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Vixen Of The Violin: The Anna Phoebe Column (No. 8)

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at 01:00pm May 10 2010
Vixen Of The Violin: The Anna Phoebe Column (No. 8)

This week, Anna Phoebe goes for a stroll with Ian Anderson, reflects on the influence of Eddie Jobson, goes crazy earning 40 Roxy Music songs, hugs Richard Briers and drinks vodka with Michael Nyman! Go here to read Anna’s previous columns.

Zappa Plays Zappa Confirm UK Tour

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at 05:04pm April 1 2010
Zappa Plays Zappa Confirm UK Tour

Zappa Plays Zappa, featuring Dweezil Zappa (pictured) on guitar, have announced six UK shows for the summer.

What’s In A Name: The Origins Of 10 Band Titles

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at 04:05pm January 18 2010
What's In A Name: The Origins Of 10 Band Titles

Inspired by the thought that Iranian band Ahoora – a recent Track Of The Day – might have gotten their name from the character played by Nichelle Nichols in the original Star Trek series (well, almost), we thought it might be fun – and instructive – to look at the origins of some other band names. Right then, let’s go…

Win £250 Tree!

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at 03:17pm November 30 2009
Win £250 Tree!

The Rock Family Trees have been part of our lives for 40 years. Now Pete Frame, the historian responsible for all of these remarkable pieces of artwork, is doing a very special limited edition series.

The New Classic Rock Presents Prog Is Out Now!

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at 05:24pm September 29 2009
The New Classic Rock Presents Prog Is Out Now!

Radiohead answer questions arising from recent comments claiming they were on the verge of giving up the music game altogether in the new issue of Classic Rock Presents Prog, which is on sale from tomorrow (September 30).