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Something Else! Throwdown: Led Zeppelin vs. the Beatles

Something Else! Throwdown: Led Zeppelin vs. the Beatles

When the New Year rolls around, it’s customary for reporters, columnists, reviewers and critics of all sorts to summarize the year that was by coming up with their annual Top Ten lists. You May Also Like: With Led Zeppelin’s reissues done, time for the ultimate companion-disc playlist Why ‘Celebration Day’Read More

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‘This howl is for you, wherever you are’: Stephen King’s touching tribute to Warren Zevon

Horror legend Stephen King’s new novel Dr. Sleep, a sequel to the hit book and film The Shining, begins with a hat tip to the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon. You May Also Like: Warren Zevon, “Mohammed’s Radio” from Warren Zevon (1976): One Track Mind A glimpse into Warren Zevon’s difficultRead More

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‘So weird, but it’s fantastic’: Daryl Hall marvels over Rose Parade ride

Daryl Hall didn’t just participate in the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade today. His float, festooned as they all were with countless eye-popping flowers, actually replicated the set for Live from Daryl’s House. You May Also Like: Daryl Hall on the Hall and Oates song that should have been aRead More

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Steve Hackett looks forward after year filled with Genesis: ‘I’m interested in other styles’

For Genesis alum Steve Hackett, 2013 was a year of loving looks back, and long-overdue recognition. He’ll spend the new year building on those successes with new music. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett selects his all-time favorite Genesis album: ‘I like the worlds of ideas on it’ Steve HackettRead More

Movies: Return of the Killer Shrews (2013)

Movies: Return of the Killer Shrews (2013)

This homage to The Killer Shrews, one of the cheesiest 1950s horror films does more than recycle the plot with newfangled CGI effects. It updates the storyline to feature a reality show crew on a remote island You May Also Like: The Stone Foxes, “Cold Like a Killer” from TwelveRead More

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‘I’m in touch every day’: Julian Lennon helped his mother through a tough year

Most people are quick to compare Julian Lennon to his father, in particular when it come to his facial features. The younger Lennon says they’re missing something You May Also Like: Rolling Stones’ ‘Rock and Roll Circus’ introduced Julian Lennon to pot: ‘I went, What is this?’ Final memory withRead More

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Roosevelt Dime – Full Head of Steam (2014)

You’d think all of this knee-slapping banjo jazz, rip-snorting jug music and grease-popping soul would be emanating from somewhere in the kudzu-covered reaches of the Deep South — not Brooklyn. You May Also Like: Boz Scaggs + Duane Allman, “Loan Me a Dime” (1969): One Track Mind

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‘We couldn’t be here today with them’: Paul Stanley brushes aside larger Kiss reunion

Kiss appears set for some sort of appearance featuring its original lineup as part of this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. But Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons aren’t considering any larger-scale reunion. You May Also Like: Kiss’ fussy and overwrought Destroyer tried to out think itself

WTF?! Wednesdays: Harry Partch, "Barstow" (1943)

WTF?! Wednesdays: Harry Partch, “Barstow” (1943)