Joni Mitchell Moves Beyond Folk on ‘The Asylum Albums’
This anthology is loaded with classic material that proves Mitchell is not content to deliver variations on past successes.
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Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ Rapper, Dies at 59
The worldwide smash, which he co-wrote with 2 others, earned Stevie Wonder a songwriting credit as it prominently sampled “Pastime Paradise”
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Wolfgang Van Halen Performs ‘Panama’ at 2nd Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
The all-star presentation honoring the late Foo Fighters drummer included Nancy Wilson, the reunited James Gang, and many more for 53 songs
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Stevie Nicks on What Inspired Her to Record Stephen Stills’ ‘For What It’s Worth’
“He managed, in that song, to touch on everything so subtly. This is a song I long wanted to record. This seemed to be the right time”
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Dr. John Final Album, ‘Things Happen That Way,’ Arrives
During the sessions for the album, Rebennack invited a few old friends to lend their voices to the project including Willie Nelson and Aaron Neville
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Bob Dylan’s New Book, ‘The Philosophy of Modern Song’: More Details
Its 60+ essays cover surprising choices from such songwriters as Elvis Costello, Little Richard, Eagles, and The Who
Read More Joni Mitchell Releases ‘Asylum Albums (1972-1975)’ Box Set
This next installment in her Archives series covers her initial output for her new recording home following her departure from Reprise
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Doobie Brothers’ Founding Drummer, John Hartman, Dies
He became a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 when the band was finally inducted after decades of eligibility
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Steve Perry, Neal Schon in New Legal Fight Over Journey Rights
The band’s legendary singer and songwriter accused Schon and Jonathan Cain of “fraud on the trademark office” for 20 songs
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‘Elton John at 75’ Book Celebrates 75 Career Highlights
A veteran rock journalist Gillian Gaar examines the music icon through the lens of 75 career accomplishments and life events
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