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‘You’ll definitely be able to tell’: Even solo, Justin Hayward says he still sounds like the Moody Blues

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkH5Ha2Zui8&w=500&h=305] Last night, Justin Hayward wrapped up a concert series with the Moody Blues celebrating the 45th anniversary of the band’s celebrated Days of Future Passed project. Up next: His first solo album since 1996. You May Also Like: The Moody Blues’ John Lodge, “10,000 Light Years Ago” (2015):Read More

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‘Well, I play for the band Rush’: Friendly rescuers discover stranded motorcyclist is Neil Peart

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcFGrWjOX0E&w=500&h=305] Neil Peart, in between shows with his newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Rush, likes to take motorcycle rides to free his mind. A recent trip, however, turned into a nightmare. You May Also Like: Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection toRead More

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‘I could hardly stand up to the infection’: Carl Palmer talks about his decision to bow out of Asia tour

Drummer Carl Palmer describes his excruciating experience with E. coli in a new message to fans, a day after his illness forced the cancellation of a UK tour in celebration of his band Asia’s 30th anniversary. You May Also Like: Carl Palmer, of Asia and Emerson Lake & Palmer: SomethingRead More

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Diagonal – The Second Mechanism (2012)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuNlDW35VH4&w=500&h=305] The Second Mechanism is, for all intents and purposes, the tale of a band reborn. The band is Diagonal, a UK progressive rock outfit. The rebirth came about as the result of some major line-up shuffling You May Also Like: Keith Richards on the ’80s argument that savedRead More

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Asia forced to scrub UK tour after Carl Palmer is stricken with severe case of E. coli

A case of E. coli for drummer Carl Palmer has forced the cancellation of Asia’s seven-date UK tour. Asia, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary together, had already completed a series of well-received dates in Japan and North America. You May Also Like: Carl Palmer, of Asia and Emerson LakeRead More

'Suddenly, I realized Billy could kick ass': Circa's Tony Kaye on switch to guitar for Sherwood

‘Suddenly, I realized Billy could kick ass’: Circa’s Tony Kaye on switch to guitar for Sherwood

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hejPQXRYhc8&w=500&h=305] Having cemented a new line up in Brazil, Circa returned on a musical roll. Co-founding keyboardist Tony Kaye says fans can expect an new concert souvenir called Circa: Live from Here There and Everywhere soon. You May Also Like: Billy Sherwood + Tony Kaye and Chris Squire, “TheRead More

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Deep Purple moves on from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snub, with album and major festival date on tap

Deep Purple, though in second place at one point in the fan voting, somehow failed to earn induction into the 2013 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Fans still have something to look forward to, however You May Also Like: Ian Gillan picks the classic track DeepRead More

Genesis Co-founder Anthony Phillips - 'Private Parts and Pieces XI: City of Dreams' (2012)

Genesis Co-founder Anthony Phillips – ‘Private Parts and Pieces XI: City of Dreams’ (2012)

Anthony Phillips left Genesis decades ago, and on ‘Private Parts and Pieces XI: City of Dreams,’ he may have never sounded further away.

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Yes’ upcoming North American tour to include complete readings of three 1970s-era albums

Yes’ 2013 North American tour will feature a trio of 1970s-era albums, performed in their entirety — including The Yes Album from ’71, Close to the Edge from ’72 and Going for the One from ’77. You May Also Like: How Yes Backed Themselves Into a Sleek New Platinum-Selling EraRead More

Emerson Lake and Palmer - Live in California (2012)

Emerson Lake and Palmer – Live in California (2012)

There’s a reason this April 6, 1974 concert, held during the sprawling California Jam at the Ontario Motor Speedway, has for so long been a favorite among bootleggers. You May Also Like: Carl Palmer on the difficult decision to join Emerson Lake and Palmer Greg Lake picks his favorite EmersonRead More