Waddy Wachtel on ‘Werewolves,’ ‘I Love L.A.’ and… ‘The Poseidon Adventure’
The guitarist has been a first-call session player for many of the biggest artists in rock. We asked him about working with Zevon, Newman, Nicks and Hackman.
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Eric Clapton Addresses His Own Mortality on New ‘Meanwhile’ Album
The title collects eight previously released singles plus six new recordings.
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions ‘Trust’: A Dark Masterwork
The album, Costello’s fifth overall, captures the quartet at a potent but troubled peak, its title a loaded, ironic signifier.
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Loudon Wainwright III’s ‘Loudon Live in London’: Review
The meat of the show is in the self-penned material, which underscores his wordplay, humor and confessional lyrics.
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Musician Barry Goldberg Dies at 83 After Cancer Battle
The bluesman and keyboard master was celebrated for backing Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival, founding The Electric Flag in partnership with Mike Bloomfield, and much more.
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‘It’s the Real Thing’: When a Coca-Cola Ad Inspired 2 Hit Singles
In 1971, the creative director for the beverage’s ad agency wrote down the words “I’d like to buy the world a Coke.” His vision for a new campaign took off
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Songwriters Hall of Fame 2025 Led By the Doobie Brothers’ Johnston, McDonald and Simmons
When you see the list of those that didn’t make it this year, you realize that the organization has a lot of catching up to do for its prestigious honor.
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Steve Perry on Journey Departure: ‘I Was Burned Out’
In a 2018 interview, he said, “I knew it was going to be painful to walk away, but sometimes you just have to take care of yourself, even if it hurts to do so.”
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Sam Cooke, By Those Who Knew Him
“Sam had a big influence on anybody,” said soul singer Bobby Womack. “To me, cancer would be good if Sam gave it out. I’m serious.”
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Billy Idol Sets 2025 Tour With Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
The classic rock stars are teaming for several dozen dates in arenas and amphitheaters.
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