Vernon Reid, of Spectrum Road and Living Colour: Something Else! Interview
Vernon Reid discusses collaborating with Jack Bruce, and arriving on the scene with Living Colour’s barrier-bursting ‘Vivid.’
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Forgotten series: J.D. Blackfoot – The Ultimate Prophecy (1970)
Born Benjamin Franklin Van Dervort, J.D. Blackfoot had been around the block quite a few miles by the time The Ultimate Prophecy materialized in 1970. Prior to investing his energy into music, the Ohio native worked as a driver, pest controller and insurance salesman. He eventually joined a local band,Read More
Something Else! sneak peek: ZZ Top, "I Gotsta Get Paid" (2012)
We don’t know when ZZ Top’s new Rick Rubin-produced album will appear. Heck, we don’t even know the name of it. But here’s a taste of what’s in store, in the form of a preview of the lead single from the proposed 2012 project. You May Also Like: ZZ Top’sRead More
‘He’ll do justice to Ronnie’: Vivian Campbell discusses decision to reform Dio with new singer
Guitarist Vivian Campbell is organizing a 2012 reunion tour with the rest of the original Dio band, inserting new singer Andy Freeman in place of the late Ronnie James Dio. You May Also Like: Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs
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.
Something Else! Featured Artist: More Eric Clapton!
The only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a solo artist, and as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream), Eric Clapton stands in 2012 as one of the most influential guitarists of his or any other generation. You May Also Like: Eric Clapton, “MotherlessRead More
Tim Coffman – Cruisin’ Pacific Coast Highways: Island Breezes Collection (2012)
What happens when California meets Hawaii? They have a beautiful baby called The Island Breezes Collection, that’s what happens! Hot on the heels of The Longboard Collection, which marked the first installment of Tim Coffman’s instrumental “Cruisin’ Pacific Coast Highways” series comes this stunning set of spirited sounds that impressivelyRead More
Phil Collins – But Seriously … (1989; 2012 Audio Fidelity Remaster)
When Phil Collins released his final 1980s album, But Seriously…, it was billed as his most socially conscious work. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Half Notes: Queens of the Stone Age – Era Vulgaris (2007)
Josh Homme’s band thankfully picked up where 2002’s exquisitely fun Songs For The Deaf left off, ignoring the dreadfully boring Lullabies To Paralyze that emerged in between the two. Just count that one as growing pains from Homme kicking bassist Nick Oliveri out of the band following Songs. Vulgaris, happily,Read More
Steely Dan Sunday, "Babylon Sisters" (1980)
Steely Dan albums always start strong, but “Babylon Sisters” might be their strongest intro track of all time. You May Also Like: Walter Becker, “Three Sisters Shakin’” (circa 1992): Steely Dan Sunday
