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“I would love to have been part of some of those great later pieces… But the price you pay is that some people’s lives are not happy”: What if Anthony Phillips hadn’t left Genesis?

Dispelling some of the myths surrounding his departure, the driving force of the formative days shares his theory on how the band might have collapsed anyway

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"We were in debt by about a million dollars. That album saved us from probable obscurity": The story of the Cheap Trick album that transformed their fortunes

Cheap Trick’s At Budokan is widely hailed as one of rock’s greatest live albums: It was a story of big dreams, hard work and plain dumb luck

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Jim Beard, keyboardist for Steely Dan, dies aged 63

Beard was known for collaborations with jazz legends including Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin and Wayne Shorter

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Grammy-Winning Keyboardist Jim Beard Of Steely Dan Dies At 63

Renowned keyboardist Jim Beard, known for his work with Steely Dan and jazz icons, passes away at 63 due to sudden illness.

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"I guess I'm honoured he even thinks about me as much as he seems to": Wolfgang Van Halen responds to David Lee Roth's bizarre personal attacks with polite resignation

Wolfgang Van Halen sounds prepared for a future in which he's a target for the occasional David Lee Roth outburst

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"This was fun!" Talking Heads vocalist David Byrne has recorded a Paramore cover in recognition of Paramore covering Talking Heads

A forthcoming Record Store Day release will feature Paramore covering Talking Heads, and Talking Heads frontman David Byrne covering Paramore

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"It was a dark place, and we realised we didn't want to go back there": is Radiohead's King Of Limbs not just their most underrated record, but the one that helped save them?

Thom Yorke: "It was an experiment. I didn't think we really genuinely thought anything would come out of it, certainly not an entire record"

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Kanye West's 'Carnival' Hits No. 1 On Hot Rap Songs

Kanye West's 'Carnival' climbs to number one on Billboard's Hot Rap Songs chart, marking his 11th chart-topping hit.

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Music Festivals Across The U.S. Set To Showcase Top Talent

Explore the vibrant US music festival scene with top artists and unique experiences in 2024.

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Niall Horan: Captivating Audiences With Electrifying Performances

Discover the captivating journey of Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan, from his One Direction days to his solo career, showcasing his dynamic stage prese...

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Save live music by taking a tip from Irish folk

Letters: Any live music needs thriving grassroots, writes Ian Stock, while Chris Hodgkins calls for a ‘Marshall plan for the arts’

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Charges dropped against three accused of trying to sell stolen Hotel California lyrics

Case collapsed after emails came to light that defense lawyers said raised questions about the trial’s fairness

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"This is acceptable at Amon Amarth shows only!" An audience did some viking rowing at a Deafheaven concert, and metalheads aren't too happy about it

Takes about metal concert etiquette have been fired off after fans opened an Amon Amarth-style “rowing pit” at a shoegaze gig

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“If you were to listen to anything I do, you can see how big the blues influence is”: Slash is getting ready to unveil his blues solo album – one of the most anticipated guitar records of the year

The Guns N’ Roses icon is poised to reveal all about his forthcoming blues album – including the guest singers he's enlisted – which will follow the star-studded formula of his 2010 solo record

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"If you were to listen to anything I do you will see how big the blues influence is": Slash readies blues solo album featuring multiple vocalists – including Demi Lovato

What we know so far about his second solo album

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“We had these guys stomp out a 700ft crop circle”: The story of when Korn played a concert surrounded by corn

Korn performing in a cornfield? It had to happen eventually!

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Swift Notes: how the Eras tour ticketing debacle reflects – and distorts – US industry reform

As US lawmakers investigate ticketing practices from antitrust investigations to ‘speculative’ sales, do these proposals prioritise consumers or corporations – and why do some bear Swift’s name?

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Ice Spice's Rising Music Career Garners High Praise From Celebrities

Ice Spice, a rising rapper, gains success through collaborations with Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and Nicki Minaj.

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Bryan Ferry Partners With Iconic Artists Group To Expand Legacy

Bryan Ferry partners with Iconic Artists Group to expand his musical legacy, including hits from Roxy Music. Learn about Ferry's career milestones and endu...

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“While recovering, I didn’t want to stress myself out, so we didn’t rehearse as much. Luckily when I write the music, I give the hard parts to everyone else!” Earthside’s choice between aiming for perfection and getting their second album out ASAP

It took eight years to deliver Let The Truth Speak, amid world events, personal health issues and logistical challenges – but the result is bold, cinematic and defies all expectation

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"Kim Gordon has no interest in making music for the faint-hearted": with The Collective, Sonic Youth's iconic former vocalist/bassist throws expectations out the window in thrilling fashion

Kim Gordon's second solo album is challenging, claustrophobic and an absolute triumph

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5 great songs with questionable mixes: "The more you look at it like some tech-boy producer, the less you get it"

From Burial to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, we round up five unconventional approaches to mixing that resonated with listeners

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Technique, theory, taste and feel are the key ingredients in any guitar solo – work on these elements and you will play better, more expressive leads

There's no messing around with this tab and video lesson: it’s time to workshop some lead guitar ideas and get your solos spotlight-worthy

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Willow Smith Teases New Single With Topless Instagram Snap

Willow Smith teases her upcoming single 'Symptom of Life' on Instagram, exciting fans with a topless snap and teaser clip. Stay tuned for more updates on h...

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“I don’t know what it is about my Tele, but it’s special. Roy Buchanan tried it and wanted to buy it! I said, ‘No way in hell I’m giving that up’”: Russell Javors on his wild ride with Billy Joel – and his friendship with Les Paul after he was let go

Billy Joel’s former right-hand man had given up on music until he accidentally reconnected with his old colleagues – so what does he think of the suggestion that their Lords of 52nd Street group are better than Joel’s current band?

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