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Sean Lennon and Les Claypool’s Meeting of Oddball Minds is a “Definite Creative Chemistry” By Richard Bienstock published 30 September 21 The Claypool Lennon Delirium duo discuss their unique artistic bond and unusual recording arrangement.
David Gilmour’s Five Acts of a Legend By Guitar Player Staff published 17 September 21 From borrowing his neighbor’s guitar to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Hawkwind Founder and Guitarist Dave Brock Turns 80 Today By Rod Brakes published 20 August 21 VIDEO But with a new album and tour on the way the "Godfather of Space Rock" shows no signs of retiring.
Watch Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett and Roger Waters Take on Snobby TV Host By Rod Brakes published 4 August 21 VIDEO Psychedelic rock clashes with the old guard in this awkward meeting of minds.
