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STATUS QUO’s First Boogie Period Gets Boxed

April 24, 2026

Two years have passed since STATUS QUO issued the “The Early Years 1966-69” collection that, as fans assumed, was a standalone dive into the British ensemble’s psychedelic era, yet they were wrong, because July 3rd will see the release of … Continue reading →

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Claire Hamill Celebrates Anniversary Of Her Debut With New Record

April 23, 2026

This year marks 55 years since Claire Hamill released her first album, the star-studded “One House Left Standing” that demonstrated the English artist’s strengths as both singer and songwriter, and could there be a better way to celebrate the anniversary … Continue reading →

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Dave Mason Passed Away

April 22, 2026

The great Dave Mason died on April 19th, one month short of hitting 80, and hitting various marks and hurdles has always been his thing. Back in 2015, the veteran this scribe, when asked about his career arc, “Hopefully, I … Continue reading →

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Revisits, Not Reissues, His Debut Album

April 20, 2026

It never feels good when an artist re-records their classic album from scratch, as such an approach speaks volumes of creative stagnation at play, yet this rule doesn’t apply when the blues come calling. Kenny Wayne Shepherd‘s first platter “Ledbetter … Continue reading →

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Interview with Jimmy Horowitz

April 19, 2026

He recorded with Tim Hardin and produced Long John Baldry, he arranged strings for THIN LIZZY and RENAISSANCE and conducted orchestras onstage with FACES, he worked with such different artists as AIR SUPPLY and BAD COMPANY, he credited on the … Continue reading →

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