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Desert Island Discs: 1990s Rock and Pop Edition

Though the 1990s are generally associated with the shooting-star grunge movement, our desert island is apparently going to have precious few albums from the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains. You May Also Like: The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With ’11’ How Citizen K’sRead More

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Nancy Wilson on how Heart’s music changed in the 1980s: ‘It got a little shallow’

Over the years, Heart’s ’80s-era work has been criticized for its synthy feel and use of outside composers. That’s not what still bothers Nancy Wilson.

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Jeff Lynne reunites with former Electric Light Orchestra bandmate Richard Tandy

Even as Jeff Lynne is set to issue new solo versions of his greatest hits with the Electric Light Orchestra, he has reunited with former ELO member Richard Tandy. Videos of the pair performing “Showdown” and “Evil Woman” have been posted to elo.biz. You May Also Like: When Jeff Lynne’sRead More

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Supertramp Songs That Sucked: Gimme Five

Supertramp’s golden era is generally understood to have been between 1974-79, spanning Crime of the Century through Breakfast in America. Perhaps predictably, none of our selections come from that period. You May Also Like: Why Supertramp’s “Sister Moonshine” Pointed to Future Greatness

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From panels to live jams, splendid time had by all at the 2012 Fest for Beatles Fans

To discuss “every sound there is,” Beatles enthusiasts converged on Rosemont, Illinois for the 36th annual Fest for Beatles Fans. From August 10-12, 2012, Beatles experts, musicians, and enthusiasts gathered at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare You May Also Like: No related posts.

George Bunnell on Strawberry Alarm Clock's return: 'Always looking for cool sounds'

George Bunnell on Strawberry Alarm Clock’s return: ‘Always looking for cool sounds’

George Bunnell takes us inside the sessions for 2012’s ‘Wake Up Where You Are,’ the Strawberry Alarm Clock’s first studio effort since 1971.

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Download: Tim Finn, ‘People Like Us’ (2012)

Inspirational without feeling like a too-easy bromide, Tim Finn’s free download “People Like Us” urges us, gently but insistently, toward contentment with what’s left in our lives. It’s a big message, but compressed into a magisterial, piano-driven storyline, rather than ballooned into your average 21st century anthem-rocker. The temptation onRead More

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'Next year, so far': Stevie Nicks confirms (sort of) a reunion for Fleetwood Mac in 2013

Stevie Nicks this morning confirmed — well, almost — that Fleetwood Mac will reunite next year. Details about whether that could mean a new studio album, or simply a tour, remain unclear. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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'Changed my world': Songs of the Century producer Billy Sherwood on Supertramp

Producer Billy Sherwood takes us inside Songs of the Century: An All-Star Tribute to Supertramp, offering new insights into this guest-packed release devoted to one of the 1970s’ most underrated hitmakers. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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'An opportunity to suck': Ex-Journey singer Steve Perry jokes about tentative comeback

There’s still no new solo album from former Journey lead singer Steve Perry, though he confirms in a newly posted nationally syndicated radio interview that he’s slowly sorting through some 50 demo songs. You May Also Like: No related posts.