Jim McCarty discusses Jeff Beck’s ouster from the Yardbirds: ‘He had to go’
Co-founding drummer Jim McCarty returns to the Yardbirds’ separation from Jeff Beck, which happened on tour after a October 1966 stop in Texas.
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University student suspended for basing essay on Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher"
You wonder if it began: I’ve got my pen-cil! A Michigan university student has been suspended after writing an essay titled “Hot for Teacher,” after the 1984 song by Van Halen. You May Also Like: Van Halen’s ‘Runnin’ With the Devil,’ ‘Hot for Teacher’ + Others: Gimme Five Why ComplaintsRead More
Rick Wakeman discusses possible new studio collaboration with Tony Levin and Ian Paice
Former longtime Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman says a new collaboration could be in the works with Tony Levin and Ian Paice. Levin has played with King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd and Paul Simon, among many others. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Ronnie Wood confirms the Rolling Stones are in talks to play Olympic Games opening ceremony
A spokesman for the band has denied it, but Ronnie Wood hasn’t: Speaking to The Sun, he said the Rolling Stones are in talks to perform at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London. In fact, he said “everybody wants to do it.” You May Also Like: NoRead More
Steve Hackett to celebrate early Genesis with special concert, also announces benefit single
Steve Hackett, who’s in the midst of the second UK leg of his Breaking Waves Tour, has announced a one-night event where he will celebrate his stint as a member of Genesis. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett, “In the Skeleton Gallery” from The Night Siren (2017): One Track Mind
2012 Bonnaroo to feature Radiohead, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish and the Beach Boys
Radiohead, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish and the Beach Boys are among the headliners for the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, as the event’s lineup was announced today. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Journey posts new video for "Resonate," and a message to fans for Valentine's Day
Journey has posted a new video for the song “Resonate” from Eclipse, with a Valentine’s Day message for fans. The band’s second album with lead singer Arnel Pineda became its second straight Top 20 album You May Also Like: No related posts.
Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Streets Of Fire" (1978)
It’s a short, inner-directed musing, but one that encapsulates the desperation that’s one of the essential elements of Darkness On The Edge Of Town. Bruce wanted this album to be relentless, to never let up You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E StreetRead More
Steely Dan Sunday, “The Royal Scam” (1976)
As much as I enjoy Steely Dan songs and can listen to most of them over and over (which is a good thing, since I’m writing about them every week), only one of their songs is what I’d call an “earworm” You May Also Like: Steely Dan’s The Royal Scam:Read More
As Paul McCartney enters 10th year with current band, he reflects on touring with the Beatles and Wings
Paul McCartney has been playing with his current touring group for 10 years, longer than any other amalgam — including the Beatles and Wings. “That’s long enough,” McCartney says, “to make us a proper band.” You May Also Like: ‘Wings Over America’ Remains a Pinnacle for Paul McCartney, Warts andRead More
