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Carol Kaye on why it is not who you are but how and what you play that defines you as a musician
As one of L.A.’s top studio musicians during the ‘60s, Carol Kaye’s credits rival anyone's. In this classic 2009 interview, ...
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These 4 Classic Tracks Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Nicky Hopkins
Session ace Nicky Hopkins helped shape some of the biggest rock albums in history with his iconic keyboard arrangements.
Born to Run: Title track is a mission statement for entire Springsteen album
Springsteen writes that in crafting the song he was trying to create a Phil Spector-like “wall of sound” that could be a ...
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69 Thoughts About the Magnetic Fields’ ’69 Love Songs’ Anniversary at the Fitzgerald
A performance of a formalist masterpiece deserves a formalist review presented as a performance of sorts. No? Well, that’s ...
“Paul’s basslines are iconic, not technically challenging”: How McCartney’s sidekick Brian Ray juggles bass and guitar
In 2024, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea hailed McCartney as the “greatest rock bassist”. Speaking on Ted Danson and ...
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