Carl Palmer on why Emerson Lake and Palmer didn’t have a guitarist: ‘They weren’t that clever then’
ELP Legacy prominently features the guitar, unlike Carl Palmer’s trio work with Emerson Lake and Palmer. He says there’s a reason for that.
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As a new tour begins, Justin Hayward hails 2013’s Moody Blues: ‘This is the best version’
Justin Hayward and the Moody Blues kicked off another series of concert dates last night, and he’s making the case for their current lineup as the best ever. That’s saying something for a band that started in 1964. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Exclusive stream: Journey’s Gregg Rolie, “Look Into the Future” from Live at the Iridium (2013)
“I haven’t heard this in 35 years,” Gregg Rolie allows, as he and guitarist Alan Haynes launch into a searching version of the title track from Journey’s 1976 album Look Into the Future. It’s never sounded better. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Paul McCartney and Wings – Rockshow (1980; 2013 reissue)
Paul McCartney, in his green metal suit, prepares once again to shoot up the city. And the ring at the end of his nose (oh, yes it does) makes him look rather pretty. And just like that, Rockshow — this once lost artifact — is underway. You May Also Like:Read More
‘We brought our own!’: Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler was forced to smuggle gum into Singapore
Aerosmith’s on-going world tour in support of their new album Music from Another Dimension is taking Steven Tyler and Co. into some never-before-played locales — and some very hot ones, too. You May Also Like: Steven Tyler – We’re All Somebody From Somewhere (2016)
Iron Butterfly, “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida” (1968): Almost Hits
A single edit of Iron Butterfly’s “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida” clocking in at just 2 minutes, 53 seconds spent seven short weeks on the charts, peaking at only No. 30.
‘He’s starting on his 15th lawsuit’: Gene Simmons on Kiss’ continuing feud with Vinnie Vincent
Gene Simmons sorts through his stormy relationship with Kiss’ initial replacement for Ace Frehley, guitarist Vinnie Vincent — saying the split had less to do with artistic differences than it did with simple business. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘If you don’t come, there’s something f*cking wrong with you’: Roger Waters is pumped about The Wall
As Roger Waters brings his solo tour of The Wall to Europe this summer, the inevitable comparisons arise with his gala presentation of the Pink Floyd classic in 1990 in Berlin. You May Also Like: No related posts.
On Second Thought: Three Dog Night – Celebrate: The Three Dog Night Story (1993)
From 1969 to 1975, this Los Angeles, California band spit out an incredible total of 21 Top 40 hit singles. Clearly one of the biggest selling acts of the era, Three Dog Night had everything required to make a winning team. You May Also Like: Edgar Winter Group – TheyRead More
‘It is like some kind of dream, really’: Guitarist Brian May still marvels over Queen’s successes
Even as a new compilation of Queen hits called Icon is set for release on June 11, 2013, guitarist Brian May looks back in wonder at all of the things he and his childhood friends were able to accomplish. You May Also Like: Adam Lambert’s Favorite Queen Song Might SurpriseRead More
