"This album is over three years in the making, and finally listening back to it all at once, about to release it to the world, I am so damn proud of every second of it. It's overwhelming. Working on it has been my outlet for so much that feels wrong and out of control, and a place to ignite hope through the power of music and connection... good thing we have the tour all lined up or I wouldn't know what to do with myself now!"
Big Mama Thornton exuded uncompromising intensity. Her voice conveyed struggle and defiance, fury and hurt, like few others. She was a Black, gay multi-instrumentalist who refused to let a racist society or a rapacious industry confine her.
"I express my deepest respect for you for making rock history and continuing to take on new challenges and producing even more compelling music today," Takaichi said, wishing them a successful tour beginning Saturday in Tokyo.
It's always been about collaboration, somebody can write a song, but until everybody puts their contribution in it isn't really a Yes song. We're not trying to echo the past; we're carrying the spirit of Yes forward and turning it into something new.
Chico stated, 'It was after a third bereavement of one of my dearest friends, which was just devastating. On that fateful day, I'm teetotal, I don't drink, and it felt like I was going out of my mind, couldn't take it, so I drank.'
Dwarves have announced their 17th studio album, titled J ENKEM, set to arrive June 6th via Greedy Records. In support of the upcoming record, the veteran punk band will embark on US tours in the spring and fall.
Zoh Amba has signed with Matador Records and announced their debut album, 'Eyes Full,' set to release on June 5. The album features Jim White on drums and Kevin Hyland on guitar.
"He's doing fantastic. He's living up here in Woodstock full time. We've been playing a lot of music. He's enjoying his retirement. He's playing piano and singing the occasional rock-and-roll cover with our family band at the Midnight Ramble, and we're having a great time."