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Roger Waters’ long-awaited new solo project won’t include other surviving members of Pink Floyd

Though he’s more recently shared the stage with both of Pink Floyd’s other surviving members, Roger Waters says a forthcoming solo project won’t include either David Gilmour or Nick Mason. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Glass Hammer – Perilous (2012)

Sure, there are Yes comparisons to be made here. Frontman Jon Davison is, in his highest range, a dead ringer for Jon Anderson — to the point that he’s been asked to take over as lead singer in Yes. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Iron Dog – Interactive Album Rock (2012)

Straight out of Brooklyn is a improvisational trio that frolics far in the outer reaches of avant-garde. Iron Dog, consisting of Sarah Bernstein (digitally altered violin, poetry recital), Stuart Popejoy (electric bass, synthesizer) and Andrew Drury (drums, mayhem), create odd sounds both digital and analog You May Also Like: PeterRead More

Pete Townshend, 'Who I Am: A Memoir': Books

Pete Townshend, ‘Who I Am: A Memoir’: Books

Perhaps he feels that he can’t explain, but Pete Townshend does a remarkably fine job with ‘Who I Am’ in revealing just who he is.

Alice Cooper, "Elected" (1972): One Track Mind

Alice Cooper, “Elected” (1972): One Track Mind

When I first heard “Elected” by Alice Cooper, I thought he was singing “I wanna be a lefty” – and being so young I further thought he was saying he wanted to be left-handed (like me), not liberal.

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Peter Van Huffel’s Gorilla Mask – Howl! (2011)

When we last checked in with Peter Van Huffel, he was piloting a delicate dance between modern jazz and out jazz for his quartet’s Like The Rusted Key (2010). You May Also Like: Peter Van Huffel’s Gorilla Mask – Iron Lung (2017) Gorilla Mask – ‘Brain Drain’ (2019)

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival (2012)

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival (2012)

Is it possible to achieve any new vistas with the oft-collected, endlessly repackaged hits of John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival? This collection, quite unexpectedly, makes the case. You May Also Like: Tell It to the Judge – Cases of Misguided Muses: Odd Couples

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Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Downbound Train” (1984)

I’ve been reading Peter Ames Carlin’s (excellent) new Bruce bio. Pretty interesting to see a line drawn from the Castiles’ tune “That’s What You Get” all the way to “Downbound Train” You May Also Like: Susie Blue and the Lonesome Fellas – ‘Blue Train’ (2022) Brian Groder Trio – RRead More

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Books: Reaching Out with No Hands: Reconsidering Yoko Ono (2012)

Yoko Ono, avant-garde artist, peace activist and wife of the Beatles’ John Lennon, remains one of the most misunderstood figures in rock. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono

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‘To be honest, it was hard’: Jason Bonham’s disappointment over Led Zeppelin’s refusal to reunite

Jason Bonham has moved on, taking part in a trio of studio recordings with Black Country Communion. But that doesn’t mean the drummer doesn’t still feel the emotional pull of his time with Led Zeppelin. You May Also Like: Why ‘Celebration Day’ Provided the Perfect Farewell for Led Zeppelin