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‘I’ve done all I can’: Stevie Nicks makes no apologies for delaying start of Fleetwood Mac reunion

This time last year, Mick Fleetwood was openly grousing in the press, saying Fleetwood Mac was ready to reunite — but they were waiting on Stevie Nicks. Now that they’re back together, she makes no apologies. You May Also Like: Stevie Nicks untangles the history of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Silver Springs’:Read More

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‘Most artists are dead and gone in three and a half years’: David Lee Roth on his celebrated return to Van Halen

David Lee Roth, in his own inimitable way, discusses his blockbuster reunion with Van Halen — comparing it, by turns, to training for a bike race, a game of chess and even a gridiron film. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Rainbow featuring Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio – Live In Munich (2013)

At the time, punk was thought of as the fast and rough stuff, with classic rock geezers like Ritchie Blackmore already relegated to the dustbin of history. Hardly. Rainbow’s molten Live in Munich, recorded in 1977, zips along at a blinding pace. You May Also Like: Moody and mystical, RitchieRead More

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‘They don’t say a word’: Robert Plant says he’s not the only one holding up a Led Zeppelin reunion

All of the reunion talk for Led Zeppelin, subsequent to their gala release of Celebration Day, seemed to center on the idea that Robert Plant wasn’t interested. Not true, says the erstwhile frontman. You May Also Like: Why ‘Celebration Day’ Provided the Perfect Farewell for Led Zeppelin

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‘It got me a little nervous’: Exploring the “Hurricane” collaboration between Jacques Levy and Bob Dylan

Though Jacques Levy ultimately ended up writing six songs with Bob Dylan, the songwriter and director said their initial meeting was marked by no small amount of trepidation. You May Also Like: Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan Mark Knopfler credits Bob Dylan for sparking newRead More

Gregg Rolie and Steve Smith on Journey's 'Daydream,' 'Hustler,' others: Deep Cuts

Gregg Rolie and Steve Smith on Journey’s ‘Daydream,’ ‘Hustler,’ others: Deep Cuts

Five songs plucked from before 1981, as Journey polished up a seminal fusion-y prog-rock sound and then went supernova.

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Crosby, Stills and Nash – CSN (1977): On Second Thought

Jaws dropped, knees quaked and eyes twinkled. That was the reaction, when it was announced David Crosby from the Byrds, Stephen Stills from Buffalo Springfield and Graham Nash from the Hollies had formed a band together. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘Died a death’: Mick Fleetwood on the surprising early fan response to Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours

1977’s Rumours, it’s worth noting, wasn’t always the best-selling album in Fleetwood Mac’s career. In fact, not long after they finished it, Mick Fleetwood says the group attempted to perform the project sequentially — with disastrous results. You May Also Like: Stevie Nicks untangles the history of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘SilverRead More

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‘It’s pretty cool’: Healthy again, Timothy B. Schmit celebrates return to the road with Eagles