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Ray Wilson – Chasing Rainbows (2013)

Time has been kind to Ray Wilson, who had the misfortune of replacing Phil Collins in Genesis for its final studio album. Calling All Stations, if not undergoing a complete critical reevaluation, is at least becoming better understood. You May Also Like: Ray Wilson – Song for a Friend (2016)

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One Track Mind: The Whatt Four, “Dandelion Wine”/ “You’re Wishin’ I Was Someone Else” (1967)

Copping a cue from the Beatles, the Byrds and the Vejtables, the Whatt Four figured it would be quite hip to misspell their name. Yes, that was the thing to do back then, and such a practice continued on You May Also Like: Mudcrutch’s belated self-titled debut brought Tom PettyRead More

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‘Still room to bring in new music’: Deep Purple balances performing Now What?! with classics

Deep Purple purposely kept its new music under wraps, in order to create more buzz around the forthcoming album Now What?! But even when they start playing original tracks like “Hell to Pay,” they’ll sprinkle them throughout a set of established hits. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Deep Beatles: “Some Other Guy” (BBC, 1963)

Years ago, low-quality footage surfaced of the Beatles performing “Some Other Guy” at the Cavern Club on October 22, 1962. Filmed by Manchester-based Grenada Television, the brief clip captures the Beatles playing before a packed lunchtime crowd at the Cavern. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Boys” from Please PleaseRead More

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‘I never believed it would have worked’: Greg Lake on how Jimi Hendrix almost became part of ELP

Greg Lake confirms that Jimi Hendrix was considered for a spot in the earliest incarnation of Emerson Lake and Palmer — and that he was utterly aware of how that might have changed things when it came to the group’s name. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘It could be spectacular’: William Shatner updates new album project with Yes alum Billy Sherwood

Former Star Trek star William Shatner gives an update on his upcoming Billy Sherwood-produced studio project, including the album title. You May Also Like: William Shatner and Canned Heat, “Let’s Work Together” (2020): One Track Mind William Shatner + Ritchie Blackmore, “The Thrill Is Gone” (2020): One Track Mind

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Cinderella’s Tom Keifer on “Somebody Save Me,” “Solid Ground” + Others: Gimme Five

Tom Keifer took some time out of his latest tour to discuss some of our favorite tunes off his first solo album, and some Cinderella classics.

Forgotten series: You Ain’t Gonna Bring Me Down To My Knees: Strafford/Right Records Story (1965-1969)

Forgotten series: You Ain’t Gonna Bring Me Down To My Knees: Strafford/Right Records Story (1965-1969)

What we have here is a neat little 1996 overview of New England based bands whose efforts were handled by two local labels, Strafford and Right, during the greatest period of rock and roll. You May Also Like: Bill Deal and the Rhondels – Vintage Rock (1969): Forgotten Series

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One Track Mind: Tim Morse with Kansas’ David Ragsdale, “Rome” from Faithscience (2013)

Using a series of canny fin de siecle images from the crashing fall of Rome, prog keyboardist Tim Morse’s “Rome” — from his second long-player Faithscience — outlines a litany of worries over our stewardship of the Earth. You May Also Like: Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee, Tim Morse + Others:Read More

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Yes’ Steve Howe on Jon Davison, performing classic LPs, a renewed solo focus: Something Else! Interview

It seems quitting Asia, with whom Yes’ Steve Howe has recorded and performed in tandem since 2008, has only given the guitarist more to do. You May Also Like: No related posts.