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Ginger Baker (1939-2019): An Apprecation

My only intersection with Ginger Baker became one of the most amazing nights of music I’ve ever seen.

John Lennon, "Nobody Loves You [When You're Down and Out]" (1974): Deep Cuts

John Lennon, “Nobody Loves You [When You’re Down and Out]” (1974): Deep Cuts

We return to a harrowing, lesser-heard moment from John Lennon’s ‘Walls and Bridges,’ released 45 years ago today.

Mark Knopfler Touched on Both His Past and Future With 'Get Lucky'

Mark Knopfler Touched on Both His Past and Future With ‘Get Lucky’

Released 10 years ago this week, Mark Knopfler’s ‘Get Lucky’ offered us a compelling distillation of his thematic and musical storytelling.

Why Randy Newman Got So Angry About an Episode of Dick Cavett's Show

Why Randy Newman Got So Angry About an Episode of Dick Cavett’s Show

Randy Newman released a protest song on this date 45 years ago directly referencing a TV show that had enraged him.

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How Bachman-Turner Overdrive Pushed Back Against Prog With ‘Not Fragile’

‘Not Fragile’ hurtled Bachman-Turner Overdrive to stardom 45 years ago this month with an old-fashioned recipe of hard rock rooted in the blues.

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ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” + Others: Gimme Five

We returned to some old favorites as ZZ Top kicks off their 50th anniversary tour tonight.

John McFee of the Doobie Brothers: Something Else! Interview

John McFee of the Doobie Brothers: Something Else! Interview

John McFee discusses planned new music from the Doobie Brothers, continuing shared dates with Santana and the prospects of a solo project.

How 'It Might Get Loud' Revealed a Simple Truth About Three Legends

How ‘It Might Get Loud’ Revealed a Simple Truth About Three Legends

Jimmy Page, the Edge and Jack White debuted in a film 10 years ago today that brought out my inner guitar geek.

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The Police – ‘Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out’ (2019)

‘Everyone Stares’ lets fans into the Police’s inner sanctum as they experience key early victories – and early frustrations, too.

Emerson Lake and Palmer - 'The Anthology: 1970-1998' (2019)

Emerson Lake and Palmer – ‘The Anthology: 1970-1998’ (2019)

‘The Anthology’ is a must have for Emerson Lake and Palmer fans, and another great tribute to the late Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, as well.