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“I’m in Two Great Bands, so It’s Complicated”: Nils Lofgren Reflects on His Tenure With Neil Young, His New Tour With Bruce Springsteen, and His Latest Obsession: Pedal Steel By Gary Graff published 18 January 23 The rock ‘n’ roll veteran reveals what’s going on behind the scenes as Crazy Horse drop their latest, ‘World Record’
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Watch the Red Hot Chili Peppers' New “Black Summer“ Music Video By Rod Brakes, Dave Everley published 4 February 22 Video With John Frusciante now aboard, the Chili Peppers drop their lead single from the forthcoming album, ‘Unlimited Love.’
Watch the Official Trailer for The Beatles’ New Film, McCartney 3,2,1 By Rod Brakes published 12 July 21 Video The revealing documentary series starring Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin premieres this Friday, July 16.