Backstage Pass

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Backstage Pass: Doobies are still ‘Takin’ It To the Streets’

July 6, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

The drastic changes in the music industry over the last few years are not lost on Doobie Brothers singer-guitarist Tom Johnston. “People now put out product to back up touring. It used to be the exact opposite.” ►

Grace Potter makes her presence known

January 5, 2011 | princep | 0

Grace Potter knew she was destined to sing from an early age. ►

Johnny Mathis’ legend is in his craft and longevity

December 17, 2010 | princep | 0

Chances are you’ve heard Mathis’ hits. There’s a reason why the man has been a legend since the ’50s. ►

REO Speedwagon looks back at 30 years of ‘Hi Infidelity’

November 24, 2010 | princep | 1

Kevin Cronin, looks back at the making of the classic album ►

Micky Dolenz channels inner crooner with ‘King For A Day’

October 1, 2010 | princep | 1

You may remember him first as a member of The Monkees, but there’s more to Micky Dolenz than you can shake a drumstick at. ►

Jason Bonham strives to share Led Zeppelin legacy

September 1, 2010 | princep | 0

Later this year, Jason Bonham will embark on a concert tour called “Jason Bonham: The Led-Zeppelin Experience” to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the passing of his father, the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Henry Bonham. ►

Foghat channels the blues and hops the ‘Last Train Home’

August 23, 2010 | princep | 4

In recent years Foghat decided to make a dream of Lonesome Dave’s a reality: an all-blues record. ►

Howard Jones tackles ‘Ordinary Heroes’

August 20, 2010 | Carol Anne Szel | 0

With the release of the album, “Ordinary Heroes,” an ’80s icon takes us down a musical 180 journey. ►

Moody Blues are not losing any sleep over Rock Hall snub

August 16, 2010 | princep | 2

Justin Hayward focuses on the Moodys’ music and fans ►

Bad Lieutenant is eternal adolescence for Bernard Sumner

July 11, 2010 | princep | 1

Veteran of Joy Division and New Order relishes his new role in Bad Lieutenant ►