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Ian Anderson reveals the question that made Jethro Tull say no to Woodstock
By Phil Weller published
The Jethro Tull leader says one question about nudity and drugs convinced him to skip rock’s most famous festival.

Jack White on the “blessing” behind the White Stripes
By Phil Weller published
White may be deemed the mastermind of the Detroit garage rockers, but he shared the stage with an artist he considers vital to his success

The two strangest things Eddie Van Halen ever took to airport security
By Elizabeth Swann published
During the ‘Balance’ tour in 1995, the Van Halen guitarist had a pair of run-ins so unforgettable that even Ted Nugent weighed in.

Randy Bachman on the fake Guess Who — and how he reclaimed the band and the name
By Andrew Daly published
After decades of watching other musicians tour under the band’s name, Bachman tells how he and Burton Cummings finally reclaimed the Guess Who

“I’m not going to be here long. Just give me stuff to sing.” Brian May on Freddie Mercury’s last days
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist says Queen managed to carry on thanks to the gift he left them — and reveals the song Adam Lambert nails every time

He jammed with Prince and Miles Davis — until one deceptive meeting put an end to everything
By Joe Matera last updated
Prince could have anything... except the guitarist he wanted most

Courtney Barnett on the moment when everything clicked on her new album
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The songwriter recalls the epiphany that inspired “Mantis,” the track that pulled ‘Creature of Habit’ together

Sudden Illness forces Goo Goo Dolls to scrap multiple concerts on their current tour
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Frontman John Rzeznik has been diagnosed with pneumonia, sidelining three Canadian tour dates
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