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Victor Brox, The Voice Of Caiaphas, Entered The Temple Of Silence

February 22, 2023

Probably, not a lot of people knew him as a doyen of the Manchester music scene, yet every classic rock connoisseur – and many millions of listeners who don’t pretend to be aficionados – heard the voice of Victor Brox, … Continue reading →

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Phil Spalding Passed Away

February 6, 2023

To say that Phil Spalding was a larger-than-life character would mean to underestimate a lifeforce this highly esteemed British bassist used to embody for decades – until now. The veteran musician – whose powerfully melodic spank remains preserved for posterity … Continue reading →

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Top Topham Passed Away

January 25, 2023

It seemed so extremely appropriate that Top Topham, known outside of music world as Anthony or Sanderson Topham, THE YARDBIRDS’ original guitarist, was an avid birdwatcher: that same attention to detail had made him such a respected blues artist. Top, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Jeff Beck, The Seeker Of Truth

January 11, 2023

The immortal Jeff Beck is gone; guitar shop has lost one of its bearing walls; the perpetual innovation the six-string slinger was pursuing for six decades is over. A restless soul, Beck’s never been a fixture on music scene, simply … Continue reading →

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Kim Simmonds Took A Step To Heaven

December 16, 2022

December 5th marked a sad 75th birthday for Kim Simmonds: the Stage 4 cancer became fiercer and it was clear that the intrepid leader of SAVOY BROWN would soon leave the world. The inevitable happened on December 13th when the … Continue reading →

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