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Sir George Martin, R.I.P.

March 9, 2016

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that all the modern sound production owes a debt to George Martin, the man who passed away, aged 90, on March 8th. Having worked with so many different artists, including Elton John,  and UFO, … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Bain, Rest In Peace

January 24, 2016

It really hurts: Jimmy Bain, a fantastic bass player who I’ve been planning to interview in the nearest future, passed away. One of the finest Scottish musicians, Bain was playing with HARLOT when Ritchie Blackmore invited him to join RAINBOW’s most celebrated, … Continue reading →

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Glenn Frey Went To Heavenly Rodeo

January 19, 2016

Another day, another loss… Glenn Frey, the man who progressed from the EAGLES’ bandido to a suave cat on solo terms, passed away, aged 67, after a battle with illness. A strong-willed person in a band of strong-willed individuals, Frey was a perfect … Continue reading →

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Buffin Griffin Passes Away

January 18, 2016

It was no secret that MOTT THE HOOPLE / MOTT drummer Dale Griffin, lovingly referred to as Buffin, has been seriously ill for the last few years. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he couldn’t take part in the band’s 2013 dates but he fought … Continue reading →

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Scars That Can’t Be Seen: David Bowie Dies

January 11, 2016

More a perpetual motion than a man, David Bowie seemed to be living out of time – or rather, in a time capsule of his own creation which served as a beacon for the art of music, a signpost to go to … Continue reading →

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