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‘I didn’t see it coming’: Sudden dismissal from Journey still stings for former frontman Jeff Scott Soto

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFvx49OU2o&w=500&h=305] Jeff Scott Soto says he’s finally gotten some closure on why he was suddenly axed as Journey frontman, though he’s still not ready to go into the reasons why. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Deep Purple moves on from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snub, with album and major festival date on tap

Deep Purple, though in second place at one point in the fan voting, somehow failed to earn induction into the 2013 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Fans still have something to look forward to, however You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Former Toto frontman Bobby Kimball to tour again with singers from Chicago, Journey and Rainbow

The tireless Bobby Kimball has just returned from a South American tour, and already he’s got plans for another series of concert appearances — this time on the other side of the world. You May Also Like: Bobby Kimball, former Toto frontman: Something Else! Interview Bobby Kimball – We’re NotRead More

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Yes’ upcoming North American tour to include complete readings of three 1970s-era albums

Yes’ 2013 North American tour will feature a trio of 1970s-era albums, performed in their entirety — including The Yes Album from ’71, Close to the Edge from ’72 and Going for the One from ’77. You May Also Like: How Yes Backed Themselves Into a Sleek New Platinum-Selling EraRead More

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Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Glory Days” (1984)

I’m pretty sure that I annoyed the neighbors more with “Glory Days” than any other track on Born In The USA. It just begs to be turned up louder than hell. That was the case back in ’84 and it’s still true today You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’sRead More

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Nick DeRiso’s Top Albums for 2012: Live Albums and Reissues

Live albums and reissues give us a chance to take stock, be that in reevaluating something you once hated and/or missed — or, even more rewardingly, gaining fresh perspective on songs you thought you knew by heart. You May Also Like: Steve Smith: The Albums That Shaped My Career

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‘That was the gotcha moment for me’: Peter Frampton remembers his first experience with the talk box

Peter Frampton’s famous talk box is back in a big way, found everywhere from his new FCA! 35 Tour release to that funny commercial for Geico auto insurance. But where did he first hear this unusual device? You May Also Like: Peter Frampton Band – ‘Frampton Forgets the Words’ (2021)

Deep Cuts: John Lennon's 'I Found Out,' 'I'm Losing You,' 'Out the Blue,' others

Deep Cuts: John Lennon’s ‘I Found Out,’ ‘I’m Losing You,’ ‘Out the Blue,’ others

As the anniversary of John Lennon’s vicious murder looms on December 8, 2012, we didn’t return to his best-known hits — after all, there’ll be plenty of “Imagine,” “Watching the Wheels,” “#9 Dream” and Beatles favorites to go around. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed toRead More

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‘It was obviously something she needed’: Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham brushes off reunion talk with Christine McVie

Even as Fleetwood Mac announced a new tour for 2013, the question remained: What about Christine McVie? You May Also Like: No related posts.

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The Doobie Brothers – Let the Music Play (2012)

Let the Music Play is subtitled “The Story of the Doobie Brothers,” and in keeping traces their oft-told journey from boogie-rock band to sleek soul-popsters and back. Most interesting of all, however, might be this DVD’s 48 minutes of rare live performances. You May Also Like: Why You Shouldn’t OverlookRead More