Steely Dan Sunday, “Black Cow” (1977)
Crisp, perfectly modulated, utterly suave and precisely integrated, the sound on this Steely Dan record set new standards.
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Should Queen continue without Freddie Mercury and John Deacon? Adam Lambert says: ‘It’s their prerogative’
The news that Queen will appear with yet another lead singer has some fans returning to what’s becoming an age-old conundrum: Is it Queen without Freddie Mercury? Heck, is it Queen without John Deacon? Don’t ask Adam Lambert, the American Idol finalist who’ll front Queen at this year’s Sonisphere Festival.Read More
Joe Perry to become latest member of Aerosmith to write an autobiography
Another day, another Aerosmith autobiography. Since 2009, drummer Joe Kramer and then frontman Steve Tyler have both penned their life stories. Next up: Guitarist Joe Perry You May Also Like: Aerosmith Finally Got Down, Dirty and Just Right Again on ‘Honkin’ on Bobo’ Why I’m Still Disappointed With Aerosmith’s ‘MusicRead More
The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen, "This Depression" (2012)
It’s the emptying of a soul on a personal level. Or is it the soul of a nation, pleading to its citizenry? You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
David Lee Roth breaks down the Van Halen sound — from early influences, to 'Biblical' solos, to those fiery endings
David Lee Roth has described Van Halen’s music as “whiskey in a paper cup,” recommending “short doses and not every night — please!” Now, he’s ready to go in depth on what makes their sound so special. You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My SexRead More
Something Else! sneak peek: Hear the new supergroup featuring Jack Bruce, Vernon Reid, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman
Legendary Cream bassist Jack Bruce is part of a new supergroup, this one featuring Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid. Check them out here! You May Also Like: Jack DeJohnette, Larry Grenadier, John Medeski, John Scofield – Hudson (2017) Tomeka Reid Quartet – ‘3+3’ (2024)
Dennis DeYoung on his legacy with Styx, and that ill-fitting ‘Mr. Roboto’ mask
Styx fans remember well the year 1979 and Cornerstone, an album that began a decisive turn away from prog rock for the band — with its capstone moment being the epic ballad “Babe.” From there, it seems, the group was on a collision course You May Also Like: No relatedRead More
One Track Mind: Bruce Springsteen, "Death To My Hometown" (2012)
Imagine towns both small and large, all across a country. Their essence has been drained by “progress” and blind greed You May Also Like: Rob Meany with Terramara, “Dreamer in Dreamland” (2023): One Track Mind
Genesis' Tony Banks to issue new classical project Six Pieces for Orchestra in March
Tony Banks, a co-founding member of Genesis, is preparing a new classical album for March release, called Six Pieces for Orchestra. The Naxos label recording is Banks’ second classical project You May Also Like: No related posts.
Levon Helm Cleared by Doctors for a Return to the Stage
Levon Helm, legendary co-founder of the Band and multiple solo Grammy winner, has been cleared for a return to performing after undergoing an undisclosed medical procedure. He’s set to perform again on March 10, according to a new post by manager Barbara O’Brien on Helm’s Facebook page. Helm suffered throughRead More
