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Jeff Beck performing “Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers” live at Ronnie Scott’s in 2007, featuring an extraordinary lineup: Vinnie Colaiuta on drums, Tal Wilkenfeld on bass, Jason Rebello on keyboards, and Jeff Beck on guitar.

u/Historical-Device529 — 13 hours ago
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Paul McCartney’s performance that upset Roger Waters… McCartney tried to approach the dynamic with humor and even acted in front of the microphone.

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon marked an undeniable milestone in music history. However, behind its production were moments of creative tension that led to the exclusion of a legendary figure like Paul McCartney.
The rejection of such a prominent figure was not an isolated incident in Roger Waters’ career. Throughout the years, Waters has maintained a firm and uncompromising stance regarding who could contribute to his music.
During his time with Pink Floyd and on his solo tours, where he collaborated with guitarists such as Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, Roger always prioritized the overall atmosphere and aesthetic of the music over the fame of his guests.
For Waters, silence and genuine emotional responses were just as important as David Gilmour’s guitar work on iconic tracks like “Time.”

u/Historical-Device529 — 12 hours ago
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Carl Palmer remembers his friend and colleague, ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who sadly passed yesterday. RIP Frank.

u/Historical-Device529 — 12 hours ago
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Mark Sandman, Dana Colley, and Billy Conway: Morphine performing “Mary Won’t You Call My Name?” live at the Pinkpop Festival, 1994.

u/Historical-Device529 — 1 day ago
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Top 50 Prog Rock Live Albums (Classic Era) #22 — 801 Live (1976) A stellar lineup, great songs, incredible live record. Manzanera, Eno, Watson, Monkman, MacCormick, and Phillips create a unique chemistry, blending six outstanding musicians with different musical backgrounds.

Live, released in 1976

Songs / Tracks Listing

  1. Lagrima (2:31)
  2. T.N.K. (Tomorrow Never Knows) (6:14)
  3. East of Asteroid (4:59)
  4. Rongwrong (5:03)
  5. Sombre Reptiles (3:26)
  6. Baby's on Fire (5:03)
  7. Diamond Head (6:21)
  8. Miss Shapiro (4:20)
  9. You Really Got Me (3:23)
  10. Third Uncle (5:12)

Total Time 46:32
Line-up / Musicians
- Phil Manzanera / guitar
- Brian Eno / vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, guitar, tapes
- Lloyd Watson / slide guitar, vocals
- Francis Monkman / Fender Rhodes, clavinet
- Bill MacCormick / bass, vocals
- Simon Phillips / drums, rhythm box

u/Historical-Device529 — 1 day ago
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I don’t know If it’s just me, but I skipped this album

It’s simply just not my cup of tea, as I ultimately jumped to their next album “Talk” which I enjoyed.

u/Autisticmetalhead-39 — 2 days ago
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Amazing instrumental mastery from Gentle Giant — “The Advent of Panurge,” live at the Terrace Theater, Long Beach, California, January 3, 1975.

u/Historical-Device529 — 3 days ago
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August 16, 1975: Peter Gabriel announced his departure from Genesis to pursue a solo career. Gabriel later cited the birth of his first child in 1974 as one of the reasons for his decision. Genesis would never be quite the same without him.

u/Historical-Device529 — 3 days ago
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Top 50 Prog Rock Live Albums (Classic Era) #23 — Triumph: Stages (1985). At this time, Triumph were at their peak. Their mix of progressive and hard rock made for a lot of great music. Stages is an outstanding double live album, packed with memorable songs that highlight their career.

Live, released in 1985

Songs / Tracks Listing

  1. When the Lights Go Down (5:56)
  2. Never Surrender (6:43)
  3. Hold On (4:21)
  4. Magic Power (6:12)
  5. Rock & Roll Machine (10:20)
  6. Lay It on the Line (5:03)
  7. A World of Fantasy (4:15)
  8. Midsummer's Daydream (2:43)
  9. Spellbound (3:56)
  10. Follow Your Heart (3:37)
  11. Fight the Good Fight (7:36)
  12. Mind Games (4:46)
  13. Empty Inside (3:58)

Total Time: (69:26)
Line-up / Musicians
- Rik Emmett / guitar, vocals
- Michael Levine / bass, keyboards
- Gary McCracken / drums
- Gil Moore / drums, vocals
- Elaine Overholt / vocals
- Rob Yale / keyboards

u/Historical-Device529 — 2 days ago
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Top 50 Prog Rock Live Albums (Classic Era) #24 — Be-Bop Deluxe: Live! In The Air Age (1977). Great songs, an amazing band, and a fantastic sound. Be-Bop Deluxe deserves much more recognition, and this is a really good live record.

Live, released in 1977

LP with bonus EP track order:
Side 1 (LP)

  1. Life in the Air Age (4:30)
  2. Ships in the Night (3:37)
  3. Piece of Mine (5:05)
  4. Fair Exchange (4:55)

Side 2 (EP)
5. Shine (9:22)

Side 3 (EP)
6. Sister Seagull (3:42)
7. Maid in Heaven (2:28)

Side 4 (LP)
8. Mill Street Junction (4:43)
9. Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape (8:00)
10. Blazing Apostles (6:32)

Line-up / Musicians
- Bill Nelson / vocals, electric guitar
- Andrew Clark / vocals, keyboards
- Charles Tumahai / vocals, bass guitar, percussion
- Simon Fox / drums

u/Historical-Device529 — 3 days ago