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Strawbs co-founder Dave Cousins died in July following a long illness. The singer, songwriter and guitarist enjoyed an active musical career spanning more than six decades and has been name-checked by many musicians as a key influence and inspiration. We reflect on his rich legacy and reveal plans for a number of posthumous releases, including the long-awaited new Strawbs album.
Ronnie Dio pinched her cheeks, Wolfgang Van Halen took her to 5150, she’s shared stages with Slash, Skid Row and Tom Keifer, given Rob Halford high heels for Christmas, bonded with Ann Wilson and Amy Lee… She’s Lzzy Hale , and these are some of her stories.
AL JARDINE WILL be the first to tell you he didn’t play much guitar for the Beach Boys in the Sixties. Early Beach Boys albums — like Surfin’ Safari (1962) and Surfin’ U.S.A. (1963) — feature plenty o
MIKE TAYLOR was the most original voice in British jazz, a legend on the scene, an inspiration to Cream and the coming wave of prog. But his recordings are rare, his career curtailed by mental illness and a mysterious early death. New reissues of key works prove his genius, and remind peers and pals of their heartbreak. "The whole story is just so tragic," they tell ANDREW MALE.
PETER GILES
The great and good of progressive music give us a glimpse into their prog worlds. As told to Grant Moon.
