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'Big announcement coming soon': Are the Rolling Stones finally set to unveil 50th anniversary tour plans?

Seems the Rolling Stones are finally set to unveil their 50th anniversary tour plans. Or maybe something else. Either way, there’s a big buzz about a new image posted to the band’s Facebook page. You May Also Like: How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew Into a Stone-Cold Rolling Stones Classic WhyRead More

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'You can never deny the immense talent': Steve Vai on first David Lee Roth band vs. Van Halen

When David Lee Roth left Van Halen the first time, he assembled a new set of sidemen who were arguably the musical equal of his former group. Just don’t ask guitarist Steve Vai to compare the two. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Simon and Garfunkel, “My Little Town” (1975; 2012 reissue): One Track Mind

This belated Top 10 hit was so unsettling as to stand apart from anything Art Garfunkel ever did as part of Simon and Garfunkel.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Peter Blegvad and Andy Partridge, "Sacred Objects" (2012)

Hot on the heels of his collaboration (as songwriter) with guitarist/vocalist Mike Keneally, Andy Partridge has a second project due out soon with songwriter Peter Blegvad. You May Also Like: Mike Keneally, “Draconian Blump” from ‘Nonkertompf’ (1999): One Track Mind How Mike Keneally’s Comeback on ‘The Universe Will Provide’ FulfilledRead More

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One Track Mind: Alex Chilton, "Sugar, Sugar/ I Got The Feeling" (1970; 2012 reissue)

When they finally released at the beginning of this year all of Alex Chilton’s lost 1970 sessions from his abortive attempt to make his first post-Box Tops solo record, I got curious You May Also Like: Ethan Chilton, “Caldera” from ‘The Planets’ (2021): One Track Mind

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Desert Island Discs: 1990s Rock and Pop Edition

Though the 1990s are generally associated with the shooting-star grunge movement, our desert island is apparently going to have precious few albums from the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains. You May Also Like: The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With ’11’ How Citizen K’sRead More

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Jeremy – From the Dust to the Stars (2012)

Here on the latest album from the immensely prolific Jeremy Morris, we find the Michigan-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and owner of JAM Recordings, combining the holy trinity of psychedelic music, progressive rock and power pop into one spellbinding swirl of shapes and shades. A declaration of hope, faith and love,Read More

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‘That might happen’: Gregg Rolie confirms talks for a reunion with Carlos Santana

Gregg Rolie had become so estranged from Carlos Santana by the time they were set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that he almost didn’t attend. They’re apparently inching closer to reconciliation now. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Nancy Wilson on how Heart’s music changed in the 1980s: ‘It got a little shallow’

Over the years, Heart’s ’80s-era work has been criticized for its synthy feel and use of outside composers. That’s not what still bothers Nancy Wilson.

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Steely Dan Sunday, "The Goodbye Look" (1982)

Fagen’s dry wit comes to the fore on this song about an American couple on holiday at a Caribbean resort when an revolution happens upon them. You May Also Like: Donald Fagen, “Maxine” from ‘The Nightfly Live’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday Donald Fagen, “Ruby Baby” from ‘The Nightfly Live’ (2021):Read More