to a few albums from now) You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’ CarlRead More

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Ronnie Montrose, dead at 64 after bout with cancer, remembered as 'one of the all time greats'

Ronnie Montrose died Saturday after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Steely Dan Sunday, "Aja" (1977)

Steely Dan Sunday, “Aja” (1977)

Some might dismiss “Aja” as strictly as some snobby, high-falutin’ jazz song, but “Aja” represents the artistic apex of Steely Dan.

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Tony Banks says classical influences in his work go all the way back to Genesis

Some might have been surprised by Genesis co-founder Tony Banks turn toward classical music. But, it turns out, he’d always had an interest in the genre. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Rolling Stones getting back together to celebrate 50th anniversary — with a commemorative photo book

Fans have been waiting with bated breath for the Rolling Stones to announce plans for a gala 50th anniversary event. The hope, obviously, was for a tour. That hasn’t happened yet. But that doesn’t mean the band won’t be celebrating. You May Also Like: How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew IntoRead More

More Perfect Playlists: 2011 Yes Album [With Jon Anderson, Billy Sherwood and Alan White]

More Perfect Playlists: 2011 Yes Album [With Jon Anderson, Billy Sherwood and Alan White]

It has been, quite literally, the best of times and the worst of times for fans of Yes. The prog-rock legends issued their first album in a decade last year. But not before enduring the wrath of some old-line fans who were angry because Yes had moved on without co-foundingRead More