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Dave Stewart played a key role – from afar – in the Traveling Wilburys’ formative days

Dave Stewart, of Eurythmics fame, played a key role in the formative days of the Traveling Wilburys, that 1980s supergroup featuring Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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For Yes’ Chris Squire and Genesis alum Steve Hackett, forthcoming collaboration grew organically

An official street date, tracklisting and album title have been released for Squackett, the forthcoming collaboration between Yes’ Chris Squire and Genesis alum Steve Hackett. But first, the duo will release a limited-edition seven-inch vinyl single to tie in with Saturday’s Record Store Day. It will include a single editRead More

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Frank Ocean Fires Back at Don Henley Over Sample of Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’

“Shit’s weird. Ain’t this guy rich as fuck? Why sue the new guy?”

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As Styx prepares for summer tour, James "J.Y." Young hints at new studio project

Styx is considering a full-length covers project, according to founding guitarist James “J.Y.” Young — and why not? After all, Styx’s 2003 rendition of the Beatles “I Am The Walrus” “was our biggest airplay item of newly recorded music in the new millennium.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

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New Red Hot Chili Peppers EP salutes fellow Hall of Fame inductees, including Ramones, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, others

If you always wondered what the Red Hot Chili Peppers would sound like covering their fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees — both the expected (the Ramones, Iggy Pop) and the decidedly less so (Dion, the Beach Boys) — here’s your chance. You May Also Like: When JohnRead More

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Joe Walsh talks about the digital-age theme of Analog Man, and working with Jeff Lynne

Joe Walsh goes in depth on his long-awaited new 2012 solo recording Analog Man, exploring its digital-age theme and what it was like to work with producer Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra fame. You May Also Like: Jeff Lynne’s Dream to Work With Reunited Beatles Had Tense Initial Moments

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Paul McCartney’s ‘Ram’: Complete tracklisting for massive reissue revealed

The full tracklisting has been announced for the sprawling reissue of Paul McCartney’s 1971 album Ram. The only project to be credited to both Paul and Linda McCartney, Ram was Paul’s second post-Beatles LP. You May Also Like: ‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram”Read More

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'Look at that man; he never ages': TV and music icon Dick Clark dies at 82

Dick Clark, who shaped music tastes for generations with TV’s “American Bandstand,” delighted us in the afternoons with the well-watched $25,000 “Pyramid” game show, then gave the world a peek at Times Square craziness with his annual “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” specials, has died. You May Also Like: No relatedRead More

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Paul Rodgers wonders if Adam Lambert ‘has the groundwork to see him through’ high-profile Queen tour

Paul Rodgers, who toured with Queen for four years in the last decade, said he might not have taken the gig if it had been preceded by the media attention surrounding Adam Lambert’s similar feature spot in 2012. Of course, both men are stepping into the enormous shoes left byRead More

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Cancer Has Returned for Levon Helm, Voice of the Band

A new message from Levon Helm’s website confirms what many fans feared when he suddenly postponed an April 6 concert appearance.