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Vangelis and the Journey to Ithaka (2013): Movies

Vangelis is that rarest of soundtrack artists, one who can create not just involving themes but complete musical worlds that stand apart from the films.

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‘We let go of that a long time ago’: Fleetwood Mac welcomes unexpected talk of Christine McVie reunion

When Christine McVie started ruminating about a reunion with Fleetwood Mac, after making a rare appearance with her former band in London, fans weren’t the only ones shocked. So was Mick Fleetwood. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Video exclusive: Toto’s David Paich on the long-awaited all-star debut from Nathan East

David Paich has been involved with his share of million-selling projects, from Michael Jackson’s Thriller to Boz Scaggs’ Silk Degrees to Toto’s IV. There’s a similar atmosphere surrounding Nathan East’s forthcoming first-ever solo studio effort You May Also Like: Toto’s David Paich on His Solo Debut, ‘Forgotten Toys’: Something Else!Read More

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‘I had a great time’: Adam Lambert says Queen show topped his amazing year

The highlights were many for Adam Lambert in 2013, from his on-going guest appearances on Glee to a hit single with Niles Rodgers and Avicii. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Gimme Five: Mickey Thomas and Craig Chaquico on Jefferson Starship/Starship

Craig Chaquico helped build the ’70s sound of Jefferson Starship, keyed on Marty Balin’s suave balladry, then joined Mickey Thomas in steering the group toward the pop charts. First, though, they rocked a little. You May Also Like: Remembering Paul Kantner’s Flight, from Jefferson Airplane to Jefferson Starship

The Beatles, "The End," from 'Abbey Road' (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “The End,” from ‘Abbey Road’ (1969): Deep Beatles

“The End” serves as more than a mere final track on the Beatles’ 1969 album ‘Abbey Road.’

Nick DeRiso's Best Of 2013 (Rock and Pop): Steven Wilson, Steve Lukather, Stick Men, Paul McCartney

Nick DeRiso’s Best Of 2013 (Rock and Pop): Steven Wilson, Steve Lukather, Stick Men, Paul McCartney

Artists reclaimed their thrones in 2013, did things they were supposed to do in the way they were supposed to do them. Sounded, if nothing else, like their very own glorious selves. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘A magical guitar for me’: After a long journey, hitmaking Hall and Oates instrument is back

Remember the video for “I Can’t Go For That”? It’s there. Live Aid? There, too. Early TV performances of “Rich Girl” and “Sara Smile”? Yep. But whatever happened to John Oates’ modified ’58 Strat? You May Also Like: John Oates on the thing he hates most about Hall and Oates:Read More

Something Else! sneak peek: Boston, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" (2013)

Something Else! sneak peek: Boston, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” (2013)

Boston has issued a churning new take on a Christmas classic, lathered with a typically tornadic riff from Tom Scholz — though, alas, it still misses the stratospheric presence of the late Brad Delp. Stream it here! You May Also Like: How Boston Said Goodbye to Brad Delp on ‘LifeRead More

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Post-Steve Perry songs by Journey: Gimme Five

Steve Perry has been gone for far, far longer than he ever was actually in Journey.