13 Jan, 2010
Rock ‘n’ roll icon Jimi Hendrix is releasing a new album from beyond the grave – 30 years after the legend’s last posthumous release. The guitarist’s family and Sony Music’s Legacy division will release Hendrix’s 11th studio album,Valleys of Neptune on March 9th. The 12-track compilation disc will include the guitarist’s studio work in New [...]
Prog Rock Internet Radio!
08 Jan, 2010
If you are stuck indoors at the moment due to the snow etc…why not try some Progressive Rock Radio on the internet. I recently discovered RadioIO.com which has a Progressive Rock Channel which is well worth a listen. Go to http://www.radioio.com/genres/Rock and select the Progressive Rock Channel. Loads of great stuff from bands you will [...]
Led Zeppelin “old fashioned” and “unconvincing”
17 Dec, 2009
Rock band Led Zeppelin were labelled “old fashioned” and “unconvincing” by BBC producers when the group took part in a radio audition in 1969. Documents from the BBC’s archive reveal that producers invited the group to appear on a trial basis only and criticised their performance. However, the group eventually went on to play several [...]
Carl Palmer Quote
15 Apr, 2008
Given the bands interest and tribute to ELP with Fanfare for a common man, a recent interview with Carl Palmer asked how he came to take up the drums… “Originally I took up the violin…but found it made a better noise when I hit it….the rest is history!!”
Genesis Turns it on Again with the Old Stuff
23 May, 2007
On a recent interview with Chris Evans (Radio 2) Mike Rutherford said that the set for the upcoming tour will include a lot of the older longer tracks (hurrah!!!!!) – can’t wait – and Yes the entire band has tickets!. Hope to see you there.
A great quote from Rick Wakeman
20 Dec, 2006
A great quote from Rick Wakeman on discussing what it was like living on the road with a bunch of weird vegetarians when he was strictly a beer and curry man….he described Jon Anderson to perfection….. “He’s the only guy I know trying to save this planet whilst living on another one!!” – Simon Gardner
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