Strange Magic: Jeff Lynne at 75
Looking back on the career of a British rock legend
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Electric Light Orchestra
We Are Magic: Xanadu at 40
Why the flawless ELO-assisted soundtrack deserves to be separated from Olivia Newton-John’s head-scratching post-Grease career move
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Gonna Take Off My Pants: Randy Newman’s Born Again at 40
Was the pop bard simply not made for the times in 1979?
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Living in the Material World with Arthur Nasson
With a pair of great new releases, the acclaimed singer-songwriter is making classic psych pop for a digital audience
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Steve Perry Sings a Song Called ‘Crushing Disappointment’; Fails to Join Journey on RnR HOF Stage
Steve Perry gave the night’s standout speech at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction. Then he crushed the crowd by failing to appear on stage with Journey during their performance. (photo: Ken Kurson) On Friday, April 7, 2017, I did the wrong thing. I attended the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Electric Light Orchestra, Tupac, Pearl Jam and Yes have all earned their place and
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