Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre will release his first album in a decade, and his first since Ian Anderson decided to produce a sequel to the band’s classic Thick as a Brick as a solo project. You May Also Like: Martin Barre – ’50 Years of Jethro Tull’ (2020) Jethro TullRead More

Gene Simmons speaks emotionally about the passing of Eric Carr, and Kiss’ last-ditch effort to include him in a video — an appearance that would ultimately be the cancer-stricken drummer’s last. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

Steve Lukather talks about the crushing loss of Jeff and Mike Porcaro as band mates in Toto, saying the returning presence of their brother Steve Porcaro eases the pain. You May Also Like: Remembering Mike Porcaro, late bassist with Toto: ‘One of the greatest musicians and finest men I’ve everRead More

Glyn Johns, who engineered Led Zeppelin’s 1969 self-titled debut, basically stumbled upon a new way of recording drummer John Bonham — creating the dynamic stereo cadences that drive tracks like “Communication Breakdown.” You May Also Like: Best moment on Jimmy Page’s solo debut didn’t involve Robert Plant

Bobo Dylan offered a stripped-down rendition of Richard Thompson’s “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” during a show at Clarkston, Michigan.

“Lies and Truths,” a key cut from Joe Satriani’s new solo effort Unstoppable Momentum started life as a demo called “Fast Robot.” He left it that way, just to see what his bandmates would come up with. You May Also Like: Joe Satriani’s ‘Is There Love In Space?’ Showcased HisRead More

Geezer Butler takes stock, as Black Sabbath kicks off a 20-city North American tour behind its reunion record with Ozzy Osbourne — and he says it’s just like old times. You May Also Like: Black Sabbath – ‘Black Sabbath’ (1970): On Second Thought Black Sabbath’s Often-Dismissed ‘Sabotage’ Is Far BetterRead More

The long-hoped-for reissue of Harry Nilsson’s final full-length solo album would be big enough news. How about an all-new version of his John Lennon collaboration “Old Dirt Road”? You May Also Like: Harry Nilsson played a key role on Ringo Starr’s Liverpool 8, 14 years after his death Ringo Starr’sRead More

Three new subscribers to Something Else! have been chosen to receive copies of Rhythm and Blues, the new studio effort from Buddy Guy You May Also Like: Jorge Calderon – ‘Blue Rhythm Highway’ (2018) Denise LaSalle, Soul-Blues Belter (1939-2018): An Appreciation

If you’re an album sleeve credits reader like I am, then you know session superstar bassist Will Lee very well. You May Also Like: Lucas Lee – ‘Lowered Expectations’ (2018) Shemekia Copeland – Outskirts of Love (2015)