Parked between the Doors’ freaky frequencies the Association’s vocal pop, Strawberry Alarm Clock’s ‘Incense and Peppermints’ is still stunning.

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Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman are appearing this week on “InTheStudio: The Stories Behind History’s Greatest Rock Bands,” as the syndicated rock radio show celebrates the 40th anniversary of Yes’ Fragile. You May Also Like: The Solo Song Where Jon Anderson Finally Reclaimed His Yes Legacy

John Oates continues to dig deeper into his musical roots as a fan of blues and R&B with a new live album to be released in February. Recorded at Sirius XM Radio, it will be called The Bluesville Sessions. You May Also Like: No related posts.

A half-hour Q&A on guitarist Dave Navarro’s Twitter page inevitably focused on the two bands he’s played in — Jane’s Addiction vs. Red Hot Chili Peppers! You May Also Like: When John Frusciante Returned to Solo Work on ‘Shadows Collide With People’ Ed Roth – ‘Can’t Find My Way Home’Read More

Levon Helm, the Grammy-winning co-founding member of the Band, is set to undergo an undisclosed medical procedure that will keep him from performing for at least a month. You May Also Like: How Levon Helm Turned ‘Dirt Farmer’ Into a Rootsy, Thrilling Comeback Walter Becker, “Medical Science [Demo]” (1994): SteelyRead More

Here’s a run down — with a few of our thoughts — on some notable music projects, both new and reissue, slated for release for the week of Jan. 16, 2012. You May Also Like: Andrew Cyrille, with Wadada Leo Smith and Bill Frisell – ‘Lebroba’ (2018)

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