With his new album, Rise and Fall, imminently released, TPA’s John Wenlock-Smith spoke to John Holden about the music, his influences and the recording process. Who are your main influences? I grew up when progressive music was in its heyday.…
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Queen Machine Symphonic – ‘Electric – And Now I Can’t Wait To Do It Again!’ Says Kerry Ellis In a celebration of the music of rock legends Queen like never before, West End leading lady Kerry Ellis is joining forces…
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With new album The Other Side just released, TPA’s Graham Thomas spoke to Derek ‘Mo’ Moore from Nektar to discuss the band’s career, new music and forthcoming touring… To touch on the early history, what are your memories of how…
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A couple of hours ahead of Insomnium’s gig at Islington Assembly Hall on 19th January, TPA’s Graham Thomas caught up briefly with drummer and founder member of the band Markus Hirvonen in the bowels of the venue to chat about…
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Yes Guitarist Says Relayer ‘Is Going To Be Pretty Amazing’ Yes, one of the most innovative of all progressive-rock bands, and true legends of the genre, have announced an 8-date UK tour during May and June of 2020. The Album…
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Ken Hensley, one of the original members of much-loved British rock group Uriah Heep, playing keyboards, guitar and occasional vocals from their formation in late 1969 through until the end of the recording of the Conquest album in 1980. During…
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Sometimes, size is everything… By sheer coincidence, I came into contact with founder/bassist/composer Greg Spawton of Big Big Train. I was seeking permission to use some of the pictures from the website to accompany my report on their live performance…
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Geoff Downes is a busy man these days, with his commitment to the ongoing Yes 50th Anniversary tours and a resurgent Asia on the cards, alongside which he is also involved in the Downes Braide Association, who will release a…
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Upon his return from taking his Genesis Revisited project to Europe and North America, Steve Hackett spoke to TPA’s John Wenlock-Smith to talk about the tour, future projects and more. Read on for Steve’s reflections on his current band and…
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Celebrated Rock guitarist performs Jazz. Not a shock at all really, nor can I say that I am surprised at the quality of the material. Some might say it’s routine, but I find the nature of the performances, and in…
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