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'I'm interested in things that are more provocative': John Oates on how his writing style has evolved

‘I’m interested in things that are more provocative’: John Oates on how his writing style has evolved

Though he typically handed the microphone over to partner Daryl Hall, John Oates co-wrote three of Hall and Oates’ six No. 1 Billboard hits, as well as charting favorites like “She’s Gone.” But he says his compositional style has changed since then. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘It’s impossible these days’: Ian Gillan says Deep Purple couldn’t reveal too much about Now What?!

There’s a reason Deep Purple never previewed any of the new music on What Now?!, despite appearing in such high profile settings as the Dubai Jazz Festival in the run up to their forthcoming LP’s April 30, 2013 release. You May Also Like: No related posts.

'I would be in that band if we could get along': Sammy Hagar on lingering bad feelings with Van Halen

‘I would be in that band if we could get along’: Sammy Hagar on lingering bad feelings with Van Halen

As Sammy Hagar worked on plans to celebrate his four decades in rock, the former Montrose and Van Halen singer says he lit on the idea of presenting a set that moved through each of his hitmaking eras — with special guests to match. You May Also Like: No relatedRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Album art and a monster riff from Black Sabbath’s upcoming 13

To paraphrase Ozzy Osbourne, who whines with a dark menace on this preview video, there’s “no where to hide” from this monster riff as Black Sabbath offers a short preview of its forthcoming reunion project. You May Also Like: Ozzy Osbourne – ‘Patient Number 9’ (2022) Why Black Sabbath WentRead More

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‘A slightly new direction’: Strings had impact on new album from ex-Genesis frontman Ray Wilson

Ray Wilson is, of course, best known for his work with Genesis — having fronted the band for its final studio release in 1997. He’ll also appear with Steve Hackett on the guitarist’s Genesis Revisited tour. You May Also Like: Ray Wilson – Song for a Friend (2016)

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Chicago, “Somethin’ Comin,’ I Know” and “Watching All the Colors” (2014): Sneak Peeks

Proof positive that Chicago is, at long last, working on some new music arrives via streams of two songs – still in demo form.

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Mike Doughty asks fans to help pay for re-recordings of Soul Coughing songs

If you’re like me and spent a lot of time with music in the 90s, then Soul Coughing’s three albums may be near and dear to you. When they broke up, I had a lot of hope for lead singer Mike Doughty’s solo albums, but I have to admit I’veRead More

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Exclusive stream: Danny Seraphine’s California Transit Authority, “Sacred Ground” (2013)

Here’s an exclusive sneak peek at the title track from California Transit Authority’s long-awaited sophomore release, led by Chicago co-founder Danny Seraphine and featuring Marc Bonilla and Tower of Power vocalist Larry Braggs You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘It’s electric’: Fresh off Ringo Starr tour, Journey/Santana co-founder Gregg Rolie heads back to studio

Just back from another well-received round of shows with the All-Starr Band, Gregg Rolie continues working on a new solo release — the Santana/Journey co-founder’s first since 2011. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Thankfully, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour refused a suggestion to rap: ‘Oh my God, that would be terrible!’

For years now, Bob Ezrin’s overwrought initial work with Kiss — in particular, the career-killing 1981 concept-album dud (Music from) The Elder, was thought to have been his worst idea ever. Not even close. You May Also Like: No related posts.