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Books: The John Lennon Letters (2012)

After years of wondering when a book containing John Lennon’s personal correspondence would be published, that moment has arrived and here it is — just in time for today’s 72nd anniversary of the former Beatle’s birth. You May Also Like: ‘John Lennon 80: The Last Days in the Life,’ byRead More

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‘Never reached its potential’: Neil Young talks about the brief, but influential legacy of Buffalo Springfield

Neil Young still seems pained over the difficult times endured by the legendary 1960s band Buffalo Springfield, returning to the theme again and again in his new autobiography Waging Heavy Peace You May Also Like: Neil Young Set a Solo Course on ‘Sugar Mountain: Live at Canterbury House’

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How the Spencer Davis Group carried on without Steve Winwood: ‘I wasn’t looking to duplicate Steve’s voice’

The Spencer Davis Group was, and remains, more than Steve Winwood.

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Neil Young, the Sadies and Garth Hudson, “This Wheel’s On Fire” (2012): One Track Mind

Garth Hudson’s update of “This Wheel’s On Fire” shows how the Band’s music could be just as dangerous as it could be contemplative.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Steve Hackett, "Chamber of 32 Doors" (2012)

The opening track from guitarist Steve Hackett’s forthcoming Genesis Revisited II project premiered just moments ago on planetrock.com, giving prog rock fans a sneak peek into this guest-packed tribute project. The redo of “Chamber of 32 Doors,” originally included on Peter Gabriel’s swan song with Genesis The Lamb Lies DownRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Jeff Lynne, "Mr. Blue Sky" (2012)

A new video gives us our most complete listen yet as Jeff Lynne seeks to reimagine a series of his classic moments with the Electric Light Orchestra. You May Also Like: When Jeff Lynne’s ELO Triumphantly Returned With ‘Live in Hyde Park’

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'People went batsh*t': Crosby Stills and Nash to conclude new tour by playing entire debut album

Crosby Stills and Nash will wrap of their 80-concert world tour next month with a gala performance of their debut album in its entirety at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. You May Also Like: How ‘Crosby Stills and Nash’ Captured This Supergroup at Their Peak

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Solo Beatles Albums That Sucked: Gimme Five

For all of the promise that greeted their time apart — we’ll get four Beatles albums a year now! — the reality was far different as Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison embarked on solo careers. You May Also Like: Yes, ‘Now and Then’ Is an Actual Beatles Song

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Steve Gadd on ‘Aja,’ ’50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,’ ‘Take It Away,’ others: Gimme Five

Steve Gadd takes us inside mythical sessions with Paul Simon, Paul McCartney and Steely Dan.

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Iggy Pop, John Wetton, Nektar, Sweet, Todd Rundgren – ‘Who Are You: An All Star Tribute to the Who’ (2012)

The intrigue of compilations like this is when seemingly incongruent artists successfully combine, or when somebody turns a familiar tune inside out.