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‘Take it to the next level’: Julian Lennon’s SXSW appearance could spark 2014 U.S. tour

Next year could bring a U.S. tour for Julian Lennon, keyed to a just-announced appearance at South by Southwest in Austin. Talks are apparently on-going. You May Also Like: How Julian Lennon Faced It All on ‘Everything Changes’

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‘We are okay for now’: The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine among those waiting out Big Sur wildfire

A wildfire in Big Sur has forced more about 100 residents to flee the scenic location over the Pacific Ocean, though the Beach Boys’ Al Jardine has remained. He says he’s safe, and hopeful. You May Also Like: Brian Wilson’s No Pier Pressure was almost a Beach Boys album: ‘IRead More

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‘We can write songs on the same level’: Sammy Hagar compares Chickenfoot to his time in Montrose, Van Halen

Sammy Hagar says his musical relationship with Joe Satriani in Chickenfoot defies age — something that’s no easy feat in the business of rock. You May Also Like: The conflicted history of Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen smash “Right Now”: ‘It shows you what I know’

Nick DeRiso’s Best Of 2013 (Reissue and Live): The Band, Otis Redding, Beach Boys, ELO, Jethro Tull

Nick DeRiso’s Best Of 2013 (Reissue and Live): The Band, Otis Redding, Beach Boys, ELO, Jethro Tull

The Band is revealed in all of its muscular, almost (but never completely) out-of-control on-stage glory — bolstered, in a meeting of musical worlds, by these stabbing horn charts from Allen Toussaint. You May Also Like: Jethro Tull Road Stories: Call this one, ‘Menstrual in the Gallery’ Jethro Tull –Read More

Steve Hackett leaves behind Genesis tributes for new solo work: 'It's been a thrill for me'

Steve Hackett leaves behind Genesis tributes for new solo work: ‘It’s been a thrill for me’

Steve Hackett is at work on a solo studio effort, his first since a hugely successful tribute album and tour devoted to his time in Genesis. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett selects his all-time favorite Genesis album: ‘I like the worlds of ideas on it’ Steve Hackett goes deepRead More

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‘Up and running again in a couple of months’: A positive prognosis for Fleetwood Mac’s John McVie

Even as she expressed a desire to return to work in Fleetwood Mac, Christine McVie offered upbeat news on her ex-husband John McVie, who’s ailing with cancer. You May Also Like: Fleetwood Mac’s overlong Say You Will sorely missed Christine McVie Lindsey Buckingham wants Fleetwood Mac to be like theRead More

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‘There are so many great pictures’: Special edition book focuses on Elliott Landy’s portraits of the Band

When Elliott Landy was first charged with shooting them, the Band didn’t exist yet as a named entity. Many argue that his sepia-toned iconography helped establish their instantly resonant image. You May Also Like: The Band – ‘Stage Fright: 50th Anniversary Edition’ (2021) Adam Rudolph’s Moving Pictures – Glare OfRead More

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The Velvet Underground – White Light/White Heat: Super Deluxe 45th Anniversary Edition (2013)

Those who consider themselves hardcore Velvet Underground fans can probably skip this review — because no matter what’s said, they’ll want this anyway. You May Also Like: How Velvet Underground Created the DIY Movement With ‘White Light / White Heat’ Olympics Tribute with Velvet Underground, Eric Clapton, Harry Nilsson +Read More

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Shows I’ll Never Forget: The Blockheads, December 14, 2013

At the Colchester Arts Centre: In Colchester, next to the roman walls of the town, stands this venue, once the church of St Mary-at-the-Walls. Built in 1206, the site has seen 23 protestant martyrs executed by burning You May Also Like: Wicked Realm, Aug. 26, 2016: Shows I’ll Never ForgetRead More

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Roy Orbison – The Last Concert: 25th Anniversary Edition (2013)

On December 4, 1988, Roy Orbison was celebrating a huge year. His album with supergroup the Traveling Wilburys had sold extremely well; he finished recording his first album of original material in several years, Mystery Girl You May Also Like: ELO’s Jeff Lynne on his career-changing introduction to George Harrison:Read More