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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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Snowy White Issues His Final Album

April 18, 2026

When artists say they embark on the farewell tour, there’s always a doubt, although when they’re about 80 years of age, such doubts are hardly unfounded, yet when musicians say a forthcoming album will be their last, one is often … Continue reading

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Former RAINBOW Musicians Pay Tribute To The Band

April 16, 2026

This year has seen a resurgence of interest in RAINBOW, possibly because a new , spanning the first two years of Ritchie Blackmore’s band, was released recently, so it’s only fitting that a new tribute album to this ensemble is … Continue reading

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