On Rick Wakeman’s genius first-take contribution to David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’
A then-unknown Rick Wakeman showed up late for a David Bowie session, then proceeded to compose a memorable keyboard signature on the spot.
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'Clearly, we're too young and good looking': Rush's Geddy Lee dismisses Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snub
As Rush prepares for the June 12, 2012, release of its long-awaited studio project Clockwork Angels, questions about the band’s continuing absence in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were bound to come up. Frontman Geddy Lee had a classic comeback You May Also Like: How the Holocaust ShapedRead More
Steve Hackett, “Til These Eyes / Enter the Night’ (2012): One Track Mind
Guitarist Steve Hackett is issuing a double-sided benefit single, “Til These Eyes/Enter The Night,” on May 21, 2012, to coincide with a one-night event where he will celebrate his stint as a member of Genesis. “‘Til These Eyes,” an achingly gorgeous ballad with the lightest splashes of acoustic picking, findsRead More
Choban Elektrik – Choban Elektrik (2012)
Imagine if in the mountainous region of Albania or southern Yugoslavia during the Communist ruled days of the 1970s, the sons of sheep herders clandestinely tuned in to rock radio from the other side of the Iron Curtain You May Also Like: Thinking Plague – Hoping Against Hope (2017) DavidRead More
'The whole record just clicked': Producer Nick Raskulinecz on the sessions for Rush's Clockwork Angels
Producer Nick Raskulinecz describes the sessions for Rush’s forthcoming 2012 release Clockwork Angels as jam-based affairs that then grew into finished songs — capped by a lightning strike moment when the theme came together. You May Also Like: How Rush Finished at the Top of Their Game With ‘Clockwork Angels’Read More
James “JY” Young, co-founder of Styx: Something Else! Interview
“I’ll be darn,” guitarist James “JY” Young says with a chuckle when told that Styx garnered praise recently from Rolling Stone You May Also Like: No related posts.
Trevor Rabin – Jacaranda (2012)
It would be tempting to call this jazz fusion, or jazz rock. Or jazz something. But there’s so very much more going on, as Yes alum Trevor Rabin hurtles through Jacaranda, due May 8, 2012 from Varese Vintage Records. You May Also Like: Trevor Rabin – ‘Rio’ (2023)
Billy Sherwood reunites with ex-Yes bandmate Chris Squire: ‘We relit the fire’
As Billy Sherwood assembled an all-star cast for the forthcoming 2012 Cleopatra Records release The Prog Collective, he thought of an old friend: Former Yes bandmate Chris Squire. You May Also Like: Billy Sherwood Talks #Yes50, ‘Topographic Drama’ and a Tribute to Chris Squire
New tribute project from Morse/ Portnoy/ George to include King Crimson, Steely Dan, the Police, Elvis Costello
Cover 2 Cover, the latest tribute album from Morse/Portnoy/George, will include songs from prog legends King Crimson, Jethro Tull and Styx. No surprise there, considering the band lineage of those involved. You May Also Like: Neal Morse Did It All (Again) on ‘Songs from November’ Neal Morse on ‘The GreatRead More
The Friday Morning Listen: Porcupine Tree – The Incident (2009)
I don’t usually spend a lot of time dumping on music that I don’t like. This is pretty much an ironclad rule when it comes to reviews. It’s the most pointless kind of writing, rarely rising above the level of drunken frat-boy snark. You May Also Like: No related posts.
