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Peter Hook Relives the 'Passion' and 'Spirit' of Joy Division on US Tour
Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images The first song on Joy Division's 1979 debut, 'Unknown Pleasures,' ends ... Read More »
Ray Davies Looks Back as He Prepares to Go Forward
Widely recognised as one of the most influential and groundbreaking bands of the 1960s and beyond, the Kinks paved the way for hundreds of groups - armed only with a guitar, three chords and a fuzzbox ... Read More »
John Lennon's First Group the Quarrymen Tell Tales Out of School
When the less-renowned members of the Quarrymen -- the group that nurtured three young rock 'n' rollers named John, Paul and George -- reunited in 1997 for a 40th anniversary celebration... ... Read More »
John Zacherle Scares Up Tales of His Seven-Decade Career as the 'Cool Ghoul'
Bobby Bank, WireImage John Zacherle never had his sights set on an entertainment career, yet his ... Read More »
Gorillaz' Damon Albarn on Loving America, Plastic Beaches and the Joy of Melancholy
Since Damon Albarn helped define British youth culture in the '90s with his iconic Britpop band Blur, the singer, songwriter, label head and activist has produced a staggering culture clash of musical output. Most significantly, Gorillaz -- his cartoon band collaboration with 'Tank Girl' creator and former roommate Jamie Hewlett -- has become a worldwide phenomenon. ... Read More »
Gary Numan Refuses to Be Tagged as a New Wave Nostalgia Act
The past year or so has marked an interesting one for Gary Numan, a pioneer of the synthesizer and the New Wave movement, as he has re-emerged into the marketplace. Best known for the 1979 UK No.1/US Top 10 smash 'Cars,' London-born musician has steadfastly refused to play the nostalgia game, only willing to tour on his own terms as a contemporary artist. ... Read More »
Rod Stewart Says Fifth Time's the Charm for New 'American Songbook' Release
Rod Stewart has been performing for more than 40 years, but he still has the excitement of a newcomer when he talks about playing live. His eyes light up and he grins with delight. ... Read More »
Elvis Costello Seeks Hope and Beauty in the Music on His 'National Ransom' Album
Throughout his more than 30-year career, Elvis Costello is one of the few artists of whom it can be said he has truly done it all. From songs like 'Watching the Detectives,' 'Alison' and 'Radio, Radio' in his early days, through a series of critically acclaimed albums in the '80s, including the 1986 combo of 'King Of America' and 'Blood & Chocolate'... ... Read More »
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Go Back to the Future
Joe Dilworth "It seems quite logical and appropriate for lots of different reasons. In our own ... Read More »
Steve Miller Admits to Being a Reluctant Rock Star, Once Hating the Rolling Stones
By his estimation, Steve Miller has sold about 8 million albums in the '90s, a monumental feat considering he last released a new album in 1993. ... Read More »
Steely Dan's Donald Fagen No Longer Shy About Singing
There was a time when Donald Fagen didn't even want to sing -- not on record and certainly not before crowds. ... Read More »
Paul Rodgers Says John Bonham's Death Influenced Decision to Quit Bad Company
When he formed his second major band, Paul Rodgers figured the group needed a theme song. So the band Bad Company recorded the song 'Bad Company.' ... Read More »
Eels' Mark Oliver Everett Explains the Complex Origins of His Album Trilogy
When Eels, the band-project helmed by E (aka Mark Oliver Everett), released 'Hombre Lobo' in 2009 it felt like a beast had just broken free from a cage. ... Read More »
Brian Wilson Resurrects Gershwin, Addresses Beach Boys Reunion Talk
As one of the most enigmatic and celebrated songwriters of the modern era, Brian Wilson has yielded harmonic pop perfection throughout his career ... Read More »
Tom Jones Matures Enough to Make the Album He's Always Dreamed
Tom Jones found himself back in the headlines earlier this year when his new ‘Praise & Blame’ album was criticized by an official at his label, who, in a leaked e-mail reportedly called the record “a sick joke.” ... Read More »
Mavis Staples Still Making Political Songs After 60 Years
Mavis Staples has been singing professionally for six decades, but she's far from a nostalgia act. ... Read More »