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Why is Rush NOT in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Friday, October 14, 2011

I have a profound distaste for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It would be fair to say that I think it’s a joke, a disgrace, and nothing more than a way for a select few music executives and critics to get together once a year and circle-jerk while they tell each other how [...]

Rush – Beyond the Lighted Stage (DVD)

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

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Back in 1980 I remember getting the album (on vinyl, thank you very much) 2112 by Rush for my birthday. Up to that point I had no particular interest in progressive rock. I mean, I wasn’t even a teenager yet, so what did I know about music? I was into Ratt and Motley Crue, and [...]

Artist Spotlight: Steve Herberman

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

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In today's age where the world is much smaller thanks to the Internet and the ease of creating commercially-available music is widespread thanks to home recording and MP3 distribution, it seems much harder for jazz guitarists to stand out and make a name for themselves. There are just so many out there, how can you keep track?