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A tragic update on ailing ex-Wings guitarist Henry McCullough: ‘He’s suffered some significant brain damage’

Guitarist Henry McCullough is unlikely to make a meaningful recovery after suffering a heart attack last November, says Denny Seiwell, his former bandmate with Paul McCartney and Wings in the early 1970s. You May Also Like: Henry McCullough dies; played guitar with Paul McCartney and Wings, Joe Cocker, Spooky ToothRead More

Spencer Davis saw big things for Steve Winwood: 'You must be bloody kidding?! I knew from the get go'

Spencer Davis saw big things for Steve Winwood: ‘You must be bloody kidding?! I knew from the get go’

Spencer Davis discusses starting his eponymous group with Steve Winwood, and how their early success led to producer Jimmy Miller’s stint with the Rolling Stones.

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‘You get an instant feeling to sing’: Jon Anderson talks about his remarkable post-Yes resurgence

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8nyL5ksJqs&w=500&h=305] Four years ago, Jon Anderson was in the midst of a series of medical crises. You’d never know it these days, as the ex-Yes vocalist has emerged on a creative jag unseen across his legendary career. You May Also Like: The Solo Song Where Jon Anderson Finally ReclaimedRead More

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Jim McCarty, co-founder of the Yardbirds and Renaissance: Something Else! Interview

Drummer Jim McCarty, who has participated in all of the Yardbirds’ many Rock and Roll Hall of Fame incarnations, stops by for a chat.

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Joan Osborne – Bring It On Home (2012)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wd2DveN0R0&w=500&h=305] If you last heard one-hit-wonder Joan Osborne doing “One of Us” in the 1990s, a turn to the blues likely comes as a shock. But time has weathered her voice in the best of ways, and her abiding passion for these soulful sides did the rest. You MayRead More

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Chris Stamey, co-founder of the dB’s: Something Else! Interview

Chris Stamey, up until recently, hadn’t issued a new long-player since he worked with Yo La Tengo on 2005’s A Question of Temperature, and last recorded a full album with his old band the dB’s in 1982. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘Not a weak spot on it’: Danny Seraphine’s California Transit Authority returns, this time (yes!) with horns

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK1C_yIglFA&w=500&h=305] California Transit Authority, which boasts a throwback sound to leader Danny Seraphine’s co-founding stint in Chicago, didn’t feature horns at first. But all of that is about to change with its forthcoming new studio effort. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Anthony Phillips, Genesis co-founder: Something Else! Interview

Anthony Phillips, Genesis co-founder: Something Else! Interview

Anthony Phillips discusses the ‘Private Parts and Pieces’ series, the beginnings of his old band Genesis, and whether he has ever considered a reunion.

'Suddenly, I realized Billy could kick ass': Circa's Tony Kaye on switch to guitar for Sherwood

‘Suddenly, I realized Billy could kick ass’: Circa’s Tony Kaye on switch to guitar for Sherwood

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hejPQXRYhc8&w=500&h=305] Having cemented a new line up in Brazil, Circa returned on a musical roll. Co-founding keyboardist Tony Kaye says fans can expect an new concert souvenir called Circa: Live from Here There and Everywhere soon. You May Also Like: Billy Sherwood Talks #Yes50, ‘Topographic Drama’ and a TributeRead More

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Roye Albrighton, of Nektar: Something Else! Interview

We caught up with Roye Albrighton to talk about Nektar’s ‘Spoonful of Time,’ and highlights from their classic 1970s albums.