Why Rush’s Moving Pictures Remains a Masterpiece
Looking back at the making and enduring impact of Rush’s benchmark 1981 album, Moving Pictures.
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Vanilla Fudge’s Carmine Appice Names the Forgotten Drummer Who ‘Started Everything’
Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice has singled out The Rascals’ Dino Danelli as a pioneer of rock drumming who deserves far more recognition.
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Former AC/DC Drummer Chris Slade Retires at 79
Revered rock drummer Chris Slade, who powered AC/DC on The Razors Edge and played with everyone from David Gilmour to Tom Jones, is hanging up his sticks at 79.
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How Leftover Vault Recordings Became the Rolling Stones’ ‘Tattoo You’
Dissecting how the Rolling Stones raided their archives to cobble together Tattoo You, their last great No. 1 album, just in time for the 1981 tour.
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How Bob Dylan’s Influence Shaped The Beatles’ ‘Norwegian Wood’
Discover how Bob Dylan’s approach to poetry and lyrics fundamentally shifted John Lennon’s songwriting, paving the way for the Beatles’ classic ‘Norwegian Wood’.
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Barry Mitchell, Early Queen Bassist Who Played Before John Deacon, Has Died
Barry Mitchell, who played bass for Queen in the band’s formative 1970-1971 era before the arrival of John Deacon, has died.
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When Keith Emerson Tried to Blag a Free £55,000 Moog Synth
Back in 1970, late keyboard innovator Keith Emerson tried to score a free Moog synth by offering an endorsement. The company’s response? Even the Beatles paid for theirs.
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ZZ Top Will Continue Touring Following Frank Beard’s Death
ZZ Top has announced that the band will continue following the death of original drummer Frank Beard. The group will resume their tour this weekend in Austin.
