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‘They get in the way’: David Crosby on how drugs stunted his career, and his creativity

David Crosby says that by the time he turned himself into the FBI in 1985, having been plagued by a string of drug and weapons charges, he knew that he had reached a personal nadir. The thing is, though: The FBI didn’t. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Mary's Place" (2002)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Mary’s Place” (2002)

Dropping “Waitin’ On A Sunny Day” from consideration, “Mary’s Place” is the worst song Bruce has done since … oh, take your pick You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

'Honestly, I have no plans to do anything': Kiss' Paul Stanley won't perform at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

‘Honestly, I have no plans to do anything’: Kiss’ Paul Stanley won’t perform at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

At first, it looked as if there would be a reunion of the original quartet when Kiss is belatedly inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year. Then, maybe not. Now, it seems more like: Definitely not. In fact, Paul Stanley is saying he has noRead More

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Okkervil River says Don Henley demanded cover song be taken down

Okkervil River should have paid closer attention to the saga between the Eagles’ Don Henley and Frank Ocean a few years ago. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Further On (Up The Road)" (2002)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Further On (Up The Road)” (2002)

With that varied styles employed throughout The Rising, it was kind of refreshing to hear “Further On (Up The Road)” come blasting out of my speakers. Very little in the way of violins, mandolins, or anything else that might get in the way of the insistent bombast. But there wasRead More

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‘Remember how sweet we were?’: New era of peace in Fleetwood Mac began with stern talk from Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks, discussing her turbulent relationship inside and outside of Fleetwood Mac with Lindsey Buckingham, says: “We’re getting along probably better than we ever have.” There’s a reason for that. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Gregg Rolie Opens Up About Leaving Journey: 'I Don’t Think Steve Perry Liked Me Singing'

Gregg Rolie Opens Up About Leaving Journey: ‘I Don’t Think Steve Perry Liked Me Singing’

Gregg Rolie went from fronting Journey to a secondary role in the space of two albums. Credit, and he says some blame, goes to the arrival of Steve Perry.

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‘I didn’t know what to do’: Joe Walsh on the ugly turn his life took without the Eagles

Joe Walsh was reminded, at screenings worldwide of the new documentary History of the Eagles, just how far he’d slipped into addiction during the group’s long hiatus between 1980-94. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Pixies – ‘EP2’ (2014)

The Pixies without Kim Deal? No, that doesn’t work.

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Joey Molland’s emotional response to Badfinger critics: ‘You have no idea what went on’

For Joey Molland, continuing forward under the Badfinger banner has been both a blessing and – after all of his other classic-era bandmates died – a curse.