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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

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‘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

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.

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‘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.

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‘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)

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

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‘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

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Long-departed co-founder Bernie Leadon confirmed as guest on upcoming Eagles reunion tour

Co-founder Bernie Leadon will reportedly join the Eagles for a portion of their still-expanding 2013 tour. He last recorded with the band on 1975’s One of These Nights, and was the first member to depart. You May Also Like: Mudcrutch’s belated self-titled debut brought Tom Petty back to his roots

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Please don’t call Cream’s Ginger Baker a rock drummer: ‘I’m a musician who plays music’

“Where did they get the rock drummer bit from?” Ginger Baker asks, both dismissively and rhetorically.

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John Oates on a new solo project, life after Hall and Oates’ heyday: ‘Really, it’s uncharted territory’

“We’re experimenting,” John Oates admits, in this exclusive Something Else! Sitdown. “We’re looking at it a little bit differently.”