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‘I am amazed that it’s lasted’: Reissue projects allowed ELO’s Jeff Lynne to take stock

ELO’s Jeff Lynne has had plenty of time to take stock recently, even as he’s hinted at the completion of some of his first new solo music since his often-overlooked debut Armchair Theatre. You May Also Like: Jeff Lynne never believed Bob Dylan would join the Traveling Wilburys: ‘It wasRead More

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‘Open to all types of music’: For Jimi Hendrix, an often-overlooked connection with the Beatles

Jimi Hendrix’s passion for the work of Bob Dylan has been well documented, most notably within his fiery rendition of “All Along the Watertower.” Less talked about is how much he loved the Beatles. You May Also Like: Jimi Hendrix – ‘Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts’ (2019)Read More

Boston's Tom Scholz on future songs with Brad Delp: 'There are other recordings'

Boston’s Tom Scholz on future songs with Brad Delp: ‘There are other recordings’

The famously fastidious Tom Scholz has put out just six Boston albums in some 37 years.

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‘We liked them’: You won’t believe this dead-on Rush imitation from Kiss’ Gene Simmons

When Rush opened for Kiss in 1974-75, one of them was the biggest band in the world and the other had Geddy Lee on vocals. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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The Who – Tommy (1969; 2013 reissue)

At once ambitious and complex, the Who’s Tommy stands as a shining moment in their vast career. Their sweeping work redefined the “concept album” and set the standard for rock operas such as Green Day’s American Idiot. You May Also Like: Tommy James and the Shondells – Cellophane Symphony (1969):Read More

Almost Hits: Tom Petty, "It's Good To Be King" (1995)

Almost Hits: Tom Petty, “It’s Good To Be King” (1995)

“It’s Good To Be King,” which somehow only crept up to No. 68 on the charts, doesn’t sound like any side Tom Petty had ever put out — and, at the same time, like all of them. You May Also Like: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ gritty Mojo was moreRead More

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The Rolling Stones – Sweet Summer Sun: Hyde Park Live (2013)

There would be no poetry this time, some 44 years after the Rolling Stones last took the stage at London’s Hyde Park. Back then, in 1969, they were eulogizing Brian Jones, then just two days dead. You May Also Like: Bill Wyman has no regrets about leaving the Rolling Stones:Read More

Boston - Life, Love and Hope (2013)

Boston – Life, Love and Hope (2013)

The incredible perfectionism that went into Boston’s self-titled debut album back in 1976 amazed the ears of the general rock and pop fan base as well as most music critics everywhere. You May Also Like: How Boston Said Goodbye to Brad Delp on ‘Life Love and Hope’ Boston’s Tom ScholzRead More

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Jimmy Page Says Led Zeppelin Isn’t a Heavy Metal Band: ‘Not Really Sure Where We Got That Tag’

Heavy metal? Jimmy Page, a died-in-the-wool blues guy, begs to differ.

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‘You know what? A real band plays live’: Rush’s Neil Peart on why he’ll never retire again

As Rush prepares to release Clockwork Angels Tour, Neil Peart discusses the moment when — after a brief retirement from concert performances — he decided that he had to return to the road. You May Also Like: How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’s Signature Bands How Rush Finished atRead More