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“It won’t win over the doubters, but it’s neither as lightweight nor cheesy as some would have it”: The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – Fresh Snow At Christmas

Box set edition of 2003 release proves that, even though it was viewed as a curio, it’s in line with Ian Anderson’s regular musical explorations

Genesis Phil Collins-years book gets an update

Genesis:1975 to 2025 - The Phil Collins Yearswill be published by Kingmaker on April 17

“I lie to them and change the goalposts… you build up techniques of throwing the curveball of discomfort. If it gets comfortable I change it”: David Thomas calls Pere Ubu “avant-garage” – but how prog are they?

They’re unmistakably American, but their lead visionary names Henry Cow, Soft Machine, Gentle Giant and Van der Graaf Generator among his motivators, and explains why...

“His mouth moved, but I’d have to say he gave me only 30 percent”: The Night Bob Dylan trolled David Letterman and a TV audience of millions

When The Late Show celebrated its 10th anniversary they organised the starriest of all-star bands to back Bob Dylan. It did not work out

The 10 best King Crimson songs, by Jakko Jakszyk

King Crimson guitarist and singer Jakko Jakszyk picks his 10 favourite tracks by his favourite band

For years Tommy Henriksen has played guitar for others: Now’s he’s spreading the gospel of Crossbone Skully, avenging superhero from outer space

Welcome to Alice Cooper guitarist Tommy Henriksen’s Mutt Lange-produced 80s-rock-leaning project

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