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‘He’s a part of it in spirit’: Memory of T-Bone Wolk remains for Hall and Oates

When Tom “T-Bone” Wolk died in 2010, Hall and Oates lost more than just their long-time bassist. Over a collaboration that went back to 1981’s Private Eyes, he’d become so much more. You May Also Like: For John Oates, picking a favorite Hall and Oates song isn’t easy: ‘There’s soRead More

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Cass McCombs – Big Wheel And Others (2013)

I find it necessary to make it clear that it takes a whole lot of patience to listen to the good 90 minutes of music on Big Wheel And Others. You May Also Like: Ross Hammond, with Oliver Lake and Mike Pride – ‘Our Place On the Wheel’ (2020) SteveRead More

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

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

One of the most tender and moving sections of the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ medley, “Golden Slumbers” features Paul McCartney at his best.

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Lorde – Pure Heroine (2013)

One wonders what’s cooler: talking about listening to the 17-year-old Lorde or actually listening to the 17-year-old Lorde? You May Also Like: Mike Pride – Listening Party (2015) Paul Simon, “Another Galaxy” from Surprise (2006): One Track Mind

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‘I forget I’m supposed to be singing!’: Adam Lambert still finds himself in awe of Queen

Despite his having appeared more than half dozen times with Queen, Adam Lambert says he still finds himself caught off guard by the power and majesty of their music. You May Also Like: Is Queen finally ready to enter the studio with Adam Lambert?: ‘I’m not replacing Freddie’ Brian MayRead More

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Cate Le Bon – Mug Museum (2013)

Cate Le Bon was born in Penboyr, Wales and currently lives in Los Angeles. She sings in English and Welsh — a rarity, as less and less people speak Welsh as their mother tongue. You May Also Like: The Speed of Sound – ‘Museum of Tomorrow’ (2021) How the EnglishRead More

The Beatles: The BBC Archives, by Kevin Howlett (2013): Books

The Beatles: The BBC Archives, by Kevin Howlett (2013): Books

Some of the best Beatles performances were, for many years, not officially available anywhere. From 1962-1965, the group played live on 53 BBC radio programs You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Little Child” from ‘With the Beatles’ (1963): Deep Beatles The Beatles, “Boys” from Please Please Me (1963): Deep Beatles

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On Second Thought: Lady Gaga – ARTPOP (2013)

It’s not an easy time to be an artist. The gotta-have-it generation picks up and puts down performers like toys they tire of easily, tweeting and commenting with agitated glee You May Also Like: Neal Schon, “Lady M” from Vortex (2015): One Track Mind Kait Dunton and trioKAIT, “The LadyRead More

Almost Hits: Three Dog Night's Danny Hutton, "Roses And Rainbows" (1965)

Almost Hits: Three Dog Night’s Danny Hutton, “Roses And Rainbows” (1965)

Long before Danny Hutton gained universal fame with Three Dog Night, who racked up 21 great Top 40 hit singles between the years 1969 and 1975, he was busy getting his feet wet in a variety of capacities. You May Also Like: ‘Danny Says: A Documentary on the Life andRead More

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Joe Mandica, Grace Marino, Marty Penrose + others – The Initiative (2013)

Based out of Australia, this extremely talented group of individuals includes Joe Mandica, Grace Marino, Fortunato Isgro, Nino Bisignano, Marty Penrose, Taylor Penrose, Natalie Wilksch and Zachary Wilksch. You May Also Like: Joe Mandica + Marty Penrose, “Then the Light Came On” (2015): One Track Mind Marty Penrose, “My SideRead More