Toyah and Robert Fripp return to action with spirited cover of Tina Turner’s evergreen sporting anthem The Best

National treasures Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp have returned to action in a rare new episode of their internationally praised series of Sunday Lunch performances.

In the latest clip, the King Crimson man and his post-punk playmate perform a lively cover of evergreen sporting anthem The Best, originally a minor hit for Bonnie Tyler in 1988 before Tina Turner turned it into a worldwide chartbuster the following year after it was released as the lead single from her Foreign Affair album.

“You are the best!” exclaims Robert, at the song’s eventual denouement.

“You are the best!” repeats Toyah, as if to underscore the importance of Fripp’s statement.

Coincidentally, in 2004 Willcox captained a team of sports fanatics from Birmingham on an episode of Simply The Best, an ITV show that attempted to replicate the success of the BBC’s earlier It’s A Knockout.

Hosted by cricketer Phil Tufnell and broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher, the show included games like 60-Second Screamer, in which contestants had to answer a general knowledge quiz while riding a rollercoaster, and Airkick, which required players to throw balls at their teammates after being tossed skyward by a compressed air catapult.

“I’ve been training so hard,” Willcox told Gallagher. “I’ve been running up mountains, but nothing can prepare you to what’s going to happen tonight. And as you can see I’m not the tallest person in the crowd, but I’m quick and I can nip through small gaps and things like that. So it’s gonna be good and Birmingham is gonna win!”

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Willcox’s team duly beat the representatives of Belfast in the first round, but their winning score was not enough to advance them to the final, where the city of Leeds emerged triumphant. A second series was not commissioned.

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“I am deeply disturbed and hurt by all of this”: Kevin Cronin slams REO Speedwagon concert organisers after being “knowingly excluded” from hometown show

“I am deeply disturbed and hurt by all of this”: Kevin Cronin slams REO Speedwagon concert organisers after being “knowingly excluded” from hometown show

Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon performs during their Summer Road Trip Tour at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre on August 28, 2024 in Englewood, Colorado
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Former REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin has taken to social media to bemoan his absence from an upcoming, one-off hometown show celebrating the band’s legacy in Champaign, IL.

The show, which is scheduled to take place at the State Farm Center in Champaign on June 14, will raise funds for the REO Speedwagon Foundation for rare GU cancer research at Moffitt Cancer Center, a nonprofit cancer treatment and research center located in Tampa, Florida.

In addition, tribute will be paid to late REO Speedwagon members Gary Richrath (guitar) and Gregg Philbin (bass), who both joined the band while they were resident in Champaign. The musicians lined up for the event include former members Neal Doughty, Alan Gratzer, Bruce Hall, Terry Luttrell, Mike Murphy and Steve Scorfina, but not Cronin.

“The organisers of the Champaign event could have picked a date when all of the former members of REO were available to participate,” Cronin wrote on Facebook, in response to a fan questioning his absence. “Instead they chose June 14, 2025, a date where it was public knowledge that I was previously committed to perform with Styx and Kevin Cronin Band in Bend, Oregon.

“Bottom line, I am being asked to participate in an event on a date when I can’t possibly be there in person. And then being falsely accused of turning down the invitation. I am deeply disturbed and hurt by all of this.

“After all I have done to help build the legacy of REO Speedwagon, I feel I have earned and deserve to be included in any event honoring that legacy. Instead, I have been knowingly excluded.”

Cronin also claims that REO veterans Dave Amato and Bryan Hitt have not been “shown the respect” of being invited to the Champaign show. It should be pointed out that neither musician was involved in the band’s early years, both having joined after they relocated to Los Angeles in 1977.

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Last year, REO Speedwagon played their final show against a backdrop of acrimony, as “irreconcilable differences” between Cronin and bassist Bruce Hall forced the latter to sit out the band’s schedule.

Hall, who joined REO Speedwagon in 1977 in time to play on the band’s breakthrough album You Can Tune A Piano, But You Can’t Tuna Fish, had hoped to return to the stage after recuperating from back surgery, but was replaced on the final tour by Matt Bissonette.

Tickets for the show on June 14 are on sale now.

Croinin will hit the road with Styx and former Eagles guitarist Don Felder in May on the Brotherhood Of Rock tour. Full dates below.

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May 28: Greenville Bon Secours Wellness Arena, SC
May 31: Tampa MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, FL
Jun 02: Jacksonville Daily’s Place, FL
Jun 04: Austin Germania Insurance Amphitheater, TX
Jun 06: The Woodlands Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, TX
Jun 07: Ridgedale Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, MO
Jun 09: Denver Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, CO
Jun 11: Salt Lake City Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, UT
Jun 13: Concord Toyota Pavilion at Concord, CA
Jun 14: Bend Hayden Homes Amphitheater, OR
Jun 15: Ridgefield Inn Style Resort Amphitheater, WA
Jun 28: Albuquerque Isleta Amphitheatre, NM
Jun 30: Colorado Springs Ford Amphitheatre, CO
Jul 02: Kansas City Starlight Theatre, MO
Jul 05: Birmingham Coca-Cola Amphitheatre, AL
Jul 06: Alpharetta Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, GA
Jul 08: Charlotte PNC Music Pavilion, NC
Jul 09: Raleigh Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, NC
Jul 11: Virginia Beach Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, VA
Jul 12: Bristow Jiffy Lube Live, VA
Jul 14: Syracuse Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater, NY
Jul 15: Bridgeport Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, CT
Jul 18: Gilford BankNH Pavilion, NH
Jul 19: Mansfield Xfinity Center, MA
Jul 20: Holmdel Bank Arts Center, NJ
Aug 01: Dallas Dos Equis Pavilion, TX
Aug 02: Brandon Brandon Amphitheater, MS
Aug 04: Franklin FirstBank Amphitheater, TX
Aug 06: Richmond Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, VA
Aug 08: Camden Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, NJ
Aug 10: Burgettstown The Pavilion at Star Lake, PA
Aug 12: Saratoga Springs Broadview Stage at SPAC, NY
Aug 13: Toronto Budweiser Stage, ON
Aug 15: Noblesville Ruoff Music Center, IN
Aug 16: Clarkston Pine Knob Music Theatre, MI
Aug 19: Cincinnati Riverbend Music Center, OH
Aug 20: Cuyahoga Falls Blossom Music Center, OH
Aug 22: Maryland Heights Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, MO
Aug 23: Tinley Park Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, IL
Aug 24: Milwaukee American Family Insurance Amphitheater, WI

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“This song is our tribute to Winnipeg”: Bachman-Turner Overdrive team up with Neil Young for first new song in 40 years

Bachman-Turner Overdrive have released their first new song in nearly 30 years. 60 Years Ago arrives ahead of the first date of the band’s Back In Overdrive tour, which kicks off in Victoria, British Columbia, on April 1.

“As a thank-you to Winnipeg, the city that shaped us, I wrote a song called 60 Years Ago,” says band founder Randy Bachman. “It features Tal Bachman [Randy’s son], KoKo Bachman [Tal’s wife], and me, with Fred Turner on vocals, and features an incredible guitar solo from Neil Young.

“This song is our tribute to Winnipeg, the place where we grew up as teenagers in the ’60s, a time when the city’s music scene was exploding. It was the Liverpool of North America, a melting pot of incredible talents. Everyone I’ve talked to who spent time in Winnipeg and witnessed that musical explosion is excited to hear this song, and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it.”

60 Years Ago is the first freshly recorded material from BTO since 1996’s poorly-received Trial By Fire: Greatest & Latest (a collection of rerecordings made without Bachman), and the band’s first original material since 1984’s BTO album.

Bachman and Fred Turner are the only surviving members of BTO’s original lineup, as both Robbie Bachman (drums) and Tim Bachman (guitar) died in 2023. Meanwhile, the band’s touring lineup includes the three Bachmans alongside Lance Lapointe (bass) and Brent Knudsen (guitar).

“We’re playing all the hits, as well as diving deep into the album cuts, and the response from fans has been incredible,” says Bachman senior. “We can’t wait to tour Canada in April and May and show off this powerhouse lineup. The BTO sound is back!

The band also play US dates in July and August. Full schedule below.

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Apr 01: Victoria Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, BC
Apr 03: Abbotsford Centre, BC
Apr 04: Penticton South Okanagan Events Centre, BC
Apr 06: Cranbrook Western Financial Place, BC
Apr 08: Prince George CN Centre, BC
Apr 09: Grande Prairie Bonnetts Energy Centre, AB
Apr 11: Tsuut’ina Grey Eagle Event Centre, AB
Apr 12: Tsuut’ina Grey Eagle Event Centre, AB
Apr 13: Lethbridge VisitLethbridge.com Arena, AB
Apr 15: Regina Brandt Centre, SK
Apr 17: Brandon Westoba Place, MB
Apr 19: Winnipeg Canada Life Centre, MB
Apr 24: Kitchener The Aud, ON
Apr 26: Toronto The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort, ON
Apr 28: St. Catharines Meridian Centre, ON
Apr 29: Peterborough Memorial Centre, ON
May 01: London Canada Life Place, ON
May 02: Ottawa TD Place, ON
May 04: Sudbury Arena, ON
May 05: Laval Place Bell, QC
May 07: Saint John TD Station, NB
May 08: Halifax Scotiabank Centre, NS

Jul 18: Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel, IA
Jul 19: Welch Treasure Island Resort and Casino, MN
Jul 20: Fargo Scheels Arena, ND
Jul 22: Interlochen Kresge Auditorium, MI
Jul 24: Appleton Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium, WI
Jul 25: Terre Haute The Mill Terre Haute, IN
Jul 26: Huber Heights Rose Music Center at The Heights, OH
Jul 28: Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, IL
Jul 29: Elk Grove The Village Green, IL
Jul 31: Jefferson City Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater, MO
Aug 01: El Reno Lucky Star Casino, OK
Aug 03: Amarillo Civic Center Complex, TX
Aug 15: West Wendover Peppermill, NV
Aug 16: Beaver Creek Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC), CO
Aug 18: Boise Western Idaho Fair, ID
Aug 21: Pala Pala Casino Spa & Resort, CA
Aug 22: Fort Mcdowell We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, AZ
Aug 23: Albuquerque Route 66 Casino Hotel, NM
Sep 20: Lincoln Thunder Valley Casino Resort, CA

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“She was literally getting onto the plane. I felt awkward about it, but I’ve got a bad enough reputation and so has she”: The classic Megadeth song that was originally supposed to feature Lisa Marie Presley

From Ice-T to the Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine isn’t averse to inviting outside musicians to appear on his band’s albums.

But there was one unlikely high-profile collaborator whose appearance on a classic Megadeth song fell apart at the very last minute.

In 1994, Megadeth were riding high on the success of albums such as Rust In Peace and Countdown To Extinction, the latter entering the Billboard charts at Number 2 – their highest ever chart position.

The band’s sixth album, Youthanasia, was their most commercial-sounding record yet, to the point where Dave Mustaine later complained that producer Max Norman pushed the band to slow down their songs to make them more palatable for radio.

“When you listen to those songs, they’re all really slow,” said Mustaine in 2024. “We’re a metal band, you can’t have everything at 120 BPM. It’s obvious that that’s a radio tempo.”

Despite his reservations, Youthanasia featured several classic tracks, including one that would be widely recognised as one of Megadeth’s greatest songs: A Tout Le Monde.

The version of A Tout Le Monde that appears on Youthanasia was sung by Mustaine alone, but the band would revisit it 13 years later with the intention of re-recording it as a duet.

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The updated version of the song, retitled A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free), appeared on 2007’s United Abominations album and featured Mustaine trading lines with Cristina Scabbia, singer with Italian goth metal band Lacuna Coil.

“That song was never respected by the record company [Capitol], or by anyone except myself and the fans,” Mustaine told Metal Hammer in 2007. “Being one of my most beautiful songs, I thought it deserved a better chance before I went into retirement.”

But Scabbia wasn’t the first person that Mustaine approached to appear on the new version of the song. The Megadeth man had considered two unnamed singers who failed to work out, before reaching out to a third: Lisa Marie Presley.

Presley, who died in 2023, was the daughter of rock’n’roll legend Elvis Presley and a singer in her own right. But sadly, the mooted team-up with Megadeth fell through at the eleventh hour.

“She was literally getting onto the plane,” Mustaine told Metal Hammer, adding cryptically: “I felt awkward about it, but I’ve got a bad enough reputation and so has she.”

In another interview with Straight.com, the Megadeth frontman explained: “We had to call and say, ‘Sorry, we changed our minds. I would have loved to have heard what Lisa Marie Presley would have done,.”

The exact reason for Presley’s non-appearance on A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free) has never been revealed. Instead, Mustaine enlisted Cristina Scabbia as his duet partner on the song.

“Cristina is the best of all the female singers around at the moment and I hope it helps her band’s career,” Mustaine told Metal Hammer.

Fittingly, given the Megadeth singer’s issues with Youthanasia’s radio-friendly approach, the new version of the song was faster than the original. As for what it would have sounded like with Lisa Marie Presley? We can only imagine.

Complete List Of Santana Songs From A to Z

Complete List Of Santana Songs From A to Z

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Santana is inseparably connected to the vibrant cultural fusion of San Francisco’s late 1960s music scene, where guitarist Carlos Santana assembled a dynamic lineup in 1966, setting the foundation for a groundbreaking fusion of rock, Latin rhythms, jazz, and blues. Originally known as the Santana Blues Band, the group’s early performances at iconic venues such as the Fillmore West garnered significant attention, positioning them for a defining moment at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Their electrifying set, highlighted by an iconic rendition of “Soul Sacrifice,” catapulted the band to global recognition.

With a prolific discography spanning several decades, Santana has released twenty-six studio albums, along with numerous live recordings and collaborations, illustrating an unwavering commitment to musical innovation and evolution. Their eponymous debut album, released shortly after their Woodstock performance, established the band’s signature style and included standout tracks like “Evil Ways.” The following year, their landmark album “Abraxas” solidified their stardom, featuring chart-topping hits such as “Black Magic Woman” and the exuberant instrumental “Oye Como Va,” which remains one of their most celebrated tracks.

Throughout their impressive career, Santana achieved significant commercial and critical acclaim, amassing numerous awards and honors. Notably, the band earned multiple Grammy Awards, particularly in 2000 when their album “Supernatural” swept nine Grammy wins, including Record of the Year and Album of the Year. This landmark album, driven by the massive global hit “Smooth,” featuring Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, introduced Santana’s timeless appeal to a new generation, reaffirming their unique ability to seamlessly bridge musical genres and generations.

Santana’s enduring popularity is deeply rooted in their authentic blend of diverse musical influences and virtuosic musicianship. Carlos Santana himself is widely revered for his soulful, expressive guitar style, characterized by fluidity and emotional depth, qualities that have made him one of rock music’s most admired guitarists. The band’s ability to continuously reinvent their sound while maintaining their musical integrity has cemented their status as both cultural icons and musical trailblazers.

Outside the recording studio, Carlos Santana and his bandmates have dedicated substantial efforts toward humanitarian and social activism. Carlos established the Milagro Foundation in 1998, committed to supporting underserved and vulnerable children around the world by funding educational, healthcare, and arts programs. The band’s commitment to social consciousness extends through benefit concerts and participation in various philanthropic initiatives, underscoring their belief in music’s transformative power beyond mere entertainment.

Santana’s legacy is thus characterized not only by their impressive catalogue and accolades but also by their profound influence across cultural and generational lines. Their passionate performances, commitment to innovation, and meaningful contributions to social causes illustrate why Santana continues to be cherished deeply within the global music community, respected for both their artistic excellence and dedication to humanitarian principles.

Complete List Of Santana Songs From A to Z

  1. A DiosMilagro – 1992
  2. A-1 FunkLotus – 1974
  3. AdoumaShaman – 2002
  4. Africa BambaSupernatural – 1999
  5. Africa SpeaksAfrica Speaks – 2019
  6. Agua que va caerMilagro – 1992
  7. Ah, Sweet DancerShape Shifter – 2012
  8. All AboardSantana IV – 2016
  9. All I Ever WantedMarathon – 1979
  10. All the Love of the UniverseCaravanserai – 1972
  11. AmericaShaman – 2002
  12. America for SaleBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  13. American GypsyZebop! – 1981
  14. Amoré (Sexo)Shaman – 2002
  15. Amor CorrespondidoCorazón (Deluxe) – 2014
  16. Angel Choir/All TogetherBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  17. Angelica FaithShape Shifter – 2012
  18. Anywhere You Want to GoSantana IV – 2016
  19. Aqua MarineMarathon – 1979
  20. AspirationsBorboletta – 1974
  21. Aye Aye AyeShaman – 2002
  22. Back in BlackGuitar Heaven – 2010 (AC/DC cover)
  23. BahiaMoonflower – 1977
  24. Bang a Gong (Get It On)Guitar Heaven – 2010 (T. Rex cover)
  25. BatongaAfrica Speaks – 2019
  26. BatukaSantana III – 1971
  27. BatukadaLotus – 1974
  28. Beijo de LongeCorazón (Deluxe) – 2014
  29. Before We GoFreedom – 1987
  30. BembeleAfrica Speaks – 2019
  31. Besos de LejosCorazón – 2014
  32. Black Magic Woman/Gypsy QueenAbraxas – 1970
  33. Blue SkiesAfrica Speaks – 2019
  34. Blues MagicSantana IV – 2016
  35. Body SurfingShangó – 1982
  36. BorbolettaBorboletta – 1974
  37. BreakBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  38. Breaking Down the DoorAfrica Speaks – 2019
  39. Breaking OutBeyond Appearances – 1985
  40. Breathing UnderwaterBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  41. Brightest StarZebop! – 1981
  42. BrotherhoodBeyond Appearances – 1985
  43. Brown Skin GirlAll That I Am – 2005
  44. CaminandoSantana IV – 2016
  45. Can’t You Hear Me KnockingGuitar Heaven – 2010 (The Rolling Stones cover)
  46. Candombe CumbeleAfrica Speaks – 2019
  47. CanelaShape Shifter – 2012
  48. Canto de los FloresBorboletta – 1974
  49. CarnavalFestival – 1977
  50. Castillos de Arena Part 1 (Sand Castle)Lotus – 1974
  51. Castillos de Arena Part 2 (Sand Castle)Lotus – 1974
  52. ChangesZebop! – 1981
  53. Choo ChooSantana IV – 2016
  54. ChooseSpirits Dancing in the Flesh – 1990
  55. Come as You AreSantana IV – 2016
  56. Con SantanaAll That I Am – 2005
  57. Corazón EspinadoSupernatural – 1999
  58. Cry Baby CryAll That I Am – 2005
  59. Da Tu AmorAll That I Am – 2005
  60. Dance Sister Dance (Baila Mi Hermana)Amigos – 1976
  61. Dance the Night AwayGuitar Heaven – 2010 (Van Halen cover)
  62. Dawn/Go WithinMoonflower – 1977
  63. Dealer/Spanish RoseInner Secrets – 1978
  64. Deeper, Dig DeeperFreedom – 1987
  65. Dios Bendiga Tu InteriorAfrica Speaks (Bonus Track) – 2019
  66. Do You Like the WaySupernatural – 1999
  67. DomShape Shifter – 2012
  68. E Papa RéZebop! – 1981
  69. EchizoSantana IV – 2016
  70. El FarolSupernatural – 1999
  71. El FuegoAll That I Am – 2005
  72. El MoroccoMoonflower – 1977
  73. El NicoyaAbraxas – 1970
  74. Eres La LuzShape Shifter – 2012
  75. Eternal Caravan of ReincarnationCaravanserai – 1972
  76. Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile)Amigos – 1976
  77. Everybody’s EverythingSantana III – 1971
  78. Every Step of the WayCaravanserai – 1972
  79. Everything’s Coming Our WaySantana III – 1971
  80. Evil WaysSantana – 1969
  81. Feel It Coming BackCorazón – 2014
  82. Feels Like FireShaman – 2002
  83. Fillmore EastSantana IV – 2016
  84. Flame – SkyWelcome – 1973
  85. Flor d’Luna (Moonflower)Moonflower – 1977
  86. Flor de CanelaBorboletta – 1974
  87. Foo FooShaman – 2002
  88. ForgivenessSantana IV – 2016
  89. Free All the People (South Africa)Milagro – 1992
  90. Free AngelaLotus – 1974
  91. Freedom in Your MindSantana IV – 2016
  92. Full MoonSpirits Dancing in the Flesh – 1990
  93. Future PrimitiveCaravanserai – 1972
  94. Ghost of Future Pull / New LightBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  95. Ghost of Future Pull IIBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  96. GitanoAmigos – 1976
  97. Give and TakeBorboletta – 1974
  98. Give Me LoveFestival – 1977
  99. Going HomeWelcome – 1973
  100. Goodness and MercySpirits Dancing in the Flesh – 1990
  101. GuajiraSantana III – 1971
  102. Gypsy WomanSpirits Dancing in the Flesh – 1990
  103. Gypsy/GrajoncaMilagro – 1992
  104. HannibalZebop! – 1981
  105. Hard TimesMarathon – 1979
  106. Here and NowBorboletta – 1974
  107. HermesAll That I Am – 2005
  108. Hold OnShangó – 1982
  109. Hope You’re Feeling BetterAbraxas – 1970
  110. Hoy Es AdiósShaman – 2002
  111. How LongBeyond Appearances – 1985
  112. I Ain’t SuperstitiousGuitar Heaven – 2010 (The Jeff Beck Group cover)
  113. I Am SomebodyAll That I Am – 2005
  114. I Don’t Wanna Lose Your LoveAll That I Am – 2005
  115. I Love You Much Too MuchZebop! – 1981
  116. I See Your FaceCorazón – 2014
  117. I’ll Be WaitingMoonflower – 1977
  118. I’m Feeling YouAll That I Am – 2005
  119. I’m the One Who Loves YouBeyond Appearances – 1985
  120. In the Light of a New DayShape Shifter – 2012
  121. Incident at NeshaburAbraxas – 1970
  122. IndyCorazón – 2014
  123. Introduction — Bill Graham (Milagro)Milagro – 1992
  124. Iron Lion ZionCorazón – 2014
  125. It’s a Jungle Out ThereSpirits Dancing in the Flesh – 1990
  126. Jin-go-lo-baSpirits Dancing in the Flesh – 1990
  127. JingoSantana – 1969
  128. JoyBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  129. JugandoFestival – 1977
  130. Jungle StrutSantana III – 1971
  131. Just Feel BetterAll That I Am – 2005
  132. Just in Time to See the SunCaravanserai – 1972
  133. Kyoto (Drum Solo)Lotus – 1974
  134. La FlacaCorazón – 2014
  135. La Fuente del RitmoCaravanserai – 1972
  136. Leave Me AloneSantana IV – 2016
  137. Let It ShineAmigos – 1976
  138. Let MeAmigos – 1976
  139. Let Me InsideShangó – 1982
  140. Let the Children PlayFestival – 1977
  141. Let the Music Set You FreeFestival – 1977
  142. Let There Be Light/Spirits Dancing in the FleshSpirits Dancing in the Flesh – 1990
  143. Life Is a Lady/HolidayInner Secrets – 1978
  144. Life Is AnewBorboletta – 1974
  145. Life Is for LivingMilagro – 1992
  146. Light of LifeWelcome – 1973
  147. Lightning in the SkyMarathon – 1979
  148. Little WingGuitar Heaven – 2010 (The Jimi Hendrix Experience cover)
  149. Look Up (To See What’s Coming Down)Caravanserai – 1972
  150. Los InvisiblesAfrica Speaks – 2019
  151. LoveMarathon – 1979
  152. Love Is YouFreedom – 1987
  153. Love Makes the World Go RoundSantana IV – 2016
  154. Love of My LifeSupernatural – 1999
  155. Love, Devotion & SurrenderWelcome – 1973
  156. Luna HechiceraAfrica Speaks – 2019
  157. Macumba in BudapestShape Shifter – 2012
  158. Make Somebody HappyMilagro – 1992
  159. Mal BichoCorazón – 2014
  160. MandelaFreedom – 1987
  161. MantraLotus – 1974
  162. MarathonMarathon – 1979
  163. MargaritaCorazón – 2014
  164. Maria MariaSupernatural – 1999
  165. María CaracólesFestival – 1977
  166. MeditationLotus – 1974
  167. MetatronShape Shifter – 2012
  168. Mientras TantoAfrica Speaks (Bonus Track) – 2019
  169. MigraSupernatural – 1999
  170. MirageBorboletta – 1974
  171. Mother AfricaWelcome – 1973
  172. Mother YesBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  173. Mother’s DaughterAbraxas – 1970
  174. MoveBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  175. Move OnInner Secrets – 1978
  176. Mr. SzaboShape Shifter – 2012
  177. My ManAll That I Am – 2005
  178. Never the Same AgainShape Shifter – 2012
  179. Night Hunting TimeShangó – 1982
  180. No One to Depend OnSantana III – 1971
  181. NomadShape Shifter – 2012
  182. Nothing at AllShaman – 2002
  183. NovusShaman – 2002
  184. Nowhere to RunShangó – 1982
  185. Nueva YorkShangó – 1982
  186. Once It’s GotchaFreedom – 1987
  187. One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison)Inner Secrets – 1978
  188. One of These DaysShaman – 2002
  189. One with the SunBorboletta – 1974
  190. Open InvitationInner Secrets – 1978
  191. Over and OverZebop! – 1981
  192. Oxun (Oshūn)Shangó – 1982
  193. Oye 2014Corazón – 2014
  194. Oye Cómo VaAbraxas – 1970
  195. Oye Este Mi CantoAfrica Speaks – 2019
  196. Para los RumberosSantana III – 1971
  197. Paraísos QuemadosAfrica Speaks – 2019
  198. Peace on Earth…Mother Earth…Third Stone from the SunSpirits Dancing in the Flesh – 1990
  199. Peace PowerBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  200. PersuasionSantana – 1969
  201. PhotographGuitar Heaven – 2010 (Def Leppard cover)
  202. Practice What You PreachBorboletta – 1974
  203. PraiseFreedom – 1987
  204. Primera InvasiónZebop! – 1981
  205. PrimaveraSupernatural – 1999
  206. Promise of a FishermanBorboletta – 1974
  207. Put Your Lights OnSupernatural – 1999
  208. Reach UpFestival – 1977
  209. Red ProphetMilagro – 1992
  210. RevelationsFestival – 1977
  211. Riders on the StormGuitar Heaven – 2010 (The Doors cover)
  212. Right NowBeyond Appearances – 1985
  213. RumbaleroBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  214. RunninMarathon – 1979
  215. SaideiraCorazón (Deluxe) – 2014
  216. Saideira (Spanish version)Corazón – 2014
  217. Saja/Right OnMilagro – 1992
  218. Samba de SausalitoWelcome – 1973
  219. Samba Pa TiAbraxas – 1970
  220. Santana CelebrationBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  221. SavorSantana – 1969
  222. Say It AgainBeyond Appearances – 1985
  223. Se a CabóAbraxas – 1970
  224. Searchin’Zebop! – 1981
  225. Shades of TimeSantana – 1969
  226. Shake ItSantana IV – 2016
  227. ShangóShangó – 1982
  228. Shape ShifterShape Shifter – 2012
  229. She Can’t Let GoFreedom – 1987
  230. She’s FireBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  231. She’s Not ThereMoonflower – 1977
  232. SidewaysShaman – 2002
  233. Since SupernaturalShaman – 2002
  234. Singing Winds, Crying BeastsAbraxas – 1970
  235. Smoke on the WaterGuitar Heaven – 2010 (Deep Purple cover)
  236. SmoothSupernatural – 1999
  237. Song for CindyBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  238. Somewhere in HeavenMilagro – 1992
  239. Song of the WindCaravanserai – 1972
  240. Songs of FreedomFreedom – 1987
  241. Soul SacrificeSantana – 1969
  242. Soweto (Africa Libre)Spirits Dancing in the Flesh – 1990
  243. Spark of the DivineShape Shifter – 2012
  244. SpiritBeyond Appearances – 1985
  245. Spring ManifestationsBorboletta – 1974
  246. Stand UpMarathon – 1979
  247. Stay (Beside Me)Marathon – 1979
  248. Stone FlowerCaravanserai – 1972
  249. StormyInner Secrets – 1978
  250. SueñosSantana IV – 2016
  251. Summer LadyMarathon – 1979
  252. Sunshine of Your LoveGuitar Heaven – 2010 (Cream cover)
  253. TabooSantana III – 1971
  254. Take Me with YouAmigos – 1976
  255. Tales of KilimanjaroZebop! – 1981
  256. Tell Me Are You TiredAmigos – 1976
  257. The CallingSupernatural – 1999
  258. The Facts of LoveInner Secrets – 1978
  259. The Game of LoveShaman – 2002
  260. The NileShangó – 1982
  261. The RiverFestival – 1977
  262. The Sensitive KindZebop! – 1981
  263. Touchdown RaidersBeyond Appearances – 1985
  264. Toussaint L’OvertureSantana III – 1971
  265. TranscendanceMoonflower – 1977
  266. TreatSantana – 1969
  267. TrinityAll That I Am – 2005
  268. Try a Little HarderFestival – 1977
  269. TwistedAll That I Am – 2005
  270. Una Noche en NápolesCorazón – 2014
  271. VeracruzFreedom – 1987
  272. Verão VermelhoFestival – 1977
  273. Victim of CircumstanceFreedom – 1987
  274. Victory Is WonShaman – 2002
  275. WaitingSantana – 1969
  276. WarriorShangó – 1982
  277. Waves WithinCaravanserai – 1972
  278. We Don’t Have to WaitMilagro – 1992
  279. Well All RightInner Secrets – 1978
  280. WelcomeWelcome – 1973
  281. What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)Shangó – 1982
  282. Wham!Inner Secrets – 1978
  283. When I Look into Your EyesWelcome – 1973
  284. While My Guitar Gently WeepsGuitar Heaven – 2010 (The Beatles cover)
  285. Whiter Shade of PaleBlessings and Miracles – 2021
  286. Who Loves YouBeyond Appearances – 1985
  287. Who’s That LadySpirits Dancing in the Flesh – 1990
  288. Whole Lotta LoveGuitar Heaven – 2010 (Led Zeppelin cover)
  289. Why Don’t You & IShaman – 2002
  290. Wishing It WasSupernatural – 1999
  291. WinningZebop! – 1981
  292. Written in SandBeyond Appearances – 1985
  293. Xibaba (She-Ba-Ba)Lotus – 1974
  294. (Da Le) YaleoSupernatural – 1999
  295. YambuSantana IV – 2016
  296. Yo Me Lo MerezcoAfrica Speaks – 2019
  297. Yo Soy La LuzCorazón – 2014
  298. You and ISantana IV – 2016
  299. You Are My KindShaman – 2002
  300. You Just Don’t CareSantana – 1969
  301. You Know That I Love YouMarathon – 1979
  302. Your TouchMilagro – 1992
  303. Yours Is the LightWelcome – 1973
  304. ZuluMoonflower – 1977

Albums

Santana (1969): 9 songs

Abraxas (1970): 9 songs

Santana III (1971): 9 songs

Caravanserai (1972): 10 songs

Welcome (1973): 9 songs

Lotus (1974): 9 new tracks

Borboletta (1974): 12 songs

Amigos (1976): 7 songs

Festival (1977): 11 songs

Moonflower (1977): 8 new studio tracks

Inner Secrets (1978): 9 songs

Marathon (1979): 11 songs

Zebop! (1981): 12 songs

Shangó (1982): 11 songs

Beyond Appearances (1985): 10 songs

Freedom (1987): 10 songs

Spirits Dancing in the Flesh (1990): 10 songs

Milagro (1992): 12 songs

Supernatural (1999): 13 songs

Shaman (2002): 16 songs

All That I Am (2005): 13 songs

Guitar Heaven (2010): 12 songs (all covers)

Shape Shifter (2012): 13 songs

Corazón (2014): 15 songs (including deluxe edition tracks)

Santana IV (2016): 16 songs

Africa Speaks (2019): 13 songs (including bonus tracks)

Blessings and Miracles (2021): 15 songs

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“I was living a couch, with no food and no money, just hoping the band would come through this”: The epic story of Meshuggah’s rise from thrash metal wannabes to tech metal giants

“I was living a couch, with no food and no money, just hoping the band would come through this”: The epic story of Meshuggah’s rise from thrash metal wannabes to tech metal giants

Meshuggah posing for a photograph in 2012
(Image credit: Press)

Swedish trailblazers Meshuggah are one of the most innovative and influential bands of the last 30 years. In 2012, as they geared up to release their new album, Koloss, guitarist Mårten Hagström and drummer Tomas Haake looked back on their rise from thrash metal wannabes to tech metal giants.

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Meshuggah guitarist Mårten Hagström is puzzled by the whole concept of ‘djent’. The Swedish band are universally acknowledged as pioneering this innovative and exciting strain of modern metal. The term describes a mix of syncopated, elastic guitar riffs, bringing together complexity and palm-muted, distorted chords. But for Mårten, it’s something of a mystery.

“I know we’re credited with starting this whole thing, but I really wonder what people mean by the term,” he says. “However, in the wider scheme of things it’s very warming and gratifying to know that there are a lot of bands out here – ones we respect – who claim us to be an influence. It’s a long way removed from where we were in the early days, when we thought nobody actually cared about what we did!”

Meshuggah’s story has been beset by as many out-of-the-blue interruptions and sudden, headspinning reconfigurations as their music itself. While not a rags-to-riches tale, it is about turning musical rage into sonic gold dust – the alchemy of sound.

“Tomas Haake [current Meshuggah drummer] and I remember them when they were Metallien back in 1985,” recalls Mårten of Meshuggah’s formation. “We were in the band Barophobia and supported Metallien in their very early days. So we saw them develop.”

Metallien were started by guitarist Fredrik Thordendal in the small Swedish town of Umeå. But after making a few demos, the band split up, realising that they were making little progress.

Meanwhile, in 1987, guitarist/vocalist Jens Kidman started a new band called Meshuggah, taking the name from an ancient Yiddish language term, as Mårten explains: “When the band was in its infancy, Jens was sitting looking through books for some name ideas for the band. He came across the word Meshuggah, which means ‘insane’. The band liked it so much they decided to keep it as a name.”

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However, this didn’t last long, and when the project fell apart, Jens teamed up with Fredrik in a new band called Calipash, the lineup also featuring bassist Peter Nordin and drummer Niklas Lundgren. It was at Fredrik’s suggestion that the Meshuggah name was revived, and this time there was some momentum.

Meshuggah posing for a photograph in 1989

Meshuggah in 1989 (Image credit: Press)

In 1989, the newly-christened band released the raw three-track EP titled Psykisk Testbild, with 1,000 copies pressed up on vinyl and sold at a local record shop, Garageland.

“The band used this to try and get a proper record deal,” says Tomas. “They sent out copies to every company they could think of, and Nuclear Blast offered them a contract.”

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This feature originally appeared in Metal Hammer magazine issue 229 (March 2012) (Image credit: Press)

However, signing to the label meant having to find a new drummer, as Niklas Lundgren quit.

“He was scared by what the band had become,” considers Tomas. “To him it was all fine as long as the band remained no more than a hobby. But now it was something a lot more serious. So he left and sold his drum kit.”

The search for a replacement led to Tomas. “I was living in Örnsköldsvik, close to Umeå,” he continues. “I used to go there regularly to buy my drum heads from one particular music store. I got to know the guy who ran the drum department, and he also knew the Meshuggah guys. He told me they were looking for a new drummer, and he passed my number to them.”

With Tomas in place, the band recorded their debut album. Released in 1991, this was originally going to be called (All This Because Of) Greed, but at the last minute the title was changed to Contradictions Collapse.

“Well, we had this idea for the title and also the album cover design,” explains Tomas. “The line (All This Because Of) Greed is from the song Greed on that record. We explained our sleeve artwork idea to Nuclear Blast and they got someone to come up with a design. But when we saw what they’d done, all of us hated it. So the label then gave us a choice of three pieces of artwork that had already been done for other things, but never used. Now we liked the idea of the Statue Of Liberty set in what seemed to be the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust, but that didn’t fit in with the album title. That’s when we changed it.”

Musically, Contradictions Collapse was closely allied to the thrash movement, which had been a major source of inspiration for the four musicians as they grew up.

“We were all influenced by the Bay Area thrash scene, and also by NWOBHM,” agrees Tomas. “Bands like Anthrax, Metallica, Metal Church and even Holy Moses were our roots. You can hear all of this on that debut album. It was very primitive, I suppose, and a lot of the songs dated back a few years. Some were even written in 1987, and had first been recorded with Niklas. It is far removed from where we went musically, but as we developed so those influences began to become less important.”

The band, though, were about to go through yet another change, as Jens decided to concentrate on his vocals and gave up playing the guitar.

“Our music was beginning to become a little more complex,” reveals Tomas. “And it was difficult for Jens to play guitar and to sing live. He felt he had to make a choice, so decided to give up on the guitar completely and become our vocalist. This also suited Fredrik, because he had to do some of the live singing when Jens played guitar, and he hated doing it.”

The search for a new guitarist led to Mårten, who was cooling his heels at the time after Barophobia had split up.

“I was doing nothing musically at all,” he admits. “I’d even sold all of my equipment, except for one guitar. Inevitably, it was Tomas who suggested me to the rest of the Meshuggah guys. What convinced me to do it was that they not only wanted someone to play rhythm guitar, but also a person who could write. That suited me.”

The first recordings done by the new-look Meshuggah appeared as the EP None, released in 1994. For Mårten, this was a crucial opportunity to show what he could do.

“I was so lucky in that I was joining a band where I knew everyone, and also knew what they wanted to do musically,” he notes. “I was also encouraged to offer any ideas I had, and for None they actually chose to record some old songs I had never quite finished. This helped prove to them what I could do.”

“I think this was the moment when we really began to find our feet,” adds Tomas. “When you listen to None and compare it to Contradictions Collapse, you can see how much we were moving on. It was an important step for us.”

Meshuggah posing for a photograph in 1995

Meshuggah in 1995 (Image credit: Press)

But bad luck struck Meshuggah just as they were getting into their stride. Both Fredrik and Tomas suffered injuries.

“Fredrik was a carpenter by trade and he accidentally severed the tip of the ring finger on his left hand at work,” shudders Mårten. “Thankfully, it was sewn back on, but it took him ages to be able to play the guitar again. In fact, at one stage we did wonder whether he would ever be able to play again. Yes, it was very close to finishing his career.

“At the same time, Tomas split a finger in an accident. Again, we all wondered whether he’d recover enough to pick up the sticks again. It was a bad time for us. I was living on Tomas’s couch, with no food and no money and just hoping the band would come through this. Everyone told me to stop dreaming and get a proper job. But I stuck it out, and after about six months we slowly got back into action.”

Once the injured pair were over their problems in 1995, Meshuggah released the Selfcage EP, which had been recorded in ’94 but had been held back until the band had momentum again. Then they recorded what was to be a vital album, namely Destroy Erase Improve.

“We worked on this with Daniel Bergstrand as producer,” says Tomas. “And it was an important time for us and him. In fact, working together helped to give us both a boost.”

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Meshuggah then got another shot in the arm when they were invited by Machine Head to open for them on a European tour in 1995, just as the new album was released.

“They were really a happening metal band at the time,” reveals Mårten. “Their first album, Burn My Eyes, was out and there was such a buzz about them. So to get the chance to tour with them was a great thrill.”

But health problems again hit the Swedes hard, as bassist Peter Nordin was forced to leave the tour.

“He was sick every morning, and none of us knew what was wrong with him,” sighs Mårten. “In the end, there was no choice but to send him home. Adam Duce from Machine Head did offer to stand in for him, but we decided to do things ourselves. So Fredrik played bass and we adapted the set to feature only those songs that worked with one guitar.”

Peter eventually quit the band, being replaced by Gustaf Hielm, as the Swedes carried on touring.

The next significant move for Meshuggah was literally a move, as the musicians decided to relocate from Umeå to Stockholm.

“It was a really tough time for us,” admits Mårten. “But it made sense to move to Stockholm, because that was a major city for the music industry in Sweden. We wanted to have our own studio, do a lot more touring, and to live right in the heart of everything was crucial. But we arrived there with no jobs and no money, and really didn’t know what to do.

“We’d just done the True Human Design EP, which came out in 1997. That had one new song called Sane, and we’d done it because Nuclear Blast were keen to hear what we were doing musically. But we were in Stockholm feeling frustrated and aggressive about where we were in our lives and career, and you can hear all of that on the Chaosphere album, which came out at the end of 1998. It was the most chaotic record we’d ever done.”

Meshuggah performing live onstage in 2002

Meshuggah onstage at the 2002 Ozzfest (Image credit: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

But while the band might have believed the world was passing over them, in reality their stock was on the rise and they were about to get a major breakthrough in America. Because in 2002, the next album, Nothing, became not only their first charting release in the States (making it to number 165), but it was the first time Nuclear Blast had ever had an album in the Top 200 over there.

“I put a lot of the success Nothing achieved down to the amount of touring we did in the States around that period,” says Tomas. “We had done two tours with Tool, another with Slayer and also been on the Ozzfest bill in ’02. That all helped to get our music across to a wider audience.”

“I think we did seven weeks with Slayer,” remembers Mårten, “and that was such a big deal for us. To be honest, we never expected to go down at all well. Most bands who open for Slayer suffer because the fans only want to see them. But for some reason they took to us. But we were still shocked to have Nothing do so well, and we were amazed that Nuclear Blast had never had anything so big in America before.”

Typically, the band decided their next project would be an EP featuring just one track, and that was 21 minutes long. This was the I EP, put out in 2004, by which time Dick Lövgren had taken over on bass.

“That was on the Fractured Transmitter label, which was started by Jason Popson, who’d been a member of Mushroomhead,” says Tomas, “We’d met him on the Ozzfest tour and gotten on really well. When he left the band he started up his own label and asked if we’d give him one track, anything we wanted. We asked Nuclear Blast if they were OK with the idea, and then came up with this very long, single song.”

And a similar concept was followed for the next album, Catch Thirtythree. Released in 2005, this is a continuous piece of music lasting for 47 minutes, albeit divided into 13 parts.

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“Fredrik and I would go into the studio and mess around with ideas,” Tomas continues. “Every time we felt that we had something worked out all of us would record that section. It was a very flexible type of arrangement, and it gave us so much freedom to explore musical visions. We never intended it to be as long as it turned out. But we just kept going and going.

“I used a lot of programmed drums on it, because we never thought of ever having to play it live. This was to be just studio music, so I got to try out different approaches.”

Contrary to expectations, though, they did eventually play some of the album live, which caused Tomas a huge headache.

“We did a 30-minute segment from Catch Thirtythree onstage, and I had to spend ages going back and learning how to play the music. The whole thing had been so deliberately unstructured that it was a nightmare working out how to do it on a live kit.”

The band spent almost a year on the next album, obZen, both in terms of the writing and also the recording. But while this might seem to be a lengthy process, for Mårten it all made total sense.

“We’re very lucky in that Nuclear Blast never rush us. We have complete artistic freedom. In fact, that’s in our contract with them. It’s something we’ve always insisted on, and this is so much more important than money to us. So, when we get into the creation of any album or EP, we decide the timetable.”

“We’re not the sort of band who can write on the road. We have to be completely locked away in a different environment and then focus solely on that side of things,” adds Tomas. “We toured a lot with Catch Thirtythree, so had to start from scratch with obZen. It might appear that we took a very long time to do the album, but if you analyse the process, it wasn’t so time consuming. One of the things with us is that we never have any material left over from albums that we can subsequently use. What we record is used; there are no leftovers or outtakes.”

Meshuggah posing for a photograph in 2008

Meshuggah in 2008 (Image credit: Press)

ObZen was to really catapult the band forward, reaching number 59 in the US charts and giving them more exposure than ever. But yet again health issues temporarily forced the band off the road. In April 2009, it was announced that Tomas was suffering from a herniated disc in his lower back.

“I had a back operation, and I lost control of my right foot. The control still hasn’t fully returned, and even when I could play again, for a while we had to cut anything from Chaosphere out of our live set, because I literally couldn’t play it. It’s been difficult. But I don’t think I’m unique among drummers. If you play as hard as I do then you are gonna put a lot of stress and strain on your body, and that leads to the type of injuries I’ve had. You just have to live with it.”

Thankfully, Tomas worked out his physically issues. The band’s 2012 album, Koloss, sees Meshuggah returning to a heavier approach.

“We do have our own style and sound now,” says Tomas. “You know a Meshuggah album when you hear it. But with each release, we try to move a little further sideways. Not forward, but sideways. We never want to repeat what we’ve done before.

obZen was technically very complex and it was so difficult to do the songs live. It took us ages to learn how to do that. So this time, we’ve gone for music with a real groove and it’s also much heavier. As I’ve said, we are lucky enough to be able to do whatever we want.”

Meshuggah stand apart as one of the outstanding and individual metal bands of the 21st century. What they do is both visionary and inspirational, and they have inspired so many others to follow a similar path.

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“To see that the djent genre has caught on is special to us,” admits Tomas. “To know that there are bands out there who cite us as a big influence makes it all worthwhile. Is there anything better? But we aren’t part of any movement. We like to think that we’re removed from all of that, and what we do is unique to us. Like any founding fathers of a musical style, that actual style doesn’t fully describe us.”

“It took us ages to realise that anyone was paying attention to what we did,” concludes Mårten. “At first we thought we were only doing things for ourselves… that nobody was paying attention. Then we found out that people were buying our albums, and listening to what we were doing. The strange thing is, this made us all the more determined to be true to ourselves. Selling huge numbers of records is not why were are here. Our music matters most of all to us. As long as we know we’ve done the right thing, we’re comfortable. If we inspire anything, let it be the pursuit of personal excellence. It’s not about being part of the pack.”

Originally published in Metal Hammer issue 229, March 2012

Malcolm Dome had an illustrious and celebrated career which stretched back to working for Record Mirror magazine in the late 70s and Metal Fury in the early 80s before joining Kerrang! at its launch in 1981. His first book, Encyclopedia Metallica, published in 1981, may have been the inspiration for the name of a certain band formed that same year. Dome is also credited with inventing the term “thrash metal” while writing about the Anthrax song Metal Thrashing Mad in 1984. With the launch of Classic Rock magazine in 1998 he became involved with that title, sister magazine Metal Hammer, and was a contributor to Prog magazine since its inception in 2009. He died in 2021

Ted Nugent Estimates He ‘Should Have Died’ 40 Times Onstage

Ted Nugent has long been known as the Motor City Madman, a title that he earned thanks to his penchant for wild live performances.

In his younger years, the guitarist was known for jumping off of speakers and hanging from the rafters during his shows. In a recent interview with Sirius XM’s Eddie Trunk, Nugent looked back on his outlandish onstage antics, specifically the stunts that could have gotten him killed.

“I mean, the running, the athleticism, the ramp — we created the whole ramp thing onstage because I was so hyper, so driven by the rhythms that my incredible band provided that you can’t stand there and play,” the guitarist recalled, before naming a memorable near-death experience. “Coming down out of the ceiling at Cobo Hall in the ‘80s, my hair got caught in the pulley 140 feet up in the air. And I had to literally violently yank out that big shard of hair from the pulley or I’d have plummeted to the ground and died.”

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Another one of Nugent’s life-risking moves? Mounting a 1,000-pound wild animal onstage.

“Riding the buffalo onstage at the House of Blues in Chicago, where we’re going up the elevator where the buffalo’s horns were up against my ass,” the rocker continued. “And if he would sneeze, I’d have been fixed for life.”

“I should have died, oh, maybe 30, 40 times,” the guitarist estimated. “But luckily I was really healthy and athletic.”

Nugent likened his extreme performance style to a racecar driver pushing to “dangerous near-death limits to come in first. … I couldn’t have told you that was my approach back then, but that was my approach back then.”

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A chance encounter with a buffalo farmer led Nugent to study the impressive beasts. He slowly learned how to earn the animal’s trust and eventually trained one to ride onstage.

“I know some people don’t think you should domesticate wild animals, but we do, we can, we do,” Nugent noted. “And if it’s done with reverence and done with respect and taking real genuine care of these animals, then there’s a place for that.”

READ MORE: How Ted Nugent ‘Broke All of the Rules’ With ‘Stranglehold’

Of course, practicing on a farm and getting out on a stage in front of an audience were two very different things. Nugent admitted he was worried the buffalo would “kill me or the first four rows” if it got spooked by the noise or lighting. “But luckily I had spent so much time riding him that he came to accept me and even accept the chaos and the outrage of a rock ‘n’ roll concert. And people would witness me come out riding Chief onstage.”

Riding a buffalo would become something of a calling card for Nugent, who repeated the act many times throughout his career. As for what happened to his very first onstage buffalo, the avid hunter was direct: “I do believe that we sauteed some of him on my barbecue.”

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116 Albums With Identical Titles By Different Artists

116 Albums With Identical Titles By Different Artists

Feature Photo: Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Does an album’s title really matter? Of course, it does. It’s probably the most important decision a musical artist makes when releasing a collection of songs they may have worked on for years. So why would some artists name their album with a title that has already been used? When David Bowie released Low in 1977, thrash metal band Testament probably wasn’t concerned that they’d use the same title 17 years later. Yet these naming coincidences create fascinating stories throughout music history.

For collectors, duplicate titles can be frustrating. Picture a fan ordering Dark Side of the Moon online only to receive Medicine Head’s obscure 1972 album instead of Pink Floyd’s iconic masterpiece—a mistake that would certainly disappoint most listeners. Digital platforms struggle too, occasionally serving up P!nk’s Funhouse when a listener wanted The Stooges’ raw proto-punk classic.

But perhaps these overlaps serve a deeper purpose. When The Replacements deliberately borrowed The Beatles’ title for their Let It Be, they created an artistic conversation across generations. Similarly, when both Fleetwood Mac and Camel released albums called Mirage within a decade of each other, they unintentionally formed a connection despite occupying completely different musical worlds.

Some artists view titles as merely practical labels—simply containers for the music within. Others see them as essential extensions of their artistic vision. Bob Dylan’s Modern Times carries different cultural weight than Al Stewart’s or Jefferson Starship’s albums of the same name, each serving its distinct purpose despite sharing identical spelling.

What these duplicate titles ultimately show us is something much simpler: in music, great minds sometimes think alike. Whether it’s coincidence or homage, the fact that both Michael Jackson and Lambchop called albums Thriller, or that five different artists chose Time as their album title, reminds us that even in creative fields, some ideas are just too good not to use twice.

116 Albums With Identical Titles By Different Artists

1. 13

  • Black Sabbath (2013)
  • Blur (1999)

2. 1984

  • Rick Wakeman (1981)
  • Van Halen (1984)

3. 1999

  • Cassius (1999)
  • Prince (1982)

4. 7

  • Beach House (2018)
  • S Club 7 (2000)

5. Album of the Year

  • Black Milk (2010)
  • Faith No More (1997)

6. Back Home Again

  • John Denver (1974)
  • Kenny Rogers (1991)

7. Black and Blue / Black & Blue

  • Backstreet Boys (2000)
  • The Rolling Stones (1976)

8. Blood

  • Lianne La Havas (2015)
  • This Mortal Coil (1991)

9. Blonde

  • Cœur de Pirate (2011)
  • Frank Ocean (2016)

10. Bloom / bloom

  • Beach House (2012)
  • Machine Gun Kelly (2017)

11. Blue

  • iamamiwhoami (2014)
  • Joni Mitchell (1971)

12. Body Talk

  • George Benson (1973)
  • Robyn (2010)

13. Born Again

  • Black Sabbath (1983)
  • The Notorious B.I.G. (1999)

14. Bridge Over Troubled Water

  • Simon and Garfunkel (1970)
  • Buck Owens (1971) (named after the Simon & Garfunkel song)

15. Changes

  • Johnny Rivers (1966)
  • The Monkees (1970)

16. Closer

  • Josh Groban (2003)
  • Joy Division (1980)

17. Cloud Nine

  • The Temptations (1969)
  • George Harrison (1987)

18. Control

  • Janet Jackson (1986)
  • Pedro the Lion (2002)

19. Crash

  • The Human League (1986)
  • Dave Matthews Band (1996)

20. Curtis

  • 50 Cent (2007)
  • Curtis Mayfield (1970)

21. Dark Side of the Moon

  • Medicine Head (1972)
  • Pink Floyd (1973)

22. Dedicated

  • Carly Rae Jepsen (2019)
  • Lemar (2003)

23. Discovery

  • Daft Punk (2001)
  • Electric Light Orchestra (1979)

24. Earthling

  • David Bowie (1997)
  • Eddie Vedder (2022)

25. Ecstasy

  • Lou Reed (2000)
  • Ohio Players (1973)

26. Endless Wire

  • Gordon Lightfoot (1978)
  • The Who (2006)

27. Faith

  • George Michael (1987)
  • The Cure (1981)

28. Farther Along

  • The Byrds (1971)
  • Spirit (1976)

29. Feels Like Home

  • Linda Ronstadt (1995)
  • Norah Jones (2004)
  • Sheryl Crow (2013)

30. Flesh and Blood

  • Roxy Music (1980)
  • Poison (1990)

31. Flood

  • Boris (2000)
  • They Might Be Giants (1990)

32. Friends

  • The Beach Boys (1968)
  • Elton John (1971)

33. Full Circle

  • The Doors (1972)
  • Creed (2009)

34. Fun House / Funhouse

  • P!nk (2008)
  • The Stooges (1970)

35. Get Lucky

  • Loverboy (1981)
  • Mark Knopfler (2009)

36. Giant Steps

  • John Coltrane (1960)
  • The Boo Radleys (1993)

37. Girls, Girls, Girls

  • Elvis Presley (1962)
  • Motley Crue (1987)

38. Graduation

  • Kanye West (2007)
  • Ohio Players (1985)

39. Head First

  • The Babys (1978)
  • Uriah Heep (1983)

40. Heartbreaker

  • Dolly Parton (1978)
  • Dionne Warwick (1982)

41. Honey

  • Ohio Players (1975)
  • Robyn (2018)

42. Hotel California

  • Eagles (1976)
  • Tyga (2013)

43. Hourglass

  • America (1994)
  • James Taylor (1997)

44. Hours / ‘Hours…’

  • David Bowie (1999)
  • Funeral for a Friend (2005)

45. Human

  • Gary Numan and Michael R. Smith (1995)
  • Rod Stewart (2001)

46. Hysteria

  • The Human League (1984)
  • Def Leppard (1987)

47. Illuminations

  • Buffy Sainte-Marie (1969)
  • Santana and Alice Coltrane (1974)

48. Islands

  • King Crimson (1971)
  • The Band (1977)

49. Jeopardy

  • Greg Kihn (2004)
  • The Sound (1980)

50. Let It Be

  • The Beatles (1970)
  • The Replacements (1984)

51. Look Sharp!

  • Joe Jackson (1979)
  • Roxette (1988)

52. Los Angeles

  • Flying Lotus (2008)
  • X (1980)

53. Low

  • David Bowie (1977)
  • Testament (1994)

54. LP1

  • FKA twigs (2014)
  • Liam Payne (2019)

55. Lust for Life

  • Iggy Pop (1977)
  • Lana Del Rey (2017)

56. Mirage

  • Camel (1974)
  • Fleetwood Mac (1982)

57. Mirrors

  • Blue Öyster Cult (1979)
  • Peggy Lee (1975)

58. Modern Times

  • Al Stewart (1975)
  • Jefferson Starship (1981)
  • Bob Dylan (2006)

59. Monster

  • Steppenwolf (1969)
  • R.E.M. (1994)
  • Kiss (2012)

60. Monomania

  • Adventures in Stereo (2000)
  • Deerhunter (2013)

61. Music

  • Madonna (2000)
  • Playboi Carti (2025)

62. My Way

  • Frank Sinatra (1969)
  • Usher (1997)

63. No Rest for the Wicked

  • Helix (1983)
  • Ozzy Osbourne (1988)

64. Notorious

  • Duran Duran (1986)
  • Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (1991)

65. Nude

  • Camel (1981)
  • Dead or Alive (1989)

66. One for All

  • Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (1990)
  • Brand Nubian (1990)

67. Out of the Blue

  • Debbie Gibson (1987)
  • Electric Light Orchestra (1977)

68. Phoenix

  • Grand Funk Railroad (1972)
  • Dan Fogelberg (1979)
  • Pedro the Lion (2019)
  • Rita Ora (2018)

69. Pieces of a Man

  • Gil Scott-Heron (1971)
  • Mick Jenkins (2018)

70. Play

  • Moby (1999)
  • Squeeze (1991)

71. Pop

  • GAS (2000)
  • U2 (1997)

72. Queen

  • Nicki Minaj (2018)
  • Queen (1973)

73. Rainbow

  • Neil Diamond (1973)
  • Johnny Cash (1985)
  • Dolly Parton (1987)

74. Ready to Die

  • Iggy and The Stooges (2013)
  • The Notorious B.I.G. (1994)

75. Rebirth

  • Jennifer Lopez (2005)
  • Lil Wayne (2010)

76. Reckoning

  • The Grateful Dead (1981)
  • R.E.M. (1984)

77. Red

  • King Crimson (1974)
  • Taylor Swift (2012)

78. Reload

  • Metallica (1997)
  • Tom Jones (1999)

79. Renaissance

  • Vanilla Fudge (1968)
  • Village People (1981)

80. Revenge

  • Eurythmics (1986)
  • Kiss (1992)

81. Revival

  • Eminem (2017)
  • Selena Gomez (2015)

82. Revolver / rEVOLVEr

  • The Beatles (1966)
  • T-Pain (2011)

83. Rhymes and Reasons

  • John Denver (1969)
  • Carole King (1972)

84. Rockin

  • The Guess Who (1972)
  • Ronnie Hawkins (1977)

85. Rumours

  • Fleetwood Mac (1977)
  • Freddie McGregor (1997)

86. Smile

  • Brian Wilson (2004)
  • Katy Perry (2020)

87. Soul Food

  • Goodie Mob (1995)
  • Oblivians (1995)

88. Steal This Album! / Steal This Album

  • System of a Down (2002)
  • The Coup (1998)

89. Survival

  • Grand Funk Railroad (1971)
  • Bob Marley and the Wailers (1979)

90. Tapestry

  • Don McLean (1970)
  • Carole King (1971)

91. Ten

  • cLOUDDEAD (2004)
  • Pearl Jam (1991)

92. Thank You

  • Duran Duran (1995)
  • Stone Temple Pilots (2003)

93. The Hot Rock

  • Quincy Jones (1972)
  • Sleater-Kinney (1999)

94. The Tipping Point

  • The Roots (2004)
  • Tears for Fears (2022)

95. Third

  • Portishead (2008)
  • Soft Machine (1970)

96. This Is Our Music

  • Galaxie 500 (1990)
  • The Ornette Coleman Quartet (1961)

97. Thriller

  • Lambchop (1997)
  • Michael Jackson (1982)

98. Tim

  • Avicii (2019)
  • The Replacements (1985)

99. Time

  • Electric Light Orchestra (1981)
  • Fleetwood Mac (1995)
  • Lionel Richie (1998)
  • Steve Howe (2011)
  • Rod Stewart (2013)

100. Tonight

  • Four Tops (1981)
  • David Bowie (1984)

101. Tonight’s the Night

  • Neil Young (1975)
  • The Shirelles (1960)

102. True

  • Avicii (2013)
  • Spandau Ballet (1983)

103. Ultra

  • Depeche Mode (1997)
  • Ultra (1999)

104. Up

  • R.E.M. (1998)
  • Right Said Fred (1992)
  • Peter Gabriel (2002)

105. Us

  • Brother Ali (2009)
  • Peter Gabriel (1992)

106. Utopia / UTOPIA

  • Björk (2017)
  • Travis Scott (2023)

107. Victim of Love

  • Charles Bradley (2013)
  • Elton John (1979)

108. Vs.

  • Mission of Burma (1982)
  • Pearl Jam (1993)

109. What’s Wrong With This Picture?

  • Andrew Gold (1976)
  • Van Morrison (2003)

110. Wildlife

  • Mott the Hoople (1971)
  • Wings (1971)

111. Wildflower

  • Sheryl Crow (2005)
  • The Avalanches (2016)

112. Willpower / #willpower

  • Today Is the Day (1994)
  • will.i.am (2013)

113. Winds of Change

  • Eric Burdon and the Animals (1967)
  • Jefferson Starship (1982)

114. Wish You Were Here

  • Badfinger (1974)
  • Pink Floyd (1975)

115. Wrecking Ball

  • Bruce Springsteen (2012)
  • Emmylou Harris (1995)

116. X / “X”

  • Chris Brown (2014)
  • Klaus Schulze (1978)
  • INXS (1990)
  • Def Leppard (2002)

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Complete List Of The Kinks Songs From A to Z

Complete List Of The Kinks Songs From A to Z

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The Kinks trace their roots back to Muswell Hill, North London, where brothers Ray and Dave Davies began playing music together in the early 1960s. Initially performing as The Ravens, the band evolved quickly after signing a record deal in 1964, adopting the name “The Kinks.” Their raw, energetic sound soon set them apart, blending rock and roll with distinctive lyrics and bold guitar riffs.

With their debut single “Long Tall Sally,” The Kinks made a modest impression, but it was their third single, “You Really Got Me,” released in 1964, that catapulted them into international acclaim. Featuring Dave Davies’s distorted guitar, achieved through slicing his amplifier speaker, this song became a hallmark of rock innovation. Other major hits followed swiftly, including timeless classics such as “All Day and All of the Night,” “Tired of Waiting for You,” and the introspective “Waterloo Sunset,” showcasing Ray Davies’s exceptional songwriting abilities.

Throughout their prolific career, The Kinks released twenty-four studio albums, cementing their position as prolific artists who continually evolved. Albums like “Face to Face,” “Something Else by the Kinks,” “The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society,” and “Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One” illustrate their creative depth and willingness to tackle diverse themes from social satire to personal introspection.

Remarkably influential despite fewer commercial successes in later years, The Kinks were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, affirming their enduring impact on music history. Their innovative approach and authentic narrative voice earned them widespread respect among peers and fans alike. Known for their vivid storytelling, capturing uniquely British perspectives with universal themes, their music has transcended generations.

Beyond their celebrated discography, The Kinks have earned considerable accolades, including the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Service to British Music. Their legacy continues to resonate deeply due to their profound influence on subsequent rock and pop artists, from punk rock bands to Britpop movements, attesting to their versatility and enduring relevance.

Outside music, members of The Kinks, particularly Ray Davies, have ventured into literary and theatrical arenas. Ray has notably authored several books, such as his autobiography, “X-Ray,” and has engaged deeply with musical theatre, successfully adapting Kinks material for stage productions. His creative pursuits exemplify the band’s broader artistic commitment, enriching their legacy far beyond their musical contributions alone.

Ultimately, The Kinks are cherished in the music industry for their honesty, lyrical craftsmanship, and innovative musical styles. Their story is one of constant reinvention and unwavering authenticity, characteristics that have anchored their place in rock history and made them beloved across generations.

Complete List Of The Kinks Songs From A to Z

  1. 20th Century ManMuswell Hillbillies – 1971
  2. A Gallon of GasLow Budget – 1979
  3. A Little Bit of AbuseGive the People What They Want – 1981
  4. A Long Way from HomeLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  5. A Rock ‘n’ Roll FantasyMisfits – 1978
  6. (A) Face in the CrowdSoap Opera – 1975
  7. Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia BluesMuswell Hillbillies – 1971
  8. Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia BluesEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972 (live)
  9. Add It UpGive the People What They Want – 1981
  10. Afternoon TeaSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  11. AggravationUK Jive – 1989
  12. AlcoholMuswell Hillbillies – 1971
  13. AlcoholEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972 (live)
  14. All of My Friends Were ThereThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  15. Animal FarmThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  16. Animals in the ZooPercy – 1971
  17. AnnouncementPreservation Act 2 – 1974 (multiple tracks)
  18. AnytimeLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970 (2014 Deluxe Edition bonus track)
  19. ApemanLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  20. Around the DialGive the People What They Want – 1981
  21. Art LoverGive the People What They Want – 1981
  22. Artificial LightSleepwalker – 1977 (CD reissue bonus track)
  23. Artificial ManPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  24. ArthurArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  25. AttitudeLow Budget – 1979
  26. AustraliaArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  27. BabiesPhobia – 1993
  28. Baby FaceEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972 (live)
  29. Back to FrontGive the People What They Want – 1981
  30. Bald Headed WomanKinks – 1964
  31. Banana Boat SongEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972 (live)
  32. Beautiful DelilahKinks – 1964
  33. BernadetteState of Confusion – 1983
  34. Better ThingsGive the People What They Want – 1981
  35. Big SkyThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  36. Black MessiahMisfits – 1978
  37. BrainwashedArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  38. BrainwashedEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972 (live)
  39. Bright LightsUK Jive – 1989 (CD bonus track)
  40. BrotherSleepwalker – 1977
  41. CadillacKinks – 1964
  42. Catch Me Now I’m FallingLow Budget – 1979
  43. Celluloid HeroesEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972
  44. Clichés of the World (B Movie)State of Confusion – 1983
  45. Close to the WirePhobia – 1993
  46. Come DancingState of Confusion – 1983
  47. Come on NowKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK only)
  48. Complicated LifeMuswell Hillbillies – 1971
  49. CompletelyPercy – 1971
  50. CricketPreservation Act 1 – 1973
  51. Creeping JeanArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969 (2011 Special Deluxe Edition bonus track)
  52. Dancing in the StreetKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK & US)
  53. DandyFace to Face – 1966
  54. David WattsSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  55. DaylightPreservation Act 1 – 1973
  56. Dear MargaretUK Jive – 1989
  57. Death of a ClownSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  58. Definite MaybeState of Confusion – 1983
  59. DemolitionPreservation Act 1 – 1973
  60. Denmark StreetLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  61. DestroyerGive the People What They Want – 1981
  62. Did YaPhobia – 1993 (UK/Japan bonus track)
  63. Do It AgainWord of Mouth – 1984
  64. Do You Remember WalterThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  65. Don’tPhobia – 1993
  66. Don’t Ever ChangeKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK & US)
  67. Don’t Forget to DanceState of Confusion – 1983
  68. Down All the Days (Till 1992)UK Jive – 1989
  69. DreamsPercy – 1971
  70. Drift AwayPhobia – 1993
  71. Drivin’Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  72. Ducks on the WallSoap Opera – 1975
  73. EducationSchoolboys in Disgrace – 1975
  74. End of the SeasonSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  75. EntertainmentUK Jive – 1989
  76. Ev’rybody’s Gonna Be HappyKinda Kinks – 1965 (US only)
  77. Everybody’s a Star (Starmaker)Soap Opera – 1975
  78. FancyFace to Face – 1966
  79. Father ChristmasMisfits – 1978 (bonus track)
  80. FinaleSchoolboys in Disgrace – 1975
  81. Flash’s ConfessionPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  82. Flash’s Dream (The Final Elbow)Preservation Act 2 – 1974
  83. Full MoonSleepwalker – 1977
  84. Funny FaceSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  85. Get Back in LineLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  86. Get UpMisfits – 1978
  87. Give the People What They WantGive the People What They Want – 1981
  88. God’s ChildrenPercy – 1971
  89. God’s Children – EndPercy – 1971
  90. Going SoloWord of Mouth – 1984
  91. Good DayWord of Mouth – 1984
  92. Got to Be FreeLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  93. Gotta Get the First Plane HomeThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  94. Got Love If You Want ItKinks – 1964
  95. Got My Feet on the GroundKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK & US)
  96. GuiltyWord of Mouth – 1984
  97. Harry RagSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  98. Hatred (A Duet)Phobia – 1993
  99. Have a Cuppa TeaMuswell Hillbillies – 1971
  100. Have Another DrinkSoap Opera – 1975
  101. Hay FeverMisfits – 1978
  102. He’s EvilPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  103. HeadmasterSchoolboys in Disgrace – 1975
  104. Heart of GoldState of Confusion – 1983
  105. HelgaPercy – 1971
  106. Here Come the People in GreyMuswell Hillbillies – 1971
  107. Here Comes FlashPreservation Act 1 – 1973
  108. Here Comes Yet Another DayEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972
  109. Hold My HandArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969 (2011 Special Deluxe Edition bonus track)
  110. HolidayMuswell Hillbillies – 1971
  111. HolidayEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972 (live)
  112. Holiday in WaikikiFace to Face – 1966
  113. Holiday RomanceSoap Opera – 1975
  114. Holloway JailMuswell Hillbillies – 1971
  115. Hot PotatoesEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972
  116. House in the CountryFace to Face – 1966
  117. How Are YouThink Visual – 1986
  118. How Do I Get CloseUK Jive – 1989
  119. I Am FreeThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  120. I Am Your ManPreservation Act 1 – 1973 (part of “Money and Corruption/I Am Your Man”)
  121. I’ll RememberFace to Face – 1966
  122. I’m in DisgraceSchoolboys in Disgrace – 1975
  123. In a Foreign LandMisfits – 1978
  124. In a SpaceLow Budget – 1979
  125. Introduction to SolutionPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  126. I Took My Baby HomeKinks – 1964
  127. I’m a Lover Not a FighterKinks – 1964
  128. I’m on an IslandThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  129. It’s Alright (Don’t Think About It)Phobia – 1993
  130. It’s Too LateThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  131. I’ve Been Driving on Bald MountainKinks – 1964
  132. Jack the Idiot DunceSchoolboys in Disgrace – 1975
  133. Johnny ThunderThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  134. Juke Box MusicSleepwalker – 1977
  135. Just Can’t Go to SleepKinks – 1964
  136. Just FriendsPercy – 1971
  137. Kentucky MoonMuswell Hillbillies – 1971 (1998/2013/2014 CD bonus track)
  138. Killer’s EyesGive the People What They Want – 1981
  139. Killing TimeThink Visual – 1986
  140. King KongArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969 (1998/2004 CD reissue bonus track)
  141. Labour of LoveState of Confusion – 1983
  142. Last of the Steam-Powered TrainsThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  143. Lavender LaneMuswell Hillbillies – 1971 (2013/2014 CD bonus track)
  144. Lazy Old SunSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  145. Life Goes OnSleepwalker – 1977
  146. Life on the RoadSleepwalker – 1977
  147. Lincoln CountyArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969 (2011 Special Deluxe Edition bonus track)
  148. Little Bit of EmotionLow Budget – 1979
  149. Little Miss Queen of DarknessFace to Face – 1966
  150. Live LifeMisfits – 1978
  151. Living on a Thin LineWord of Mouth – 1984
  152. LolaLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  153. LolaPercy – 1971 (instrumental blues jam version)
  154. LolaEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972 (live)
  155. Long DistanceState of Confusion – 1983 (bonus track)
  156. Long Tall ShortyKinks – 1964
  157. Loony BalloonUK Jive – 1989
  158. Look a Little on the Sunny SideEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972
  159. Look for Me BabyKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK & US)
  160. Lost and FoundThink Visual – 1986
  161. Love Me Till the Sun ShinesSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  162. Low BudgetLow Budget – 1979
  163. Massive ReductionsWord of Mouth – 1984
  164. Maximum ConsumptionEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972
  165. Milk Cow BluesThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  166. Mindless Child of MotherhoodArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969 (1998/2004/2011 CD bonus track)
  167. Mirror of LovePreservation Act 2 – 1974
  168. MiseryLow Budget – 1979
  169. Missing PersonsWord of Mouth – 1984
  170. MisfitsMisfits – 1978
  171. MomentsPercy – 1971
  172. MonicaThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  173. Money and CorruptionPreservation Act 1 – 1973 (part of “Money and Corruption/I Am Your Man”)
  174. Money TalksPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  175. Morning SongPreservation Act 1 – 1973
  176. Most Exclusive Residence for SaleFace to Face – 1966
  177. MotorwayEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972
  178. Mountain WomanMuswell Hillbillies – 1971 (1998/2013/2014 CD bonus track)
  179. Moving PicturesLow Budget – 1979
  180. Mr. Big ManSleepwalker – 1977
  181. Mr. Churchill SaysArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  182. Mr. ReporterArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969 (2011 Special Deluxe Edition bonus track)
  183. Mr. Shoemaker’s DaughterArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969 (1998/2004/2011 CD bonus track)
  184. Mr. WonderfulEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972 (live)
  185. Muswell HillbillyMuswell Hillbillies – 1971
  186. Muswell HillbillyEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972 (live)
  187. Naggin’ WomanKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK only)
  188. National HealthLow Budget – 1979
  189. Natural GiftThink Visual – 1986
  190. Nine to FiveSoap Opera – 1975
  191. No More Looking BackSchoolboys in Disgrace – 1975
  192. No ReturnSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  193. Nobody GivesPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  194. Nobody’s FoolMuswell Hillbillies – 1971 (2013/2014 CD bonus track)
  195. NoiseState of Confusion – 1983 (bonus track)
  196. Nothing Lasts ForeverPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  197. Nothing to SayArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  198. Nothin’ in the World Can Stop Me Worryin’ ‘Bout that GirlKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK & US)
  199. Now and ThenUK Jive – 1989
  200. Oh Where Oh Where Is Love?Preservation Act 2 – 1974
  201. Oklahoma U.S.A.Muswell Hillbillies – 1971
  202. On the OutsideSleepwalker – 1977 (CD reissue bonus track)
  203. Once a ThiefState of Confusion – 1983 (bonus track)
  204. One of the SurvivorsPreservation Act 1 – 1973
  205. Only a DreamPhobia – 1993
  206. OpeningPhobia – 1993
  207. Ordinary PeopleSoap Opera – 1975
  208. Out of the WardrobeMisfits – 1978
  209. Over the EdgePhobia – 1993
  210. Party LineFace to Face – 1966
  211. People Take Pictures of Each OtherThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  212. Perfect StrangersUK Jive – 1989 (CD bonus track)
  213. Permanent WavesMisfits – 1978
  214. Phenomenal CatThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  215. PhobiaPhobia – 1993
  216. Picture BookThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  217. Plastic ManArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969 (1998/2004/2011 CD bonus track)
  218. PowermanLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  219. PredictableGive the People What They Want – 1981
  220. PreservationPreservation Act 1 – 1973 (CD bonus track)
  221. PressureLow Budget – 1979
  222. Prince of the PunksSleepwalker – 1977 (CD reissue bonus track)
  223. PropertyState of Confusion – 1983
  224. QueenieMuswell Hillbillies – 1971 (2013/2014 CD bonus track)
  225. Rainy Day in JuneFace to Face – 1966
  226. RatsLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  227. RepetitionThink Visual – 1986
  228. RevengeKinks – 1964
  229. Ring the BellsThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  230. Rock ‘n’ Roll CitiesThink Visual – 1986
  231. Rosy Won’t You Please Come HomeFace to Face – 1966
  232. Rush Hour BluesSoap Opera – 1975
  233. Running Round TownPercy – 1971
  234. Salvation RoadPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  235. ScatteredPhobia – 1993
  236. SchooldaysSchoolboys in Disgrace – 1975
  237. Scrapheap CityPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  238. Scum of the EarthPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  239. Second-Hand Car SpivPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  240. Session ManFace to Face – 1966
  241. Set Me FreeKinda Kinks – 1965 (US only)
  242. Shangri-LaArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  243. She’s Bought a Hat Like Princess MarinaArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  244. Shepherds of the NationPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  245. Sitting by the RiversideThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  246. Sitting in My HotelEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972
  247. Sitting in the Midday SunPreservation Act 1 – 1973
  248. Situation VacantSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  249. Skin and BoneMuswell Hillbillies – 1971
  250. Skin and BoneEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972 (live)
  251. Sleepless NightSleepwalker – 1977
  252. SleepwalkerSleepwalker – 1977
  253. Slum KidsPreservation Act 2 – 1974 (CD reissue bonus track)
  254. So LongKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK & US)
  255. So MystifyingKinks – 1964
  256. Sold Me OutWord of Mouth – 1984
  257. Some Mother’s SonArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  258. Somebody Stole My CarPhobia – 1993
  259. Something Better BeginningKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK & US)
  260. StarstruckThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  261. State of ConfusionState of Confusion – 1983
  262. Still SearchingPhobia – 1993
  263. Stop Your SobbingKinks – 1964
  264. Stormy SkySleepwalker – 1977
  265. StrangersLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  266. Summer’s GoneWord of Mouth – 1984
  267. Sunny AfternoonFace to Face – 1966
  268. Supersonic Rocket ShipEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972
  269. SupermanLow Budget – 1979 (full title: “(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman”)
  270. SurvivingPhobia – 1993
  271. Sweet Lady GenevievePreservation Act 1 – 1973
  272. The ContendersLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  273. The First Time We Fall in LoveSchoolboys in Disgrace – 1975
  274. The Good LifeLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970 (2014 Deluxe Edition bonus track)
  275. The Hard WaySchoolboys in Disgrace – 1975
  276. The InformerPhobia – 1993
  277. The Last AssemblySchoolboys in Disgrace – 1975
  278. The MoneygoroundLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  279. The PoseurSleepwalker – 1977 (CD reissue bonus track)
  280. There’s a Change in the WeatherPreservation Act 1 – 1973
  281. The Video ShopThink Visual – 1986
  282. The Village Green Preservation SocietyThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  283. The Way Love Used to BePercy – 1971
  284. The World Keeps Going RoundThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  285. Think VisualThink Visual – 1986
  286. This Man He Weeps TonightArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969 (1998/2004/2011 CD bonus track)
  287. This Time TomorrowLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  288. Till the End of the DayThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  289. Tin Soldier ManSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  290. Tired of Waiting for YouKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK only)
  291. Too HotWord of Mouth – 1984
  292. Too Much Monkey BusinessKinks – 1964
  293. Too Much on My MindFace to Face – 1966
  294. Top of the PopsLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One – 1970
  295. Top of the PopsEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972 (live)
  296. Trust Your HeartMisfits – 1978
  297. Two SistersSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  298. UK JiveUK Jive – 1989
  299. Uncle SonMuswell Hillbillies – 1971
  300. Underneath the Neon SignSoap Opera – 1975
  301. Unreal RealityEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972
  302. VictoriaArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  303. Village GreenThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  304. Wall of FirePhobia – 1993
  305. War Is OverUK Jive – 1989
  306. Waterloo SunsetSomething Else by the Kinks – 1967
  307. Welcome to Sleazy TownThink Visual – 1986
  308. What Are We DoingUK Jive – 1989
  309. What’s in Store for MeThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  310. When a Solution ComesPreservation Act 2 – 1974
  311. When I See that Girl of MineThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  312. When Work Is OverSoap Opera – 1975
  313. When You Were a ChildThink Visual – 1986
  314. Where Are They Now?Preservation Act 1 – 1973
  315. Where Have All the Good Times GoneThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  316. Whip LadyPercy – 1971
  317. Wicked AnnabellaThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society – 1968
  318. Willesden GreenPercy – 1971
  319. Wonder Where My Baby Is TonightKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK & US)
  320. Word of MouthWord of Mouth – 1984
  321. Working at the FactoryThink Visual – 1986
  322. Yes Sir, No SirArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  323. Yo-YoGive the People What They Want – 1981
  324. Young and Innocent DaysArthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) – 1969
  325. Young ConservativesState of Confusion – 1983
  326. You Can’t Stop the MusicSoap Opera – 1975
  327. You Can’t WinThe Kink Kontroversy – 1965
  328. You Don’t Know My NameEverybody’s in Show-Biz – 1972
  329. You Make It All WorthwhileSoap Opera – 1975
  330. You Really Got MeKinks – 1964
  331. You’re Looking FineFace to Face – 1966
  332. You Shouldn’t Be SadKinda Kinks – 1965 (UK & US)

Albums

Kinks (1964): 14 songs

Kinda Kinks (1965): 14 songs (combined unique songs from UK & US releases)

The Kink Kontroversy (1965): 12 songs

Face to Face (1966): 14 songs

Something Else by the Kinks (1967): 13 songs

The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society (1968): 15 songs

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) (1969): 21 songs (including all bonus tracks)

Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One (1970): 15 songs (including all bonus tracks)

Percy (1971): 13 songs (including unique tracks from bonus versions)

Muswell Hillbillies (1971): 17 songs (including all bonus tracks)

Everybody’s in Show-Biz (1972): 21 songs (including live versions)

Preservation Act 1 (1973): 13 songs (including bonus tracks)

Preservation Act 2 (1974): 18 songs (including bonus tracks)

Soap Opera (1975): 12 songs

Schoolboys in Disgrace (1975): 10 songs

Sleepwalker (1977): 13 songs (including bonus tracks)

Misfits (1978): 11 songs (including bonus tracks)

Low Budget (1979): 11 songs (including bonus tracks)

Give the People What They Want (1981): 13 songs (including bonus tracks)

Word of Mouth (1984): 11 songs (including bonus tracks)

Think Visual (1986): 11 songs

UK Jive (1989): 12 songs (including CD bonus tracks)

Phobia (1993): 17 songs (including bonus tracks)

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Cronin ‘Disturbed and Hurt’ by REO Speedwagon Reunion Exclusion

Kevin Cronin ‘Disturbed and Hurt’ by REO Speedwagon Reunion Exclusion
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Kevin Cronin said he is “disturbed and hurt” by being “knowingly excluded” from the REO Speedwagon hometown reunion concert taking place in June.

Six former members of the band — Neal Doughty, Alan Gratzer, Bruce Hall, Terry Luttrell, Mike Murphy and Steve Scorfina — will join forces on June 14 for a one-off “retrospective” concert in their hometown of Champaign, Illinois. The event will also feature special guests and an in-memoriam segment for the late Gary Richrath and Gregg Philbin. Proceeds will benefit the REO Speedwagon Foundation for genitourinary cancer research at Moffitt Cancer Center.

When the event was announced, Cronin’s name was notably absent — and the band’s former frontman said he’s tired of being treated like the bad guy over it.

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Kevin Cronin’s Statement on Missing REO Speedwagon Reunion Show

Cronin addressed his absence from the reunion show in the comments of a recent Facebook post announcing his participation in the 2026 Rock Legends Cruise, which you can see below.

“The organizers of the Champaign event could have picked a date when all of the former members of REO were available to participate,” Cronin wrote. “Instead they chose June 14, 2025, a date where it was public knowledge that I was previously committed to perform with Styx and Kevin Cronin Band in Bend, Oregon. Bottom line, I am being asked to participate in an event on a date when I can’t possibly be there in-person. And then being falsely accused of turning down the invitation. I am deeply disturbed and hurt by all of this.”

Cronin continued: “After all I have done to help build the legacy of REO Speedwagon, I feel I have earned and deserve to be included in any event honoring that legacy. Instead, I have been knowingly excluded.” He also expressed disappointment that “35-year REO veterans Dave Amato and Bryan Hitt were not even shown the respect of being invited to the Champaign event.”

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Kevin Cronin’s Post-REO Speedwagon Career

REO Speedwagon announced an abrupt halt to touring in late 2024, citing “irreconcilable differences” stemming from Hall’s delayed return to the stage.

Cronin is keeping the band’s catalog alive on the road now, touring with the same lineup that performed at the final REO show in December. The frontman played his first post-REO show last month, telling UCR it was an “exciting, if bittersweet” experience.

Cronin will be on the road throughout the spring and summer with Styx and Don Felder, playing REO Speedwagon’s Hi Infidelity in full.

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