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‘We’d turned into rock stars from outer space’: Hall and Oates transition away from folk wasn’t always easy

Hall and Oates’ transition from early folk performers into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-bound mixers of R&B, rock and pop wasn’t without its bumps in the road. You May Also Like: John Oates on the thing he hates most about Hall and Oates: ‘Just be totally objective about it’Read More

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Lily and Madeleine – Lily and Madeleine (2013)

The American sister-duo of Lily and Madeleine Jurkiewicz from Indianiapolis, at the tender age of 16 and 18, already have a terrific new self-titled album out. You May Also Like: Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield + Others: Five for the Road James Brandon Lewis + Red Lily Quintet –Read More

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David Ackles – David Ackles (1968; 2013 reissue)

As the world is gearing up for the annual shopping and eating spree that we call Christmas, a remarkable album is set to be reissued: the moody debut of David Ackles, first issued by Elektra Records in 1968. You May Also Like: David Wiffen – ‘Coast to Coast Fever’ (1973):Read More

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‘I haven’t heard from him since’: Has Bob Dylan severed ties with Los Lobos’ David Hidalgo?

Bob Dylan fans will remember the news of his lastest studio effort broke when recent sideman David Hidalgo mentioned it in the media. Now, the Los Lobos co-founder says his relationship with Dylan may be broken. You May Also Like: Los Lobos’ ‘Kiko’ Was a Mysterious, Completely Transfixing Triumph LosRead More

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‘Well, pinch yourself’: Remembering life with Bob Dylan and the Rolling Thunder Revue

Ronee Blakley had a whirlwind introduction to Bob Dylan, one that led to her recording with him and joining his legendary Rolling Thunder Revue almost overnight. She says she had to work not to be in utter awe of it all. You May Also Like: Mark Knopfler credits Bob DylanRead More

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Neil Young – Live at the Cellar Door (2013)

This denuded 1970 solo live date, situated subsequent to the newly released After the Gold Rush and before his equally well-received Harvest, finds Neil Young at the peak of his ruminative powers. You May Also Like: Neil Young’s Sugar Mountain: Live at Canterbury House finds an artist in ascension NeilRead More

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "My Best Was Never Good Enough" (1995)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “My Best Was Never Good Enough” (1995)